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				<title>Samsung Unboxes its 2021 Line-up What You’re Passionate About</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2021 16:31:03 +0000</pubDate>
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									<description><![CDATA[JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 29 March 2021 – Samsung showcased its 2021 line-up of MICRO LED, Samsung Neo QLED, lifestyle TVs, monitors, and soundbars at its]]></description>
																<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 29 March 2021 –</strong> Samsung showcased its 2021 line-up of MICRO LED, Samsung Neo QLED, lifestyle TVs, monitors, and soundbars at its virtual Unbox &amp; Discover event. As people spend more time at home, Samsung’s latest innovations let consumers get the most from their screens—allowing them to work efficiently, communicate effectively, and explore their personal passions.</p>
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<p>“At Samsung, we are proud to constantly innovate to improve consumers’ everyday lives. Over the past year, technologies that were once ‘nice to have’ became a need, as our homes became offices, schools, gyms, and more,” said Nivash Ramsern, Head: Visual Display at Samsung South Africa. “The role of the TV in our lives has grown and in 2021, Samsung continues to redefine the role of TV around the needs and passions of consumers.”</p>
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<p>For decades, TVs were seen simply as a way to watch movies and shows; now, TVs are serving as conference rooms and fitness hubs. By taking advantage of many features for the first time this past year, people are re-examining the role that their TV plays in their lives. Beyond Samsung’s innovative approach to new features, our leadership in picture performance has made Samsung the number one global TV manufacturer for 15 consecutive years. In 2021, Samsung continues to break new ground to offer consumers extraordinary viewing experiences.</p>
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<h3><strong>MICRO LED Comes Home</strong></h3>
<p>With superb brightness, deep blacks, and breath-taking image quality, <strong>MICRO LED</strong> technology offers a ground-breaking viewing experience that lasts. Its inorganic LEDs help prevent burn-in and ensure the screen stays vibrant over its lifetime.</p>
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<p>In 2018, Samsung introduced MICRO LED in the form of “The Wall”—a configurable system of modules that can reach an astounding 292 inches for an experience like no other. With its inherent flexibility, “The Wall” requires professional installation in the home or office. In 2021, Samsung brings all the power of MICRO LED technology in the form factor of a traditional TV experience. Now, consumers can take home the cinematic experience in a beautiful edge-to-edge screen design, with no need for professional assembly and installation. MICRO LED is available in 110’’ and 99’’ sizes globally beginning at the end of March; an 88’’ size is launching this fall; and a 76’’ is on the future roadmap.</p>
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<p>MICRO LED can become 4 screens in one. With <strong>4Vue (Quad View),</strong> consumers can watch up to four sources of content <em>simultaneously</em>. Keep up with multiple sports at once, or stream a walkthrough while playing a video game. MICRO LED brings true-to-life picture quality at an enormous scale—out of the box.</p>
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<h3><strong>Samsung Neo QLED Fits Any Home and Every Passion</strong></h3>
<p>As people turn to TVs as an outlet for their passions, Samsung developed <strong>Samsung Neo QLED</strong> to enhance the viewing experience, no matter what you are watching. The Samsung Neo QLED viewing experience is defined by our Neo Quantum Processor, and new Quantum Mini LEDs. At just 1/40<sup>th</sup> the size of conventional LEDs, Quantum Mini LEDs allow for ultra-fine light control. With deep blacks, bright lights, and upscaling technology smarter than any Samsung TV has ever offered, Samsung Neo QLED delivers an ultra-realistic picture—whether you are watching a football game, or playing one on your gaming console.</p>
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<p>Samsung Neo QLED also offers features that level up gaming. Samsung is proud to be the Official TV Partner of Xbox Series X in the United States and Canada. With Xbox and Samsung renewing their multi-year agreement this year, the two companies will continue working together to offer an unbeatable gaming experience. Samsung Neo QLED and QLED offer cutting-edge capabilities that make them a phenomenal companion to next-gen gaming with Xbox Series X. In addition, Samsung Neo QLED and QLED let you see virtually every detail with incredible 4k clarity, a silky-smooth 120 frames per second, and a low 5.8ms response time.</p>
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<p>In order to further deliver optimized gaming performance to the 2021 Samsung Neo QLED and QLED line, Samsung has also partnered with AMD to develop the first TV with Freesync Premium Pro support for both PC and console games to deliver a truly exceptional HDR gaming experience. Additionally, Samsung’s new <strong>Game Bar</strong> helps players quickly monitor critical aspects of play. You can use it to access Samsung’s <strong>Super Ultrawide Gameview</strong>, which brings ultra-wide aspect ratios—traditionally only available on gaming monitors—to the TV.</p>
