Samsung launches Galaxy S7, S7 edge: Photos, Specs, Pricing and Availability in the Philippines

MANILA, Philippines - Samsung Electronics officially unveiled today, February 22, 2016 the newest additions to the Galaxy family of products, Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. Check out on this page some photos, specifications, pricing and availability of new devices in the Philippines.

The Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge promised a refined design, more advanced camera, streamlined software functionality and unparalleled connectivity to a galaxy of products, services, and experiences.

“We believe in a world that is brighter, sharper, more convenient, and more fun. We strive to deliver on that vision with the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge by marrying elegant design with functionality and providing a seamless mobile experience,” said DJ Koh, President of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics. “We empower consumers with technology to help them get more out of life and will continue to push the frontier of what’s possible.”

Advanced Camera: High Quality Images No Matter the Time of Day or Location

Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge introduce the first Dual Pixel camera on a smartphone, delivering brighter and sharper images, even in low light. Thanks to the revolutionary Dual Pixel technology, brighter lens with wider aperture, and bigger pixel, the camera has a faster shutter speed and a more accurate autofocus even in low-light conditions. Motion Panorama, a new camera mode, brings movement to traditional panoramic photos, giving the user a completely immersive visual experience.

Refined Design and Function

The 5.1-inch Galaxy S7 and 5.5-inch Galaxy S7 edge are constructed with 3D glass and metal – all in a sleek design with durability and ergonomic curves for a comfortable grip. From work to play, the device’s new Always-On Display, gives users a simplified, zero touch experience where they don’t need to worry about missing a call or important notification.

Without compromising design, Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge both have increased utility with IP68 water and dust resistance. Edge UX, the advanced edge experience available on Galaxy S7 edge, provides convenience and increased efficiency by creating easy shortcuts to users’ most loved functions such as email, selfie mode, panorama mode or third party applications.

Enhanced Performance: From Charging to Gaming

Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge deliver fast wired and wireless charging technology. Additionally, the hybrid SIM card tray allows users to insert a microSD card for up to 200GB of additional storage and in some select countries, the tray can be used with a dual SIM card.

Samsung also made significant hardware and software updates to optimize gaming performance on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. The powerful processer and bigger battery capacity ensure longer playing time, and the internal cooling system keeps the device from overheating. Game Launcher, a new add-on for gamers, allows users to manage battery consumption and minimize notifications. Additionally, users can record their gaming experience or share their screen to play with others. Paired with Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, Vulkan API gives users the ability to play high-performance graphic games with lower battery consumption.

The Galaxy Experience

Samsung continues to push the boundaries of hardware, software and services to create devices that are designed to improve how consumers connect, share, organize and get more out of life.

Whether it’s the seamless connection between Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge and the new Gear S2 Classic to monitor fitness, or connecting with Gear VR to “travel” the world – Samsung redefines what’s possible for the mobile experience and beyond.

Beyond the phone, Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge users can also get the best mobile payment service with Samsung Pay; it’s secure, easy-to-use and accepted almost anywhere. Protected by Samsung KNOX, fingerprint scanning and advanced tokenization, Samsung Pay works with NFC (Near Field Communication), MST (Magnetic Secure Transmission) and Barcode technology, making mobile payments available to more merchants and consumers than ever before.

Here are the Samsung Galaxy S7 full specifications:

Here are the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge full specifications:

WATCH: Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge Official Unveiling


Pricing and availability in the Philippines

Samsung said that the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge will be available starting mid-March 2016 globally and on March 19 in the Philippines. Pre-order will start on March 4.

Both the black and gold colors with be available.

Reports said that the Korean giant will be selling only the 32GB version of the S7 and S7 Edge in the country. The S7 is priced at Php 34,990 while the S7 Edge is priced at Php 39,990.

VIDEO: Daniel Herrington sings 'Mahal Kita Pero' on I Love OPM

MANILA, Philippines - American touristar Daniel Herrington brings good vibes as he sang Janella Salvador's "Mahal Kita Pero" on ABS-CBN's Filipino reality music competition "I Love OPM" on Sunday, February 21, 2016.

