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				<title>Samsung Pay Protects South Africans from Card Skimmers</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2019 21:54:12 +0000</pubDate>
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									<description><![CDATA[  JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 04 October 2019 – Samsung Pay, the popular mobile tap-and-pay solution, is proving its worth once again in a big way. A]]></description>
																<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="size-full wp-image-6810 aligncenter" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Step-Into-The-Future-With-Samsung-Pay-_thumb704.jpg" alt="" width="859" height="408" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Step-Into-The-Future-With-Samsung-Pay-_thumb704.jpg 859w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Step-Into-The-Future-With-Samsung-Pay-_thumb704-704x334.jpg 704w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Step-Into-The-Future-With-Samsung-Pay-_thumb704-768x365.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 859px) 100vw, 859px" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 04 October 2019 <strong>–</strong> <a href="https://www.samsung.com/za/samsung-pay/">Samsung Pay</a>, the popular mobile tap-and-pay solution, is proving its worth once again in a big way. A recent article on Mybroadband.co.za has highlighted the seriousness of card skimming, which has risen sharply in South Africa. Conversely, Samsung Pay has seen a dramatic uptake in the past year, having already hit over one million transactions. Innovative services like Samsung Pay prevents criminals from cloning card details and recording consumer’s PINs through concealed hardware on point-of-sale machines.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Samsung Pay negates the need to use a physical card and be susceptible to skimmers. It uses tokenisation from Visa and MasterCard to protect your physical card information, so every time you make a payment your physical card information is never used during the payment process but instead a unique cryptographic sequence is used for the transaction, which changes with every transaction made. Additional protection is provided through Samsung’s government-grade Knox security, already built-in to Samsung smartphones and watches.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Card skimming is expected to increase into the upcoming festive season. It could happen anywhere when using a point-of-sale machine. This means points-of-sale devices, at restaurants or grocery stores, may not be safe. The fact is, it is difficult for consumers to remember to inspect point-of-sale machines for any irregularities every time they pay using their card. This is why South Africans are turning to the security and simplicity of Samsung Pay. It provides the functionality of a bank and loyalty card, which can be used almost anywhere* you can swipe, insert or tap a card.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>“Samsung Pay provides peace of mind on an unprecedented level. Additionally, our customers have wholeheartedly embraced the convenience of paying using their ever-present smartphone seamlessly and effortlessly” says Justin Hume, Director: Integrated Mobility at Samsung South Africa.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Samsung Pay supports South Africa’s major banking institutions including Absa, Standard Bank, FNB, RMB, Discovery and Investec and has already hit over one million transactions. 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, paying is always just a quick tap away. It’s convenience on the go. Samsung Pay can be used on the <a href="https://www.samsung.com/za/samsung-pay/">following devices</a>: Galaxy Note 10+, Note 10, Note 9, Note 8, Galaxy S10+, S10, S10e, S9/S9+, S8/S8+, S7/S7 edge, A9, A80, A8, A70, A7 (2017), A5 (2017), A30s, Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active, Gear S3 and Gear Sport Watch.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">* 97% acceptance rate based on local trials for compatible smartphones (NFC and MST). Compatible wearables and smartphones (NFC only) will have a lower acceptance rate.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Terms and Conditions Apply.</span></p>
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				<title>Do You Really Need a Wallet Anymore?</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2019 22:20:42 +0000</pubDate>
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									<description><![CDATA[  The loss of a wallet is no longer the worry it was before Local banks are embracing new ways to pay Samsung Pay has turned smartphones into convenient]]></description>
																<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6810" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Step-Into-The-Future-With-Samsung-Pay-_thumb704.jpg" alt="" width="859" height="408" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Step-Into-The-Future-With-Samsung-Pay-_thumb704.jpg 859w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Step-Into-The-Future-With-Samsung-Pay-_thumb704-704x334.jpg 704w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Step-Into-The-Future-With-Samsung-Pay-_thumb704-768x365.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 859px) 100vw, 859px" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>The loss of a wallet is no longer the worry it was before</li>
<li>Local banks are embracing new ways to pay</li>
<li><a href="https://www.samsung.com/za/samsung-pay/">Samsung Pay</a> has turned smartphones into convenient digital wallets</li>
