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Ghanaian’s Opt for Samsung Barter Deal

09/2/2014 2:59 pm

by Chris-Vincent Agyapong, Founding Editor

The Samsung Smart Trade programme has experienced dozens of consumers in the country exchange their phones for brand new Samsung phones. The on-going promotion is taking place at selected authorised Samsung dealer shops and it is available for selected Samsung Smartphone models as well as other selected brands.

Reports from some of the Samsung authorized shops indicate that numerous people have taken this opportunity to quickly barter their old phones for new ones. Jaspreet Singh, Director for Handheld Products at Samsung stated that “We have realized that sometimes it is difficult for people to buy new phones not because they don’t want to, but because they find it difficult to get new funds to buy a completely new phone when they already have one. This promotion therefore gives them an easy way out as well as the perfect opportunity to carry the latest by trading in their old phones, top up and receive brand new ones.”

Turn Up the Colour with Samsung Galaxy Tab S

08/19/2014 4:58 pm

by Chris-Vincent Agyapong, Founding Editor

Samsung has stepped up the notch in the smart-tablet market with another innovative product, the Galaxy Tab S – their thinnest and lightest tablet ever. The new device was unveiled in partnership with Vodafone Ghana at an exclusive consumer launch event at the Vodafone Shop at Accra Mall.

This amazing device comes with a Super AMOLED screen that combines the most advanced display technology in tablets and it offers a full range of premium content for an unprecedented entertainment experience. The Galaxy Tab S is also powered with enhanced productivity features for effortless multitasking, all elegantly housed in a stylish, yet practical design.Galaxy Tab S users can fully enjoy content clearly and easily outdoors, even in bright sunlight. The tablet’s advanced outdoor visibility technology makes on-screen content look bright, natural, and easy to view.Beautifully crafted and designed with architectural aesthetics, the Galaxy Tab S is modern and sleek.

“The tablet is becoming a popular personal viewing device for enjoying content, which makes the quality of the display a critical feature,” said Jaspreet Singh, Director for Mobile at Samsung Electronics West Africa. “With the launch of the Galaxy Tab S, Samsung is setting the industry bar higher for the entire mobile industry. It will provide consumers with a visual and entertainment experience that brings colours to life, beautifully packaged in a sleek and ultra-portable mobile device.”

Samsung Opens 2nd Brand Shop in Tema

08/18/2014 10:24 am

by Chris-Vincent Agyapong, Founding Editor

Samsung Electronics West Africa has partnered with Jobost Co. Ltd to open the second Brand Shop to serve the people of Tema and its environs. Following an earlier Brand Shop at the Melcom Plus Mall in Tema community one, the new Brand Shop, Samsung VIP which is located at Tema community 9 hopes to serve customers who live around the Tema Motorway, