At IFA 2013, Samsung introduced many new products to the world, such as GALAXY Gear, GALAXY Note 3, GALAXY Note 10.1, GALAXY KNOX. Many innovative products, such as, Curved UHD TV, UHD OLED TV, new design concept printers and Food ShowCase were also presented at the event.

But there is something you may have missed! The GALAXY NX.

If you have been following us, you have already heard about the GALAXY NX, the first 3G/4G LTE Connected Compact System Camera (CSC). For those of you who need their memory to be refreshed, we got our hands on the hands-on video of GALAXY NX!

Missed IFA 2013? Check out the full coverage of IFA 2013!

ATIV Book 9 Plus

Check out a PC that has UHD touch screen and battery life of 11 hours! 11 hours!

ATIV Book 9 Lite

You’ve asked for a faster PC. Samsung heard you. It has Quad Core CPU, meaning it has four brains. It also comes in Black and White, so it is time for you to debate.

ATIV One 5 Style

What is unique about this PC is that you can use it as a home server. This PC with unique design and wide screen could be used anywhere for its wireless keyboard and mouse.

SideSync

Do you remember SideSync, the system that allows your Samsung ATIV PCs and smartphones to work together as one? Send text messages and even take photos of yourself more easily with this innovative technology!

OK, you might have, but for those of you who haven’t seen them in action yet, we got them on tape… digitally, of course! The video will get you to feel how clear and huge the TVs are. This special video is brought to you by none other than yours truly, Samsung Tomorrow TV.

At IFA 2013, Europe’s largest consumer electronics show, Samsung outlined its strategy to becoming the number one home appliance brand by 2015, highlighting its year-on-year 14% growth in digital appliances. One of the secrets of this success is the extensive research that goes into understanding how people approach and use technology. Distilling insights from this research informs everything Samsung create. That is how it comes up with products and services that make life at home a more comfortable and happier place.

Samsung plays an active role in each region in which it operates and understands that cultures can be subtly different. Whether its local appetites, customs or preferences, Samsung believes that understanding and meeting local needs is paramount to creating the best possible experience. For this reason, localizing products is something that is crucial to Samsung’s ability to realize its goals.

In the past year, Samsung has set up five Lifestyle Research Labs in San Jose, London, Dehli, Singapore and Beijing to forecast future ways of living and define opportunities for innovation. These labs look beyond product behavior to discover people’s future needs and values – everything from how the family is evolving to work, education and wider societal and cultural trends.

From here five Product Innovation Teams gleam insights from this research and assist Samsung’s product divisions to develop innovative product and solution concepts. Located at the same place as the Lifestyle Research Labs, the Product Innovation Teams’ product concepts are 18–24 months ahead of the present.

The development process begins with a two to four month period whereby Samsung goes into the field to conduct research to see the world from a user’s point of view. From here, employees talk to the best thinkers and designers in the world to generate, build and refine ideas that will deliver the greatest innovation opportunity. Finally, the teams formulate a business strategy and create the product concept.

Complementing these two divisions are six Design Centers in San Francisco, London, Delhi, Tokyo, Shanghai and Seoul, working to bring the research and concepts to life with award-winning design excellence. This undertaking is part of Samsung’s extensive research and development commitment that saw a $10.8 billion investment in 2012 and encompasses over 60,000 employees. All in all, over one in four people at Samsung are dedicated to product innovation.

Throughout the world, Samsung localizes its products to suit specific market desires. The following are a few examples.

United States – French Door Refrigerator with Sparkling Water Dispenser

Observing the increasing demand for sparkling water in the United States, Samsung introduced a refrigerator that dispenses carbonated water at the touch of a button.

Bulgaria- Samsung Smart Oven MC32F

Yogurt is an important part of the local diet so Samsung developed an oven able to produce the perfect homemade yogurt in seconds.

Africa

SafeSurge TV – To protect against the region’s frequent power surges and outages, Samsung created LED TVs with increased pressure resistant capacity.

Free Satellite TV – Satellite tuners were installed directly into TVs to enable viewers to watch free TV services in isolated regions with no cable access.

Duracool Refrigerators – These specially insulated refrigerators keep food fresh for eight hours in the event of a power cut.

Turkey – Samsung Top Mounted Refrigerator RT55

The local taste for fresh vegetables led Samsung to reduce the size of freezer compartments by 21% and made the fridges narrower to fit the space better available in Turkish homes.

Middle East – Samsung DVM Desert

To handle the region’s scorching 40°C+ temperatures, Samsung built air-conditioners with specially-developed compressors.

India- Samsung Twin Top Washing Machine

A range of washing machines have been fitted with wheels to ensure they can be easily moved and connected to alternate power or water sources in the event of outages. They are also fitted with a special basin to meet the custom for hand-washing certain clothes before the full wash-cycle.

China – Fu Yun Monitor, Ji Xiang Fa TV F4280, Ru Yi Hong TV F5080

The color red and the number 8 are considered lucky, so Samsung’s Chinese product line includes PC monitors with red back-covers and LED TVs fitted with 8-shaped stands. The character for luck “福” was also embossed on the rear of monitors.

Korea – Samsung Kimchi Refrigerator M9000

Koreans have kimchi, a fermented vegetable delicacy, with almost every meal, so Samsung developed a bespoke refrigerator that keeps the air-flow and temperature just right for the perfect kimchi.

China and Korea | Q9000 Air Conditioner

With the growing desire for minimalist product design in evidence, Samsung developed a sleek, ultra-slim standing air-conditioner perfect for design conscious customers.

Samsung constantly seeks to discover the trends and desires that drive consumer needs around the world. To find out more about the products announced at IFA 2013, please visit www.samsungifa2013.com

Of course, this information is better presented by Samsung Tomorrow’s special reporter, Soy. Just like the Day 1, she is very excited to tell you about what happened in Berlin on the second day of IFA.

Wait! Before we get ready for Day 3, did we mention that Samsung has set up a bowling alley at IFA. We’ve heard it was one of its kind.

You already have been buzzed about GALAXY Gear, GALAXY Note 3, Curved UHD TV and UHD OLED TV. So today, we would like to show you around our house equipped with the finest and highly advanced digital appliances at IFA 2013 @ Berlin. Welcome to Samsung Premium House where the magic happens.

Make yourself at home and play around with the cool digital appliances. Like our special reporter Soy!

Playing can take a lot of energy out of you after a while, so you must eat to recharge yourself. But first, you must check the refrigerator. The Food ShowCase Refrigerator makes it easy for you to find whatever you need; saving energy for yourself and the world!

Did you get everything you need? It is time to cook! Ovens are great tool to make delicious meals and deserts. But baking cookies after stuffing yourself with a full plate of lasagna could be tough, mentally, of course. Don’t you wish you can make the main dish and the desert at the same time? Well, this might be the oven you’ve been looking for. Witness the magic of this oven.

You played and cooked; it has been a very efficient day. You deserve to relax. However, when your house is filled with the smell of the dinner you just had, it can be a bit annoying… Not when you have a Samsung Air Purifier! See how you can fill your house with a fresh air on demand!

“Make it Meaningful”.

It’s the company’s design slogan which designers at Samsung live by. Samsung designers strive to bring value to the world by understanding how people live and interact with technology, both emotionally and intellectually.

OK…but what we really want to know is, well

“How did they do it?”

Well, I guess, you have to be a Samsung designer to know the secret. SO WE ASKED THEM!

Samsung Tomorrow was at the “Samsung Design Forum @ IFA 2013”, which was even a closed event.

Of course, we were’nt just there listening to the secrets just for ourselves, we live-blogged them all over the world! That’s right!

The secrets were about the design of Samsung products at IFA 2013, such as GALAXY Gear, GALAXY Note 3, Food ShowCase, Motion Sync Vacuum and UHD Televisions. We don’t think they knew we were live blogging it as they speak. So when the secret leaks, please don’t tell anyone that it was us!

Welcome to the closed event

2013/09/06 20:54  By the way, this is a closed event with only a handful of people invited. BUT Samsung Tomorrow is here to bring in right into your palms – you’re lucky.

The Secrets to Making Design Meaningful 

2013/09/06 21:21  “Designing products with meaning comes in many forms. As designers, that’s something we have to consider when creating new experiences for consumers. … Some people put meaning into owning an incredible product, while others may value a product for the communication it enables among family and friends.”

Secret #1 Samsung Mobile

GALAXY Gear

2013/09/06 21:32  … The theme “Design your Life,” can be summed up in four key elements:

1) Discovery: People want to go beyond simply looking at the information to experiencing information in new and different ways. Thus the Magazine UX.

