Samsung showcases Android camera, Note II and Ativ S at IFA
On the evening of August 29 Samsung showcased its latest products, including the Galaxy Camera which runs Android 4.1, at the company's Mobile Unpacked press event ahead of the public opening of consumer goods show IFA in Berlin.
The Samsung Galaxy Camera runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and features a crystal-clear 4.8 HD LCD capacitive display. The Galaxy Camera also boasts a 1.4GHz quad-core processor, Wi-Fi, 3G and 4G connectivity. The rear of the camera features a touchscreen display with access to Google's Play Store, enabling users to download apps, while the front of the camera features a retractable lens with a 21x optical zoom and a 16MP backside illuminated sensor.
The device also features photo-sharing options, allowing users to upload their photos to the cloud, and 10 preset picture modes. The device can also recognize faces and tag photos automatically which users will then be able to edit on the camera's rear touchscreen display.
Despite the camera's Android OS and ability to download apps, users will not be able to send text messages or make calls (unless via a VoIP service) as the camera does not come with a number.
The Samsung Galaxy Camera is expected to hit stores in the fourth quarter of this year and will be available in black and white.
Also sparking a buzz at Samsung's Mobile Unpacked event was the Galaxy Note II and the Ativ S. The Galaxy Note II, a smartphone / tablet hybrid, boasts a 5.5 inch Super HD Amoled screen, an updated version of S-Pen Stylus, a 1.6 GHz processor and runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.
The Ativ S is the world's first smartphone that runs Windows 8 and features a 4.8 inch Super HD Amoled display and packs a 1.5GHz dual core processor. The Ativ S also boasts a rear-facing 8MP camera with auto-focus and a 1.9MP front-facing camera; the device can also support NFC (Near Field Communication) technology and will come in both 16GB or 32GB storage versions.
