How Samsung’s new devices may save turtles, whales and sharks

Samsung’s new flagship phone not only combines the best features of the Note with the Galaxy S, it might also save marine life along the way. CHECK OUT WHAT’S ON OFFER

Mark Furler

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February 10, 2022 - 5:00AM

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Samsung’s new flagship phone not only combines the best features of the Note with the Galaxy S series, it might also save marine life along the way.

The Galaxy S22 phones use repurposed fishing net for some of its components, a move that could see fewer turtles, whales, sharks and other marine species suffer long and painful deaths after being entangled.

Samsung’s initiative, along with reduced packaging, is part of global efforts by tech giants to reduce their impact on the planet.

But ultimately, the success of the new S22 range will come down to its better cameras, displays, performance, battery life, enhanced S Pen functionality, stronger armour aluminium build and faster charging.

Samsung is spruiking better night photography as one of the selling points of its new Galaxy S22 devices.

It’s S Pen promises far more natural, and fluid like performance with latency slashed from 9 to 2.8 milliseconds.

The writing is said to feel smoother with the device anticipating the direction you will draw.

The S Pen is now available in the latest Samsung Galaxy phones.

It even promises to transform messy handwriting into clean and easy to read notes with support for 88 languages.

The way the S Pen functions has also been improved. For example you can share content with pop up notes (like a web page) or collaborate between multiple apps and devices.

The big selling point on the camera side is enhanced Artificial Intelligence which includes better night photography and videography, as well as more settings in Pro Mode and Expert RAW modes for professional phone photographers.

The portrait mode also now allows you to take photos of your pets, while Samsung says the AI is the best it has developed yet with frame rates changing based on light conditions to ensure sharper details and less noise.

Samsung's new Galaxy S22 devices promise better photos and video at night.

The camera set up offers resolution of up to 108 megapixels, up to 10 times optical zoom, larger sensors to pull in more light, and night portrait mode including on the front camera.

Autoframing tracks up to 10 people in a shot, while super steady mode at night means you can easily film without a tripod.

Night portrait mode is now included on the front camera.

Samsung has launched a whole new range of Galaxy S22 devices and tablets.

Samsung says the S22 and S22 Plus phones also offer epic video experiences, easy to use editing tool and Google Duo which includes the ability to co-watch videos with friends.

The phones also offer great security, a user interface which is more customisable than before, with a wider range of emojis and GIFs, along with integration with Google and Microsoft products.

Samsung's new Galaxy S22 phones promise even better night photography.

The top two phones in the S22 range now offer 1750 nits of brightness, while the display adjusts for ambient light meaning more vivid displays when in the outdoors.

The refresh rate on the intelligent display now adapts from 120hz right down to one to save energy and prolong battery life.

SAMSUNG UNVEILS NEW TABLETS

Samsung also unveiled new Galaxy Tab S8, S8 Plus and S8 Ultra tablets with the top of the range offering a 14.6 inch vivid screen in armour aluminium.

It will split into multiple screens, has S Pen functionality, is excellent for video calls with a 120 degree wide camera and has 4K recording capability.

Samsung's new devices promise more power and creativity.

“At Samsung, we constantly push ourselves to raise the bar on our most premi um devices,” said TM Roh, President and Head of Samsung Electronics’ MX (Mobile experience) Business.

“Galaxy S22 Ultra takes the beloved functionality of the Galaxy Note and the most celebrated aspects of the S series and merges them for a truly unique mobile experience. This is a leap forward for mobile technology, setting a new standard for what a smartphone can be.”

Galaxy S22 Ultra comes in four colour options, including Phantom Black, Phantom White, Green, and, new to the S22 Ultra, Burgundy.

Samsung's new devices will allow us to share more content together.

S22 Ultra is part of the first Galaxy S series to be equipped with the latest 4nm processor, which powers Samsung’s most advanced AI and

ML processing.

AUSTRALIAN PRICING FOR THE NEW SAMSUNG DEVICES

Samsung’s Garry McGregor said the S22 and S22+ offered the best for those who wanted to create while the Ultra brought the best of the S Series and DNA of Note together.

Australian pricing for the Galaxy S22 starts at $1249 for 8GB of memory and 128GB of storage, while the S22+ starts at $1549.

The Galaxy S22 Ultra starts at $1849 and got through to $2449 for the top of the range model with 12GB of memory and 1TB of storage.

Samsung is offering pre-order bonus offers which include a travel pack, power pack or audio pack worth up to $337 for the S22 Ultra.

Deals at Telstra shops include a bonus Samsung Tab A8 ($529) and 12 months of free Disney for an S22 device.

Samsung's new Galaxy S22 devices promise better photos and video at night.

Samsung’s Garry McGregor said the S22 and S22+ offered the best for those who wanted to create while the Ultra brought the best of the S Series and DNA of Note together in a ‘whole new experience’.

“We know Australians’ smartphone usage has increased by 40% after another year of prolonged pandemic living.

“Because of this and extended working from home arrangements, 44% of people purchasing a new smartphone are buying premium because they need higher performance devices.

“People also use their smartphone for escapism through entertainment and other leisure activities so having a device that powers both work and play has never been more important.”