2) Message: As technology improves, greater products will allow people to find and create new ways to communicate, connect and collaborate with others.

3) Moment: People capture and share every moment. But sometimes, devices even take out of the moment, as we get overwhelmed with information, notification, and interaction.

“But, we think we’ve found a better way to capture every moment, while staying in the moment.”

4) Essence: “We believe that your smart device should allow you to express your individuality. Samsung designs products to do just that.”

GALAXY Note 3

2013/09/06 21:36  “With the Galaxy Note 3, we found inspiration in the fashion world, borrowing elements of texture and fine detail to deliver a sense of dignity, and a smooth, comfortable fit in your hands.”

“We live in a hybrid world where trends in fashion have a great impact on the design of technology products. You’ll see how fashion has played a key role in the design of our Galaxy Gear, which exudes Essence of Style with its stainless steel face and metal clasp.”

“It is a minimalist design with ergonomic comfort. The curved body and exquisitely finished band wraps comfortably around the wrist. Both stylist AND functional. It’s in perfect harmony with your body, fashion and lifestyle.”

Secret #2 Samsung Television

2013/09/06 21:22  …Creating immersive experiences is at the core of Samsung’s TV design. You’ll see this with two of our latest TV designs – the Timeless Gallery and the Timeless Arena.

What went into consideration when Samsung designed the S9 Timeless Gallery:

1) What is the experience that users actually want?

2) What is at the heart of the TV experience?

3) What new possibilities can we bring to users through this product?

The Frame

“We saw the frame more as a window for discovering new possibilities. We wanted the TV to become part of the living room interior. In the end, we separated the frame from the display, creating an immersive Timeless Gallery design. To bring this concept to life, Samsung blended together an ultra-definition SCREEN with extraordinary SOUND technology for a truly immersive experience.”

“We saw the frame more as a window for discovering new possibilities. We wanted the TV to become part of the living room interior. In the end, we separated the frame from the display, creating an immersive Timeless Gallery design.”

Minimalism

Minimalism, which is fundamentally simple but pushes the boundaries of design, was at the core of the philosophy behind this.

2013/09/06 21:25  The real metal finish gives the TV a clean sophisticated back. The exquisite design detail isn’t just for the front. The designers focused on the whole product to carry out this philosophy of minimalism.

Authenticity

“Building the S9 was more like sculpting an art piece, delivering authenticity with its real metal.”

The Timeless Design

2013/09/06 21:26  Now the Timeless Arena OLED. “The curved shape gives the feeling that you’re standing at the edge of an arena.”

Using a new manufacturing technique, the TV screen appears as if it’s floating above the metal frame, providing a sense of strength and softness at the same time. The curved design adds an element of luxury, like a piece of fine art.

Secret #3 Digital Appliances

2013/09/06 21:27  “… We had to expand our mindset and take on the role of a THOUGHTFUL EXPLORER. As a thoughtful explorer, we wanted to create designs that can change consumers’ lives.”

The Food ShowCase Refrigerator

2013/09/06 21:27  Samsung has divided the fridge into two sections – the ShowCase and the Inner Case.  When opening the first layer door – theShowCase – users will find everyday food, like drinks and snacks. Whereas the Inner Case is for the chef of the home, allowing them to store important ingredients.

The Food Showcase Refrigerator features a refined light form factor with a solid internal structure. And another element that speaks to the essence of our refrigerators, the Crystal Look. The interior door features an iconic pattern that creates a soft, glowing effect and the crystal clear shelving inside the refrigerator contributes to the overall Crystal Look. These contribute to make not only the fridge, but also the stored food look beautiful.

The Motion Sync Vacuum Cleaner

2013/09/06 21:30  What are the fundamentals of movement, and what is movement really?

“To answer these questions, we studied movement in technology, movement in nature and movement in people. How do we create something exquisite, but agile? Stable and solid?”

“The Motion Sync features a hollow yet rigid structure. To stabilize the movement, the designers separated the wheels from the body allowing it to move more freely. We also increased the size of the wheels, but left them hollow, helping to reduce the overall weight.” And Synchronous steering responds to a user’s movement.

What “Make it Meaningful” means

2013/09/06 21:14  First we have Boo-keun Yoon, co-CEO & President, Consumer Electronics Division, Samsung Electronics. He’s the Chief Design Officer as well. He’s giving a welcoming speech:

“When we talk about design, it’s more than just technology. It’s how technology integrates with experience – to make it meaningful.”

2013/09/06 21:18  “No matter how cutting edge the technology, it needs to meet the needs of the market AND establish true emotional connection with consumers. To do so, We challenge, We prepare and We Collaborate”

The Last Live Blogging Session @ IFA 2013

2013/09/06 21:38  This afternoon, Dean has shared “how we’ve implemented Samsung’s design ethos into our TV, digital appliance and mobile products” and I’ve shared that with all of you out there

2013/09/06 21:39  So, this was A, live from Berlin. Hope you all had fun. I sure did.

That’s all from the live-blogging session from IFA 2013. Thank you all for joining me. For more information, search ‘design’ at http://global.samsungtomorrow.com

*Full Transcrpit of the Live Blogging

http://news.samsung.com/global/?page_id=27944

Daily News

Meet our IFA 2013 special reporter ‘Soy’. She will give you a cute and insightful roundup of the Day 1 of IFA 2013.

Unpacked Episode 2

At Samsung Unpacked Episode 2, Samsung has introduced GALAXY Gear, Samsung KNOX, GALAXY Note 3 and GALAXY Note 10.1. Check it out the sketch & interview from the event, brought to you by Samsung Tomorrow TV.

Samsung Press Conference @ IFA 2013

At the Samsung Press Conference, Samsung showcased the latest in Smart TV technology by unveiling 55 inch Curved OLED TV and UHD OLED TV. Samsung also introduced new SMART home appliances such as Motion Sync Vacuum Cleaner, Food ShowCase refrigerator, and NFC printers. Here are the highlights. (The full version is also available)

There will be loads of exciting videos and articles on the products, booths & people at IFA available on global.samsungtomorrow.com.

Innovative docking concepts reflect increased mobile adoption

‘Indie‘ seamlessly combines entertainment with printing. Inspired by radios designed in the sixties, Indie incorporates a docking station that, when connected to a smartphone, serves as a speaker. This multifunction product also incorporates front-facing speakers to deliver superior sound quality. Also, the smartphone can be charged while docked.

‘Wave’s’ minimalist design is based on the design of oriental china. Its unique form not only adds aesthetic appeal, but also creates synergy with added smartphone functionality. By docking a smartphone to the printer, the user can directly print out saved content on the smartphone. In addition, printed sheets flow along the curves of its design, piling effortlessly on the tray.

‘Smarty’ the only analogue printer in the series, allows users to instantly check the amount of toner they have remaining. The novel design exposes the toner, allowing users to see how much is left, enhancing the value of consumables.

‘One & One’ is a mono laser printer that features two cartridges that allow users to print using two colors by adding one additional color – cyan, magenta, or yellow – to complement the standard black. This color-customizing printer, originally a mono-laser printer, boasts a hybrid design that can print with two different colors.

Samsung showcases award-winning, eco-friendly design

At IFA, Samsung’s also displayed additional award-winning concept printers including ‘Origami’, an environmentally friendly printer which uses recycled cardboard for its body, ‘Mate’, which allows users to customize its design, and ‘Clip’, a model assembled screw-free design.

All three products won a GOLD award in the concept category at the 2013 IDEA (International Design Excellent Awards), proving their innovative excellence.

1. Design Concept Products

2. 2013 IDEA GOLD Award Printers

In this 3 minutes clip, you’ll see how clean and spotless this vacuum cleaner will make your living room with its swift, stable, and smooth motions. Last but not least, you’ll see what it means to be a smart vacuum… so have a look at the video and find out!

Even before IFA, there were already plenty of excitements built from Samsung Unpacked 2013. Samsung has introduced many new excitement products, such as GALAXY Gear, Samsung KNOX, GALAXY Note 3 and GALAXY Note 10.1., at Samsung Unpacked 2013. Here is the video clip of the sketch & interview from the event, brought to you by Samsung Tomorrow TV. Check it out!

The 55– and 65-inch Curved UHD TV deliver unrivaled picture quality due to the combination of UHD TV’s great details and curved shape providing a more immersive experience and enhanced sense of presence.

Realizing curved UHD TV is more difficult to produce than curved OLED TV due to the panel characteristics. The world’s first curved UHD TV proved Samsung’s unbeatable position in TV technology once again.

