JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 20 March 2020 – Growth continues unabated on Samsung Pay, the most widely accepted mobile payment solution in South Africa. Samsung Pay has seen a dramatic uptake in usage reaching the one million transactions mark in August 2019 followed shortly thereafter by the two million transactions milestone in February 2020, clearly indicating its’ growing popularity. The effortlessly simple and secure mobile payment solution has changed the way we pay, with the ability to activate multiple payment cards from our banking partners in one digital wallet. Samsung Pay has partnered with the following major banking institutions including Absa, Standard Bank, FNB, RMB Private Bank, Discovery Bank, Investec and recently Nedbank.

“Samsung Pay has redefined what consumers can expect from a digital wallet,” said Justin Hume, Director: Integrated Mobility at Samsung South Africa. “It has paved the path to mobile payments in the country by providing our customers with a safe and secure service they can use almost anywhere they shop. The impressive growth locally shows that South Africans are joining the other 26 launched countries in proving the value of this intelligent payment solution.”

This secure and simple digital wallet instantly gives Samsung Pay supported Galaxy Phones and Wearables the functionality of bank and loyalty cards, that can be used almost anywhere you can swipe or tap a card. Samsung Knox technology build into your device constantly monitors your phone to keep your information safe. Your card information is encrypted in a separate and secure data vault at all times. Every transaction uses an encrypted digital token for added security, so your actual card number is never used during a transaction. Samsung Pay can be downloaded for free from the Google Play Store or Galaxy Store depending on your Galaxy device. Once you load your bank cards and loyalty cards, paying is always just a quick tap away. It’s convenience on the go.

* Samsung Pay can be used with the following devices: Galaxy Note 10+, Note 10, Note10 Lite, Note 9, Note 8, Galaxy Fold, Galaxy Z Flip, S20 Ultra, S20+, S20, S10+, S10, S10e, S9/S9+, S8/S8+, S7/S7 edge, A71, A51, A9, A80, A8, A70, A7 (2017), A5 (2017), A30s, Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active 2, Galaxy Watch Active, Gear S3 and Gear Sport Watch.

Check out the infographic below to learn more about how Samsung enhanced the newest addition to the Galaxy family.

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 12 November 2018 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a global leader in technology, announced today that 30 of its new product innovations have been recognised as CES® 2019 Innovation Awards winners, including two Best of Innovations accolades. This prestigious awards ceremony honours devices and services that display outstanding design and engineering in cutting-edge technology.

The awards highlight Samsung’s heritage of achievements in developing ground-breaking innovations that propel the industry forward. This year, Samsung’s award-winning honourees span a range of categories including Visual Display, Fitness, Sports and Biotech, Wireless Handset Accessories, Smart Home, Virtual and Augmented Reality, Computer Hardware, Components and Peripherals, In-Vehicle Audio/Video and Sustainability and Eco-Design.

“We’ve made significant investments in the areas of 5G and IoT over the past year and it’s an honour to be recognised for our steadfast pursuit to helping consumers and the industry do what couldn’t be done before,” said Cambridge Mokanyane, Chief Marketing Officer at Samsung South Africa.

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) Innovation Awards are sponsored by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) , the owner and organiser of CES. Many of Samsung’s industry recognised products will be on display at CES 2019, which takes place January 8-11, 2019 at Las Vegas Convention Centre.

Following are details on a selection of Samsung’s award-winning products:

Samsung Galaxy Note9 – The Galaxy Note series has long been recognised for launching Samsung’s latest ground-breaking innovations. The game changing Galaxy Note9 builds on this legacy with a premium smartphone that delivers all day performance. With a powerful, all-day battery^<a1, a new S Pen that features Bluetooth Low-Energy connectivity, Samsung’s most intelligent camera yet, and up to a terabyte of storage^[1], the Galaxy Note9 is the phone powerful enough to keep up with your busy life.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 – A 2-in-1 Android tablet designed for people who want to do more on the go, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 helps you work smarter by keeping you operating at the highest levels. With Samsung DeX, longer-lasting battery, refined S Pen, four speakers tuned by AKG, this new tablet makes for easier productivity and more immersive entertainment – anytime, anywhere.

