Why #Selfie was so important for #GalaxyS6 #GalaxyS6edge

The word “selfie” is said to have first appeared on an Australian internet forum in 2002. About a decade later, this term entered the worldwide vernacular. In November 2013, selfie received accolades as Word of the Year by the Oxford English Dictionary. According to the dictionary’s editors, the usage of the term selfie increased by 17,000% in just one year. The selfie stick even made Time Magazine’s Best 25 Inventions of the Year in 2014.

Now with over 1 million selfies uploaded on social media networks every day, from mirror selfies to front-facing camera selfies, from wide-angle selfies to selfie stick group photos, the end of the selfie revolution is nowhere in sight.

What the selfie really did was empower individuals to take their own photos. It brought the end of taking turns with friends when taking group pictures or having to ask strangers to take a souvenir shot, only to get the camera back with blurry photos and closed eyes. The smartphone, with its front-facing camera, is the key enabler, allowing users to see what the camera sees as they snap a photo.

#GalaxyS6edge #selfie

The popularity of the selfie has created demand for mobile phones that take better pictures than ever before, and innovations in technology mean the self-portrait is evolving. It’s no surprise that Samsung placed a heavy emphasis on cameras when designing the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge. Samsung made sure that the front-facing camera was built to take the best selfie possible.

One major improvement to the Galaxy S6’s front camera is the 1/4.1-inch CMOS image sensor, which is 1.4 times larger than its predecessor and offers maximum image quality. This 5MP camera also makes it possible to take wide-angle images with an enhanced beauty mode. Users can access the camera almost instantly (in just 0.7 seconds) by double clicking the home button at any time.

Leading Innovation

Fueled by the selfie craze, the Galaxy S6 continues to drive Samsung’s industry-leading camera innovation. Both cameras are equipped with f/1.9 lenses, a significant improvement to the previous Galaxy. Because the aperture is 60 percent wider than the S5, it can take in more light and provide more information for the camera’s image sensor, resulting in much clearer pictures, especially in low light.

Paired with video digital image stabilization (VDIS) in the front camera, which significantly reduces camera shake, the f/1.9 lens can take a clear selfie video even in a dark room.

Samsung is further boosting image quality with real time HDR capabilities on both cameras. And Palm Selfie mode automatically detects the palm of your hand, then activates a two second timer so you can be sure to strike the perfect pose.

Camera Perfection

The image quality of the rear camera is equally stunning and can even compete with professional cameras. Powered by a range of state-of-the-art technologies, the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge rear cameras include a 16MP sensor, an f/1.9 lens, real-time HDR and an optical image stabilization (OIS) system.

The 0.3-second autofocus (AF) system, which grabbed a lot of attention when it was introduced with the Galaxy S5, makes it possible for anybody to focus the camera quickly on a static or moving subject. The S6 is taking this even further with tracking autofocus, a smartphone first. Never miss a moment, even when life is moving fast. Snap once-in-a-lifetime images every day.

These innovations are the result of years of research by a development team totally focused on giving smartphone users the best possible camera experience. The Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge are perfect choices for selfie lovers around the world.