Samsung’s ‘most powerful Galaxy’, the Galaxy Book Pro Series is official
At the “Galaxy Unpacked April 2021”, Samsung officially unveiled the Galaxy Book Pro and Galaxy Book Pro 360 laptops. These innovative laptops are based on the enhanced Galaxy ecosystem and work seamlessly with your other Galaxy and IoT devices, which makes entertainment and workflow across devices smoother.
Samsung significantly worked with industry-leading partners Intel and Microsoft for the Galaxy Book Pro series in order to develop a new approach to mobile computing. As a result, smartphones and PCs flawlessly work together flawlessly across operating systems and never sacrifice performance for portability.
Design
The Galaxy Book Pro 360 and Galaxy Book Pro designed to meet the needs and routines of modern mobile-first consumers to make their daily experience smoother, simpler, and more intuitive than ever before. Surprisingly, the Galaxy Book Pro 13-inch weighs just 0.87kg and measures just 11.2mm thin, which lets users packing a purse or bag without making any tradeoffs. Not only design but they are also built with military-grade durability with 6000-series aluminum when it comes to endurance.
You can also turn any location into a mobile office, conference room, or theater without any kind of interruption. Besides, the Galaxy Book Pro series is Wi-Fi 6E Ready, which allows you to enjoy more bandwidth and a faster 6GHz internet connection at home or in the office.
The Galaxy Book Pro series laptops come with a long-lasting battery in order to let users done their tasks without worrying about the battery charging. At the same time, these powerful laptops support 65W Fast Charging, so you can top off the device quickly with a USB Type-C adapter.
Super AMOLED Display
The Galaxy Book Pro series laptops are Samsung’s first-ever Windows PCs with a Super AMOLED display. Furthermore, the display is Eye Care-certified by SGS8 producing less blue light emissions than standard LCDs to help your eyes stay fresh during your next binge-watch after work.
The intelligent color engine will automatically fix your color space based on the task at hand, movies and games appear vivid in the DCI-P3 or AMOLED native color profile. For tasks like photo editing, where you want your photos to come to life, the Galaxy Book Pro series will automatically optimize colors.
AKG speakers emit a crisp sound combining all this beautiful content. By turning on Dolby Atmos, you can experience a more submerged sound.
Hardware & Performance
The Galaxy Book Pro series is powered by next-generation hardware, including an 11th-generation Intel Core processor and Intel IREX graphics. The Galaxy Book Pro Series has been validated by the Intel Evo platform, indicating that it is in terms of industry-leading power, immersive graphics, ever-available connectivity, and long-lasting battery life.
Exceptional performance managers can also flexibly adapt to your computer location, environment, and system load. Automatically adjust fan noise, temperature, and battery usage, it will balance performance and power consumption to provide a seamless experience that lasts throughout the day, allowing you to easily bye-bye and multitasking.
The Galaxy Book Pro series has enhanced display features to make daily tasks more efficient and enjoyable. The redesigned Pro keyboard includes a scissor mechanism that improves speed and comfort with wider keys and rubber pellets, providing satisfactory 1mm travel in almost silent conditions.
The keyboard is paired with a 23% larger touchpad, which gives you more room to scroll through websites or take a pinch to zoom in on the details. Quick search software can quickly search for keywords in documents, so you spend less time browsing folders.
With Studio Mode, you can enjoy the video call environment, to help you do whatever you want, regardless of settings. Intelligent noise reduction technology can eliminate the ambient noise of the microphone, which is clearly visible. With Screen Recorder and Samsung Studio Plus, you can also record the screen in combination with sound and modify the video with an easy-to-edit tool to create the next viral game tutorial.
The Galaxy Book Pro 360 comes with the upgraded S Pen — now 2.5 times thicker, 13 — for a more realistic writing experience. This user’s favorite tool is perfect for taking notes in important meetings or classes, or for being creative when you use it randomly.
Pre-loaded clips sketch freely in Studio Paint. The studio offers professional-style brush options that can emulate real-world creations, or create time-lapse videos of the latest sketches, and share them with the producer community via PENUP.
Galaxy Ecosystems work better together: Samsung & Microsoft’s collaboration
The Galaxy Book Pro series can be easily used with other Galaxy devices to increase productivity and efficiency. The second screen allows you to expand display content in the Galaxy Tab to make it easier to perform multitasking via “copy” and “extended” modes and to increase productivity.
With the integration of Link to Windows and Microsoft Your Phone, you can answer calls, view notifications, use photos, messages, and five applications at the same time on your smartphone directly through your desktop. Can run, thus keeping the process smooth. You can collect all the photos in one place on all devices.
Get “Super Slow Motion” or “Single Access” content from your Galaxy smartphone and watch it on the big screen of the Galaxy Book Pro or Galaxy Book Pro 360. The content will be featured in the Galaxy Book Pro series with special effects in the same format as the Galaxy smartphone.
Now, Galaxy devices are more closely connected within the ecosystem. The easy Bluetooth connection instantly connects your Galaxy Buds to the Galaxy Book Pro series, so you don’t have to change Bluetooth settings back and forth between devices. With the Galaxy Book Smart Switch, you can transfer your favorite photos, movies, files, applications, and even settings from your existing Windows PC to the Galaxy Book Pro series so you can recreate and connect faster.
Quick Share
Quick Share for the Galaxy Book Pro series allows you to share content between your Galaxy devices or with classmates and coworkers in just a few clicks. Simply drag and drop multiple files and content between your Galaxy Book and your Galaxy smartphone with the near-instant transfer. In addition, with the auto-synced Samsung Notes between Galaxy devices, you can jot down an idea and view it on any other device whenever you have a moment of creative inspiration.