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<p>For those with a passion for fitness, Samsung Neo QLED brings athletic training and healthy living to the home. Last year, when people weren’t able to go to the gym, many sought ways to stay fit at home. <strong>Samsung Health</strong>, a comprehensive fitness and mindfulness platform launched in the spring of 2020, met this need. Samsung Health helped us stay fit with partner apps for every style of fitness and health, along with seamless connectivity to mobile devices and wearables.</p>
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<p>In 2021, Samsung Health adds the benefit of a <strong>Smart Trainer</strong>. With an optional camera sold separately, the Smart Trainer utilises AI to analyse your posture and provide real-time feedback to improve your form as you follow instructional videos.</p>
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<p>In 2021, Samsung Neo QLED’s 8K models (QN800A and QN900A) will be available in 65’’, 75’’, and 85’’ sizes, while the 4K models (QN90A and QN85A) will reflect an even wider selection, starting at 50’’.</p>
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<h3><strong>TV Technology That Reflects Your Style Indoors or Outdoors</strong></h3>
<p>Consumers today expect experiences tailored to their needs, personal tastes, and style. The Lifestyle TV category offers screens designed for every consumer and every space—in and outside the home.</p>
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<p><strong>The Frame</strong> transforms the TV into a work of art that can be personalised to fit your aesthetic and decor. With new partnerships in the Art Store,<a href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> like <strong>NAVA Contemporary</strong> and <strong>Etsy</strong>, The Frame features more original artwork to match individual tastes. It also includes AI-based auto-curation technology that recommends artwork based on your selections. Curate your own personal art collection with a growing library of over 1,400 pieces of art from world-renowned institutions. The Frame also features increased photo storage space from 500 megabytes in 2020 to 6 gigabytes in 2021, so you can store up to 1,200 photos (all) in UHD quality. From beloved classics to stunning photography, the Art Store gives you access to a variety of content to personalise your space.</p>
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<p>In 2021, there are new ways to customise the Frame itself—from new mounting options like the <strong>Slim Fit Wall Mount</strong> to five bezel options and more from third party providers. Additionally, we have made the 2021 Frame slimmer than ever: just 24.9 millimetres thick, about the same depth as an actual picture frame. It’s just as appealing off as when it’s on.</p>
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<p>Samsung is also offering a new way to display the 2021 Frame, with<strong> My Shelf</strong>, a new accessory releasing globally later this year that lets you create a tailored wall with personal touches to complement your screen and décor. My Shelf can be attached to the 55-inch, 65-inch, and 75-inch Frame sizes, and will be available in four different colours: beige, white, brown, and black.</p>
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<p>For those who miss the movie theatre experience,<strong> The Premiere</strong>, the industry&#8217;s first triple laser projector with 4K resolution, represents the next stage in home cinema—all in a compact package. Traditional beam projectors can be clunky and difficult to set up—and even if they offer a big screen, the resolution is sometimes far below an ordinary TV. The Premiere’s minimalist design, with rounded edges and a fabric finish, fits neatly into any home. To help consumers use the Premiere anywhere in their home, we are going to be offering rollable screens optimised for the Premiere later this year on <a href="http://samsung.com/">Samsung.com</a>. Just position the Premiere around 5 inches or further from a monotone wall or ALR screen, and break out the popcorn.</p>
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<h3><strong>Screens Suited for Every Need – From Productivity to Play</strong></h3>
<p>In 2020, the relevance of the monitor at home changed dramatically. For many, this meant additional screens for multiple needs. Suddenly, a screen that was used to shop online or surf social media became critical to daily life, as consumers used it to make the most of work, school, and play.</p>
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<p>To fulfil this demand, the <strong>Smart Monitor</strong> is Samsung’s first “do-it-all” monitor—uniting the best of monitor and TV. Smart Monitor is compatible with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Wireless DeX, and Apple AirPlay 2, letting consumers work from anywhere without needing to connect to a PC. With AirPlay 2, customers can stream, control, and share their favourite content directly from their iPhone, iPad, or Mac to their monitor. When you need to relax, you can enjoy your favourite shows by turning on the Smart TV platform and accessing your preferred streaming apps. Smart Monitor helps consumers stay productive when they need to be—and entertained when they need a break.</p>
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<p>In 2020, the <strong>Odyssey G9</strong> gaming monitor generated a lot of buzz—this year, Samsung is levelling up the experience with a Quantum MiniLED display and premium gaming features. The 1000R screen curvature, combined with Quantum MiniLED display technology, gives gamers an experience unlike any other. The new G9 joins Samsung’s full line-up of curved and flat Odyssey gaming monitors.</p>
