On World Photography Day, our Samsung Members shared some ‘out-of-the-box’ photographs that they have shot with their Galaxy smartphones. They used unique perspectives and day to day objects to create some stunning shots. Check them out here:

Light trails captured by Aditya Mane #withGalaxy

A boat, a sunset and a mirror image. Captured by Siddharth Abhishek #withGalaxy

The beautiful shore captured through an octagon by Darshan Jaiswal #withGalaxy

The illusion of grab handles captured by Aditya Mane #withGalxy

The magnificent Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus through the ring of a railing captured by Aditya Mane #withGalaxy

Iridescence in a soap bubble captured by Aditya Mane #withGalaxy

A play of lights captured by Aditya Mane #withGalaxy

“At Samsung, consumers are at the core of everything we do. We are excited to announce the roll out of Galaxy Assured and Galaxy Forever plans that give our consumers complete peace of mind. With Galaxy Assured, consumers will have the option to get back as much as 70% of the value of their premium smartphone. Galaxy Forever lets consumers own a brand new Galaxy S20 by paying only 60% of the total cost. These two plans are a win-win situation for consumers, who will now have a range of options while buying Samsung’s premium range of Galaxy smartphones,” said Aditya Babbar, Director, Mobile Business, Samsung India.

Galaxy Assured

Consumers looking to buy premium Galaxy smartphones can opt for Galaxy Assured plan to get exciting buyback offers from Samsung. Galaxy Assured not only offers assured buyback, but also ensures complete peace of mind for consumers planning to buy premium Galaxy smartphones such as Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy S20+, Galaxy S20, Galaxy S10 Lite (512GB) and Galaxy Note10 Lite. With Galaxy Assured, consumers can get an assured buy back value of up to 70% of the original device price for their three-month old Galaxy S20 smartphone. A six-month old device is eligible for up to 60% assured buyback value. Consumers can get up to 50% and 40% of their device value after nine months and 12 months respectively with Galaxy Assured. For Galaxy Assured, Samsung India has partnered with Servify, a technology company that provides Device Lifecycle Management Services.

Galaxy Forever

The Galaxy Forever offer lets consumers buy a brand new Galaxy S20 smartphone at just 60% of the price, making it easier to own Samsung’s most premium flagship. Consumers can pay the balance 40% at the end of one-year or return the device at the end of one year. To avail the Galaxy Forever offer, consumers will have to buy Galaxy S20 smartphone using EMI facility. The Galaxy S20 series comes with several world first camera innovations allowing stunning image and video quality. For Galaxy Forever, Samsung India has partnered with Servify and IDFC.

Galaxy Assured and Galaxy Forever plans are available across Samsung Exclusive Stores, leading retail outlets and Samsung.com.

Samsung Newsroom India spoke to some Samsung Members who shared nifty tips on capturing great low-light photos using a Galaxy smartphone.

Photo: Samsung Member Dr Ramdas Pai  #withGalaxy

“I’ve been using Galaxy smartphones for the past four years. In low-light photography, the Variable Aperture technology helps a lot,” says Akath Dua, a Samsung Member and Galaxy Note10+ user.

A dentist by profession and a photography enthusiast, Dr Ramdas Pai has been a Samsung Member for three years and swears by his Galaxy smartphones for photography.

Photo: Samsung Member Dr Ramdas Pai  #withGalaxy

Here are some of the tips shared by our Samsung Members for low-light photography:

Keep a Steady Base

Photo: Samsung Member Dr Ramdas Pai  #withGalaxy

While shooting in a low-light situation, the shutter speed slows down to allow light to pass through the aperture for a longer duration. Movements or shaky hands can result in a blurry image. “Try keeping your phone on a stable surface or use a tripod to eliminate blur in your images,” says Dr Pai.

Photo: Samsung Member Dr Ramdas Pai  #withGalaxy

Use Night Mode

Photo: Samsung Member Akath Dua  #withGalaxy

The Night Mode on Galaxy smartphones help improve the overall image quality by calibrating shadows and highlights and by reducing noise. “Night mode helps in bringing out the colours and details in my photos when the light is dim. Some of my best shots have been with this mode,” said Akath Dua.

Photo: Samsung Member Akath Dua  #withGalaxy

Use the Pro Mode

Photo: Samsung Member Jasleen Singh  #withGalaxy

In the pro mode in the camera app, users can tweak the settings as per their preference. Shutter speed, aperture, ISO can all be adjusted to best suit the photographer, which gives greater control to the user. According to Samsung Member Jasleen Singh – also known as Mr Geek – Galaxy smartphones have the best image sensors for fantastic shots.

Photo: Samsung Member Jasleen Singh #withGalaxy

Samsung’s latest initiative, the first, and biggest of its kind in the country, will enable thousands of the company’s offline partners become part of online ecosystem and reach out to a larger base of consumers, in a world swiftly moving digital. For consumer, this will help them access product information and allow them to purchase Galaxy smartphones through the social media pages of their local retailers.

In the first phase, Samsung and Facebook have already trained more than 800 offline retailers, with more training sessions lined up in the coming weeks. The major focus of trainings is on enabling offline retailers build a digital presence through the Facebook family of apps – Facebook, Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp.

The intensive training is helping Samsung’s offline retailers make their business known locally, and build credibility among the local population by setting-up their business pages and accounts on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. As a result, offline retailers are likely to witness a growth in their business as they discover more local consumers online. The presence of local Samsung retailers on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp will help consumers reach out to their local retailers for more information about their desired Galaxy smartphone, and shop for Galaxy smartphones on the platform of their choice.

“Consumers are at the heart of everything we do at Samsung. Over the last two months, our focus has been to adapt our business model to suit the changing needs of our consumers. We have taken a number of steps to enable the doorstep delivery of both our products and services to ensure social distancing. Our partnership with Facebook is helping a large number of our retail partners go digital in a big way. By leveraging the Facebook training, our retail partners will be able to discover and target local consumers digitally. Consumer too will benefit as they can now access product information and shop for Galaxy smartphones through Social Media pages of their local retailers,” said Mohandeep Singh, Senior Vice President, Mobile Business, Samsung India.

“With the changing environment around COVID-19, people are spending more time on digital platforms including the Facebook family of apps. This has led brands to alter go-to-market models by adapting to changes in the value chain, rapidly digitizing key journeys. Facebook has partnered closely with key clients including Samsung on this journey. With our industry-leading digital skilling resources, we partnered with Samsung to skill their leading offline retailers, enabling them to reach out to consumers in their natural habitat of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp seamlessly, and helping the business adapt to the new normal,” said Prasanjeet Dutta Baruah, Vertical Head – Technology, Telecom, Automotive and New Business at Facebook India.

How it works

The training helps offline retailers establish their business pages and accounts on Facebook and Instagram – among the most popular Social Media platforms – where consumers are spending a lot of time. Retailers can target local consumers on Facebook and Instagram, and engage with potential consumers through WhatsApp. Connecting with local retailers online on popular Social Media platforms eliminates the need for consumers to visit the physical store of their local retailers.

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Retailers can then engage with potential consumers to share information such as e-detailers and e-catalogues on available Samsung phones. Consumers can order their favourite Samsung smartphone via WhatsApp by contacting the local retailers on retailer’s WhatsApp Business app , who can home deliver phones, ensuring consumers don’t have to step out from the comfort of their homes.

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The S Pen’s cool life hacks have seen huge adoption and led to a cult following for Galaxy Note Line in India. With the Galaxy Note10 Lite, millennials and Gen Z consumers get a chance to experience the #PowerofSPen at a more accessible price point.

We put to test one of the coolest features of the S Pen by inviting caricature artist Prashant Sinha to do an impossible job – Use the Galaxy Note10 Lite to capture tech journalists using the S Pen.

And the journalists seemed rather excited when they saw their sketch and shared them on their social media.

Take a look at some of the posts by the journalists.

Galaxy Note10 Lite has been designed to unleash productivity and creativity giving users the power to do more using their smartphone. It offers a Super AMOLED edge-to-edge Infinity-O display with a 20:9 aspect ratio. The unique Infinity-O display packs the discreetly positioned front camera, to minimize interruptions onscreen.

The iconic Bluetooth-enabled S Pen allows users to personalize photos and videos with dynamic drawings, effects and animations.

A lot can be done when you simply have the right and powerful device. Galaxy Note10 Lite brings the power of the Intelligent S Pen along with industry-leading premium features from the Galaxy Note10 series at a more accessible price point.

Samsung Electronics, Worldwide Olympic Partner in the Wireless Communications Equipment and Computing Equipment category, is bringing cutting-edge mobile technology and Olympic inspiration to the Winter Youth Olympic Games Lausanne 2020. In addition to its Olympic Showcase, Samsung is connecting the future generation of Olympic athletes with current Olympian Dina Asher-Smith to defy barriers to achieve meaningful progress and push beyond all limits with an inspirational panel session.

“Samsung has supported the Olympic Movement for over 30 years, and we are proud to continue our legacy by empowering this generation of athletes to ‘Do What You Can’t’ spirit at the Youth Olympic Games Lausanne 2020,” said Stephanie Choi, Senior Vice President and Head of Global Marketing Team of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics. “From Lausanne to Tokyo, this Olympic year holds many exciting opportunities for Samsung to showcase innovation and change the way participants experience the Games through mobile products and services with 5G connectivity.”

Throughout the Youth Olympic Games, visitors will be able to immerse themselves in Samsung’s groundbreaking technology at the Samsung Olympic Games Showcase located in the Yodli Park. Visitors will be able to experience:

• 5G Galaxy Smartphones: Samsung’s Olympic Games Showcase invites visitors to experience the most recent editions of Samsung’s 5G smartphones, including the Galaxy S10, Galaxy Note10, Galaxy Fold and Galaxy A90.
• Creative Experiences: Visitors will be also able to interact with the creative capabilities of Samsung mobile technology, such as Galaxy smartphone cameras, S Pen and VR.
• Olympic Games Pins: Visitors will have the opportunity to receive special Samsung Olympic Games pins that embody the value of the Youth Olympic Games.