Samsung Galaxy Watch – A premium, powerful smartwatch for those who want to do it all — and look good while doing it. Its long-lasting battery and LTE connectivity gives consumers a true standalone experience. With Samsung’s signature rotating bezel and more robust line-up of style options you get a smartwatch that looks like a traditional timepiece and is intuitive to use. With over 39 tracked exercises and activities and new sleep and stress management features, the powerful smartwatch keeps consumers focused on their health and wellness goals.

Wireless Charger Duo – A combination of the Fast Charge Wireless Charging Stand and the Wireless Charging Pad, the fast-charging two-in-one allows users to quickly charge their phone alongside another Qi-compatible phone or wearable simultaneously. The charger eliminates the need to fumble with cables each time you need to top up your devices’ batteries, while its built-in stand offers easy access to your phone’s screen.

Samsung DeX – Samsung DeX gives users a PC-like experience directly from their flagship Samsung Galaxy mobile device. It can be done by simply connecting a mobile device to an external monitor, or changing a setting on Galaxy TabS4. DeX enables users to use their phone or tablet as a touch padboard or touch keypad. DeX also offers “dual mode,” so they can continue to use the phone or tablet while working on the external monitor—whether it’s participating in a video chat or drawing and taking notes.  Note9 users can also use their SPen to advance slides while in DeX mode on a larger screen.

SmartThings Tracker – A small, lightweight GPS tracking device connected through an LTE-M^[2] network that helps people quickly and more accurately keep track of what matters most. Whether it’s a gym bag lost at school or a pet that might have wandered too far from home, items can be easily tracked in real time through Samsung’s Android and iOS compatible SmartThings app^[3]. Family members can also use SmartThings Tracker to stay connected by sending a location notification to the SmartThings app that alerts the rest of the family of their whereabouts. And, since it is SmartThings-enabled, the SmartThings Tracker can be used as an arrival sensor, triggering automations like a connected porch light turning on when the device is within range.

HMD Odyssey + – This Windows mixed reality headset captivates users in the stunningly crisp detail that offers comfort, so that they can stay immersed in their favorite games and content. In addition to its Super AMOLED displays, the HMD Odyssey+ features new display technology called the Anti-Screen Door Effect (anti-SDE), so gamers no longer have to worry about dizziness and distorted views. The premium design of the HMD Odyssey+ is perfectly complemented by rich and dynamic audio of AKG technology, including 360° spatial sound, as well as 110° field of view – all of which that delivers a more fluid and real-life user experience.

Samsung Galaxy A6 – For those who want to get more out of a more affordable smartphone, the Galaxy A6 features an immersive screen, powerful camera and a new level of convenience. With a Super AMOLED Infinity Display that brings your content to life with bright, rich colours and support for expandable storage up to 400GB, the Galaxy A6 offers plenty of room for videos, music and files. With 16MP front and rear cameras, users can capture stunning photos and selfies, and the F1.7 aperture on the rear camera helps keep pictures bright and clear in low-light settings.

Samsung 256GB 3DS DDR4 RDIMM – The industry’s fastest DDR4 and highest density memory module for next-generation enterprise server platforms is enabled with the finest high-density, high-performance consumer infrastructure solutions along, with extremely low-power consumption (15 watts at 1.2V).

Samsung 512GB Universal Flash Storage – The industry’s first 512-gigabyte embedded Universal Flash Storage (eUFS), for automotive A/V systems and next-gen flagship mobile devices, using Samsung’s new 64-layer 512-gigabit V-NAND chips. The 512GB eUFS package will transfer a 5GB-equivalent full HD video clip to an SSD in about six seconds, over 8X faster than a typical microSD card.

Samsung 3.84TB NVMe Z-SSD – The SZ1733 offers a new level of storage for supercomputing targeted for AI analysis, big data and IoT applications, using Samsung’s new Z-NAND chips that provide 10 times higher cell read performance than 3-bit V-NAND chips.

Samsung LM302S – The most user-oriented next generation lighting platform available to date is designed to improve work efficiency by achieving a healthier circadian rhythm (sleep/wake cycles) throughout the day, by promoting daytime-to-evening continuity and healthy sleep. Samsung’s human-centric LED solution can improve a person’s concentration level by as much as 10% for greater work efficiency. Furthermore, it also can help people to sleep better at night due to the melatonin hormone having been suppressed by the LM302S during the daytime.

