As such, we estimate Galaxy S7 to ship 40mn units in 2016 and account for 34% of smartphone revenues and 59% of smartphone profits.
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If you order your Galaxy S7 between February 23 and March 18, Samsung will give you a free Gear VR virtual reality headset as well as a bundle of six games. At $100, it’s also very affordable compared to more high-performance VR headsets like the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, which cost $600 and $800, respectively, and require a very powerful (and often expensive) PC to use.
Additionally, Sprint (S) said it is making it easier than ever for customers to get new Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge – for a limited time, new and existing Sprint customers can lease or buy one Galaxy S7 or S7 edge and get a second one for half the price. (SMSN.L,SSNNF.OB,SSNLF.OB) unveiled next generation smartphones Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, which will be available starting mid-march 2016. The technology, we’re told, makes focusing on the S7 incredibly fast, and we’re looking forward to testing it out in the real world. Instead, Samsung is increasing the battery capacity in both models, though the Edge’s larger screen and other new features in both models, including an always-on mode, will sip away power. This will also leave the headphone jack of the phone free so that you can listen to the music while your battery is getting charged. The new Galaxy phones will be available in four different colours – Black Onyx, Gold Platinum, White Pearl and Silver Titanium.
Samsung is also pushing new peripheral devices, including a spherical camera that can be connected to the S7. Prices will vary by carrier and region.
The Gear 360 features two back-to-back fisheye lenses that each can capture a 180-degree image that can be streamed to the S7, earlier S6 models and the Note 5.
Samsung still leads the world in smartphone sales but it still wants to stop the crowds turning to IOS.
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg made a surprise appearance at the Samsung press conference to announce a partnership with the South Korean firm to promote the use of virtual reality on the social network.
Also Read: Comparison: LG G5 vs Apple iPhone 6S The product launches at this year’s congress come as the industry finds itself in an uncomfortable position: Samsung was only able to boost its market share moderately and Apple saw iPhone sales fall for the first time on an annual basis in the final quarter of last year, according to Gartner.
Samsung has revealed the latest incarnation of its highly popular Galaxy phone.
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Samsung, which misread demand for the S6 when it failed to produce enough three-sided screens for the Edge, said it won’t face the same problem this year.
