[Video] How the Gear 360 Can Be a Perfect 360˚ Companion for Your Life

For people who want to document their memories in new, creative ways, the Samsung Gear 360 offers numerous fun and practical usability options. This video shows how one couple seamlessly connected the Gear 360 to a wide range of camera accessories on their camping trip to capture precious times together in wide, detailed panoramas.

With its universal tripod hole, the Gear 360 can be attached various third-party accessories, such as selfie sticks, drones and helmet mounts, depending on users’ needs. And the fun does not stop there. You can take the Gear 360 for a spin on a car or a bicycle using a camera dock, and attach the device to guitars or other instruments with a clamp.

The Gear 360 transforms the way people share and save valuable moments – and allows people the ability to delve straight back into the action. Check out this 360 video, compatible not only with the Gear VR, but also PCs and smartphones. Watch how this couple used the Gear 360 on a camping trip to create footage they will never forget!

Samsung’s New Lifestyle Band to “Charm by Samsung” Users with Unique Style and Functions

Charm by Samsung (“Charm”), a stylish lifestyle band by Samsung Electronics, was launched in Korea, Italy, France and Russia, and will soon be released in select markets .

No ordinary fitness band, Charm boasts a sleek design and looks more like a piece of jewelry than an electronic device. The band features a simple yet eye-catching square charm that keeps track of the number of steps you’ve taken in a day and also notifies you of incoming calls, texts and social media updates.

Its distinctive design, available in Gold, Black and Rose Quartz, is the perfect match for just about any style. Wear it alone for a sophisticated look or layer it with other trendy bracelets to complete an outfit that’s uniquely you.

In addition to being a stylish accessory, Charm, in conjunction with the Samsung S Health app, monitors your daily activity levels. Simply sync it with a smartphone via Bluetooth and pair it with the Charm by Samsung app (which is available for download via Galaxy Apps and Google Play Store) to see how many steps you’ve taken, how much distance you’ve covered over the course of a day and how many calories you’ve burned.

Even if you do not have your smartphone with you, Charm’s built-in storage monitor lets you continuously gather fitness data so you don’t lose track of a single step.

Charm also uses LED notifications to alert you of incoming calls and text messages, as well as push alerts from applications that you can select via the Charm by Samsung app. Straightforward, color-coded notifications also display information about charging, connectivity status and battery level.

To make your life even more convenient, Charm is equipped with a powerful, rechargeable, built-in 17mAh battery that allows you to use the device for up to 14 days on a single charge.* And, when you do need a battery boost, the included Pogo-pin charging cradle makes it easy and convenient.

Charm is compatible with smartphones running on Android OS 4.4 or subsequent versions including the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, as well as with S Health 4.6 or subsequent versions.

source

13 best Samsung Galaxy S7 cases right now

The Samsung Galaxy S7 is powerful, stylish and has a great camera, but it needs a case. That glass and metal body won't look so nice if you drop it on a concrete floor.

Despite that whole 'tougher' and waterproof thing, most people will still want to wrap up their new S7 in a protective case. These things aren't cheap, after all, and all that glass and metal won't take to kindly to a full-on pavement face plant.

Thankfully, with this being one of the hottest phones of the year, there's already a wide selection of top notch Galaxy S7 cases on the market. We've rounded up a few we particularly like the look of.

A good number of the cases on this list are from Samsung itself. The company has really gone to town this year with a commendable range of cases rather than just endless variations on a theme.

OBLIQ SLIM METa

The Slim Meta gives the Samsung Galaxy S7 a sleek, brushed aluminium-like finish, though it actually provides reassuringly solid dual-layer polycarbonate protection. This extends to button protectors, so those precariously exposed volume dials wont get wrecked in a drop.

Price: £29.99

BALLISTIC URBANITE SELECT

Ballistic's cases tend to reinforce the corners of the case with extra padding. Given that these invariably bear the brunt of any droppages, it's a smart idea. The Urbanite also looks distinctly smart, with a funky wood finish.

Price: £29.99

SPECK CANDYSHELL

Fancy something a little snazzier to cover your Galaxy S7? Speck's CandyShell range provides a number of lairy (and not-so-lairy) designs to catch the eye. Don't let the flashy looks deceive you though - Speck's cases are grippy, snug, and tough to the tune of a military certification.

Price: £29.99

SPIGEN SLIM ARMOR

We like Spigen's Slim Armor case because it provides rugged protection through a dual-layer design and Air Cushion technology, as well as a raised lip for screen protection. It also throws in a kickstand for hands-free media viewing. Bonus!

Price: £14.99

SAMSUNG GALAXY S7 CLEAR VIEW COVER

The Samsung Clear View Cover is actually a full-on folio case, but the front cover is semi-transparent, so you can still see the display. In fact, you can even interact with the phone while the cover is closed, answering calls and skipping tracks without lifting the lid.

Price: £44.99

SAMSUNG GALAXY S7 S VIEW COVER

This Samsung case is a little cheaper than the Clear View Cover, but it still offers all-round protection. The difference here is that there's a small cut-out for the Galaxy S7's always-on display feature, letting you keep an eye on the date and time even when it's closed up.

Price: £34.99

MOPHIE JUICE PACK

This third party case isn't available just yet, but for some it will be a must-buy, despite the high price. Mophie has made a name for itself making smartphone cases that also extend the battery life of the phone, and the Galaxy S7 version is no exception. Its 3300mAh battery grants 60 percent more battery life, whilst also supporting wireless charging.

Price: £89.95

SAMSUNG KEYBOARD COVER

Back to Samsung's impressive range, and the Samsung Keyboard Cover has to be the most outlandish of the lot. It's a standard rear-case, but it comes with a clip-on physical keyboard that essentially gives you S7 a full BlackBerry typing experience. This one will be big with the business crowd.