Samsung SSM-U Series – A new type of smart module featuring a series of tiny radar-based sensors with higher detecting sensitivity than conventional sensors, and invisible transmission for greater design flexibility in smart residential lighting. The SSM-U series can detect subtle movements and transmit the signal to other components to control lighting at the right time.

^{[1] 1TB requires compatible 512GB SD card (sold separately). Actual storage space availability may vary depending on pre-installed software.}

^{[2] LTE-M is also known as LTE CAT-M, CAT-M or CAT-M1.}

^{[3] Compatible with smartphones that support Android 5.0 and up; iPhone 6 and up with iOS 11 or later.}

SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE9

Packed with power and pioneering innovations, the Galaxy Note9 is a ground-breaking smartphone that delivers the ultimate performance; a new S Pen with connectivity for the first time ever; and Samsung’s most intelligent camera yet. For business or play, you can do so much more. With all day, longer lasting battery life, you can talk, message, play games and watch movies from morning to night. Additionally, the Bluetooth-enabled S pen is like a remote for your phone, that can activate your camera for that pixel-perfect selfie, skip songs on your playlist or control your presentation slides. And the 6.4-inch Super AMOLED Infinity Display provides a breathtaking multimedia experience. Another great reason to get your hands on the Note9 is that you can load Samsung Pay on it. With Samsung Pay you can make payments as easily as it is to use your debit or credit card. No other payment system works as effortlessly as Samsung Pay, as it works with most existing pay points.  It’s safer, simpler and you can pay almost anywhere.  This phone is definitely a game changer.

Samsung Galaxy Note9 128GB – RRP:  R19 499

Samsung Galaxy Note9 512GB – RRP:  R25 999

SAMSUNG GALAXY A6+

The Galaxy A6+ is packed with cutting-edge features. Designed with practicality and everyday convenience in mind, it includes hassle-free security with Face Recognition and Fingerprint scanning for a quick and effortless way to unlock the device. Featuring an advanced front and rear camera, a sleek premium design and Samsung’s signature Infinity Display, the new Galaxy A6+ is available in three colours; Black, Gold and Lavender. This is a phone you’ll love to own.

Samsung Galaxy A6+ – RRP:  R6499

SAMSUNG GALAXY S9 AND S9+

The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+, smartphones that reimagine the way people communicate, share and experience the world. Made for an age in which consumers increasingly communicate and express themselves more with images, videos and emojis, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ drive innovation with Samsung’s advanced camera. Redesigned with a new Dual Aperture lens that powers an innovative low light camera, Super Slow-mo video capabilities and personalised AR Emoji, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ ensure users do not miss a moment and make their everyday epic. Another great reason to get the S9 range is that you can load Samsung Pay on it. Essentially, with Samsung Pay you can make payments as easily as it is to use your debit or credit card. No other payment system works as effortlessly as Samsung Pay, as it works with most existing pay points.  It’s safer, simpler and you can pay almost anywhere.

Samsung Galaxy S9 2018 – RRP:  R 15 999

Samsung Galaxy S9+ 2018 – RRP:  R 18 999

SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB S4

The Galaxy Tab S4 is a 2-in-1 Android tablet, designed for people who want to do more on the go. It gives you an unsurpassed experience that helps you work smarter. Paired with a polished modern design, an immersive 10.5 – inch display, four speakers powered by AKG and enhanced entertainment features, it’s the perfect device for those who need something portable. Additionally, the Tab S4 is equipped with Samsung DeX, so you can switch from the Android interface to a desktop experience, instantly. You also get the benefit of a longer-lasting battery, superior performance and a refined S Pen. Another outstanding showcase of the performance of the Tab S4 is the 256GB of storage. It’s the power to do so much more. And if you need more room, it has a microSD card slot, which supports up to 400GB. Ultimately, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 makes for easier productivity and more immersive entertainment – anytime, anywhere.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 256GB 2018 – RRP:  R 17 999

WEARABLES

GEAR FIT2 PRO

Made for all the ways people work out, Samsung Electronics’ water-resistant Gear Fit2 Pro helps users stay motivated, maintain a healthy lifestyle and achieve their fitness goals so they can get the most out of their everyday activities and live a well-balanced life. Featuring a lightweight, ergonomic design with an enhanced watch-style clasp, the Gear Fit2 Pro provides a comfortable fit during exercise sessions and other everyday activities.