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<p>It wasn’t that long ago that losing your wallet would have been a complete disaster. After all, you’d lose your bank and loyalty cards, important receipts and even precious pictures of your loved ones. But suddenly, the possession you just couldn’t do without is being replaced by your smartphone. Firstly, we now have countless pics of family and friends safely backed up on our devices and receipts can be easily stored with a simple picture. In terms of the primary use of a wallet, banks have now made it easier to use cardless banking at ATM’s. And then there’s a major revolution in terms of wallet-less payments. The arrival of Samsung Pay in the country in 2018 has turned smartphones into virtually the only payment device you need.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>“Samsung Pay has brought South Africans a new level of convenience and security when making contactless mobile payments. Armed with your ever-present smartphone, you can now pay with your smartphone in a way you just couldn’t before. It’s this kind of convenience where technology can make a massive difference in our lives,” says Justin Hume, Director: Integrated Mobility at Samsung South Africa.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3><span style="color: #000080;">A Smarter Way to Pay has Arrived</span></h3>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Samsung Pay is continuing its meteoric rise in popularity and there are good reasons for it. This secure and simple digital wallet instantly gives Samsung Pay supported devices the functionality of a bank and loyalty card, which can be used almost anywhere* you can swipe, insert or tap a card. South Africans are clearly embracing safe and convenient ways to shop and Samsung Pay has provided an effortless approach to it. This success is being sustained through partnerships with major banking institutions including Absa, Standard Bank, Discovery Bank and FNB.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3><span style="color: #000080;">Technology Is Delivering On the Promise of Convenience and Safety</span></h3>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>With a bank and even loyalty card, loaded on a Samsung smartphone, paying is as simple as swiping upwards on your screen, authenticate via PIN, fingerprint or iris and hold your phone by the payment terminal. Additionally, Samsung Pay’s security exceeds other mobile payment methods. Through tokenisation from Visa and MasterCard the physical card information is never used during the payment process but instead a unique cryptographic sequence and token is used for the transaction, where the cryptographic sequence changes with every transaction made. That’s a first in South Africa and its welcomed.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Yes, there may be some who still hold on to the familiarity of a wallet, but as time marches on, its replacement, the smartphone, is clearly beginning to play a more important role in our pockets, handbags and hearts.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Samsung Pay can be downloaded for free from the Google Play Store and used on the<a href="https://www.samsung.com/za/samsung-pay/"> following Samsung devices</a>: Galaxy S10+, S10, S10e, Galaxy Note 9, Note 8, S9/S9+, S8/S8+, S7/S7 edge, A8 (2018), A7 (2017) and A5 (2017), Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Note 10+, Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active, Gear S3 Watch and Gear Sport Watch.</p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><em>* 97% acceptance rate based on local trials for compatible smartphones (NFC and MST). Compatible wearables (NFC only) will have a lower acceptance rate as they can only be used at contactless terminals. Terms and Conditions Apply.</em></span></p>
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				<title>Samsung Pay Reaches 1 Year Anniversary in South Africa</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2019 15:48:08 +0000</pubDate>
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									<description><![CDATA[  JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 03 September, 2019 – Samsung Pay, the most widely accepted mobile payment solution in South Africa celebrates its first]]></description>
																<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6810" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Step-Into-The-Future-With-Samsung-Pay-_thumb704.jpg" alt="" width="859" height="408" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Step-Into-The-Future-With-Samsung-Pay-_thumb704.jpg 859w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Step-Into-The-Future-With-Samsung-Pay-_thumb704-704x334.jpg 704w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Step-Into-The-Future-With-Samsung-Pay-_thumb704-768x365.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 859px) 100vw, 859px" /></p>
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<p>JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 03 September, 2019 <strong>–</strong> <a href="https://www.samsung.com/za/samsung-pay/">Samsung Pay</a>, the most widely accepted mobile payment solution in South Africa celebrates its first anniversary. The occasion will be marked by a promotion giving users the opportunity to stand a chance of winning awesome prizes. In just one year, Samsung Pay has driven innovation and added on a host of banking partners, allowing the ever-growing volume of users to slim down their wallets. Samsung Pay now supports major banking institutions including Absa, Standard Bank, FNB, RMB, Discovery and Investec and has already hit over one million transactions.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>“Since its launch a year ago, Samsung Pay has redefined what consumers can expect from a digital wallet,” said Justin Hume, Director: Integrated Mobility at Samsung South Africa<strong>.</strong> “Samsung Pay has led the way for mobile payments in South Africa by providing our customers innovative services they can use almost anywhere they shop. Our impressive growth shows that we are closer than ever to a world without wallets. We are also excited to reward Samsung Pay users with the chance to win amazing prizes by simply enjoying the convenience of every day shopping.”</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>From 16 August to 30 September 2019, Samsung Pay customers have the chance to win Samsung premium prizes by making 5 or more transactions with Samsung Pay. There will also be the chance to win the all new powerful Samsung Note10+. To enter is simple:</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>Install or open Samsung Pay on an eligible device</li>