Given that UHD TV market is still at its initial stage, Samsung’s will release the Curved UHD TV to market based on consumer response and market demands.

The Curved UHD TV joins a growing Samsung line up of UHD TVs including 110 inches to 98-, 85-, 65- and 55-inch models. This extensive line up of UHD TVs confirms that the next generation of television technology has begun in earnest.

The Curved UHD TV follows the company’s recent release of the Curved OLED TV that launched across the world including South Korea and U.S. after it was initially unveiled at CES 2013 earlier this year.

*All functionality features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.

Samsung’s UHD TVs deliver an unparalleled viewing experience born of pure innovation. With more than eight million pixels and a resolution four times greater than Full HD, the most intricate of visual details are defined, clear and breathtakingly lifelike.

Meanwhile, Samsung’s OLED technology represents an unprecedented leap forward for picture quality and sharp contrast with its self-emitting pixels and natural motion.  Combined, the fantastic sharpness of UHD and the contrast and colors of OLED usher in the next generation of television.

The Samsung UHD OLED TV is on display in both flat and curved formats. The Curved UHD OLED TV includes the subtle curvature design and creates an immersive cinematic viewing experience.

Both the UHD OLED TVs are 55-inches and stand alongside Samsung’s Curved OLED TV and full line of UHD televisions, including 110-, 98- and 85-inch models and 65- and 55-inch sets that made their European debut at IFA.

Samsung Electronics at IFA 2013 unveiled its European vision for the consumer electronics market, showcasing the latest in Smart TV technology, home appliances and printers. Samsung demonstrated how deep consumer insights help its designers and engineers develop products and services that anticipate and set market trends.

“Samsung is driven by three guiding principles,” he added, “people, innovation and society. During the past year, Samsung opened five Lifestyle Research Labs around the world that work to spot what customers need and want. These Labs are part of a research network that includes a further 33 R&D locations and six design centers. In all, over a quarter of Samsung’s workforce is dedicated to product innovation.”

Samsung has deep roots in Europe and plays a very active role in the region, working to train and inspire the next generation of technology leaders. In the Netherlands, Samsung trains teachers how to integrate technology in the digital classroom while in Poland, students are taught computer programming skills. These initiatives extend to France and the UK where Samsung works to support disadvantaged children. These are just a few examples of Samsung’s drive to advance digital knowledge and help tackle youth unemployment.

Home Entertainment reaches new levels

Samsung has led the European TV market for the past 9 years, achieved by pioneering LED and Plasma technology able to display the brightest colors, deepest blacks and sharpest pictures. Now, Samsung is driving a new era of TV innovation with bold approaches to Ultra High-Definition (UHD) and OLED technology designed to deliver the ultimate lean-back experience.

Last year, Samsung sold two TVs every second around the world, and in Europe the company has a 41% market share. To cement its leadership in Europe, Samsung surveyed over 18,000 Europeans Europeans in 18 countries to understand what they wanted from TV. The results show that extraordinary picture quality, bigger screens and a simpler, more intuitive user-experience are front-of-mind with consumers.

UHD F9000 Series TV

The Samsung UHD F9000 delivers on all three consumer desires with an unparalleled viewing experience born of pure innovation. With over eight million pixels and a resolution four times higher than Full HD, the UHD F9000 is a revolution in resolution as the most intricate of visual details are defined, clear and breathtakingly lifelike.

The unrivalled LED panel produces crisp detail, optimal color and contrast all complemented by  Quadmatic Picture Engine, the powerful picture processing technology. No matter the source of the content – SD, HD or Full HD – the Quadmatic Picture Engine adapts the source image, eliminates visual noise, improves the detail and sharpness of the image before finally up-scaling the picture to be displayed in stunning UHD.

In addition to shaper images, the F9000 and all of Samsung’s UHD TVs offer unrivaled brightness, superior contrast with the deepest blacks, and real UHD resolution using proprietary algorithms for superior images.

Designed to be a showpiece in the living room, the UHD F9000 incorporates a minimalist design with a narrow bezel, metal stand and metallic finish. The design deftly hides the built-in speakers and subwoofers for a powerful 70W sound experience and the One Connect Box removes cable clutters by aggregating all connectors from multimedia players. The innovative craftsmanship continues on the inside as the TV has ability to upgrade its software features over time to offer more services including future UHD standards through its inbuilt Evolution Kit.

The Samsung Smart Hub, a simple and intuitive five-panel layout that turns the start screen of the TV into an entertainment and social hub, has evolved to meet another customer insight Samsung discovered; live TV is no longer at the center of the television experience. S Recommendation suggests shows and films to watch dependent on the user’s tastes and watch history. Coupled with a Twin Tuner, built-in camera, video chat capability and one-button content sharing with mobile devices, the F9000 delivers a true state of the art viewing experience.

Curved OLED TV

The Samsung 55-inch Curved OLED TV breaks the barrier of innovation in home entertainment delivering an unprecedented leap forward in picture quality and design. The curved frame, inspired by the concept of a ‘Timeless Arena’, is the perfect canvas for the OLED’s true-to-life colors. Each pixel illuminates itself and displays pictures with absolute blacks at a contrast ratio never seen before on conventional TVs.

The subtle curvature of the panel displays pictures with greater presence and depth than any flat-screen has ever been able to deliver. The TV screen appears as if it is floating above the metal frame, providing a sense of strength and softness at the same time. The result is whole new way to experience TV with pristine colors, sharper contrast, and flawless image reproduction.

Alongside the intuitive Smart Hub with S Recommendation, the Curved OLED TV continues to discover news possibilities with its Multi-View capability. Two people can watch two different channels at the same time on the same screen using Multi-View glasses that come with ear buds for stereo sound. This feature, made possible by an exceptional refresh rate, is so advanced that viewers can watch any combination of 2D and 3D content simultaneously.

Also, Samsung is displaying the UHD OLED TV at IFA, which combines the fantastic detail of UHD with the brilliant contrast and colors of OLED — the detail, the brilliance.

Home Appliances for a Happier home

Samsung Digital Appliances’ vision is to deliver a home-life well-lived, built on the foundation of deep local market insight, listening to want consumers want and true design excellence. Samsung knows its customers have many passions from fantastic food and great cooking to dazzling interior design. Every digital appliance created speaks to these passions, helping to create a happier home.

In 2013, Samsung’s home appliance business grew by 14 percent, making it one of the fastest growing brands globally. In Europe, Samsung ranked number one in terms of market share for four consecutive years for refrigerators and microwave ovens and is on course to be number one in home appliances by 2015.

To reach this goal, Samsung is focusing on leveraging deep local insight, harnessing consumer passions and delivering design innovation. At IFA 2013, Samsung launched a range of initiatives and products tailored to enhance people’s lives at home.

Club des Chefs

Samsung has partnered with award-winning chefs to develop the future of home cooking. The newly created ‘Samsung Club des Chefs’ includes Eric Trochon of Semilla in Paris; Michel Troisgros of Maison Troisgros in Roanne, France; Frank Castronovo and Frank Falcinelli of Frankie Sputino in New York; and Christopher Kostow of The Meadowhead in Napa Valley, California. This elite group of professional chefs will suggest ways for people to discover new cooking techniques in their kitchens and provide invaluable expertise in the creation of future Samsung products.

Samsung Motion Sync Vacuum Cleaner

Building on consumer insights, Samsung developed the Motion Sync Vacuum Cleaner SC20F70 prioritizing design and easy-of-use. A revolutionary Motion Sync Design makes it one of the most agile canister vacuums on the market, reducing the amount of movement needed by the user while innovative CycloneForce Multi technology maintains powerful suction for maximum performance. Coupled with controls on the handle, sensors that detect areas to be cleaned and a bagless design, the Motion Sync Vacuum Cleaner combines exceptional performance with superior maneuverability.

Food Showcase FS9000 Refrigerator

Samsung conducted research into how families organize the food in their refrigerators and found that often there is little structure to the placement of items. The Food Showcase side-by-side refrigerator separates the interior into ShowCase and InnerCase sections. These sections give easy access to everyday items as well as those used less frequently, thereby delivering greater convenience for every member of the family on a daily basis.

The understated design conveys a sense of purity with a clean material finish. With a volume of 834 liters, the Food Showcase incorporates Space Max Technology that allows the walls to be thinner and insulate better in comparison to standard refrigerators. Food ShowCase will be available to European consumers from early 2014.