Samsung Gear Fit2 Pro – RRP:  R2999

SAMSUNG GALAXY Watch

The Samsung Galaxy Watch is designed to match your lifestyle. It is a refined smartwatch with an aesthetically pleasing design, military grade durability, cohesive user interface and an improved battery life that can last up to 80 hours*.  Understanding the importance of both the mind the body in relation to health, the Galaxy watch seamlessly tracks fitness activities, sleep and stress. You can go with a Bluetooth or standalone LTE model, that comes in a body size of 42mm in Midnight Black or Rose Gold, or a 46mm Silver design. Connect to the world with the smartwatch you have always wanted.

*On 46mm model in Bluetooth mode

Samsung Galaxy Watch 42mm – RRP: R 5999

Samsung Galaxy Watch 46mm –  RRP: R 6499

DIGITAL AIR SOLUTIONS

SAMSUNG WIND-FREE AIR CONDITIONER

Wind-Free technology works so well you might not even notice it. The Wind-Free system uses 21,000 micro-holes to gently disperse air throughout the room, maintaining a comfortable level of coolness without a draft. Once the desired temperature is quickly reached in Fast Cooling mode, the 2-step cooling automatically changes to Wind-Free, which disperses clean air uniformly without the unpleasant blast of cold wind.

*Wind-Free 12 000 BTU – RRP: R15,999.00

*Wind-Free 20 000 BTU – RRP: R19,999.00

*Wind-Free 24 000 BTU – RRP: R23,999.00

*Includes free installation

SAMSUNG Q9000 FLOOR-STANDING AIR CONDITIONER

Installing an air conditioner need not be an ugly affair. Samsung has a cooling solution which makes the heat more bearable, is easy to install and beautiful to look at. The Samsung Q9000, which is the pinnacle of room air-conditioning products, provides cooling and heating to approximately 55m² of space. Ideally positioned for large open-plan living or commercial environments. With all the advanced technologies – such as Smart Inverter, three-stage filtering systems and multiple comfort control settings – the Samsung Q9000 is top of its class.

**Q9000 RRP: R 28,999.00

**Excludes installation

TV/AV

SAMSUNG THE FRAME TV

The Frame TV is an innovation which is practical and beautifies your home. It has a majestic 4K UHD display which, when in Art Mode, becomes an elegant picture frame for a stunning gallery-quality piece. It comes pre-loaded with 100 works from 37 renowned artists spanning 10 genres. For even more choice, simply subscribe to the Art Store, to ensure your collection is always fresh. The Frame also has interchangeable bezels, allowing you to express your own style.

The Frame 55” – RRP: R19 999

The Frame 65” – RRP: R29 999

SAMSUNG QLED 2018 TV

This is the TV that has it all – an unrivalled viewing experience, endless style and over a billion shades of colour. It uses ground-breaking technology to produce all the outstanding features people want. From our best picture quality to intuitive smart features and beautiful design, you will be experiencing TV unlike anything you’ve seen or heard before. Even when the QLED is off, it’s on point. Instead of a black screen, you can mimic the wall behind it, so it blends effortlessly into the room. And you can control this technological marvel and all its connected devices, with a single remote. Now that’s a TV.

 
Q6F 55” – RRP:  R19 999

Q6F 65” – RRP:  R29 999

Q6F 75” – RRP:  R49 999

Q7F 55” – RRP: R25 999

Q7F 65” – RRP: R39 999

Q7F 75” – RRP: R59 999

Q8C 55” – RRP: R32 999

Q9F 65” – RRP: R54 999

Q9F 75” – RRP: R 129 999

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 31 October, 2018 – As any millennial mum will tell you, it’s almost impossible to have two hands free at any one time. With one hand holding a baby, the other clutches onto a smartphone to keep up with appointments, friends and family, the office and online shopping. The reality is, when a woman becomes a mum she has to squeeze a dozen more hours into her day. The trade-off is fewer hours for herself. Fortunately, smartphones have at least helped to ease the burden of ticking off the impossible number of tasks on her to-do list.

Millennial mums are achieving what their parents could not. Born between 1980 and 2000, these super-mums are expanding the boundaries of what was possible even just a decade ago. The smartphone has become a trusted sidekick in all they do. It’s more than just a device to make calls and communicate. It’s their everything. With Samsung Pay, millennial mums are even better equipped to take on the day.