<li>Click on the Anniversary promo banner</li>
<li>Accept the T&amp;C’s of the anniversary promo</li>
<li>For every 5 successful transactions users get one entry into the draw</li>
<li>Every entry will carry over from one week to the next</li>
<li>There is a maximum of 5 entries per user</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>To reward Samsung Pay users even further, Samsung will be running a referral campaign from 30 August to 30 October 2019, giving Samsung Pay users the opportunity to win more prizes by simply referring Samsung Pay to friends and family.</p>
<h3></h3>
<h3><span style="color: #000080;">ABOUT SAMSUNG PAY</span></h3>
<p>With a bank card loaded on a Samsung smartphone, paying is just a swipe, authenticate and tap away. Additionally, Samsung Pay’s security exceeds other mobile payment methods. Through tokenisation from Visa and MasterCard the physical card information is never used during the payment process, but instead a unique cryptographic sequence is used for the transaction, which changes with every transaction made. Samsung Pay also works almost anywhere* you can swipe, insert or tap a card.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>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, paying is always just a quick tap away. It’s convenience on the go. Samsung Pay can be used on the <a href="https://www.samsung.com/za/samsung-pay/">following devices</a>: Galaxy Note 10, Note 10+, Note 9, Note 8, Galaxy S10+, S10, S10e, S9/S9+, S8/S8+, S7/S7 edge, A9, A80, A8, A70, A7 (2017), A5 (2017), Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active, Gear S3 and Gear Sport Watch.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>* 97% acceptance rate based on local trials for compatible smartphones (NFC and MST). Compatible wearables and smartphones (NFC only) will have a lower acceptance rate. Terms and Conditions Apply.</p>
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				<title>Samsung Pay now available to Standard Bank Mastercard Debit customers</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Aug 2019 19:53:01 +0000</pubDate>
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									<description><![CDATA[  JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 22 August, 2019 – Samsung Pay has revolutionised mobile payments in South Africa. This secure and simple digital wallet]]></description>
																<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="size-full wp-image-6810 aligncenter" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Step-Into-The-Future-With-Samsung-Pay-_thumb704.jpg" alt="" width="859" height="408" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Step-Into-The-Future-With-Samsung-Pay-_thumb704.jpg 859w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Step-Into-The-Future-With-Samsung-Pay-_thumb704-704x334.jpg 704w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Step-Into-The-Future-With-Samsung-Pay-_thumb704-768x365.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 859px) 100vw, 859px" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 22 August, 2019 <strong>–</strong> <a href="https://www.samsung.com/za/samsung-pay/">Samsung Pay</a> has revolutionised mobile payments in South Africa. This secure and simple digital wallet instantly gives a Samsung compatible device the functionality of a bank and loyalty card, which can be used almost anywhere*. Since August 2018, Standard Bank Mastercard cheque and credit cards could be used as payment cards within Samsung Pay, and now Standard Bank Mastercard Debit customers will also enjoy the many benefits of Samsung Pay.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>“Our collaboration with Standard Bank will open this innovative technology to more people. We’re confident that Standard Bank customers will embrace the convenience of Samsung Pay with great enthusiasm,” says Cambridge Mokanyane, Chief Marketing Officer at Samsung South Africa.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>With a bank card loaded on a Samsung smartphone, paying is just a swipe, authenticate and tap away. Additionally, Samsung Pay’s security exceeds other mobile payment methods. Through tokenisation from Visa and MasterCard the physical card information is never used during the payment process, but instead a unique cryptographic sequence is used for the transaction, which changes with every transaction made. Samsung Pay also works almost anywhere* you can swipe, insert or tap a card.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>“Standard Bank is constantly innovating to become the preferred partner for everyone’s digital experiences. We are proud to be associated with industry leader Samsung to deliver simple and secure contactless payment from your smartphone or wearable, virtually anywhere in the world, whether you have a Standard Bank credit card, cheque card or debit card. We always strive to be at the forefront of new technology that will make our customer&#8217;s lives easy, because when their lives are easy and convenient, then we&#8217;ve delivered on your promise that they are good to go”, says Gwenael Trotel, Head of Consumer Solutions for Emerging Payments at Standard Bank.