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<p>To enable a new way of learning and working while staying safe, we are introducing the <strong>Samsung Interactive Display FLIP 85-inch, </strong>a digital whiteboard you can write, draw, and edit on. The Flip offers connective features for hybrid working and learning to help consumers succeed—whether in the classroom, the office, or at home. With optimised 4K picture quality and easy-to-read visuals, a team of up to 20 can work simultaneously to sync personal devices for real-time content sharing. The Flip allows users to see a co-worker’s or teacher’s presentation as if they were there in person—offering the ability to work together while staying safe. Designed to foster greater collaboration, increase productivity, and enable a seamless exchange of ideas, the 75-inch display joins the 55-inch, 65-inch, and 85-inch display.</p>
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<h3><strong>Sound That Matches the Visual</strong></h3>
<p>While Samsung TVs offer incredible sound from the tiniest of speakers, nothing rounds out the home theatre experience like the addition of a Samsung soundbar. The 2021 <strong>Q Series</strong> line-up includes exclusive <strong>Q-Symphony</strong> tech, syncing audio from the Samsung TV to deliver enhanced 3-dimensional sound. The soundbar even measures its environment to project audio precisely where it needs to be.</p>
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<p>For a full, deep and rich immersive experience, the <strong>Q950A</strong> boasts the industry’s first 11.1.4 channel sound bringing you right into the centre of the action. Its new <strong>Bass Boost</strong> feature allows users to add “more boom” with a simple click. For those who play music from their mobile devices, <strong>Tap Sound</strong> makes it as simple as tapping a device to the soundbar. And the Q950A works with multiple voice assistants, including Amazon Alexa and Bixby, making it easy to take full control of the listening experience.</p>
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<h3><strong>Passions, Style, Tastes, and Needs</strong></h3>
<p>In 2021, Samsung complements your passions, adjusts to your tastes, and delivers performance that enhances all experiences. From the pinnacle of luxurious performance in MICRO LED, to the aesthetic appeal of The Frame, Samsung redefines the role of the TV in your home, at a time when the TV is more relevant than ever.</p>
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<p>For more information on Samsung’s TV products, please visit <a href="https://www.samsung.com/">www.samsung.com/</a>.</p>
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<p>* <em>Product availability may vary by region. </em></p>
<p><a href="#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1">[1]</a> Art Store subscription required to access full selection. Fees apply to subscription service.</p>
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				<title>Better And Better: QLED TV Takes Another Quantum Leap Forward</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:40:12 +0000</pubDate>
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									<description><![CDATA[  JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 25 August, 2020 – In 2019, the Samsung QLED TV range received universal praise for its innovative display quality, sound,]]></description>
																<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-9394 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Q80T_S15-1-Main1-859x408.jpg" alt="" width="859" height="408" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Q80T_S15-1-Main1-859x408.jpg 859w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Q80T_S15-1-Main1-859x408-704x334.jpg 704w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Q80T_S15-1-Main1-859x408-768x365.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 859px) 100vw, 859px" /></p>
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<p>JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 25 August, 2020 <strong>–</strong> In 2019, the Samsung QLED TV range received universal praise for its innovative display quality, sound, design and numerous pioneering features. However, this year Samsung added a welcome twist to an incredible story. With the <a href="https://www.samsung.com/za/tvs/qled-tv/highlights/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2020 QLED</a> range, the innovation just gets better and better. You can now turn the ordinary into the extraordinary with immersive sound, endless detail, minimalist design and unrivalled technology. This is Samsung’s most complete television ever and no surprise coming from the brand leading the way across the world and acclaimed by experts.</p>
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<p>“Our goal is to continue Samsung’s unparalleled legacy of providing leading TV viewing experiences by combining the advantages of our next-generation displays with AI technologies, immersive technologies and breath-taking sound quality &#8211; a personalised journey that turns a TV into a series of incredible adventures,” said Nivash Ramsern, Head: Visual Display at Samsung South Africa.</p>
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<p>Any great movie has an equally great trailer. Below are the highlights that showcase the greatest QLED 8K TV in show-stopping action:</p>
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<h3><span style="color: #000080;">Get ready for unrivalled 8K Picture Quality</span></h3>
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<p>Experience unmatched detail and brightness, bringing your favourite content through the life-like clarity of 8K with 33 million pixels. You can now turn your favourite content into 8K quality with the Samsung Quantum Processor so you always have 8K, no matter the source quality of the original content. ¹</p>
