Samsung expands its Iconic Note Series with Galaxy Note 4

• Enhanced S Pen, unmatched viewing experience and PC-like multitasking features make it the best smartphone yet from Samsung
• Gear S with 3G connectivity launched in India
• Launches My Samsung Rewards, a unique platform to reward Galaxy consumers

New Delhi, October 14, 2014 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced the expansion of its flagship Galaxy Note series with the launch of the new Galaxy Note 4 in India. Blending an enhanced S Pen with a superior viewing experience, the Galaxy Note 4 provides users with the most unique and powerful mobile experience in the market.

Commenting at the launch, Mr. Asim Warsi, VP, Mobile & IT, Samsung India said, “The launch of Galaxy Note 4 highlights Samsung’s commitment to deliver iconic and differentiated products. The new device exhibits people inspired innovation with its unique combination of an enhanced S Pen, large and vivid display and superior productivity features to provide the most refined Galaxy experience to our customers. Samsung has significantly contributed to the wearable industry by taking the lead in offering unique smart wearables and the launch of Gear S will further set a new standard in the mobile communication space.”

Powerful Performance that Matters the Most to You

The Galaxy Note 4 embraces Samsung’s heritage of an unrivaled Galaxy mobile experience. Its extraordinary 5.7-inch Quad HD (2560 x 1440) Super AMOLED display reproduces clearer and more vivid images with deep contrast, better viewing angles, and response times as fast as a millionth of a second, providing an ultimate viewing experience.

The Note series is much more than the large screen. And the advanced Multi Window feature in Galaxy Note 4 enriches the user’s experience by providing them with the key to easier multi-tasking. Users can choose how they access their applications with full, split or pop-up screens, and easily change the size and positioning of apps on the screen with one intuitive swipe.

Advanced Camera with wide selection of features

The Galaxy Note 4 also sports an advanced camera that reproduces brighter and clearer images. The device is equipped with a 16 megapixel rear-facing camera featuring a Smart Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) that counter-balances camera shake and automatically extends exposure time in dark settings. The device’s camera is further strengthened by features like Selective Focus, Rear-cam Selfie, Beauty face, Virtual Tour Shot, Shot & More among others.

In addition, the 3.7 megapixel front-facing camera with an f1.9 aperture offers a default 90 degree shooting. The Wide Selfie feature for the front camera allows users to capture selfies covering angles up to 120 degrees, by seamlessly stitching additional parts around you. The heart rate monitor which sits on the rear side of the phablet can be tapped to shoot a selfie.

S Pen and S Note Reinvent Everyday Tasks

Making everyday tasks much faster and easier, the Galaxy Note 4’s S Pen has been specifically evolved to serve as the primary interface for routine tasks. This new S Pen offers a much more authentic pen experience, with a more natural brush effect that perfectly emulates writing on paper with a fountain or calligraphy pen. The S Pen serves as the key to a more user-friendly Air Command functionality with intuitive features such as Action Memo, Smart Select, Image Clip and Screen Write that allow users to create and collect content with ease. A new Smart Select feature enables users to easily piece together content from different origins, and share or collect it with ease.

The Galaxy Note 4 also provides users with a choice of multiple, seamless note-taking methods integrated with Samsung’s S Note application. In addition to typing and writing, the innovative Photo Note feature allows users to take a picture and convert the image into editable format within the S-Note. They can also further unleash their creativity by jotting down their thoughts quickly with the Voice Memo.

Premium Yet Functional Design

The Galaxy Note 4 introduces a new sleek and stylish Galaxy design language. The device features a premium metal frame with fluid curvature that seamlessly blends with the device display. The Galaxy Note 4’s 2.5 D glass screen, inherited from the Galaxy S3, offers extra protection while perfectly complementing the device’s rich viewing experience. The soft-textured back cover gives the device a luxurious finish while also providing a comfortable grip.