Printing Innovation for Home and Business Users

Samsung is developing its printing portfolio through a focus on mobility, the user-experience and design with an aim to become the number one A4 laser and Multifunction Printer (MFP) manufacturer by 2017. Advances in mobility, security and the dramatic growth of digital content are driving the need for modern devices that let users personally manage their work and home printing environments.

Samsung has been developing mobile focused printing applications since 2009 including a dedicated Mobile Print app, Wi-Fi Direct support, and a Native photo printing button and recently added Google Cloud Print and NFC functionality.

Changing the way people print in today’s mobile era

In Berlin, Samsung showcased the world’s first NFC multifunction printer, the Xpress C460. Evolved from the consumer desire for greater communication, collaboration and connectivity, users can now print photos and documents directly from smartphones with just a simple tap. Scanning and faxing documents is also made easy as users are able to sync the contacts on their smartphones with the printer.

Simplifying the user experience is central to how Samsung develops its products and the company recognized that the process of setting up wireless printers often involved multiple stages. With the Xpress C460 installation is three quick steps without even the need for a USB connection between the printer and computer.

The Xpress C460 has been available since August and the new mono MFP Xpress M2070 series, a European exclusive, will be available in September.

Full details, video content and images of all products showcased at IFA 2013 are available at http://www.samsungifa2013.com. (Or of course, Samsung Tomorrow: http://global.samsungtomorrow.com and www.youtube.com/samsungtomorrow)

For the first time at Samsung Tomorrow, we live-blogged the event. It was the quickest way to get updates on the event (unless you were at the event, of course). The live blogging provided you with the first look at Samsung’s latest mobile products and, also, some party tricks! Here are some of the party tricks from the “Live Blogging the Unpacked”!

Spoiler Alert! We have another “Live Blogging” session of the “Press Conference” in Germany on the 5^th of September 11am, German Standard Time. Come visit us at global.samsungtomorrow.com to get the latest updates!

Party Rule #0  Come fashionably Early to the party.

2013/09/05 01:23  Samsung Tomorrow came a bit early to the party. We’ll be live blogging here, straight from Tempodrom in Berlin.

2013/09/05 01:59  We’re counting down! Let’s get ready to rumble.

Part Rule #1: Be a gentleman. Always introduce yourself at the party.

2013/09/05 02:03  … call me A, from Samsung Tomorrow.

Party Rule #2 If you the host of the party, know and prepare what people want!

2013/09/05 02:06  “Today, we cross a new boundary. We push HIGHER. A Note experience that is SLIMMER and LIGHTER with a larger screen but more compact. It’s FASTER, and has LONGER battery life. It is a better Note experience in every way.”

Party Rule #3 Know what type of party it is. Last night was a birthday party!

2013/09/05 02:07  “Ladies and gentlemen, the GALAXY Note 3!”

2013/09/05 02:09  Now KNOX. This is a solution that lets you use the same device as your personal phone AND your work phone at the same time…. So you can BYOD to work. That’s ‘Bring Your Own Device,’ you know, like BYOB.

2013/09/05 02:13  Samsung is also announcing the GALAXY Note 10.1 2014 Edition.

2013/09/05 02:37  Now, it’s time to talk about SMART FREEDOM. This concept grows out of two phenomena — the first is smartphones getting smarter and smarter. And the second is freedom and mobility.  People have these great devices for connecting to the world, and making their lives easier and more productive… which lead us to…

Party Rule #4 Take Pictures.

2013/09/05 02:48  The GALAXY GEAR also has an outward-facing camera so you can take quick pictures as memos.

Party Rule #5 Don’t look like you are on the phone at the party.

2013/09/05 02:47  This is how you answer a phone call with your GALAXY GEAR – just raise your hand to your ear and talk.

Party Rule #6 Look stylish.

2013/09/05 02:42  6 flavors of GEAR to fit every kind of style, and occasion, from formal to playful.

Party Rule #7 Meet cool people

2013/09/05 02:02  “Ladiesand Gentlemen, please give a warm welcome to our MC for this evening – JasonBradbury!

2013/09/05 02:04  Now calling out to Mr. JK Shin – President and CEO, Head of the IT and Mobile Communications Division of Samsung Electronics.

2013/09/05 02:15 That was Mr. JK Shin, President and CEO, Head of the IT and Mobile CommunicationsDivision of Samsung Electronics. And now, Menno Van Den Berg, Vice President of Samsung Electronics Netherlands, is joining us.

2013/09/05 2:40  http://www.ted.com/speakers/pranav_mistry.html This is where you might have seen Pranav before

We hope you enjoyed the highlights. Check out the “Press Conference” in Germany on the 5^th of September 11am, German Standard Time here at Samsung Tomorrow, Samsung’s Official blog.

Check out the full transcript of the “Live Blogging” at:

http://news.samsung.com/global/?page_id=27264

“The new GALAXY Note 10.1 is the most progressive 10-inch tablet, delivering the best viewing and multitasking experiences. It is the most recent demonstration of Samsung Mobile’s focus on constant product innovation to stay aligned with shifting consumer interests,” said JK Shin, CEO and President of IT & Mobile Division at Samsung Electronics.

The new GALAXY Note 10.1 expands on the advanced productivity and creativity leadership delivered by the original Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1. In addition to enabling productivity, the device has been redesigned with a sleek, light, slim frame that is both fashionable and portable.

Richer Viewing Experience, Enhanced Multitasking

The large, bright and crystal clear screen delivers four times the pixel density of the original GALAXY Note 10.1, providing a premium content viewing experience.

The magazine style UX allows users to organize their favorite resources in an easy to use dashboard and then access that content for a stylish reading experience. Whether watching videos or reading magazines and e-books, the new GALAXY Note 10.1 provides an immersive media consumption experience. New design characteristics, like a warm and textured back cover with stitching, inspire a sense of elegance and sophistication.

The device’s screen size also enables enhanced multitasking. With Multi Window, users will be able to run separate instances of the same application, and use an enhanced S Pen to drag and drop content from one window to another. Pen Window enables users to simply draw a window of any size on the screen, and instantly access unique in-application features such as YouTube or calculator.

Improved S Pen and S Note Functionality

The updated S Pen included with GALAXY Note 10.1 improves responsiveness, delivers day-to-day efficiency enhancements and produces more creative input capabilities. The tablet also includes GALAXY Note 3’s updated S Pen features such as Action Memo, Scrapbook, Screen Write and S Finder. Combined with the tablet’s larger screen, these enhanced S Pen capabilities present users with unique creative opportunities and the space to explore them.

With new Scrapbook capabilities, users can easily indicate any interesting content with the S Pen and organize it into individualized scrapbooks, creating a log of discussion points for a future work conversation, a wish list for new clothes or a home redesign project, or a personal favorites list.

S Note has been upgraded with a more intuitive, easy-to-use interface. Users will have access to both note files and notepads, with the ability to use the S Pen to take handwritten notes. With Easy Chart, hand-drawn visualizations of data can be instantly transformed into more formal charts and graphs.

Offering Content for Enhanced Entertainment and Creativity

The new GALAXY Note 10.1 will also offer a host of exciting partner content that complements the device’s entertainment, productivity and creativity properties. With premium partner applications and free memberships and services, the new GALAXY Note 10.1 provides everything a user might need in one place.

The Samsung Content Gifts include content from leading news sources such as Bloomberg Businessweek+, The New York Times, Autodesk Sketchbook for GALAXY for painting and sketching, a redesigned version of social broadcast network Twitter optimized for the device, and much more.

In addition, the GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) will also include a Samsung Apps widget that will direct users to additional beneficial content provided by Samsung. The widget will live on the home screen and include a “Special Offer for GALAXY” section that will highlight unique, country-based content for users.

Samsung KNOX, comprehensive mobile security for consumers and enterprise

The new GALAXY Note 10.1 comes with enhanced privacy and security protection provided by Samsung KNOX. Users can activate Samsung KNOX with ease which allows them to run and store security-sensitive applications and data inside a protected execution environment called “container.” The security inside the container is strengthened by system-level protection of Samsung KNOX against malware and phishing attacks as well as hacking attempts on physical devices when devices are stolen or lost.

For instance, important personal pictures or video can be stored in the container with no worries for data leakage due to hacking. In addition, users may choose to store enterprise applications and data such as corporate email, contacts and calendar and allow the IT department to manage the container through EAS (Exchange ActiveSync Server). These features make the GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) an ideal device for BYOD (Bring-Your-Own-Device to work)

The GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) will come in three connectivity options: WiFi Only, WiFi and 3G, WiFi and LTE, available in 16/32/64GB + Micro SD. Comes with two color options, Jet Black and Classic White, the GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) will be offered globally and will be available starting from Q3, 2013.

GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) will be on display at the Samsung booth # 20 at IFA 2013, September 6 through September 11, 2013. Full details and product images are available at http://www.samsungmobilepress.com or m.samsungmobilepress.com

*All functionality, features, specifications, and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.

“Samsung’s ongoing smart device innovation leadership reflects our commitment to listen to our consumers, who want their daily lives to be easier and more enjoyable. Samsung GALAXY Gear benefits consumers by integrating smart device technology even deeper into their everyday lives, and bridges the gap between the mobile device and fashion worlds to create truly wearable technology,” said JK Shin, CEO and President of IT & Mobile Division, Samsung Electronics.

Experience new mobile communications freedoms

Samsung GALAXY Gear lets users to live in the moment while staying connected to their Samsung GALAXY devices. It notifies users of incoming messages, such as calls, texts, emails and alerts, delivers a preview of those messages and creates the opportunity for users to accept or discreetly ignore those messages. When an incoming message requires more than a quick glance, users can simply pick up their Samsung GALAXY devices and the Smart Relay feature will instantly reveal the full content on the screen.

Voice operation

The built-in speaker allows users to conduct hands-free calls directly from the Gear, maintaining connections to their mobile communications without disrupting their daily routines. For example, a user leaving the grocery store, whose hands are full with shopping bags, could still make a call by speaking into the GALAXY Gear without touching the screen. Users can also draft messages, create new calendar entries, set alarms, and check the weather on the GALAXY Gear with S Voice.

Capture daily life from your wrist

In addition to enabling smart device controls, Samsung GALAXY Gear introduces several features that help users easily capture life’s meaningful moments which otherwise might be missed. With the  Memographer feature, a 1.9 Megapixel camera, users who are on the move or participating in physical activities can record both photos and video to create quick, visual records of important information or events from their daily lives, as well as share them on their social networks. Extending the quick-record concept, Voice Memo lets users capture important thoughts or conversations from their wrists and save those voice recordings into texts on their Samsung GALAXY devices.

A growing list of controls for favorite features

With the GALAXY Gear, users gain a wide range of favorite features that further increase the benefits of this new accessory.

New security enhancement Auto Lock automatically secures the companion smartphone screen any time that GALAXY Gear is more than 1.5 meters away from the smartphone, and then unlocks the smartphone when the companion devices are near each other again.

Find My Device helps users find the location of their smart devices when they have been misplaced by making them beep, illuminate and vibrate.

With Samsung GALAXY Gear, users can also control the music played on their Samsung GALAXY devices. As with traditional music players, it helps users browse, play and pause songs even when their smart device is not within reach.

Finally, the GALAXY Gear also works like a Pedometer to track physical activity via enhanced, built-in sensor technology. This feature systematically and automatically monitors users so they can track key personal data such as calories burned, steps taken and distance covered.

Standalone Watch and Iconic Fashion Accessory

Samsung GALAXY Gear embodies understated elegance. Its refined design, executed in, high-quality finishes, conjures images of luxury jewelry while still being understated enough to go well with any outfit. A rounded and simple flowing form wraps around the body, integrating with the user’s personal environment, and maintaining comfort at all times.

The GALAXY Gear also serves as a wristwatch and includes several face options that create the opportunity for users to personalize their watch face. It will come preloaded with 10 different clock options and more choices will be downloadable via Samsung Apps. The GALAXY Gear experience can be further personalized by selecting from six colors that will be available at launch: Jet Black, Mocha Gray, Wild Orange, Oatmeal Beige, Rose Gold, and Lime Green.

Samsung GALAXY Gear will be launched with the GALAXY Note 3 in more than 140 countries around the world starting from September 25.

Samsung GALAXY Gear will be on display at the Samsung booth # 20 at IFA 2013, September 6 through September 11, 2013. Full details and product images are available at http://www.samsungmobilepress.com or m.samsungmobilepress.com.

Endorsement by featured application partners:

[Evernote] Phil Libin, CEO

“The potential for wearable devices is incredibly exciting. Evernote strives to be a second brain, providing information to people when and how they need it, so they can lead better, smarter lives. It is important for us to be involved with products like the Samsung GALAXY Gear so we can start delivering on that promise, and better understand how and when people want to consume information through these new, innovative devices.” Phil Libin, CEO, Evernote

[Glympse] Bryan Trussel, Co-founder & CEO

“Samsung is setting a very high bar for wearable technology with this stylized and incredibly functional device. Location sharing is a natural fit with the watch, and we are thrilled to partner with a smart, innovative company like Samsung to provide their users with Glympse location technology.”

[Path] Dave Morin, CEO

“Path’s intimate social graph lends itself perfectly to wearable devices like the Samsung GALAXY Gear, sharing only relevant notifications from the people who matter most,” said Path CEO Dave Morin. “Taking advantage of the built-in camera and touchscreen, Path on GALAXY Gear lets users to easily take photos, give feedback to friends, and post their location. We’re excited to evolve the Path experience on this breakthrough wearable device as well as our partnership with Samsung.”

＊ The availability of each Samsung Hub and Google service may differ by country.

＊ All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.

GALAXY Note 3 makes your everyday life amazing

“We introduced the original GALAXY Note in 2011 and launched a whole new smart device category. The undeniable success of the GALAXY Note strengthened our conviction that consumers want higher quality features for smart devices and they want those new features to make their lives better,” said JK Shin, CEO and President of IT & Mobile Division at Samsung Electronics.

“With a simple click of the S Pen button, users can unlock opportunities for self-expression, features that transform everyday activities into extraordinary events and access to new experiences delivered to them on Note 3’s larger screen.”

Samsung GALAXY Note 3 comes with a wider (5.7inch) full HD Super AMOLED display, yet slimmer (8.3mm) and lighter (168g) hardware design, and more powerful and longer lasting (3,200mAh) battery. Also, equipped with a 13 megapixel rear camera with Smart Stabilization and high CRI LED flash, Samsung GALAXY Note 3 enables users to crisply capture every visual story in their lives, even in low light and active situations.

Samsung GALAXY Note 3 offers the latest LTE technologies – CAT4 Carrier Aggregation and supports the greatest number of multiple frequencies. Incorporating the industry’s largest 3GB RAM, the GALAXY Note 3 also provides faster and more powerful performance.

Balancing GALAXY Note 3’s strength with artistic design

In addition to meaningful technological advancements, Samsung GALAXY Note 3 delivers a new premium look and feel. Expanding on the modern Samsung GALAXY design approach, Samsung GALAXY Note 3 adds a soft and textured-touch back cover and delicate stitching.

It also features a serration pattern on the side of the device that evokes a connection to the timeless and enduring strengths of classic notebooks and planners. Samsung GALAXY Note 3 will be available in Jet Black, Classic White and Blush Pink. In order to encourage its customers to express their personality and taste, Samsung will also offer exchangeable back covers in dozens of additional colors at launch.

Click S Pen to make life easier, faster and more exciting

The new S Pen reinvents and modernizes the classic note-taking experience by providing the ability to accomplish everyday tasks with just one click. The advanced S Pen is designed to be fully functional as a communication driver between the phone and the user by creating essential input and control features. It plays an integral role in how users interface with the device, making all daily routines easier.

A simple click of the S Pen button while hovering over the screen introduces users to Air Command, a palette of five powerful features that truly make tasks easier and faster. With the Air Command feature, there is no need to toggle between screens, memorize commands or look up different menus. The Air Command feature provides access to the following key functions:

*Action Memo allows users to handwrite a note, and automatically execute a function or convert that handwritten information into formatted content. Action Memo can instantly initiate a call, add to contacts, look up an address on a map, search the web, save a task to a to-do list, and more

*Scrapbook enables users to organize or track down content and information from various sources including the web, YouTube and Gallery in one place so that users can easily look back at collected content all at once. When consumers save content for future use, Scrapbook also collects source material or URLs allowing them to easily refer back to the original source.

*The Screen Write feature captures the full screen image of the current page on the device and allows users to write comments or additional information onto the captured image.

*S Finder allows users to expansively search for content on their device regardless of the type. By putting in keywords or filters such as date, location, and content type, users can search related documents, events, communication threads, and even the Help page – all in one place. In addition, users can also search for hand-written content in their Notes and memo applications, as well as symbols and formulas.

*Pen Window allows users to use the S Pen not only for drawing sketches or writing notes, but now also for opening a small application window for a true multitasking experience. Simply by drawing a window of any size, anywhere on the screen, users can easily and quickly open another application window such as YouTube, calculator or Browser without pausing current activity on the screen.