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<p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-9395 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Q90T_S09-Main-859x408.jpg" alt="" width="859" height="408" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Q90T_S09-Main-859x408.jpg 859w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Q90T_S09-Main-859x408-704x334.jpg 704w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Q90T_S09-Main-859x408-768x365.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 859px) 100vw, 859px" /></p>
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<h3><span style="color: #000080;">Enjoy the 1st Fully Frameless Design</span></h3>
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<p>See more of the picture without interruption.  This is a frameless design that complements your home. You’ll love the 99% screen-to-body ratio that allows you to focus more on the picture without any interruptions.</p>
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<h3><span style="color: #000080;">Make Sound Move</span></h3>
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<p>Never miss a word again with sound that moves and follows the picture with 6 built in speakers. You can now experience surround sound that tracks every movement and amplifies voices. With Active Voice Amplifier you won’t miss a single word when watching your favourite show, even with distracting noises. You will also appreciate Samsung’s Q-Symphony soundbars that are orchestrated in an awe-inspiring harmony.</p>
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<h3><span style="color: #000080;">It’s time to be the star of the show</span></h3>
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<p>QLED Smart TVs, powered by Tizen, makes it easier to find the content you love with personalised recommendations. It’s time to discover TV designed just for you. Want to watch what&#8217;s on your TV and your smartphone on the same screen? With MultiView, you can. Whether it&#8217;s live stats for sports or cheat videos for games, simply connect your phone and dual-screen like never before. To make sure you’re always in control, the TV is powerfully integrated and simple to use.</p>
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<p>With Smart Hub and One Remote Control you can find your favourite content together in one easy-to-navigate menu – all with the Samsung OneRemote that gives you effortless access and control.</p>
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<p>Ultimately, this is a TV that will change your expectations of what a TV can do. Samsung QLED offers an unparalleled visual and auditory adventure from the comfort of your living room. Available in 4K or 8K and from 43&#8243; to 98&#8243;, the QLED series was designed with options to fit any space and budget.</p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"> <em>¹ Viewing experience may vary according to types of content and format. QLED: Samsung QLED is Quantum dot based TV.</em></span></p>
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				<title>Reality Perfected &#8211; Samsung Launches 2019 QLED TV Line</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2019 02:21:23 +0000</pubDate>
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									<description><![CDATA[  JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 23 April 2019 –  Samsung announced today that its 2019 TV line, including new QLED 4K and 8K models, are available at]]></description>
																<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="size-medium wp-image-5992 aligncenter" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/2019-qled-highlights_859-X-408-849x408.jpg" alt="" width="849" height="408" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/2019-qled-highlights_859-X-408.jpg 849w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/2019-qled-highlights_859-X-408-768x369.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 849px) 100vw, 849px" /></p>
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<p><strong>JOHANNESBURG, South Africa,</strong><strong> 23 April 2019 </strong>–  Samsung announced today that its 2019 TV line, including new QLED 4K and 8K models, are available at select retailers nationwide from May. Powered by Samsung’s proprietary Quantum Processor, the 2019 QLED TV line-up features more screen size options, stunning picture quality enhancements, dazzling colours from every angle, exciting new design elements and intuitive smart TV upgrades.</p>
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<p>“Our 2019 QLED line is designed for users who want the best combination of picture quality, smart TV capabilities and design,” said Reginald Nxumalo, Director of Consumer Electronics at Samsung South Africa. “This year’s line-up represents our largest screen size offering ever. It brings together innovative feature enhancements and exciting content and service partnerships to deliver a truly ground-breaking viewing experience and unprecedented value.”</p>
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<h3><span style="color: #000080;">A More Pristine Picture</span></h3>
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<p>The 2019 Q80 and Q90 feature ‘Ultra Viewing Angle’ technology, which restructures the TV’s panels so the backlight passes through the panel with lights evenly onto the screen. Engineered to reduce glare and enhance colour, Ultra Viewing Angle provides a vibrant picture regardless of the viewing position. In addition, Q70, Q80, and Q90 models offer Direct Full Array technology that uses a panel featuring concentrated zones of precision-controlled LEDs. These LEDs adjust automatically to display deeper blacks and purer whites, delivering stunning images with pristine contrast.</p>
