Lifestyle

Samsung attacks Apple once again in latest video ad

It’ll either make you laugh or mad

Published

May 18, 2018

Marvin Velasco

Oh, Samsung… can’t we all just be friends?

The South Korean company has published yet another video that takes several jabs at Apple’s smartphones, while promoting their latest Galaxy product from start to finish.

Samsung is well known for making fun of its most bitter rival with playful and oftentimes funny ads, but this one hits iPhone users where it hurts most.

You can watch it here:

Titled “Moving On,” it begins with an iPhone 6 user having difficulty opening an app, which, of course, the Galaxy S9+ user has no trouble with. It’s followed by the same girl going through hassle after hassle while Galaxy S9+ owners come to her rescue. She eventually gives up and heads to an Apple store, only to realize that performance throttling is a thing now. A father and his son, both sporting notched haircuts, stare at her before she ends up with a Galaxy S9+ in her hands.

Nothing particular new here, but the odd move is Samsung choosing to compare its flagship Galaxy S9+ to Apple’s iPhone from 2014. That’s a four-year gap! Had Sammy chosen to use its Galaxy S5 from the same year instead, the playing field would’ve actually been fair.

We even see a disclaimer saying “Newer iPhones are currently available” at the start of the video, making us question why Samsung didn’t just use an iPhone X like it did before. Perhaps Samsung simply wanted to target those upgrading from much older phones?

Still, this isn’t as bad as what OnePlus recently did to both Apple and Samsung in another video ad. It makes us wonder how far these brands are willing to go in order to bring their competitors down. Only time — and more smartphone releases — will tell.

Her GadgetMatch

These new Ikea curtains fight indoor pollution by filtering air

Talk about being functional!

Published

February 22, 2019

Isa Rodriguez

Ikea has just announced groundbreaking technology that will not only add to your home decorating or homemaking ventures, as the brand has been apt to do; it will also help keep your living space cleaner by purifying indoor air.

This is Ikea’s Gunrid curtain and it works just like a plant: It breaks down harmful pollutants when it gets in contact with light. The fabric itself has undergone “mineral-based surface treatment” which enables it to destroy common indoor air pollutants like formaldehyde and odor. And since the tech is in the fabric, future products aren’t, in theory, limited to just curtains.

Unknown to most, indoor air pollution is a big deal with some living spaces found to have conditions five times worse than other parts of the world and a higher death toll than outdoor pollution. Mauricio Affonso, Product Developer at Ikea Range & Supply says, “We are creating an affordable and space-saving air purifying solution that also makes the home more beautiful.”

Ikea hopes to put these Gunrid curtains on shelves by 2020.

Galaxy S10

Samsung announces new generation of wearables

These include a tracker, watch, and wireless buds

Published

February 21, 2019

Isa Rodriguez

Aside from the numerous Samsung flagships announced at Unpacked in San Francisco, there were also a number of wearables announced: The Galaxy Watch Active, Galaxy Fit, Galaxy Fit e, and the Galaxy Buds.

The Galaxy Watch Active is the sporty version of Samsung’s Galaxy Watch but without the iconic spinning bezel. It’s equipped with stress, fitness, and sleep tracking, plus GPS, NFC, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth capabilities. Of course, it also has Bixby built in.

The watch also has wireless charging capabilities which will work well with the PowerShare-capable Galaxy S10. It runs on an Exynos 9110 processor and a 230mAh battery. It’ll come in four pretty colors: rose gold, sea green, black, and silver. It’ll be available on March 8 in the US for US$ 200.

The Galaxy Fit and Fit e are slim fitness wearables that will automatically track your activities. Equipped with a heart rate monitor and a 0.95-inch AMOLED display, this water-resistant baby is perfect for those who want something less obtrusive. They’ll be available in the second quarter of 2019.

Last but not least: The Galaxy Buds. Powered by AKG, you’re ensured a great listening experience. It boasts six hours of battery life for streaming and five hours on calls, with an additional seven hours with its charging case. That same case gives 1.7 hours of power on a 15-minute charge. Of course, it also has wireless charging.

These Buds are available starting March 8 and they’ll retail for US$ 129. It comes in three colors: black, white, and a fun yellow.

Galaxy S10

Instagram photo challenge with the Samsung Galaxy S10

Hands-on with all three versions!

Published

February 21, 2019

Isa Rodriguez

Samsung’s newest Galaxy S devices have just been announced and we’re blessed with three versions: The Samsung Galaxy S10e (small), the Galaxy S10 (big), and the Galaxy S10+ (big big!).