Superior Battery Life

Samsung has laid emphasis on the battery life of the Galaxy Note 4 so as to ensure that the users enjoy the host of features without interruption. The Adaptive Fast Charging feature in the Galaxy Note 4 charges the battery from 0% to 50% in 33 minutes, which is 44% faster than conventional charging. The Ultra Power Saving Mode complements the fast charging by ensuring that users don’t run out of power when they need it most. And to top it off, the Galaxy Note 4 consumes less power than its predecessor, thus increasing the battery life by 7.5%.

Value Added Features

The Galaxy Note 4’s wide selection of enhanced essential features enables users to get even more from their mobile device. The Galaxy Note 4 comes equipped with multiple microphones and an improved speaker phone for better noise cancellation when speaking in loud environments. A built-in Voice Recorder offers eight directional voice tagging and a selective playback capability that allows users to isolate and listen to specific voices in a group conversation. The Galaxy Note 4 also offers an improved Fingerprint Scanner, to secure personal data and the world’s first UV sensor in a mobile device.

Gear S – A beautiful curved design with 3G connectivity on the wrist

The new Gear S redefines the wearable category in both fashion and functionality – it is equipped with independent 3G Voice plus Data SIM connectivity and can therefore independently handle all your communication needs including calling, texting, chatting and e-mailing over both 3G and Wi-Fi.

The futuristic curved Super-AMOLED display, Platinum plated bezels, multiple Watch Dial faces and changeable color straps make this the must have new style accessory. Users also have the option of buying Swarovski edition straps to endow ornamental refinery to the Gear S.

Defying its conventional watch-like size, the Gear S is big on functionality. GPS enables turn-by-turn navigation, guiding you to your destination like a tour guide. You can access 3rd party apps, including the Nike+ fitness app, and use widgets to access your favorite apps quickly by just swiping right on the home screen. User can stay hands-free by using the S Voice.

A personal workout partner, coach and motivator, Gear S helps you set and achieve your health and fitness goals. Users can access charts and track their workouts and progress. It even tracks your sitting time, reminding you to get up and stretch or go for a walk to keep your activity level up. Gear S comes with multiple sensors to help you, including a heart rate monitor, Gyroscope, Barometer and a UV sensor that warns you when the UV index is too high. The Gear S confirms to IP-67 standards, thereby making this unit splash-proof and resistant to dust. Gear S has an ultra power saving mode, which when enabled, helps you get extended usage time. Input mode is simple, composing emails and writing text from the QWERTY and 3 x 4 keyboards, or use voice recognition for hands-free convenience.

Gear Circle

The Gear Circle is stylish enough to complement your wardrobe and durable enough to outlast your toughest workouts. This neckband’s innovative and intuitive magnetic closure has ear buds that control your calls / music simply by attaching/detaching; The audio experience is matchless as enhanced by Samsung HD technology.

Introducing My Samsung Rewards

My Samsung Rewards is a program created to engage and reward Samsung Galaxy users. The program offers rewards on purchase of chosen devices such as Note 4 and Alpha in addition to customised upgrade incentives and lifestyle privileges. The rewards are powered by Payback, India’s largest multi brand loyalty coalition; which also gives current payback members the opportunity to redeem their points on Samsung Galaxy purchases. The program is accessible on an integrated mobile app and the rewards are redeemable directly at POS at retail outlets, making it a simple and hassle free experience for consumers. Big data technology helps deliver customisation of all rewards and privileges to give consumers the perfect reward for being on Samsung.

Vernacular Language Support

The Galaxy Note 4 will come pre-loaded with support for 14 regional Indian languages including Hindi, Punjabi, Bengali, Gujarati, Urdu, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Oriya and Assamese.

Price, offers and availability

The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is priced at INR. 58,300 while the Gear S is priced at INR. 28,900. The Galaxy Note 4 will be available in “Charcoal Black,” “Frost White,” “Bronze Gold,” and “Blossom Pink” in India.