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<h3><span style="color: #000080;">A More Intelligent Quantum Processor</span></h3>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Q900 Series 8K TVs incorporate Samsung’s proprietary Quantum Processor 8K, which up-scales lower resolution content to stunningly crisp 8K while also allowing for playback of native 8K content. This year’s models also utilise the Quantum Processor 8K that optimises audio and video to the specific content on the screen. It can create an even more detailed sound experience by tailoring the audio settings to the specific layout of the room.</p>
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<p>Samsung’s new QLED 4K models also feature their own proprietary Quantum Processor 4K, which can use AI upscaling to deliver improved brightness, picture quality and sound optimised for each scene.</p>
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<p>As announced at CES 2019, Samsung will take the user experience to the next level by offering iTunes Movies and TV Shows and Apple AirPlay 2 support on 2019 Samsung Smart TV models. Support on 2018 Samsung Smart TVs will be made available via firmware update. In an industry first, a new iTunes Movies and TV Shows app will debut on Samsung Smart TVs in more than 100 countries. AirPlay 2 support will be available soon on Samsung Smart TVs in 190 countries worldwide.</p>
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<p>Using the new iTunes Movies and TV Shows app on Samsung Smart TVs, Samsung customers can access their existing iTunes library and browse the iTunes Store to buy or rent from a selection of hundreds of thousands of movies and TV episodes — including the largest selection of 4K HDR movies. iTunes Movies and TV Shows will work seamlessly with Samsung’s Smart TV Services, the new Voice Command and Search, to create a consistent experience across Samsung’s platform. With AirPlay 2 support, Samsung customers will be able to effortlessly play videos, photos, music, podcasts and more from Apple devices directly to Samsung Smart TVs, including QLED 4K and 8K TVs as well as other Samsung UHD and HD models.</p>
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<h3><span style="color: #000080;">A More Convenient Content Experience</span></h3>
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<p>2019 Samsung Smart TVs offer even more ways for users to discover and watch content. It features an improved AI algorithm that leverages a user’s subscription services, favourite content, and TV viewing habits to offer customised recommendations about what to watch. Users will be able to leverage the new Voice Command on 2019 QLED TVs and soon use Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant to easily control their TVs and access their content through voice commands. They can quickly and easily navigate their content with Samsung’s OneRemote. And with the addition of Far Field Voice Capability on the OneRemote, users can use voice commands to control their TV even if they are across the room from their remote.</p>
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<h3><span style="color: #000080;">A More Immersive Gaming Experience</span></h3>
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<p>Real Game Enhancer optimises the gaming experience through a unique set of gaming features. This year, Real Game Enhancer features AMD Radeon Freesync<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/11/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> variable refresh rate technology, which helps prevent tearing and stuttering, as well as Game Motion Plus, which removes motion blur and judder. Real Game Enhancer combines these technical innovations with Auto Game Mode, which minimises input lag on compatible devices. It also includes AI-based audio and video enhancements that optimise the settings to delivering cinematic sound and smooth, lifelike visuals that can remain clear even during bright and dark scenes. Ambient Mode complements any living space by turning a blank screen into a decorative or informational display when the TV is not in active use.  It can display artistic content like photos and works of art. This year, Ambient Mode offers users an even greater variety of artistic and decorative pieces for the home, through new decorative patterns, photos, and artwork and mattes, as well as new ways to display information on the TV.</p>
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<h3><span style="color: #000080;">A More Comprehensive Line-up</span></h3>
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<p>Samsung’s QLED line-up offers 4K and 8K models in a range of sizes from 55” to 98” to suit the needs of every home and every lifestyle.</p>
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<p>For a limited period, from 24 April to 5 May 2019, you will receive a Samsung soundbar with every 2019 QLED TV purchase. This offer will be available from your nearest participating retailer. All QLED purchases come with Samsung Signature Service which includes delivery and installation. Stock is limited. Terms and conditions apply.</p>
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<p>For more information on Samsung’s 2019 QLED TV line-up, please visit <a href="https://www.samsung.com/za/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SSA Newsroom</a></p>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2018 10:55:06 +0000</pubDate>