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>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, paying is always just a quick tap away. It’s convenience on the go. Samsung Pay can be used on the <a href="https://www.samsung.com/za/samsung-pay/">following devices</a>: Galaxy S10+, S10, S10e, Galaxy Note 10+, Note 10, Note 9, Note 8, S9/S9+, S8/S8+, S7/S7 edge, A9, A80, A8, A70, A7 (2017), A5 (2017), Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active, Gear S3 and Gear Sport Watch.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>* 97% acceptance rate based on local trials for compatible smartphones (NFC and MST). Compatible wearables and smartphones (NFC only) will have a lower acceptance rate.</em></p>
<p><em>Terms and Conditions Apply.</em></p>
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				<title>Discover Tab launched on Samsung Pay</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2019 20:53:22 +0000</pubDate>
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									<description><![CDATA[  JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 30 July, 2019 – Samsung Pay, now celebrating its one year anniversary has created a revolution in smartphone shopping in]]></description>
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<p>JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 30 July, 2019 – <a href="https://www.samsung.com/za/samsung-pay/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Samsung Pay</a>, now celebrating its one year anniversary has created a revolution in smartphone shopping in South Africa. Since last year, the innovative mobile payment system has added on a host of banking partners including Absa, Standard Bank, Discovery Bank, Investec and FNB and has already hit over one million transactions. Now, with its most recent software upgrade in July, it introduced Discover Tab, which gives users access to more features and promotions.</p>
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<p>“Samsung Pay has redefined what consumers can expect from a digital wallet,” said Justin Hume, Director: Integrated Mobility at Samsung South Africa. “Our ongoing additions such as the Discover Tab takes the convenience even further. Its additional features, promotions, subscription offers and travel deals open up a world of options to users.”</p>
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<p>Ever since its launch last year, Samsung Pay has constantly enhanced and upgraded what it offers. The new Discover Tab continues to build on this momentum. Additionally, Samsung is running an 8-week referral promotion, where users are encouraged to refer family and friends for the chance to be in Samsung Pay’s weekly draws, running over 8 weeks. The process is simple and automised:</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>• A Samsung Pay user goes into Samsung Pay<br />
• They accept the T&amp;C of the referral promo<br />
• The customer gets a unique code that they forward to friends and family<br />
• For every new customer that activates Samsung Pay with the unique code, the customer gets an entry into the weekly draws,<br />
• The referral promo commences 5 August to 29 September 2019.</p>
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<p><strong>ABOUT SAMSUNG PAY</strong></p>
<p>With a bank card loaded on a Samsung smartphone, paying is just a swipe, authenticate and tap away. Additionally, Samsung Pay’s security exceeds other mobile payment methods. Through tokenisation from Visa and MasterCard the physical card information is never used during the payment process, but instead a unique cryptographic sequence is used for the transaction, which changes with every transaction made. Samsung Pay also works almost anywhere* you can swipe, insert or tap a card.</p>
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<p>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, paying is always just a quick tap away. It’s convenience on the go. Samsung Pay can be used on the <a href="https://www.samsung.com/za/samsung-pay/">following devices</a>: Galaxy S10+, S10, S10e, Galaxy Note 9, Note 8, S9/S9+, S8/S8+, S7/S7 edge, A9, A8 (2018), A70, A7 (2017), A5 (2017), Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active, Gear S3 Watch and Gear Sport Watch.</p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><em>* 97% acceptance rate based on local trials for compatible smartphones (NFC and MST). Compatible wearables and smartphones (NFC only) will have a lower acceptance rate. Terms and Conditions Apply.</em></span></p>
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				<title>The Samsung Galaxy S10. Your phone. Your game. Your world.</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2019 21:03:48 +0000</pubDate>
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									<description><![CDATA[    JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 25 June, 2019 – There is no doubt that the Galaxy S10 series has built on Samsung’s incredible 10-year legacy in]]></description>
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<p>JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 25 June, 2019 – There is no doubt that the Galaxy S10 series has built on Samsung’s incredible 10-year legacy in ways that have captured the imagination of the world. Consumer Reports <span style="font-size: small;"><sup>[1]</sup></span> calls it “The Best Smartphone ever” and it was graded “Best Rated Selfie Camera” by DxOMark<span style="font-size: small;"><sup>[2]</sup></span>, and for gamers there are even more reasons to get their hands on a <a href="https://www.samsung.com/za/smartphones/galaxy-s10/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Galaxy S10</a> device. Both the hardware and software have been engineered to deliver performance-enhanced gaming without lag. Whatever the game, the Galaxy S10 brings it to life in a whole new way.</p>