As part of its introductory offer, Vodafone is offering up to 2GB of data per month for subscribers who are not active on data packs. Subscribers with active data packs will get up to 1GB per month for two months. This offer will be activated in 48 hours on first Vodafone SIM inserted in Galaxy Note 4 before 30th April 2015.

About Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of TVs, smartphones, tablets, PCs, cameras, home appliances, printers, LTE systems, medical devices, semiconductors and LED solutions. We employ 286,000 people across 80 countries with annual sales of US$216.7 billion. To discover more, please visit www.samsung.com.

Samsung Gear S Product Specifications:

My Samsung Rewards:

My Samsung Rewards is a unique platform created reward the loyalty from our own users while also welcoming new users into Samsung. Delivered through a mobile app, the program will be ‘by invitation only’ and will be launched first on Note 4 and Alpha.

The program offers a rich blend of：

– Reward points powered by Payback

• Consumers can now earn and redeem PAYBACK points on chosen Samsung Galaxy products such as Galaxy Note 4 and Alpha.
• They continue to also earn PAYBACK points on a large network of everyday product and services

– Customised Deals on premium brands & services such as

• Taj Holidays, Myntra, Caratlane, Goibibo, Costa coffee, Apollo health and more

– Tailor made upgrade offers and special incentives on Samsung Galaxy products

– Disproportionate incentives for Loyal Samsung consumers:

• In line with our philosophy of rewarding loyalty, the program offers disproportionately high incentive to current Samsung users.
  • For instance existing Samsung users get 10,000 PAYBACK points on purchase of the Note 4 while new consumers get 4,000 PAYBACK points

Key modules of the program:

a.Payback Rewards

• Consumers are enrolled into the program post purchase of the Galaxy Note 4 and Alpha. To enroll, eligible consumers are sent a link to the app via an SMS. They can also download the app by sending REWARDS to 56886.
  • Consumers who already have an existing Payback account get linked automatically on registration. New Payback ids are issued to those who are not existing Payback members
    • Existing Samsung consumers get 10,000 payback points on purchase of the Note 4, while new customers get 4,000 welcome points. The points are credited to the consumer’s account within 7 days of purchase
      • Consumers can redeem their Payback points across the network of Payback partners, which now includes Samsung
        • Existing Payback members can also redeem their accumulated points for over the counter discounts through POS at select Samsung retail outlets. For details of stores visit www.payback.in/samsung
          • The Payback partner network consists of some of the brands like Big Bazaar, Central, eZone, Vodafone, HPCL, Make my trip, Book My Show, Flipkart, Amazon, Myntra, Jabong and more.
            • Consumers can accrue points simply by quoting their Payback id or registered mobile number at the partner outlets. For the complete list of partners visit www.payback.in.

b.Deals & privileges

– This section has offers across five key categories namely, travel, dining, fashion, entertainment, health & wellness. Current offers available are

* Travel

• Taj Holidays – 10% off on Taj Holidays package
  • Go Ibibo – Rs.1,200 off on domestic round trips / Rs.4,000 on international round trips

* Fashion

• Myntra Premium – 15% off on Myntra Premium store
  • Caratlane – Rs.1,500 off on diamond & gemstone jewellery

* Dining

• Costa Coffee – Buy one & get one free
  ii. Pizza Hut – Buy one get one free

* Entertainment

• Book My Show – Rs.50 off on movie tickets
  • Times Group – Flat 60% off on Topgear & Lonely Planet

* Health & wellness

• VLCC– 15% off on beauty services
  • Apollo healthcare – 20% discount on health check packages

c.Samsung Specials

• The program offers customised upgrade offers for members to move on to their next Galaxy.
  • Offers are based on the members’ current device and seek to create a unique and compelling incentive for them to move up.

d.Tips & Tricks

• This is module that offers links to specific tips and tricks and videos related to the consumer’s device.