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									<description><![CDATA[  JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 20 April 2018 – Interior design isn’t just about placing a few pieces of furniture in a room – there needs to be enough]]></description>
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<p><strong>JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 20 April 2018 – </strong>Interior design isn’t just about placing a few pieces of furniture in a room – there needs to be enough space to move around comfortably. The proportions of a room in relation to the pieces in it make a person feel either comfortable or unsettled. According to Gestalt Psychology<span style="font-size: small;"><sup><em><a href="#_edn1" name="_ednref1">[i]</a></em></sup></span>, although the human eyes take in separate pieces of information, the brain merges those pieces into a singular, simpler pattern that’s recognisable. This means that a room is seen as a whole before details begin to emerge. Balanced or symmetrical designs are easier for the brain to recognise and are therefore perceived to be more comfortable.</p>
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<p>In order create symmetry in a room, interior designers look to creating a functional focal point. For example, in a TV room, the obvious functional focal point will be the screen. Where other furniture and design elements are placed, as well as their relative proportion to the screen, will influence how a person feels in the room.<span style="font-size: small;"><sup><em><a href="#_edn2" name="_ednref2">[ii]</a></em></sup></span></p>
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<p><strong>Mike van Lier, Director of Consumer Electronics for Samsung South Arica, says</strong>, “Ever since TV became a must-have piece of furniture, interior designers have been faced with the conundrum of how to integrate or hide the set to fit with the interior theme. But now that’s no longer a problem because Samsung’s innovative technology has created televisions that can be hung flush to a wall, such as the Samsung QLED with No-Gap Wall Mount, or the exceptional Frame with changeable bezels, artwork displays and motion detection.”</p>
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<p>Even though the problem of where to put the television has been solved, there’s still the question of which size is best for the room. Men all around the world believe that bigger is better – but they may not be right. When it comes to TV, there’s a science to choosing the best television size for the room it’s in. The rule of thumb is that the larger the screen, the further away you need to be to fully experience it. Here are the optimal distances<span style="font-size: small;"><sup><em><a href="#_edn3" name="_ednref3">[iii]</a></em></sup></span>:</p>
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<li>24 inches – 1.8 metres;</li>
<li>32 inches – 2.1 metres;</li>
<li>40-43 inches – 2.4 metres;</li>
<li>48-50 inches – 2.7 metres;</li>
<li>55 inches – 3.4 metres;</li>
<li>60 inches – 4 metres; and</li>
<li>65+ inches – 4.3 metres.</li>
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<p>“The problem of pixilation when close to a large screen has been completely solved by QLED technology, with deeper blacks, brighter whites and billions of colours, the picture is vividly clear no matter where you’re sitting. That, coupled with the ability to place the screen flush to a wall, without the need for miles of messy cabling, means you have so many more options when it comes to placing your television in a room,” concludes van Lier.</p>
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<p>Even though technology has advanced to create crisp and clear images, to get the most out of a specific screen size and be able to view everything it has to offer, it’s still wise to stick to the correct size-to-distance ratios before working out the symmetry of the rest of your furniture and design elements.</p>
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<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3423" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Proportion-and-Symmetry-in-Interior-Design_main1.jpg" alt="" width="705" height="479" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Proportion-and-Symmetry-in-Interior-Design_main1.jpg 705w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Proportion-and-Symmetry-in-Interior-Design_main1-601x408.jpg 601w" sizes="(max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px" /></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><sup><em><a href="#_ednref1" name="_edn1">[i] https://freshome.com/2014/09/25/the-psychology-of-achieving-balance-in-interior-design/</a></em></sup></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><sup><em><a href="#_ednref2" name="_edn2">[ii] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3691502/</a></em></sup></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><sup><em><a href="#_ednref3" name="_edn3">[iii] https://www.which.co.uk/reviews/televisions/article/what-size-tv-should-i-buy/what-size-tv-should-i-buy</a></em></sup></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2017 23:22:49 +0000</pubDate>
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									<description><![CDATA[When watching your favourite television show – be it a nature documentary, cooking show or sporting event – close is never close enough. Enter Samsung’s curved]]></description>
																<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When watching your favourite television show – be it a nature documentary, cooking show or sporting event – close is never close enough. Enter Samsung’s curved QLED television with premium 4K UHD and sleek design, drawing you into an alternate reality of colour and detail you have not experienced before.</p>