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<p>“This is a device that has been optimised for gaming. For the millions of Galaxy fans, the Galaxy S10 is a game changer. It competes with other devices effortlessly and then takes the win for an all-round gaming experience,” says Justin Hume, Director: Integrated Mobility at Samsung South Africa.</p>
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<p>Crushing your highest score has never been easier. New cooling technology, a GPU enhanced for smoother gameplay and performance improvements through artificial intelligence, the Galaxy S10 is a gamer’s dream. This should make the Galaxy S10 a great choice for the world’s most popular games. The Galaxy S10’s Infinity-O display and Dolby enhanced game mode also delivers better video and audio than was possible on previous phones. All the models are HDR10+ certified, which makes colours spring to life and enhances contrast. Armed with a Quad HD 2K display, the Galaxy S10 is simply incredible.</p>
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<p>The Galaxy S10 and S10e makes use of an advanced heat pipe cooling system while the Galaxy S10+ uses a vapour chamber cooling system. This is similar to the systems used on gaming consoles, allowing for an extremely powerful device that remains at required temperatures without needing traditional cooling systems or fans. The storage capacity of 1TB <span style="font-size: small;"><sup>[3]</sup></span> enables the consumer to install and enjoy their favourite games and apps. The devices are made for those extensive gaming sessions; with up to a 4100mAh (typical) battery <span style="font-size: small;"><sup>[4]</sup></span> capacity on Galaxy S10+, you can spend more time gaming and less time charging.</p>
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<p>Clearly, the Galaxy S10 has changed the game in terms of what a smartphone can and should be. More good news for South Africans is that there is now a special offer for those who purchase the Galaxy S10 and S10+ <span style="font-size: small;"><sup>[5]</sup></span>. The first 1000 customers that purchase any of these devices from any network operator, retail outlet and online store will receive 2,500 V-bucks plus the exclusive Galaxy iKonik Outfit within <a href="https://www.samsung.com/za/smartphones/galaxy-s10/fortnite/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fortnite</a><span style="font-size: small;"><sup>[5]</sup></span>. This promotion has been running from 7 June and will continue until 7 July. More info on this amazing promotion can be found online at: <a href="https://www.samsung.com/za/offer/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.samsung.com/za/offer/</a></p>
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<p>Ultimately, the Galaxy S10 range is packed with powerful features that have made headlines across the globe including a screen made for cinema, ultrasonic fingerprint security, wireless power-share, a long lasting battery [5] and ground-breaking camera features, including an ultra-wide lens. These are just some of the reasons it has garnered the level of praise it has had since launch.</p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><sup><em>[1] Smartphone rating study released by Consumer Reports (USA).</em></sup></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><sup><em>[2] Front runner in DxOMark selfie ratings March 2019.</em></sup></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><sup><em>[3] Actual storage available may vary depending on pre-installed software and device model Galaxy S10e 128GB, Galaxy S10 128GB, Galaxy S10+ 512GB,1TB.</em></sup></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><sup><em>[4] Typical value tested under third-party laboratory condition. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Rated (minimum) capacity is 3000mAh for Galaxy S10e, 3300mAh for Galaxy S10, and 4000mAh for Galaxy S10+. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors.</em></sup></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><sup><em>[5] Terms and conditions apply <a href="https://www.samsung.com/za/offer/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.samsung.com/za/offer/</a></em></sup></span></p>
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				<title>Snuggle Up to The S10 This Winter</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2019 15:53:21 +0000</pubDate>
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									<description><![CDATA[    • Technology is shaping what and how we consume content • The S10 has enhanced viewing with an incredible cinematic display • Wellbeing has been]]></description>
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<p><img class="size-full wp-image-5820 aligncenter" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Galaxy-S10e_combo-Product-Image.jpg" alt="" width="859" height="408" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Galaxy-S10e_combo-Product-Image.jpg 859w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Galaxy-S10e_combo-Product-Image-704x334.jpg 704w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Galaxy-S10e_combo-Product-Image-768x365.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 859px) 100vw, 859px" /></p>
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<p>• Technology is shaping what and how we consume content<br />
• The S10 has enhanced viewing with an incredible cinematic display<br />
• Wellbeing has been factored into the experience</p>
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<p>It’s that time of the year when we begin to miss the warmer, sunnier days under our big, blue African skies. As winter embraces us in an icy grip, indoors seems like a decidedly better place to be. This is exactly when warm blankets and a couch or bed becomes heaven. It’s also when we find even more joy in our smartphones. The bigger screens suddenly become more of an experience. Why venture outdoors to watch a movie in a cinema when you can watch a world of content on your very own big screen. This is where the Galaxy S10 truly shines. Put simply, the S10 features the most beautiful display the Galaxy family has ever seen. If you thought you’d seen immersive before, you haven’t seen anything yet.</p>
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<h3><span style="color: #000080;">O So Beautiful</span></h3>
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<p>The <a href="https://www.samsung.com/za/smartphones/galaxy-s10/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Galaxy S10</a> introduces Samsung’s new, 19:9 Infinity-O Display, which maximises screen space to offer you more room, to do so much more. Bezels have been reduced to create more space for what matters most, like watching movies, TV shows, reading books and playing games. In fact, Samsung has crafted a revolutionary display that covers the entire front of the phone, making everything you watch that much better. In addition, if your phone slips off the couch onto a cold tiled floor, the screen of the S10 and S10+ is protected by the impressive strength of Gorilla Glass 6.</p>
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<h3><span style="color: #000080;">A Winter Wonderland</span></h3>
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<p>The Galaxy S10’s new Dynamic AMOLED display fosters truly cinematic viewing experiences. The display is capable of producing over 16 million colours. Simply put, it’s the world brought to life in an immense, beautiful way with the colours you see being a near-perfect match to real life.</p>
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<p>This leading-edge S10 also is the first smartphone display in the world to support HDR10+: a next-generation open standard for high dynamic range (HDR) video. HDR10+ support effectively delivers cinema-quality visuals to you by enabling compatible content to be depicted precisely as the your favourite director intended. This means that when streaming a film, for instance, colours are more accurate and the viewing experience is more captivating. The display also utilises dynamic tone mapping technology to optimise colours from scene to scene, to produce better contrast between light and dark scenes. It also adjusts brightness levels so that even the smallest details look beautiful even in low-light conditions. And the Galaxy S10’s bright, brilliant screen ensures that colours are crisp even under harsh sunlight. You’ll appreciate that summer rolls around again.</p>
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<h3><span style="color: #000080;">Easy on the Eyes</span></h3>
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<p>So if you’re going to be spending more time cosying up with your personal home cinema then it’s also important to consider the impact on your eyes. The S10 does exactly that. Comfort is key when it comes to this smartphone, which is why Samsung optimised its newest flagships with innovations that make these beautiful devices even easier on the eyes. If you regularly check your phone before going to bed, you’re likely familiar with blue light emissions, which studies indicate can affect your sleep. The Dynamic AMOLED display has been certified by the experts at TÜV Rheinland to reduce blue light, which helps in protecting your eyes.</p>
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<p>And to make it easier to snuggle up to, each Galaxy S10 also features a comfortable, lightweight design, as well as Samsung’s revolutionary One UI. The latter features a clean, intuitive user interface that reduces clutter to help you stay focused and places important information at the bottom of the display to enable you to comfortably manage your device with one sleepy hand. It also includes a built-in Night Mode that optimizes the display for night-time viewing allowing you to seamlessly transition to darker environments.</p>
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<p>Ultimately, each S10 device is packed with powerful features that have made headlines across the globe including a screen made for cinema, ultrasonic fingerprint security, Wireless PowerShare, a long lasting battery and ground-breaking camera features, including an ultra-wide lens. So, whatever the season, you have a device that’s bound to make you feel warm inside.</p>
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				<title>Samsung Bixby Shopping Assistant Set to Capture  the Imagination of South African Shoppers</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2019 20:25:12 +0000</pubDate>
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									<description><![CDATA[    JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 09 May, 2019 – Samsung has announced its strategic partnership with Syte to power the first native visual AI]]></description>
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<p><img class="size-full wp-image-6072 aligncenter" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Bixby_Female_FaceBook_V2_main_859-X-408.jpg" alt="" width="859" height="408" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Bixby_Female_FaceBook_V2_main_859-X-408.jpg 859w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Bixby_Female_FaceBook_V2_main_859-X-408-704x334.jpg 704w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Bixby_Female_FaceBook_V2_main_859-X-408-768x365.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 859px) 100vw, 859px" /></p>
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<p>JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 09 May, 2019 – Samsung has announced its strategic partnership with Syte to power the first native visual AI marketplace within Samsung devices &#8211; ground-breaking technology which is now expanding to South Africa. Syte’s visual AI technology will be powering <a href="https://www.samsung.com/za/apps/bixby/vision/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bixby Vision</a>’s Shopping Assistant, enabling users to browse and shop visually similar products directly from their camera and through a gallery of similar products including Superbalist, Zando, Cotton On, Wantitall, Homechoice and Bid or Buy.</p>
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<p>“South Africa has enthusiastic consumers that expect engaging and convenient experiences that fit their lifestyle. We therefore decided to expand our partnership with Syte so our devices deliver just that. With visual search, South Africans can shop with ease, and connect better with their favourite retailers and brands and vice versa,” said Justin Hume, Director: Integrated Mobility at Samsung South Africa.</p>
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<p>Syte retail clients will populate the shopping results, which means unprecedented access to high quality, purchase-ready traffic to retailers. Samsung aims to create the first visual AI ecosystem, where real-life inspiration leads directly to product discovery and purchase, all powered by Syte’s leading visual AI technology for retail. In a strategic decision by Samsung and Syte, the retailers that appear on the shoppable feed will create a consistent experience driven by visual inspiration, all the way from snapping a picture to check-out.</p>
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<p>“We are thrilled that more and more consumers are going to experience the power of visual search. Our partnership with Samsung and its expansion to South Africa are meaningful achievements for us. By powering the end-to-end journeys of shoppers, we bring more value and increase the engagement between our retail clients and consumers,” said Ofer Fryman, CEO of Syte.</p>
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<p>Ultimately, Samsung’s Bixby is being enhanced in many innovative ways. With Bixby Vision already built into the camera on select Samsung devices, you can translate foreign languages, identify landmarks or businesses to learn more about them and even keep track of calories so that each meal fits into your health goals. Along with Bixby Shopping, Samsung continues to push the boundaries of artificial intelligence even further. As a human-centred company, this is all aligned to Samsung’s greater vision of helping people ‘Do What You Can’t’.</p>
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<p>Supported devices for Bixby Vision and Shopping include <a href="https://www.samsung.com/za/smartphones/galaxy-s10/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Galaxy S10+/S10/ S10e</a>, <a href="https://www.samsung.com/za/smartphones/galaxy-s9/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">S9/S9+</a>, <a href="https://www.samsung.com/za/smartphones/galaxy-note8/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Note8</a>/<a href="https://www.samsung.com/za/smartphones/galaxy-s8/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">S8/S8+</a>/<a href="https://www.samsung.com/za/smartphones/galaxy-a7-a750/SM-A750FZBAXFA/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A7</a> 2018/<a href="https://www.samsung.com/za/smartphones/galaxy-a5-2017/SM-A520FZKAXFA/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A5</a> 2018</p>
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				<title>Galaxy S10 Receives Stellar Reviews Across the World</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2019 22:07:14 +0000</pubDate>
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									<description><![CDATA[  JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 05 April, 2019   Selfies have met consumers’ needs and surpassed it Security has been taken to an unprecedented level]]></description>
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<p>JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 05 April, 2019</p>
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<ul>
<li>Selfies have met consumers’ needs and surpassed it</li>
<li>Security has been taken to an unprecedented level</li>
<li>Longer battery life empowers people to do more, for much longer</li>
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<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p>There is no doubt that the latest release in the Galaxy series has built on its incredible legacy in ways that have captured the imagination of the world. Consumer Reports* calls it “The Best Smartphone ever” and it was graded “Best Rated Selfie Camera” by DxOMark.</p>