Quick Share for the “Galaxy Book Pro” series allows you to share content between Galaxy devices or classmates and colleagues with just a few clicks. You can drag and drop multiple files and content between the Galaxy Book and the Galaxy smartphone. In addition, with the Samsung Note that automatically syncs between Galaxy devices, you can write an idea and watch it on another device, being a creative inspiration.
SmartThings Find
The Galaxy Book Pro Series has also become the ultimate smart home hub through seamless SmartThings integration. With the first integration of the SmartThings application into the PC in the Galaxy Book Pro series, you can turn off the lights from the couch, change the temperature, and even start kitchen appliances.
With SmartThings Find, you can quickly find Galaxy smartphones, tablets, or wearable devices with Bluetooth without having to worry about losing the device again. Through complete Samsung Galaxy ecosystem integration, the Galaxy Book Pro series has now become the final link between your devices, thus fully connecting your digital world.
Availability
The Galaxy Book Pro 360 will be available in Mystic Navy, Mystic Silver, and Mystic Bronze color options. On the other hand, the Galaxy Book Pro will be available in Mystic Blue, Mystic Silver, and Mystic Pink Gold.
| Source – Samsung Newsroom |
New York became the first US state to bring retail consumer rebates for appliances under the Inflation Reduction Act. Applauding the move, Samsung launched a huge energy-saving opportunity for the residents of New York.
Samsung started offering up-front discounts to consumers statewide through New York’s IRA HEAR program. Consumers can now access IRA’s Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) program.
IRA HEAR rebate program advantages
- Save up to $840 on Samsung’s innovative ENERGY STAR products, including laundry appliances like heat pump dryers and all-in-one combo washers + heat pump dryers.
Visit Samsung’s home appliance page to learn more about the options available.
Samsung said this is just the beginning of its rebates journey in New York. The company looks forward to working with partners to expand these retail rebates to more products and in more states across the United States.
Pay attention, the IRA provides rebates and tax credits to households across America. New York is leading the way in providing direct retail point-of-sale appliance rebates, supporting an affordable clean energy transition.
Inflation Reduction Act
Signed in August 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act is the single largest investment in climate and energy in American history.
It provides home appliance rebates for discounts on electric energy-efficient appliances like Induction cooktops, ranges, and heat pump laundry appliances.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra has undergone one of the most extreme military tests. The company has recently published a Watch Ultra test video, featuring Phillip Chu Joy.
Phillip participated in the Peruvian Navy’s Special Operations Course to showcase the watch’s capabilities. It is renowned as one of the world’s most challenging military training programs.
“The Galaxy Watch Ultra pushes technology to its limits, handling extreme conditions with ease,” Chu Joy remarked. “It’s undoubtedly designed for those seeking exceptional performance.”
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra proves its durability and functionality in water, mud, and sand — excelling even under the grueling conditions of Peru’s most extreme military training.
Galaxy Watch Ultra
The Watch Ultra boasts a Grade 4 titanium frame. It also features a shockproof cushioned design that meets MIL-STD-810H2 military standards and water resistance of up to 10ATM.
The product is capable of operating within a broad temperature range of -20°C to 55°C4 and performing at altitudes of up to 9,000 meters above sea level.
These capabilities make it ideal for tracking advanced physical activities like ocean swimming and cycling in extreme conditions; take the Perivian military training as a recent proven example.
Samsung’s Watch Ultra is the ultimate companion for sports enthusiasts and extreme adventurers. It’s crafted to endure the toughest conditions with its pro-grade features and premium materials.
Samsung’s Mauricio Revollar stated:
“We wanted the public to experience the Galaxy Watch Ultra like never before in the Peruvian market by creating the most extreme product review ever undertaken here.”
“This was made possible thanks to the collaboration of the Peruvian Navy, which allowed us to highlight and celebrate the commitment of the students in one of the world’s most demanding military training programs.”
Watch the video below:
Apple collaborated with OpenAI to power Apple Intelligence features. The ChatGPT maker continues to create obstacles for Google. In a recent move, OpenAI discussed a potential AI partnership with Samsung.
TheInformation (via Reuters) reported that OpenAI has recently discussed powering AI features on Samsung-made devices. It seems the ChatGPT-maker wishes an AI partnership with Samsung to expand its reach in multiple folds.
The company is considering developing a web browser to rival Google’s Chrome. OpenAI recently introduced its search engine called SearchGPT. It is available to limited users alongside internal testers and strategic partners.
Samsung x OpenAI
Samsung and Google’s close partnership doesn’t need any elaboration. The friendship isn’t limited to services, as both firms work across an ecosystem. However, it doesn’t stop Samsung from partnering with OpenAI in favor of better service.
As the AI phone market is growing rapidly, OpenAI may innovate further. Google doesn’t lag, but there’s still room for a potential alliance. Apple Intelligence-like features might be deployed on Galaxy phones after Samsung’s partnership.
OpenAI knows Samsung holds the command of the worldwide smartphone market. Expansion of its services will be quite broader than Apple if its partnership with Samsung pens down. For now, take this information as a grain of salt!
Apple x OpenAI
Apple leads the worldwide premium smartphone market. Google and Samsung introduced their AI phones in October 2023 and January 2024, respectively. It forced Apple to immediately enter the segment to normalize the innovation gap.
Google’s availing Gemini Nano AI model, but Apple joined hands with OpenAI. To create a difference, OpenAI powering some of the coolest AI features on recent iPhones. The move is to attract other vendors to adopt source AI from OpenAI.
Well, Apple still reportedly considering bringing Gemini AI on iPhones. The company believes that iPhone users should have different AI providers available. Hence, a multi-collaborative approach is also in the pipeline, at least from Apple’s end.