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<p>The 75-inch screen makes use of Samsung’s integrated Quantum Dot technology which improves luminous efficiency and allows you to enjoy a movie theatre experience in the comfort of your own home. “Imagine trying to make out why the crowd is cheering as the afternoon sun glares onto your television screen while the Springboks are beating Argentina; envision the disappointment you feel at sharing a cinematic marvel such as Avatar with your children but not experiencing the colour intensity as you did in the movie theatre; or think of the frustration you experience at night while watching a horror movie with your friends and not being able to make out what is happening in the night scenes. Whether viewing conditions are optimum, in bright daylight or an uncomfortably dark scene, QLED technology never disappoints, ensuring the colour remains bright and true,” says Mike van Lier, Director: Consumer Electronics at Samsung South Africa.</p>
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<p>“By achieving between 1 500 and 2 000 nits, more light is pushed through the Quantum Dots, thereby intensifying the colour volume. The increase in brightness escalates the vividness of the picture without changing the colour. Therefore, scarlet remains scarlet instead of fading to pink and turquoise stays turquoise. This helps maximise the dynamic colours High Dynamic Range technology brings.”</p>
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<p>QLED televisions offer outstanding colour volume, pinpoint colour accuracy, improved brightness and the deepest blacks on an active display. These attributes equate to picture quality unlike any other. With a 3840 x 2160 resolution, this innovation turns light into perfect colour, bringing every shade to life and with excellent display, the elevated brightness of the Samsung QLED increases vividness and maintains colour integrity, expressing a tremendous spectrum of colours.</p>
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<p>The stylish Samsung QLED not only blends into your home environment but elevates your décor, leaving no gap between the wall mount and the actual unit. To make it a standalone, minimalist feature, simply place it on a studio stand or pair it with a classy piece of furniture using a gravity stand.</p>
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<p>The QLED provides uncluttered simplicity, with an invisible connection leading out of the television to a dedicated one connect box which connects all your other devices to this television.</p>
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<p>“The picture is spectacular, the style is bold and the operation intuitive. It speaks to the innovation and class consumers have come to expect from Samsung,” concludes Van Lier.</p>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2017 22:19:43 +0000</pubDate>
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																<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>The QLED TV in your home. Time to set up.</strong></span></h3>
<p>So, you’ve decided to bring a new QLED TV into your home. You head to the store, pick out the right size for your room, and bring it home. It’s out of the box and ready to go, and you can’t believe how good it looks. In fact, you realize it would look good anywhere you put it. While admiring its four-side bezel-less front, your eyes wander to the back that’s smooth and sleek—until the part that’s been cut out specially for the No-Gap Wall Mount. We designed the back panel so that the mount connects inside the back panel rather than to its exterior, allowing the TV to sit as close against the wall as possible for a seamless look in your home. Plus, it’s super easy to install. You’ll be finished quickly so you can get on your favorite show in no time at all.</p>
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<p><img class="alignnone wp-image-906 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/topic-what-is-qled-tv-and-why-you-will-want-one_2.jpg" alt="Samsung’s QLED tvs express 100% color volume and HDR1500-2000" width="960" height="540" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/topic-what-is-qled-tv-and-why-you-will-want-one_2.jpg 960w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/topic-what-is-qled-tv-and-why-you-will-want-one_2-300x169.jpg 300w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/topic-what-is-qled-tv-and-why-you-will-want-one_2-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px" /></p>
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<h3><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>Turn on the TV to see the real world, in HDR.</strong></span></h3>
<p>It’s mounted and been swiveled to the ideal angle for your viewing pleasure, and now it’s time to turn on your new TV. But whoa! These colors are so vivid. This is like watching real life on your TV. That’s because QLED TVs can express 100% color volume. Color volume is what you get when you add light to colors and a fantastic range of hues is created. This is all thanks to the New Metal Quantum dot, which is uniform in shape and expresses color in a fine and dense manner that makes color realistic and keeps details clear.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>You also notice that it’s easy on the eyes while still being really detailed. What’s at work there is the bright HDR technology. HDR stands for High-Dynamic Range, and in QLED TVs it can express HDR1500–2000, which mimics the brightness of 1500–2000 candles and is really close to what occurs naturally.<sup>1</sup> So details shine through.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><img class="alignnone wp-image-908 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/topic-what-is-qled-tv-and-why-you-will-want-one_3.jpg" alt="Smart remote controlling all your devices and cotent" width="960" height="540" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/topic-what-is-qled-tv-and-why-you-will-want-one_3.jpg 960w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/topic-what-is-qled-tv-and-why-you-will-want-one_3-300x169.jpg 300w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/topic-what-is-qled-tv-and-why-you-will-want-one_3-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px" /></p>