“Samsung Pay makes a millennial mum’s rushed trip to the stores and shopping malls a little bit easier. Armed with her ever-present smartphone, she can now pay with her phone as simply as with her debit or credit cards. It’s this kind of convenience that can make a mum’s day,” says Justin Hume, Director: Integrated Mobility at Samsung South Africa.

Yes, the days of carrying a credit or debit card are numbered. With the recently launched Samsung Pay loaded onto a phone, making a payment is as simple as a single swipe on your Samsung Galaxy smartphone, authentication via fingerprint, iris or PIN, and a tap on the payment terminal to complete the transaction. Samsung Pay’s ground-breaking technology works on most existing payment terminals – as easily as a physical card does and it’s safer. This means that a mum doesn’t even have to reach into the bag filled with the day’s many and necessary tools of the mum trade. The phone, already in hand, is poised to make fast, secure in-store payments on any contactless or non-contactless payment terminal.

When out and about, children in tow, Smartphones really are a mum’s best friend. Millennial mums are also keeping up with their friends via social media, and scheduling play dates to stay connected. Of course, there’s the flip side. Based on what they encounter on innumerable websites or even their own friend’s social media feeds, millennial mums are under a lot of pressure to excel. Despite the frantic pace of modern life, they are constantly bombarded with the latest perfect-parenting articles, on a baby’s diet, health, mental wellbeing and safety. To top it all, they also have to endure the uber-proud posts from friends and family who have seemingly perfected the mum and life balance – #HealthyDietHappyBaby. Adding another polite ‘like’ or ‘Well done my friend!” to the self-congratulatory posts can be painful. This means conveniences like Samsung Pay make them appreciate their most supportive friend, their smartphone, a little bit more.

Samsung Pay can be used with the Galaxy Note9, Note8, S9, S8, S7 and A8 devices, as well as the Galaxy A5 and A7 (2017 Edition). You can use your Standard Bank credit and cheque cards (Mastercard only), Absa debit, credit and cheque cards (Visa and Mastercard) and also your Avios, British Airways and Virgin money payment cards. More banks will follow soon. You can even add your loyalty cards into Samsung Pay. Protected by the ultra-secure Samsung Knox and tokenization from Visa and Mastercard, Samsung Pay is safer than carrying your cards, which are often at risk of cloning or fraud. And paying is a breeze.

Smartphones empower mums to be super-mums. She can conduct useful research, comparison shop and schedule appointments, all without missing a beat, as she straps the little one into the car seat for the millionth time.  It helps her be the mum she wants to be. And that mum is extraordinary!

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 24 October 2018 – There is no doubt that Samsung devices and appliances have captured the imagination of the nation. From the game changing Galaxy Note9 to pioneering home technologies, South Africans have displayed boundless enthusiasm for Samsung’s ground-breaking product range. Therefore, to reward valued customers, Samsung is celebrating its birthday with very special offers and promotions at 21 Samsung Stores nationwide.

“We’re grateful for the overwhelming support shown by the nation over the last few years. The advanced camera capabilities and longer battery life in our devices, along with a host of breakthrough home appliance features that make life easier, is often cited as some of the reasons. We’re pleased to now give our customers the opportunity to celebrate our birthday with us and spoil themselves,” said Thando Sibindi, Head of Retail Samsung Stores & National Chains, Samsung South Africa.

Samsung Stores throughout the country will play host to a massive birthday celebration. The stores will offer products at discounted rates, bundle deals as well as value added offers from 25 to 31 October 2018. The Samsung Stores have been designed to help customers make well informed decisions. The birthday promotions will however make the choices even simpler. It’s Samsung’s birthday but your reason to celebrate with us and enjoy the many exclusive birthday offers.

 

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 19 October, 2018 – The Galaxy Note9 racked up pre-orders before launch in August followed by impressive sales upon release in South Africa. This is no doubt due to features such as the wifi-enabled S Pen, all-day battery and AI- assisted camera. However, there’s no ignoring one of its other mind-expanding features. The 512GB model gives you over one terabyte of storage via a microSD card. And MTN and Cell C stores will be showcasing the power of this unprecedented level of storage this weekend.

