In the past, developments in skiing and snowboarding technology have often been centered on new forms of clothing, such as lightweight, breathable material, or new shells that make taking one’s boots on and off effortless. Now, however, wearables are making their mark on winter sports around the globe—a revolution catalyzed by products such as Bluetooth controlled gloves, battery-powered foot warmers and ski goggles outfitted with cameras and head-up displays (HUD).

Yet, among the devices infiltrating ski resorts and backcountry treks, the Samsung Gear S2 is perhaps the Swiss Army knife of the group, boasting a number of versatile features and tools that add convenience, safety and fun to users’ outdoor experiences.

Sleek and Sporty for Active Lifestyles

At first glance, it becomes obvious that the Gear S2’s cutting edge circular face, comfortable stainless steel body and premium finishes epitomize elegance. But don’t let its sophisticated looks fool you. This device was designed for active lifestyles, featuring an IP68 water- and dust-resistance rating, which means it stays protected even if you take a fall. And with interchangeable bands and customizable watch faces, it can be personalized to match just about anyone’s style.

Furthermore, the intuitive bezel lets you navigate with ease to get to what you need without having to take off your gloves. Access important notifications at a glance, make phone calls (3G version only) and get directions, even when you leave your phone back at the ski lodge. After all, you’ve got enough equipment to keep your hands full.

Speaking of hands, the Gear S2 lets you keep them where they should be—on your ski poles. Simply activate S Voice to get the latest weather updates or manage your hydration status via S Health. You can also pair the wearable with a Bluetooth-enabled headset like the ultra-sporty Level U headphones and use voice commands to control your playlist for an even bigger adrenaline rush.
Adding to these features is the device’s superior battery capacity. Lasting about three days, the wearable keeps up with you, regardless of your downhill speeds. Even if you forget to charge the Gear S2, you can switch on its Power Saving mode to extend its battery life.

Perfect Partners

In addition to the preloaded apps, the Gear S2 is also compatible with a number of other apps developed by Samsung’s partners to maximize the usability and functionality of the device. A few of them are particularly useful for outdoor winter activities.

From the moment you start your weekend winter getaway, Here for Gear (Navigator), a companion of the preloaded Here Maps app, makes it easy to find your way to your destination. Get maps and turn-by-turn directions and view each step on the screen so you can get to where you need to be quickly and effortlessly to enjoy more time in the snow.

Once you do hit the slopes, keep up with your ski buddies with Voxer. This convenient service lets you send live or recorded voice messages instantly to one person or an entire group in walkie-talkie style. Received messages can be heard directly from the Gear S2, via a paired Bluetooth device or a smartphone equipped with the app. Voxer works on any cellular or Wi-Fi network around the world.

Finally, after a long day of slope-side activities, indulge in a bit of aprés-ski with the help of Yelp. This useful app transforms the Gear S2 watch face into a spinning wheel of attractions, which makes good use of the wearable’s round screen and rotating bezel. Search for the perfect restaurant or watering hole based on your location as well as consumer-submitted reviews to complete your winter weekend getaway.

With multiple features, hands-free functions and a suite of apps perfect for winter sports enthusiasts, this sleek yet sporty device is sure to make a statement on the slopes.

Best Case Scenario

 
One of the most frustrating things about getting a brand new device is the disappointing selection of cases when it is released. Since the launch of the Galaxy S5, Samsung has offered fashion-forward cases through designer collaborations, as well as its own sleek cases. With the launch of the Galaxy S6 edge+ and the Galaxy Note5, Samsung introduced seven stunning cases, offered in brilliant colors to protect your device and reflect your personal style. These cases include the S View Cover, Flip Wallet, Clear View Cover, Clear Cover, Glitter Cover, Glossy Cover and the Keyboard Cover.

With Samsung’s clever re-introduction of the smartphone keyboard, the Keyboard Cover both protects and offers a detachable QWERTY keyboard. When not needed, the keyboard can be removed and attached to the back cover, and your device will automatically detect and adjust the screen. The design is both practical and convenient.

Samsung’s Clear View Cover is slim and sleek, fingerprint and scratch resistant and offers quick access to all the essentials. The case is translucent and made to show off the brilliant colors of each device. Ten percent thinner than its predecessor, the Clear View Cover allows you to maintain the sleekness of the Galaxy S6 edge+ and the Galaxy Note5. A lipophilic finish and PET film keeps your device looking fresh.