Daniel though injured due to motorcycle accident impressed the judges called "Himig-gration Officers" on his cool rendition.

"Ang sarap ng boses mo, parang Jason Mraz. Ang galing!" judge Lani Misalucha said.

"You're a great addition to what we have here" judge Martin Nievra told Daniel.

Daniel will continue his journey on the the competition as he received "Approved" rating from the judges.

Meanwhile, Daniel's wife Nathalie was present at the studio to support him. The couple revealed their love story blossomed in Cagayan de Oro City as Nathalie has work there. They also plan to stay in the country for good.

WATCH: I Love OPM: Daniel Herrington - Mahal Kita Pero by Janella Salvador (video courtesy of ABS-CBN)


Hosted by Anne Curtis and comedian Eric Nicolas, "I Love OPM" airs every Saturdays after "Maalala Mo Kaya" and Sundays after "Rated K." The contest will shine the spotlight on foreigners who can fluently sing local songs.

VIDEO: Speed Painter from Paete wows in Pilipinas Got Talent

MANILA, Philippines - A speed painter and blacklight performer from Paete, Laguna amazed Pilipinas Got Talent (PGT) judges and viewers in the audition episode on Sunday, February 21.

Odette Cagandahan, 32 has drawn an two images - one is Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano and another is Jesus Christ. This was revealed after the lights have been turned off with the blacklight on.

"This is one of the most interesting things I've ever seen," host Billy Crawford said.

"You did it in two minutes and it is fantastic. You got the image of Christ. Ang galing," judge Freddie M. Garcia told Cagandahan.

"Spectacular! Sana maturuan mo ako niyan para ma-paint ko naman 'yung asawa ko (Mariel Padilla)," judge Robin Padilla commented.

WATCH: Pilipinas Got Talent Season 5 Auditions: Odette Cagandahan - Blacklight Performer (video courtesy of ABS-CBN)


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More Pinoys plan to buy homes in the near future - research

MANILA, Philippines - An overwhelming majority of Filipinos are planning to move house of apartment in the near future, and almost 80 percent of them said that their main reason for moving is that they are planning to buy their first home.

This is according to a research conducted by global property website Lamudi Philippines as presented during the media night on Wednesday, February 17 at the Dillingers 903 in Greenbelt, Makati.

Other reasons for moving house or apartment cited by the survey’s participants include area preference (either looking for a better area, planning to move to another city, or planning to live close to relatives) (14.66 percent), work-related relocation (2.4 percent), and proximity to schools (1.44 percent).

In terms of property type, an overwhelming majority of the respondents said that they are looking for a house (94.86 percent), and only a small proportion are considering to buy a condo (2.42 percent) or a townhouse (1.21 percent).

In terms of location, more than half (55.05 percent) of the respondents cited Metro Manila as their preferred area for their property purchase, with Quezon City being the most preferred city (19.47 percent), followed by Makati (8.65 percent) and Manila (8.41 percent). Cebu Province is the next most cited large area after Metro Manila. Almost 7 percent of the respondents said that they are planning to buy a property in Cebu. The province is followed by Cavite at 6.73 percent.

Homebuyers becoming Internet savvy

Lamudi’s survey also found that Filipino homebuyers are fast becoming Internet savvy. Almost 80 percent of the surveyed participants cited the Internet as their starting point when researching about real estate. These survey participants cited real estate websites (such as online listings platforms), social media sites, and search engines as their usual starting point when researching about properties in the Internet.

Lamudi’s customer survey was conducted in mid-2015. The survey revealed that 33.89 percent of the respondents were aged 50 years and older, followed by the age groups 31–40 years (28.13 percent), 41–50 years (21.15 percent), 21–30 years (16.11 percent), and under 20 years (0.72 percent).

There are slightly more female respondents (54 percent) than male, which is consistent with Lamudi Philippines’ onsite data that shows that more women search for properties online than men.