For more advanced note-taking, the new S Note presents a comprehensive solution that enables consumers to easily write, organize, edit and browse notes with a user-friendly interface and the Easy Chart feature.

The new S Note can also be synced with Evernote or a Samsung account and be enabled for accessing and viewing from different devices. Furthermore, when a user wants only a certain part of an image to be taken from the web or Note 3 content, the advanced new Easy Clip feature allows them to roughly draw around the desired image and then it converts that content into a more precisely cropped image.

Larger Note screen delivers enriched viewing experience and enables you to do more

The Samsung GALAXY Note 3 delivers a larger screen and the increased size is matched with powerful improvements that allow users to fully utilize the additional screen space. The 5.7-inch Full HD Super AMOLED screen provides a stunning and defined video viewing experience for watching Full HD content, distinct clarity for reading and an elegant canvas for content creation.

My Magazine provides a personalized news, social media, entertainment and in-the-moment content experience. Developed through a partnership with Flipboard, it offers an integrated content consuming experience in a modern and dynamic magazine-style layout.

The GALAXY Note 3 enables enhanced multitasking capabilities that allow users to fully utilize the larger screen.

*With the new Multi Window, users can toggle seamlessly between applications without closing the window or opening a new page, allowing for enhanced productivity and collaboration across programs. Consumers can also run one application in two windows at the same time. For instance, users can read the news in one browser while conducting a web search in another, or send an instant message through ChatON to a friend while reading a message from another friend.

*In addition, using Drag and Drop mode within the new Multi Window, users can easily drag and drop content such as a text or image from one window to the other in  an instant.

*Pen Window from Air Command further enhances multitasking experience by allowing consumers to draw a window on the screen and launching popular applications while continuing current tasks on the GALAXY Note 3.

An improvement to Group Play, video sharing, is now available. Originally introduced along with the GALAXY S4, Group Play allows users to play the same music, to play games together, and to share documents. It now enables consumers to share videos and play content together with their friends simultaneously. Users can also connect up to five devices alongside each other to create a “big screen” viewing experience.

Samsung KNOX & Find My Mobile

The new GALAXY Note 3 comes with enhanced privacy and security protection provided by Samsung KNOX. Users can activate Samsung KNOX with ease which allows them to run and store security-sensitive applications and data inside a protected execution environment called “container.” The security inside the container is strengthened by system-level protection of Samsung KNOX against malware and phishing attacks as well as hacking attempts on physical devices when devices are stolen or lost.

For instance, important personal pictures or video can be stored in the container with no worries for data leakage due to hacking. In addition, users may choose to store enterprise applications and data such as corporate email, contacts and calendar and allow the IT department to manage the container through EAS (Exchange ActiveSync Server). These features make the GALAXY Note 3 an ideal device for BYOD (Bring-Your-Own-Device to work)

Furthermore, the GALAXY Note 3 is equipped with an improved Find My Mobile feature that allows users to disable the phone when it is stolen or lost. With the enhanced user authentication, the technology prevents stolen mobile phones from being reset to factory settings, and allows users to remotely track or erase the data from their lost or stolen mobile phones.

GALAXY Gear, the smart companion for GALAXY Note 3

Simultaneously announced with Samsung GALAXY Note 3, GALAXY Gear is a new concept device that allows users to live life in the moment while staying connected. GALAXY Gear will notify users and give them quick previews of incoming texts, emails and more coming from GALAXY Note 3. It will provide a range of other valuable features and commands that extend the GALAXY Note 3 experience. When an incoming message requires more than a quick glance, users can simply pick up their Samsung GALAXY devices and the Smart Relay feature will instantly reveal the full content on the screen.

Together, GALAXY Note 3 and GALAXY Gear extend Samsung’s efforts to provide users with the opportunity to design their lives, to express their passions and to make everyday life more easy and enjoyable.

Available in 32GB or 64GB internal storage along with an additional microSD card slot, the Samsung GALAXY Note 3 and GALAXY Gear are set to launch starting from September 25 in more than 140 countries around the world. The Samsung GALAXY Note 3 will also be available in the U.S. later this year on AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless and U.S. Cellular.

The GALAXY Note 3 will be on display at the Samsung booth # 20 at IFA 2013, September 6 through September 11, 2013. Full details, video content and product images are available at www.samsungmobilepress.com or m.samsungifa.com.

Endorsement by Mobile Operators:

Deutsche Telekom: Heikki Makijarvi, SVP Global Partnerships

“Deutsche Telekom customers have been consistently satisfied by GALAXY Note products and the inspirational GALAXY Note 3 promises to generate new excitement. We are keen to further extend our strategic partnership with Samsung and look forward to introducing the GALAXY Note 3 in Europe. The latest addition to the Note product line incorporates meaningful updates like LTE Cat4 and Multi Window which will deliver great value for our customers,” said Heikki Makijervi, SVP of Global Partnerships. “Deutsche Telekom launched LTE already in 8 countries in Europe and LTE CAT4 will bring even more speed and comfort to our consumers.

Orange: Yves Maître, EVP mobile multimedia & devices at Orange

“Orange is delighted to be one of Samsung’s key partners in bringing the Galaxy Note 3 and GALAXY Gear to our markets. Wearable and connected devices are paving the way for consumers to be connected to all the things they love and Orange is excited to bring this latest innovative offering to our customers.” said Yves Maître, EVP mobile multimedia & devices at Orange. “As Orange has already launched LTE networks in 7 countries, our customers will be some of the first in Europe to enjoy even faster download speeds and benefit from the Cat4 support on Samsung’s GALAXY Note 3.”

Telefonica: Francisco Montalvo, Group Devices Director in Telefónica

“Samsung GALAXY Note 3 is a strong evolution of the GALAXY Note product line from a company that has a strong understanding of consumer’s needs. Samsung’s focus on making everyday activities easier and more joyful will generate wide appeal within our multi-country subscriber base.”

Vodafone: Patrick Chomet, Global Director Terminals at Vodafone

“The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 continues to push the limits of what’s possible, giving customers access to the mobile internet on large vivid screens yet in a portable format. It’s the perfect match for Vodafone’s fast HSDPA+ and 4G networks and we will be offering the device on Vodafone RED with a unique set of services such as Vodafone Cloud, Contacts, mCare, and contextual search from Kikin”.

* The availability of each Samsung Hub and Google service may differ by country.

* All functionality, features, specifications, and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.

* Android, Google, Android Beam, Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail, Google Latitude, Google Play, Google Plus. YouTube, Google Talk, Google Places, Google Navigation, Google Downloads are trademarks of Google Inc.

Samsung KNOX is an end-to-end solution that provides security hardening from the hardware through the application layer. Samsung KNOX implements a concept called “container” that is a separate secure execution environment for a set of pre-screened applications to run and store data.

Applications running outside the container have only limited access to the data stored inside the container where security is enforced by system-level protection of Samsung KNOX. User data stored in the container is protected from malware and phishing attacks as well as hacking attempts on physical devices when devices are stolen or lost.

Samsung originally announced earlier this year the availability of Samsung KNOX for use by enterprise by giving IT departments the comprehensive control they need, without infringing on employees’ privacy and keeping them satisfied with the consistent user experience of their personal device.

Samsung, since then, has extended its security features to enable consumers to activate the container without involving the IT department and store important personal data inside the container. For example, important personal pictures or video can be stored in the container with no worries for data leakage due to hacking.

In addition, users may choose to store enterprise applications and data such as corporate email, contacts and calendar allowing the IT department to manage the container through EAS (Exchange ActiveSync Server). These features make Samsung KNOX an ideal platform for BYOD (Bring-Your-Own-Device to work).

“We are delighted to see Samsung KNOX provide advanced data and privacy protection for both enterprises and consumers. The availability of Samsung KNOX to consumers will accelerate the adoption of Samsung devices for BYOD as prosumers can now readily experience Samsung KNOX with ease at no cost.” said Dr. Injong Rhee, Senior Vice President of KNOX Business Group, Samsung Electronics.

Samsung KNOX-enabled devices are approved by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) for use in DoD networks. Samsung KNOX will be commercially available across the globe on all Samsung’s upcoming high-end smartphones and tablets including GALAXY Note 3 and GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition). Schedules for its availability to other market-deployed devices such as GALAXY S Ⅲ, GALAXY S4 and GALAXY Note Ⅱ will be shortly announced.

For more information about Samsung KNOX, please visit http://www.samsungknox.com.