To further empower connection and inspire the next generation of Olympic athletes, Samsung will also host a special panel discussion as a part of the ’Chat with Champions’ series, co-hosted with the International Olympic Committee. Athletes competing in the Youth Olympic Games are invited to learn more on building their personal brand, and to hear inspirational stories that will keep them motivated as their careers develop – on and off the field of play. Panelists will include:

• Stephanie Choi, Senior Vice President and Head of Global Marketing Team, Mobile Communications Business at Samsung, who will provide insights about Samsung brand and her career journey as an industry leader and innovator;
• Dina Asher-Smith, World Champion sprinter, Team GB Olympic Medalist, and one of Team Galaxy athletes, who will share her story of defying barriers to become the fastest British woman in recorded history;
• Janosch Nietlispach, Six-time Kickboxing World Champion turned social media influencer, who will talk about how he became an athlete influencer, interacting with fans on social platforms;
• Zac Farrer, Global Partnership EMEA, Facebook, who will share tips on how athletes can grow their personal brand and expand their communities on social media.

Participating athletes are invited to visit the special ‘Chat with Champions’ session at the Yodli Café at 8pm on Jan 12th to meet other athletes and share encouraging messages to support one another.

“Samsung has been an integral part of elevating the Olympic Games’ fan experience through their innovative technology and powering lifelong memories for athletes and fans alike,” said Timo Lumme, Managing Director of the IOC Television and Marketing Services. “As we celebrate what the future of the Olympic Games will look like for future generations in Lausanne 2020, it’s only natural that Samsung is helping make that connection.”

As a longstanding Olympic partner, Samsung will continue its support for athletes defying barriers beyond the Youth Olympic Games Lausanne 2020 to the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020.

About Samsung’s Involvement in the Olympic Games

Samsung has been a Worldwide Olympic Partner since the Olympic Winter Games Nagano 1998. For over 20 years, the company’s industry-leading wireless communications equipment has enabled fans and athletes around the world to stay connected and share in the journey to achieve greatness of sportsmanship. For Tokyo 2020, Samsung will help spread the spirit of the Olympic Games through proprietary innovations that are shaping the digital future of the Olympic Games. Samsung’s commitment to the Olympic Movement will continue through to Los Angeles 2028 in the wireless communications equipment and computing equipment category, including the activation of the Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and 5G features of that equipment.

Samsung Finance+ is Samsung’s ‘Make for India’ initiative towards financial inclusion & Digital India

Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics and smartphone brand, today launched Samsung Finance+, making it easy and simple for consumers to buy Samsung Galaxy smartphones. Samsung Finance+ is a unique and universally accessible digital lending platform that provides financing opportunity to prospective consumers for purchase of Galaxy smartphones in India.

The key features of Samsung Finance+ are:

1. Fully Digital: Consumers go through a paperless journey with the in store Samsung promoter assisting the customer through the process
2. Customized offer for everyone: Nearly all consumers applying for finance end up getting an offer on the Galaxy smartphone of their choice
3. Universally Accessible: Wide reach in India through Samsung’s strong retail presence in India

To start with, Samsung is launching Samsung Finance+ at over 5,000 stores in 30 cities across the country. Samsung plans to reach to 10,000 outlets in 100 cities by the end of 2019.

“At Samsung, consumers are at the heart of everything we do. Samsung Finance+ is a testimony of our consumer-centric innovation. It is also a ‘Make for India’ initiative towards financial inclusion and Digital India. We are confident that Samsung Finance+ will touch the lives of millions of consumers in India,” said Mohandeep Singh, Senior Vice President, Mobile Business, Samsung India.

Samsung Finance+: Consumer Journey

Consumers buying a Galaxy smartphone at any one of the 5,000 stores equipped with Samsung Finance+ platform can opt for easy finance on their smartphones. All they have to do is to log into the in-store Samsung Finance+ application on a Galaxy Tab. After filling is their personal details for a simple KYC verification and credit scoring, they will get an offer screen on various Galaxy smartphones. The entire journey is fully digital, fast and convenient.

Samsung Finance+: Make in India

Samsung Finance+ was developed in India at the Samsung R&D Institute India-Bangalore. SRI-B engineers worked closely with SIEL from early 2018 in assessing market requirements, designing product features, running limited pilots to validate the concepts and building a data driven, scalable multi-sided lending platform which can meet the demands of a market like India. The entire engineering design and development of this platform is done out of SRI Bangalore.

Samsung has partnered with DMI Finance to launch Samsung Finance+ in India. DMI Finance is a pioneer in the use of technology for transmission of credit to the end customer.

“We are honoured to have worked closely with Samsung over the past 24 months to deliver the first true partnership in India between an OEM and a lender. We have been able to marry Samsung’s world-class product and customer experience with DMI’s credit platform and technology stack to deliver to the client a seamless and intuitive experience which has the potential to transform the market for smartphones in India,” said Shivashish Chatterjee, Co-Founder, DMI Finance.

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