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<h3><span style="color: #003366;"><strong>You’ve connected all your devices and now have all you need at a press of the One Remote Control.</strong></span></h3>
<p>When it comes time to plug in your devices you realize there are no ports in the TV. But the Invisible Connection allows you to tuck your devices away for an elegant, minimalistic visual wherever you put your TV. Every device that’s plugged in is connected to the TV via the Invisible Connection and automatically detected, meaning no more playing detective to find out what’s plugged in where.<sup>2</sup> And you don’t have to point the smart remote at each device to control it, just point at the QLED TV.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>You can also download the Smart View app onto your phone to easily control your QLED TV in between text messages. You can even use it as a game controller for cloud games.<sup>3</sup></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><img class="alignnone wp-image-909 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/topic-what-is-qled-tv-and-why-you-will-want-one_4.jpg" alt="QLED tv's bold contrast no matter how bright or dark your surroundings" width="960" height="540" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/topic-what-is-qled-tv-and-why-you-will-want-one_4.jpg 960w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/topic-what-is-qled-tv-and-why-you-will-want-one_4-300x169.jpg 300w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/topic-what-is-qled-tv-and-why-you-will-want-one_4-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px" /></p>
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<h3><strong><span style="color: #000080;">The sun has set, the lights are turned on, and the QLED TV still has the same great picture quality.</span></strong></h3>
<p>After a long day, you decide to kick back and watch some TV. You debate whether or not you want to turn on the lamp, since you don’t want the glare, but ultimately you decide you should probably not risk kicking the coffee table in the dark. But wait, there’s less glare on the TV! That’s because Ultra Black minimizes reflections on the screen so the picture comes in clear, regardless of the ambient lighting.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>There’s also Precision Black, which uses dimming technology to ensure the optimal contrast on-screen. Ultra Black’s reflectivity improvement works together with Precision Black technology that automatically adjusts the brightness of every scene. So no matter if it’s a sunny day with rays streaming through the windows or the dark of night with every lamp in the house on, you’ll get great picture clarity and stunning, lifelike colors on your QLED TV.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><img class="alignnone wp-image-910 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/topic-what-is-qled-tv-and-why-you-will-want-one_5.jpg" alt="With QLED tv, every seat is a great seat preventing colour distortion to the onscreen picture" width="960" height="540" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/topic-what-is-qled-tv-and-why-you-will-want-one_5.jpg 960w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/topic-what-is-qled-tv-and-why-you-will-want-one_5-300x169.jpg 300w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/topic-what-is-qled-tv-and-why-you-will-want-one_5-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px" /></p>
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<h3><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>No more fighting over the best seat (because every seat is!)</strong></span></h3>
<p>Now that you’re comfortable with the newest addition to your home, it’s time to introduce it to everybody. So you invite your friends over for a day full of TV fun. The Smart Hub has plenty of content no matter what your crew wants to do: stream a movie, play a game, watch some baseball… There’s something for everyone.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Once you’ve settled on content, the battle for the best seat begins. Time out! The QLED TV is full of technology that works together to prevent distortion to the onscreen picture so that whether you’re sitting on the couch, the chair, or if you’re moving around while cleaning up after your friend who just spilled popcorn everywhere, you see the same great picture with stunning colors and impressive clarity.</p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><em><sup>1</sup> HDR levels may vary by TV model.</em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><em><sup>2</sup> Connectivity to the TV may vary by device.</em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><em><sup>3</sup> The Smart View TV remote app may not be compatible with all mobile devices. The Smart View TV remote app may be subject to updates and changes.</em></span></p>
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