“The response to the possibility of one terabyte of storage on the Note9 has been phenomenal. We’re excited to showcase this new world of storage at MTN and Cell C. The full power of a laptop in your pocket is game changing,” says Justin Hume, Director: Integrated Mobility at Samsung South Africa.

Summary

• Smartphones have now become a necessary business tool
• Employees who are connected to the office remotely can expand the boundaries of productivity
• Advances in security can ensure that mobile technology protects against threats
• Smartphone features can enhance corporate images
• Productivity is boosted by the unique features of the Galaxy Note9

The rapid advancements in mobile technology have transformed how businesses communicate, operate and interact with customers and employees. Smartphones connected to wireless networks have become the fastest moving part of the modern business machine. And companies who are mobile-minded are now, more than ever before, in the driver’s seat.

Justin Hume, Director: Integrated Mobility at Samsung South Africa says, “As a company committed to making lives better, we are excited about the many pioneering ways our smartphones, such as the recently launched Galaxy Note9, have influenced a new, more robust business model. Companies are no longer constrained by the walls in which they operate and the traditional tools which don’t link in to the always-on culture of today’s business landscape. Mobile technology has raised the roof and opened a world of possibility.”

Connect To Greater Productivity

The demands placed on business systems, company processes and employees in today’s fast-paced world are immense. With remote working and the need to constantly be on the go and connected, organisations need to keep up with technology that can take the pace. Employees and customers can be easily connected through a smartphone. With innovations like all-day battery life, incredible storage capabilities and exceptional security, mobile phones can take the reins, both inside and outside the workplace.

Protect The Business Effortlessly

Another important consideration is the protection of corporate information. Cyber-attacks are on the rise and employee business devices have exposed enterprises to data breaches, malware threats and corporate espionage. Even though traditional networks have always fallen victim to these threats, mobile technology is often perceived as a bigger concern. The fact that hackers can gain access to a device in just 30 seconds through an unsecured network is cause for alarm.

Fortunately, technology can also work against hackers. The exceptional Knox is integrated into all Samsung devices. It’s a defence-grade security platform which has created a suite of purpose-built, innovative and intuitive business tools designed to protect businesses from hackers or malicious malware. In addition, the device can be set up to be unlocked via facial recognition, iris scanning, fingerprint, pattern, PIN or password. This peace of mind ensures that businesses can continue to safely embrace the mobile revolution.

Make A Good First And Last Impression

Corporate images are also better served by mobile technology. The Note9’s Bluetooth-enabled S Pen makes a presentation look world class simply through its ability to change presentation slides, share notes or even take a picture – all from nine meters away. If a picture is worth a thousand words, Samsung’s most intelligent camera yet, speaks volumes. The combination of pixel-perfect images and the ability to present them efficiently, elevates the perceived standards in a client presentation.

Do More On The Move

With the weight of information that is created and transferred between colleagues and customers, memory size impacts the viability of smartphones. The Note9 has addressed this with massive memory options, up to one terabyte. With mobile technology elevated to these levels there is very little reason to doubt the continued popularity of mobile technology for business. The DeX Cable is another way to bridge the smartphone and the office. This Note9 HDMI cable simply plugs into a PC to mirror the employee’s smartphone or to create a second screen on which to effortlessly perform business tasks. The fact is, the distance between the office and the smartphone is much smaller than ever before. It’s already almost non-existent.

“Smartphones are not the future. They are the present. What we can already do with right device in our hands is truly staggering. Business is on the move and mobile is driving it,” adds Hume.

Over the years, Samsung has enhanced the smartphones’ trademark tool with innovations that have transformed the way users manage their mobile lives. Here, we’ll show you how to utilize the S Pen’s new Bluetooth Low-Energy (BLE) connectivity and other convenient enhancements to enjoy a more fun (and efficient) mobile experience.

Tip #1: Customize Clicks for the S Pen’s Remote Control Function

Settings > Advanced features > S Pen > S Pen remote

New BLE technology transforms the S Pen into a handy remote control that allows Galaxy Note9 users to manage a wide variety of functions and apps from within 10 meters of their device.

Users can customize clicks of the S Pen’s button to perform specific actions within specific apps. Single clicks and double clicks can designate different actions, while holding down the pen button can be assigned to opening other apps and the S Pen features. This means that you can open the camera by holding down the S Pen’s button, click once to take a picture and twice to switch cameras, without the need to touch the smartphone’s screen at all.