With the largest installation in its history, Samsung will provide exhibition visitors with dynamic information through increased visual communication. The LFDs will be installed on both sides of the ‘Discovery Avenue’ at the center of the exhibition hall.

Samsung will also install video walls using 341 units of 55” LFDs. As a result, visitors will be able to see the products on display with greater focus and picture quality as they will be enlarged on the video walls. Additionally, the LFDs installed on the video walls feature slim bezels that minimize the boundary lines between each display.

Further, 22 units of 75” LFDs will be vertically installed at the entrance of each exhibition zone. These units will serve as ‘digital signage’ or navigation points for visitors by providing information on major products in each zone. The LFDs will also provide visitors with a greater visual experience by doubling as a visual effect of the overall exhibition hall, linking visitors with the video walls installed at both sides of ‘Discover Avenue.’

The visual effects are powered by Samsung’s proprietary display software, ‘MagicInfo Solution.’ The software makes it possible for individual content being displayed on each of the LFDs to quickly transform so the individual contents unify into a larger visual. The result is a large, unified screen made up of the individual LFD displays.

In the past, an equal number of PCs to LFDs were required to operate the ‘MagicInfo Solution.’ This number has been significantly reduced, and users can now easily adjust videos and images to show contents in several hundred screens uniformly.

The installation at IFA 2013 is the largest number of LFDs that Samsung will install at an exhibition; in 2010, about 200 LFDs were installed at the Shanghai Expo in Shanghai, China.

Located within the Samsung Digital Appliances booth at Hall 5.1, the Samsung Premium House represents a 272 square-meter home with a kitchen, living, dining and laundry room outfitted with the latest Samsung refrigerators, flex duo ovens, microwaves, air-conditioner, air-purifier, vacuum cleaner and washing machines.

To create the perfect home that harmonizes appliances with design, the living and kitchen sections have been imagined and decorated with B&B Italia and Arclinea.

Along with a premium lifestyle offering, members of the recently launched global campaign Samsung Club des Chefs will deliver a world-class gastronomy experience to lucky guests. Renowned Michelin 3-star holders Michel Troisgros (France) and Christopher Kostow (U.S.) as well as MOF 2011 winner Eric Trochon (France) will be on hand to prepare delicious meals in the kitchen of the Samsung Premium House.

Samsung’s collaboration with these leaders in the international culinary community marks an industry first in integrating the expertise and insights from chefs of this caliber with Samsung’s own expert teams—from the earliest stages of product development to the testing and final production phases to developing and launching a new range of kitchen appliances. In addition to impacting future products, Samsung Club des Chefs also will inspire home cooks through the sharing of recipes, techniques and tips via various channels, including Samsung’s new social media site (www.samsungclubdeschefs.com).

The Samsung Premium House will be open to invited visitors from September 5 to September 10, 2013. To learn more about Samsung Premium House, Club des Chefs and the latest appliances from Samsung, visit www.facebook.com/samsunghomeappliances.

Samsung’s Motion Sync Vacuum Cleaner features advanced design and technology; consumers can enjoy an elegantly designed and powerfully built home cleaning device like never before.

Designed for supreme convenience, the SC20F70 features revolutionary Motion Sync Design^TM that makes it the most stable canister vacuum on the market while its innovative CycloneForce Multi technology maintains powerful suction for maximum cleaning performance.

Control in the Consumer’s Hands

With the new Motion Sync Design, the body of the canister vacuum swivels separately from its wheels, allowing for swifter and more accurate stable motion during sudden turns. The Samsung Motion Sync Vacuum Cleaner takes advantage of its center of gravity for better maneuverability – the difference as stark as moving from a two-wheel drive car to a four-wheel drive.

The unique cambered wheels are angled slightly outward on the canister to ensure the vacuum is stable and will not tip over, allowing users to focus on cleaning. The large hollow wheels roll on smoothly and easily with very little effort, be it on carpet, laminate or hardwood flooring. The wheels were also designed to enable the vacuum to move easily across any surface, whether carpet or over thresholds.

Powerful Suction that Lasts

The Samsung Motion Sync Vacuum Cleaner’s innovative CycloneForce Multi technology features a unique interior structure with fourteen inner chambers that create a multi cyclonic airflow. Its strong centrifugal force separates dust particles and debris perfectly from the air and keeps them from leaving the chamber. This prevents the filter from clogging and maintains powerful suction for a long time.

While most bagless vacuum cleaners have a cross-hedged type of foam filter, the Samsung Motion Sync Vacuum Cleaner has a simple, sponge like foam filter, which captures more dust and can be easily washed and cleaned. A quick rinse is all it takes to prevent the filter from clogging, which ensures long-lasting suction and great results every time.

Never miss a speck of dust again with the improved grip of the Samsung Motion Sync Vacuum Cleaner’s Extreme Force Brush. It diffuses pressure evenly over the brush to enable the powerful pick-up of dust and particles and ensures a more effective overall performance.

Convenience at Your Fingertips

The Samsung Motion Sync Vacuum Cleaner puts helpful cleaning tools directly in the user’s hand, with controls and accessories built into the handle.

Specialty cleaning tools built directly into the handle make it easy to quickly switch to the pipe, dusting or crevice tools without having to detach the accessories from the device, making it easy to get to those hard-to-reach spots.

An inbuilt Remote Control Handle makes it easy to turn the machine on/off and select the optimum suction power. These controls are conveniently located on the handle and always within easy reach, so the user can quickly change the power level, without interrupting cleaning.

An easy-to-read Dust Sensor alerts users with a red light to show it has detected a particularly dusty spot. As soon as the area is completely clean, a green light appears to indicate it is possible to move on, eliminating guesswork and reducing overall time spent cleaning.

When the cleaning is complete, the simple-to-remove bagless dust bin is easily emptied into the trash without any possibility of spilling dust back onto the floor.

*N.B. – All are based on factory specifications. Product design specifications and colors are subject to change without notice and may vary from those shown. Errors and omissions excepted. Warranty service availability and response times may vary from country to country and may also be subject to registration requirements in the country of purchase. 

Thanks to its ShowCase – four times bigger than a conventional home-bar – consumers are now able to store and instantly access food, snacks and drinks. The InnerCase holds larger and fresh ingredients for longer.

ShowCase for Frequently Used Items

The ShowCase, which opens only the exterior door of the refrigerator, is designed to make organizing and consuming food as easy as possible for every member of the household. Once opened, users can find what they want at one glance. Customizable baskets answer the various needs of a home by placing six specific food cases within the ShowCase – Cheese Case, Sauce Case, Drink Case, Snack Case, Kids Case and Multi Case.

The Cooking Zone (upper level) – Cheese Case & Sauce Case

The Family Zone (mid-level) – Drink Case & Snack Case

The Kids Zone (lower level) – Kids Case & Multi Case

The Kids Case, for example, is placed in the lower level of the ShowCase allowing easy access for children. Separating it into zones, it allows users to effectively organize and find food items. Additionally, the snack and kids case are detachable and can be placed directly on the table – further enhancing its usability. The ShowCase also features a Metal Cooling door that effectively keeps cooled air within the refrigerator.

InnerCase for Preserving Food

The InnerCase is designed to keep food such as vegetables, fruits, meat and others. Unlike conventional refrigerators with one cooling system for both the freezer and refrigerator, Samsung’s innovative Twin Cooling Plus® System separates airflow from the refrigerator and the freezer enabling accurate temperature control improving cooling performance. The refrigerator area keeps fruits and vegetables fresher, longer. The freezer reduces freezer burn, maintaining the quality of frozen food.

Samsung Space Max for Efficient Spacing

Samsung’s Space Max technology is an insulation technique allowing the fridge walls to be thinner without compromising the overall size of the unit. As a result, the Food ShowCase offers more capacity within the interior of the refrigerator, all the while maintaining the same size and dimension of the exterior.

Modern Design to Match the Modern Lifestyle

The new Food ShowCase side-by-side refrigerator features elegant metal doors which inherits Samsung’s design philosophy of ‘Timeless Design,’ expressing and adding a premium feel to the modern lifestyle of families.

Food ShowCase that Works Smart

Samsung’s superior digital inverter compressor improves energy efficiency and cooling performance by automatically adjusting across five speeds of RPM in response to cooling demands. Whether due to frequent door opening, a hot plate of food or changes to the outside temperature, the compressor reacts rapidly and provides cold air or slows down to reduce unnecessary energy consumption. And, unlike other models, Samsung’s compressor operates at a lower noise level at night.

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Working with world famous interior designer, Kelly Hoppen MBE, Samsung has created the Samsung Home Innovation Luxury Living Space; a premium showcase of Samsung’s latest home appliances, on display exclusively in Harrods.