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<p>The <a href="https://www.samsung.com/za/smartphones/galaxy-s10/">Galaxy S10</a> includes a new line of premium smartphones: The <a href="https://www.samsung.com/za/smartphones/galaxy-s10/buy/">Galaxy S10+, S10 and S10e</a>. Each device is packed with powerful features that have made headlines across the globe including a screen made for cinema, ultrasonic fingerprint security, wireless power-share, a long lasting battery and ground-breaking camera features, including an ultra-wide lens. These are just some of the reasons it has garnered the level of praise it has since launch. The device has also proven the value of listening to what people want and delivering exactly that. The S10 therefore works seamlessly with the apps that South Africans use daily, including Google Play, Gmail, Instagram and Whatsapp. This connection to the Android ecosystem and Samsung’s native technology empowers people to do more of what they love.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Consumer Reports notes the exceptional way it performs the basics including “the longest battery life in our ratings, excellent cameras, and the durability to withstand the physical abuses of daily life.”*</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>DxOMark, the leading source of independent image quality measurements and ratings for smartphones, cameras and lenses, rated the <a href="https://www.samsung.com/za/smartphones/galaxy-s10/camera/">Galaxy S10</a> as the best selfie camera” **.</p>
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<p>DisplayMate, the Industry Standard of Excellence for Image and Picture Quality said, “The <a href="https://www.samsung.com/za/smartphones/galaxy-s10/design/">Galaxy S10</a> has the most accurate colour display that have ever measured. It is visually indistinguishable from perfect, and almost certainly considerably better than your existing Smartphone, living room HDTV, tablet, laptop and computer monitor”. ***</p>
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<p>“With three unique devices, the range has been engineered to meet the distinct needs of today’s smartphone market. Each device delivers a next-generation experience in the categories South Africans care about most, including ground-breaking innovations in display, security, camera and performance, “says Justin Hume, Director: Integrated Mobility at Samsung South Africa.</p>
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<p><em><span style="font-size: small;"><sup><em>* Smartphone rating study released by Consumer Reports (USA). </em></sup></span></em></p>
<p><em><span style="font-size: small;"><sup><em>** Front runner in DxOMark selfie ratings March 2019.</em></sup></span></em></p>
<p><em><span style="font-size: small;"><sup><em>*** DisplayMate Galaxy S10 shootout article published March 2019.</em></sup></span></em></p>
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				<title>The World Just Got a Lot Wider</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2019 23:23:49 +0000</pubDate>
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									<description><![CDATA[    Many of us take it for granted, but we live in a country with a natural landscape that is awe-inspiring, from Table Mountain to the Drakensberg.]]></description>
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<p>Many of us take it for granted, but we live in a country with a natural landscape that is awe-inspiring, from Table Mountain to the Drakensberg. This is exactly why the newly released <a href="https://www.samsung.com/za/smartphones/galaxy-s10/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Galaxy S10+</a>, <a href="https://www.samsung.com/za/smartphones/galaxy-s10/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">S10</a> and <a href="https://www.samsung.com/za/smartphones/galaxy-s10/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">S10e</a> will be warmly welcomed by amateur and professional photographers everywhere. The Galaxy S10 gives South Africans the opportunity to capture our landmarks, cultures and people through a lens that’s pixel perfect. In fact, it does it through multiple lenses.</p>
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<p>There is no shortage of fantastic features on the S10, including:</p>
<p><strong>Ultra Wide Lens</strong>: This lens mimics the human eye by giving you a 123-degree field of view. What does this mean? Simply put, whatever you see is what you’ll capture. From impressive landscape shots, big panoramas and trying to fit the entire extended family into a photo, the Ultra Wide Lens is like an extension of your own eyes.</p>
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<p><strong>Super Steady and High-Quality Video Recording</strong>: Whether you’re dancing in the middle of an amazing concert in Jozi or trying to record every detail of a bumpy bike ride through the Winelands, Super Steady allows you to capture the moment, effortlessly. Also helpful is the fact that both the front and rear cameras can shoot in UHD quality.</p>
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<p><strong>AI Camera</strong>: The future has arrived and it lives in the S10’s camera. With its neural processing unit, you can get pro-grade shots worth sharing without having to manually select any advanced camera settings. Its Scene Optimizer recognises the environment you’re shooting to enhance every detail and through Shot Suggestion you can frame your photos better than ever, day or night.</p>
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<p>Since its launch ten years ago, the Galaxy S Series has stood for premium innovation. And now the recent release of the Galaxy S10 has built on that incredible legacy with breakthrough display, camera and performance innovations. It’s a smartphone with a screen made for cinema, ultrasonic fingerprint security and even wireless PowerShare, so you can share your impressive power with your devices as well as your friends. Samsung has clearly raised the bar and with its innovative camera features, even wider.</p>
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<p>SOURCE: <a href="https://www.timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sunday Times</a></p>
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