music – Samsung Newsroom South Africa

Samsung Audio Acordes, a Free App That Helps Visually Impaired People Play Guitar

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 20:06:40 +0000

Last month, Samsung Electronics Brazil announced the launch of Samsung Audio Acordes (Chords), a free application that teaches people with visual impairments to play the guitar in a practical and intuitive way. The initiative is part of Samsung Social, a project from Samsung Electronics Brazil that uses technology to unlock human potential and invites people to Do What You Can’t.

Samsung Audio Acordes, using a voice system, helps visually impaired people learn to play the guitar

Using a voice system, Samsung Audio Acordes acts as a facilitator for blind or visually impaired people to learn to play the guitar. The app offers beginners an audio dictionary that teaches them how to play chords and can also tell users when to play which chord as a song progresses. It is especially helpful because the app eliminates some of the barriers such as the need to know how to read braille, which is only understood by 10% of visually impaired people in Brazil, or having to stop playing every now and then to read the music with the same hands they play the instrument.

“Samsung believes in the human potential and in the transformative power of music and technology which has resulted in Samsung Audio Chords,” said Andrea Mello, Director of Corporate Marketing, Samsung Electronics Brazil. “The application is part of the company’s effort to offer people with visual impairments the opportunity to pursue their dreams of learning to play the guitar. It was designed in such a way as to offer total support and accessibility, even for those who are only learning their first chords.”

Samsung Audio Acordes is currently only available in Brazil for now.

TurnUp Music launches on Samsung Z Series

Mon, 20 Nov 2017 23:29:52 +0000

TurnUp Music has been turning heads over the past year as a disruptor in the local music industry. The mission continues to grow as the service has now partnered with one of the world’s largest tech companies, Samsung, to host local music on their Z Series mobile devices.

Through this incredible partnership, TurnUp Music and Samsung are focussed on the development and growth of local artists’ careers through various collaborative opportunities and a strong market reach.

“Samsung, as the global smartphone leader, is the perfect partner to accelerate not just the streaming platform, but also to reduce barriers to entry across Africa. The 4G enabled Z Series devices are both accessible and affordable, making it a great tool for listening to music and watching videos” said Thabiet Allie, CEO of TurnUp Music.

The announcement of the partnership was unveiled at AfricaCom, one of the largest African telecoms, media and technology events and met with great support from key industry experts and delegates at the event.

“Because Samsung always strives to create technology that enriches people’s lives, we are delighted to partner with TurnUp Music in this initiative, bringing local sounds to users and helping to promote local musicians,” said Craige Fleisher, Director Integrated Mobility, Samsung.

The TurnUp Music app will soon be available on the Z series, which can be purchased at Ackermans, PEP, Jet and CNA.

About TurnUp Music

TurnUp Music is exclusively focused on local talent and hosts content from various South African superstars like Euphonik, DJ Tira and Vusi Nova. It is also the home to undiscovered artists keen to make their music available to the large South African audience connecting to the internet via their mobile phones.

TurnUp is focused on creating opportunities to grow artists and amplify their careers. Our platform will allow you to upload your music, market it and make it available for streaming/download.

Samsung’s Gear IconX: Delivering Unrestricted Music to Your Ears

Wed, 23 Nov 2016 17:34:39 +0000

Samsung Electronics South Africa has announced a genuinely unrestricted way to enjoy music while exercising, in the form of its Gear IconX earbuds. Most people love to listen to their favourite songs when working out, but it is all too easy to get wrapped up in wires, rather than the music, when trying to listen and exercise at the same time.

The Gear IconX earbuds set is wireless and has been designed to enable you to train without any distraction, whether you are a dancer, gymnast, long distance runner, or taking a casual walk with your dog. While there are other Bluetooth earbuds that eliminate pesky cables that can trip you up, these still need to be paired with a smartphone – and carrying this while working out remains unwieldy and inconvenient.

“What sets the Gear IconX earbuds apart is that they have 4 GB of internal memory and can hold up to 1,000 tracks. This means that there is no doubt you’ll run out of breath long before you are out of songs to power your workout,” says Craige Fleischer, Director of Integrated Mobility at Samsung Electronics South Africa.

The Gear IconX earbuds are capable of fitting snugly and comfortably into your ears and the biggest benefit is the ability to be cord free, as well as hands free for ultimate mobility. They also serve as a Fitness Tracker and are smart enough to track activities and provide updates on essential data through the S-Health App on your smartphone. This includes duration as well as heart rate, all via a dedicated voice guide.

Fleischer adds that while these earbuds allow you to perform in a totally unrestricted manner, that doesn’t mean you have to be oblivious to the world around you.

“Users are able to turn on the ambient sound mode, to remain aware of their surroundings. In other words, you can hit your stride with your favourite tracks pumping, without losing track of what is going on around you.”

For convenience sake, the Gear IconX case doubles as a charger, enabling users to power their earbuds while they are at rest between workout sessions. The case also serves as the means by which music is downloaded.

“Samsung has never held back when it comes to innovation and has always practiced unrestricted development of its technologies. The possibilities are becoming limitless as technology moves forward. With no wires or other devices needed to deliver perfect sound, the Gear IconX is the perfect physical manifestation of Samsung’s drive towards unrestricted innovation.”

“Sir Cliff Richard may have sung about how much he enjoyed being wired for sound, but for sheer unrestricted audio pleasure, the Gear IconX provides a whole new experience in both music and fitness,” concludes Fleischer.

The Gear IconX is available locally at Dion Wired, Incredible connection, Makro, Samsung brand stores and TFG (The Foschini Group) stores at a Recommended Retail Price (RRP) for R 3,499.