The clear front allows users to answer and reject incoming calls, see missed call alerts, check battery life and access audio functions – all without opening the cover.

Power Up

The newest Galaxy devices come with improved wireless charging that is more advanced and faster than ever. The Wireless Charger pad is the world’s fastest wireless charging device for the Galaxy S6 edge+ and the Galaxy Note5. It’s easy to use with a convenient LED light that indicates charging status. The premium design, offered in white and navy blue, fits any home or office.

Along with Opening Ceremony’s Battery Pack, Samsung offers its own fast-charging portable Battery Pack. Exceptionally practical with a sophisticated design, Samsung’s Battery Pack is lightweight. It provides an extra 5200mAh boost in battery life. With four LED light indicators, the Battery Pack is easy to use. The Battery Pack is compatible with the Galaxy S6, the Galaxy S6 edge, the Galaxy Note 4, the Galaxy Note edge, the Galaxy S6 edge+ and the Galaxy Note5. Just ten minutes of super-fast charging power gives your device up to four hours of battery life, and 90 minutes will fully charge your device*.

*may vary depending on individual usage patterns

Samsung also offers the Wireless Charger Pack which is a protective case, wirelessly charging pad and external battery, all-in-one. Designed for the Galaxy S6 edge+ and the Galaxy Note5, the Wireless Charger Pack is equipped with 3400mAh of power.

Sound Off

Samsung’s premium audio accessories provide ultimate sound quality for an immersive experience. Samsung’s wide range of audio accessories include LEVEL On Wireless, LEVEL On Wireless Pro, LEVEL Box Mini, LEVEL U, LEVEL Link and Bluetooth headsets.

LEVEL U is offered in four beautiful colors, black sapphire, white, gold and blue, and is ergonomically designed for flexible comfort. Offering best-in-class sound quality, LEVEL U is perfect for multiple purposes. LEVEL U also allows users to make calls and control music using the magnetic earbuds.

LEVEL On Wireless Pro headsets offer studio sound quality that is rich and balanced. With a stylish, foldable design, they are portable and convenient. Available in two colors (gold and black), LEVEL On Wireless Pro is equipped with easy touch controls to adjust volume, control music and answer calls.

Stylish and Functional

Samsung is committed to offering the latest in mobile device technology, and the best in accessories that both fit your personal style and help you use your device to its fullest capabilities. With stylish cases, powerful and fast charging and immersive audio, Samsung offers an abundance of options to reflect your personal style.

Galaxy Tab S2

Nothing combines portability, flexibility and power quite like the Galaxy Tab S2. This tablet is the ideal choice for your on-the-go lifestyle. Take notes in class, keep your busy life organized and enjoy all your favorite media content, thanks to the versatile Galaxy Tab S2. You can even call home via video chat and let your parents know how you’re doing. (And do call your mother more. She misses you).

Available accessories like a Desktop Dock or Keyboard Dock only add to the impressive range of tasks you can accomplish with the Galaxy Tab S2. And at less than 5.6 millimeters thick and only 389 grams (9.7 inch, Wi-Fi) and 265 grams (8.0 inch, Wi-Fi), the Galaxy Tab S2 is easy to carry with you, anywhere and everywhere you go.

Wireless Charging Monitor

Sometimes you need to cut out all the clutter in your life, so you can really concentrate on what’s important, without distractions. One of the best ways to clean up your work space is Samsung’s SE370 monitor which, in addition to first-rate picture quality, offers a wireless charging function for mobile devices. Both the 23.6 inch and 27 inch models have a circular charging area in the monitor’s stand that can recharge your phone’s battery without a connector in sight. (Of course, you’ll need a phone with Qi wireless charging capabilities, like the Galaxy S6 edge).

The image quality is also excellent, with vivid, HD picture, up to 300 nit brightness and a high-performance Plane-to-Line-Switching panel that allows the display to be viewed within a 178 degree viewing angle. It’s ideal for gaming, with a 4 millisecond response time to reduce lag time and “ghosting” even during the most intense action.