The S Pen’s single and double press functions are compatible with more than 10 apps and is expected to expand to further apps thanks to the S Pen’s open SDK. You can pick and choose which remote control functions you’d like to enable by accessing the S Pen’s settings.

Tip #2: Flex Your Creative Muscles with Photo Drawing and Live Drawing

Photo Drawing: PENUP > Drawing > Set background image

Good news for those of us who’d like to fine-tune our artistic skills: the Galaxy Note9’s new Photo Drawing and Live Drawing features offer simple tools to add an effortless creative flourish to your images.

Both feature integration with PENUP—a social network for creative types to share S Pen-created artwork. Photo Drawing allows you to use the S Pen to draw over images as you would with a sheet of tracing paper. Once you’re finished, you can delete the original photo or drawing and save your new creation as a separate image.

Live Drawing: PENUP > Live drawings

Live Drawing, meanwhile, allows you to see for yourself how seasoned S Pen artists create impressive works of art. The feature’s wide selection of step-by-step tutorials offer simple instructions for drawing everything from everyday objects to cute characters and scenic landscapes. The videos make it easy to see exactly which colors and brushes the artists used, and you can also trace over the featured objects, scenes and characters to practice drawing them.

Tip #3: Make Your Emojis More Meaningful

Keyboard/Air Command > Live message

Introduced in the Galaxy Note8, Live message allows users to easily send handwritten notes, make animated GIFs, and create the perfect emoticon to capture the emotion they wish to express. The feature was recently enriched for the Galaxy Note9, with three new pen effects bringing the total number to six effects, and various pen colors to choose from. Live message can also be added to users’ AR Emoji Stickers, bringing an even more personal touch to their messages.

Introduced with the Galaxy S9, Samsung’s augmented reality-based emoji feature utilizes machine learning and facial recognition technology to create a 3D model that matches your appearance and facial expressions. From a simple selfie, the function automatically generates a total of 36 sharable stickers that feature your unique AR Emoji expressing a wide range of emotions.

The combination of AR Emojis and Live message creates a unique way to make your messages more personal, and makes messaging friends and family that much more fun.

Tip #4: Take Advantage of User-favorite S Pen Functions

In addition to introducing an array of brand-new functions and innovations, the Galaxy Note9’s S Pen includes the great collection of fan-favorite features that have enabled Galaxy Note users around the world to experience new levels of convenience in their daily lives.

Screen off memo has been a user-favorite feature ever since it was first introduced with the Galaxy Note5. The function gives you the freedom to jot down notes or ideas whenever you need by writing directly on your device’s off screen. The memo can be pinned to AOD (Always On Display) and automatically saved in Samsung Notes.

The Galaxy Note9 has made Screen off memos more dynamic by adding color to the mix. Now, when users compose a note, the S Pen’s markings match the color of the S Pen itself—either yellow, light gray, lavender purple or metallic copper. Users who prefer Screen off memo’s classic gray pen can easily select this option in the function’s settings.

Settings > Advanced features > S Pen > Air command

The S Pen’s Air command menu offers users instant access to some of its most convenient functions. The menu can be customized with up to ten of your most frequently used functions with S Pen and shortcuts. Such S Pen functions include Smart select, which allows users to select, clip and collect content in one quick move with the S Pen in a desired shape, and the Translate function which lets users highlight and translate text on the screen, without the need to navigate away to another app. The Air command menu can be accessed simple by taking out the S Pen or by hovering S Pen over the screen then clicking the S Pen’s button.

Settings > Advanced features > S Pen > Air view

Air view is another convenient function that offers instant insight into your phone’s content, simply by hovering the S Pen over the device. With Air view, you can see a short preview of your schedule in the Calendar app, text of webpages, and enlarged thumbnails of your pictures saved in the Gallery.

With innovative features designed to enhance your work and play, the S Pen for the Galaxy Note9 has redefined the mobile lifestyle, as the connected stylus brings even greater convenience and fun to both work and play.

In order to help you to be your most productive, Samsung Electronics has equipped the Galaxy Note9 with the largest battery seen yet in the Galaxy series. The 4,000mAh battery allows you to go longer between charges while still making full use of all the Galaxy Note9’s capabilities. Check out the video below to see how the Galaxy Note9 helps everyday users make the most out of their days.