The products are a perfect combination of intelligent functionality and beautiful design. Samsung believes the clever mix of form and function can not only complement our homes, but also make our lives easier through a range of clever new features. This amazing technology is showcased in Kelly’s vision of a sleek luxury environment – using contrasting textures including wood, lacquer, metal and glass to create a space perfect for relaxation, dining, work or play.

The Samsung Home Innovation space is an inspiration in home design and showcases products unique to Harrods, including:

* Intelligent ecobubble washing machines that can be controlled by your smart phone – with the smart, WiFi enabled washer – you will never again have to worry about the washing sitting in the drum all day, as you can start the washing cycle on you way home from the office via you smartphone.

* Flexible fridges that are built for our lives today and can be arranged to meet the needs of many an occasion. Need more space for drinks? Bigger spaces for party platters? Or simply more freezer room for a growing family? The Samsung T9000 lets you convert spaces from fridges to freezers at the simple touch of a button. And it’s not just flexible space it offers – as you would expect, it is beautiful too. A fluid design where every detail from the gorgeous recessed handles to the smooth brushed finish is carefully considered. This fridge will make you the envy of all your friends.

* Clever vacuum cleaners designed for modern homes with Motion Sync Design that make movement effortless and smooth. These vacuums have special sensors that mean they can tell how clean your home is and which areas need cleaning the most. They even use UV light to neutralise allergens that can’t be seen by the naked eye – so your home will never be cleaner.

* NEO cooking series gives you a full range of co-ordinating Neo appliances, including single ovens, compact ovens, cook top, hood and warming drawers all with a simple, elegant design. The oven range also features Samsung’s unique Dual Cook technology, meaning you can cook two different things at two different temperatures at once. This saves time and energy, so you can really make a statement in your kitchen and get the professional results you’ve always wanted.

Mr BK Yoon, President & CEO, Consumer Electronics, Samsung Electronics said:

“At Samsung, we are passionate about innovation and creating new technologies that genuinely change our customers’ lives for the better through features that make their lives easier. We are really proud of our new range of home appliances and have spent a great deal of time observing people around the world to find out what they are passionate about and how we can create products that help them in their daily lives.

“We’ve then taken our technological expertise and applied it to what we use around our homes which has resulted in some of the appliances that are on show in Harrods. Naturally we wanted to display our premium products in a premium way, so by working with Kelly Hoppen MBE to create an amazing space and placing it in iconic store like Harrods, we have created an inspirational retail space that we feel will enhance our customers’ lives now and in the years to come.”

Kelly Hoppen MBE added:

“Our homes are so important to us – they are an expression of ourselves and places we eat, sleep, work and play. There is a natural synergy between design and innovation and it is important that the two work in harmony to create an enjoyable experience in your home. My aim with the Samsung Home Innovation space was to create a beautiful, sleek design in my signature neutral style that showed off these innovative products and created a luxury experience in the home.”

Annalise Quest, Director of Home, Harrods added:

“It’s becoming more and more important to offer our retail customers more than simply product features. They want to have an experience too. We truly believe that the Samsung Home Innovation space at Harrods is the future of retail, and we look forward to hearing what our customers think of this exclusive modern living space when they visit in the weeks and months ahead.”

The Samsung Home Innovation Luxury Living Space is located on the second floor at Harrods in Knightsbridge. This new premium living experience is open to members of the public now and will host a number of consumer events over the coming months.

First of all, conspiracy theories often gain popularity when there is a lack of evidence for alternate explanations. The technology of modern IT gadgets is so advanced that many times it is hard to believe that we, human beings, have developed such things. But what other explanation could there be?

One such conspiracy theory has been promoted by a group called ‘RESPECT’ (Really Extra Secret People of Engineering Community of Technology.) This group has been claiming that some of the technologies of Samsung products must be some form of extraterrestrial technology, because it is extremely difficult for the ‘Really Extra Secret People’ to fully comprehend the concepts behind such innovative ideas.

As absurd as it may sound, this subject is extremely sensitive and as a result you will not see it discussed in the mass media; especially after the disappointment of the recent revelations of Area 51 (Area 51 had nothing to do with aliens or UFOs). Therefore, we have been sending top-secret emails and text messages to ‘RESPECT’ on how we prefer to keep this information on the down low. But the truth cannot hide; the video came out.

For clarification, the accusation of ‘RESPECT’ that aliens were abducted by Samsung Electronics is totally untrue. Samsung Electronics has mutually agreed to form a strategic alliance with the aliens; although the details of the agreement will remain undisclosed, aliens are working with Samsung Electronics at the Samsung Lab of their own free will.

There have been absolutely no alien rights violated. All the working aliens are paid adequately. They work 9am to 5pm, get health insurance with full coverage, and pay taxes. However, there have been reports of them refusing to wear clothes and demanding computers with bigger keyboards.

More information will be available on the technology here at global.samsungtomorrow.com @ IFA 2013.

*Of course, all this is a just joke. Samsung Electronics has no intention of dishonoring or disrespecting any extraterrestrial life forms that may or may not exist. We are just kidding, so please if you exist, don’t come at us about it. Thanks.

98”UHD Large Format Display

Samsung Electronics’ 98” UHD LFD is the largest in the industry and provides four times higher resolution than full HD displays available in the market. As a result, viewers can enjoy life-like detail and picture quality.

The 98” UHD LFDs can be installed vertically to create a larger display screen for an immersive viewing experience. For instance, at IFA 2013, Samsung Electronics will create large video walls in sizes of 171 inches—about the size of a passenger car—by connecting three vertically oriented UHD LFDs side by side. Visitors will be able to experience high picture quality that is 12 times the resolution of full HD displays.

31.5” UHD Monitor

Additionally, Samsung Electronics will also unveil its first 31.5” UHD monitor at IFA 2013. The monitor is a response to the trend of monitor sizes increasing and boasts the largest screen among Samsung monitors.

With 8.3 million pixels, the 31.5” UHD monitor has four times the number of pixels than that of a full HD display (2.07 million pixels) and provides a brilliantly realistic screen with high resolution.

The monitor also supports calibration. A thorough inspection is conducted by dividing the screen into 25 divisions and checking for color values. Calibration is also possible through separate software, which consumers can use to adjust colors. In addition, it can express richer colors among existing monitors by displaying 1 billion colors and supporting 99 percent coverage of Adobe RGB color space..

*All functionality, features, specifications, and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.

Samsung Printing accelerates its leadership in mobile printing

It has long been assumed that the increase in mobile devices and the move towards the paperless offices would impact demand for printing. However according to a recent announcement made by IDC, a market research institution, pages printed by single and multi-function printers in 2012 could cover the surface area of New York City 237 times. Additionally, the survey found that users of mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, print more than non-users. The report also predicts that more than half of mobile device users will engage in mobile printing in offices by 2015.

Having foreseen the move towards mobile printing, Samsung has been developing mobile focused applications since 2009 that include a dedicated Samsung Mobile Print app, Wi-Fi Direct support, a Native photo printing button, Google Cloud Print and recently added NFC functionality.

This year, Samsung Electronics became world’s first to unveil a color laser printer with NFC functionality, thus enhancing convenience in mobile printing. The Xpress C460 Series, which can be set-up on a Wi-Fi connection with only three steps, has received favorable reviews since its launch, and has received a prestigious award from Buyers Laboratory (BLI) for Outstanding Achievement in Innovation. Samsung is launching the M2070 Series, which consists of a mono laser printer and multi-function printer with NFC functionality, in Europe in September.

Innovative design concept printers showcased at the Samsung booth

At IFA 2013, Samsung also unveiled a range of concept printers featuring innovative design and diverse product features.

A concept printer named ‘Wave’ features minimal, organic design as well as a smartphone docking function. By docking a smartphone to the printer, the user can directly print out saved content on the smartphone.

Sporting a retro design, ‘Indie’ offers the convenience of a mobile docking sound-system, while still being a printer. Also, the smartphone can be charged while docked.

The “One & One” is a mono laser printer, but allows the user to print using two colors by designating one additional color from cyan, magenta, or yellow to complement the standard black. The innovative design gives users a wider range of choice thus enhancing the user experience.

Also exhibited was the CLP-415 Series, the first in the printer industry to receive the gold prize at the 2013 iF Design Awards, as well as the 2013 IDEA Gold Award winners: Origami, Clip, and Mate.

Full details, video content and images of NFC Printing showcased at IFA 2013 are available at  www.samsung.com/SmartPrinting.

*All functionality features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.