Galaxy S6 edge+

Student-life can be pretty hectic, and there’s no easier way to stay in touch with your classmates, friends and family than with Samsung’s Galaxy S6 edge+. Equipped with the best specs and most innovative apps, the Galaxy S6 edge+ is the ideal mobile solution for all your communication and lifestyle needs. The 16MP cutting-edge rear camera and 5MP front camera both feature Video Digital Image Stabilization, so you can take sharp, clear HD videos easily, and capture all the special memories and friendships from your school year. With the addition of the “Apps edge,” the dual-edged screen is now more useful than ever, allowing easy access to your most-used applications with just the flick of a finger. Beautifully crafted, with a curved 5.7 inch Quad HD Super AMOLED display, four gorgeous colors (silver titanium, white pearl, gold platinum and black sapphire) and a huge variety of stylish covers and cases, the Galaxy S6 edge+ is as much a fashion statement as it is an amazing smartphone.

Gear S

The school year is constantly on-the-go, and the best way to stay connected and keep track of your busy schedule is with Samsung’s Gear S. With an elegant, curved Super AMOLED display, you can get notifications for all your messages from your classmates with the ability to connect through Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 3G. The Gear S is also great for keeping track of your health, whether that means running, counting steps between classes or making sure all that studying doesn’t shock your stress levels.

Level U and Wireless 360 Degree Speakers

All work and no play makes for dull student-life. Sometimes, you just need to relax and have some fun with some music! Samsung’s Level U headphones are sleek and practical, combining design and function. The 12 millimeter earbuds are as powerful as they are comfortable, with noise reduction and echo-cancelling, enhancing sound quality. When you want to share your favorite tunes, you need a great speaker, and Samsung’s Wireless 360 Degree Multi-Room Speakers provide a great look and rich, resonant sound. By amplifying sound in all directions, just one speaker can fill a room, wirelessly from your favorite device.

Samsung Electronics announced the new LEVEL U Bluetooth headset. The latest addition to the LEVEL headset line-up incorporates the latest Samsung technology, delivers best-in-class sound with crystal-clear call quality and features a stylish, ergonomic design for a comfortable fit. The LEVEL U has a long battery life and is also great for Text-to-Speech (TTS) applications. It will be available from July 1st, 2015.

“The Level U Bluetooth headset is quite unusual, and that’s because we at Samsung have identified a truly new way of improving the mobile experience of our customers; we looked at what people really need and developed the new LEVEL U,” said Younghee Lee, Executive Vice President of Global Marketing, IT & Mobile Division at Samsung Electronics. “The LEVEL U combines fashion, comfort, and performance with cutting-edge wireless Bluetooth capabilities; this is a really easy-to-use headset, and our customers will enjoy it.”

Sophisticated, Ergonomic Design

Available in range of striking colors, including blue black, white, gold and blue, the Level U can fit any style. Weighing just 33g, with soft, flexible urethane joints and an ergonomic, adjustable neck-band design, the headset offers a secure and comfortable fit. The LEVEL U also features a range of built-in, slightly raised control buttons that make it easy for users to adjust the volume, pause, play or skip a track, even when they are on the move. The ergonomically designed hybrid-style eartips combine the noise-cancelling properties of earbuds with the comfort of headphones, even when listening for long periods. The LEVEL U’s magnetic eartips also fasten together, making the headset neater and more wearable when not in use.

Best-In-Class Performance

Using Samsung’s latest mobile and audio technology, the LEVEL U features two microphones. One collects noise from your surroundings, the other captures your voice, the headset then filters out the external noise to deliver crystal-clear audio to whoever you are speaking with. The LEVEL U also provides an optimum listening experience, thanks to noise and echo reducing technology and 12mm dynamic drivers that deliver richer bass and more balanced sound. Thanks to Bluetooth 4.1 and the apt-X Codec, users can enjoy high-quality, CD quality audio sound without the fuss of wires.

Multi-Purpose Usage

The Level U is far more than just a premium mobile listening and audio device. Through the downloadable Samsung LEVEL app, the headset can notify users about a range of essential information, including missed calls, alarms, scheduled events and the remaining battery level thanks to Text-to-Speech (TTS) functionality, vibration alerts and an interactive onscreen icon. Lastly, with a universal 5 pin charging port, and up to 10 hours battery life for playing audio, 11 hours talk time and 500 hours standby time, the LEVEL U fits into people’s lifestyles. It’s a headset for a truly connected living and greater freedom for everyone, everywhere.

Full details and product images are available at www.samsungmobilepress.com.

* Samsung Level app compatibility:
1) The (downloadable) Samsung Level app is compatible with Samsung mobile devices running the Android operating system 4.2.2 or later. Depending on a device’s specifications, certain features may not be visible for some users and some functions may not be available.
2) In order to use the application, users should ensure their devices are paired using Bluetooth.

** Battery life may vary depending on individual usage patterns.