Price: £49.99

LIFEPROOF FRE

As the name suggests, LifeProof makes cases that can take a real beating. Of course, the Galaxy S7 is already IP68 certified, which means it can survive a brief dip in water and dust. But the LifeProof Fre is listed as "Waterproof, dirtproof, snowproof, dropproof," so you can bet it provides extra protection. Sure enough, it's thick edges pretty much envelope the device, protecting it from droppages.

Price: £70

SAMSUNG GALAXY S7 LED COVER

Samsung's LED Cover reminds us a lot of the HTC Dot View case, which has been in production for a couple of years now. It's a folio case that features a funky LED display on the front showing the time and other basic notifications. As will Samsung's other covers, you can also accept calls and control your alarm without opening the lid.

Price: £49.99

OTTERBOX SYMMETRY

OtterBox is another top notch rugged case supplier, and its new Symmetry series looks like a good bet for protecting you S7. Its certified Drop+ protection offers "dual defensive layers" and a raised, bevelled edge that will protect that perilously exposed AMOLED display.

Price: £29.99

SAMSUNG GALAXY S7 BACK PACK CASE

Think of the Samsung Galaxy S7 Back Pack Case as Samsung's own official take on the Mophie Juice Pack. It too is a rear cover that also provides extra charge - in this case 2000mAh. That's slightly less, but it does look sleeker.

Price: £69.99

CASE-MATE TOUGH NAKED

No matter how nice the case, it's always a shame when you have to cover up your new phone - particularly when it's as handsome as the Samsung Galaxy S7. The Case-Mate Tough Naked (steady) minimises the visual impact whilst providing decent protection thanks to an opaque bumper and clear plastic back.

Price: £24.99

source:trustedreviews

How to Get More Out of Your Galaxy S7 and S7 edge’s USB Connector

A latest addition to the ever-expanding range of Samsung Galaxy accessories, the On-The-Go Adapter (USB Connector) is an in-box item for both the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge. At first glance, it may look like a typical USB connector – but in fact it is allows you to do much more than ever before.

Simple Data Transfer

The first thing most people do after buying a new smartphone is transfer important data – such as contacts, music files, videos, pictures and more – to their new phone from their old devices.

But while this process traditionally involves downloading data to a computer and then uploading it to your new smartphone, you can use the On-The-Go Adapter and the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge’s Smart Switch app to transfer data directly.

Smart Switch allows you to conduct mobile-to-mobile file transfers from iOS, Android, Blackberry and other operating systems, for easy data transfers to your Galaxy devices.

Simply connect the two smartphones together using the On-The-Go Adapter, and a new window will appear on the devices, allowing you to select the files you wish to send and receive. It’s a simple process, and there is no additional software to download or install.

Connecting Keyboards to Your Smartphone

You can enjoy more productivity options by connecting your smartphone with a keyboard. The On-The-Go Adapter lets you connect your Galaxy S7 to a keyboard for a PC-like typing experience. If you are using a wired keyboard, you can simply connect your smartphone to the keyboard with the USB Connector.

If your keyboard is wireless, simply connect the keyboard’s receiver with the On-The-Go Adapter and smartphone will automatically recognize the keyboard.

Read and Share Flash Drive Files

The On-The-Go Adapter also lets you read and share PowerPoint, Excel, PDF and other document formats from USB flash drives in the same way as you would with a PC. Simply connect the flash drive to your phone with the On-The-Go Adapter and it is ready to use.

Fast Battery Boost

Running low on battery? The On-The-Go Adapter also allows you to charge your Galaxy S7 or S7 edge using battery power from another phone – ideal when you are out and about, or when power outlets are hard to come by.

source :newssamsung

Samsung’s new 256GB EVO Plus microSD card pushes storage into the future with 4K and VR

Samsung Electronics, an expert provider of advanced memory solutions, today unveiled its newest memory card globally – the EVO Plus 256GB microSD card. The EVO Plus 256GB offers the highest capacity for a microSD card in its class, delivering fast speeds and an expanded memory storage for use in premium smartphones and tablets, 360-degree video recorders, action cameras, and drones. Consumers can now record up to 12 hours of 4K UHD video or 33 hours of Full HD video on their mobile device or action camera without needing to change or replace the memory card, allowing them to experience more and worry less about running out of memory.

The EVO Plus 256GB raises the bar for capacity and performance of microSD cards thanks to Samsung’s advanced V-NAND technology, offering high read and write speeds of up to 95MB/s and 90MB/s, respectively. This level of performance will provide general consumers and professionals with superb user convenience for storing heavy-loaded, high-resolution photography and 4K video recording, as well as graphic intensive multimedia like virtual reality (VR) and gaming.

“With the upward trend of consumers using high-performance, high-capacity mobile devices, our new, V-NAND-based 256GB microSD card solution allows us to deliver the memory card consumers have been craving,” said Un-Soo Kim, Senior Vice President of Brand Product Marketing, Memory Business at Samsung Electronics. “Our EVO Plus 256GB microSD card, will provide consumers with large capacity, and high read and write speeds. We are excited to offer our customers convenient and seamless multimedia experiences when they access, store and share all of the content they create and capture.”

The EVO Plus 256GB microSD card provides advanced protection, capacity, and performance with long-term reliability needed to get the most out of today’s electronics, making it an ideal companion for high-end smartphones and tablets with a microSD slot, even in the most extreme conditions.

Samsung will offer the EVO Plus 256GB microSD card with a limited 10-year warranty in more than 50 countries, including the USA, Europe, China, and other regions starting in June 2016 for $249.99 (Manufacturer’s suggested retail price).

source: news.samsung.com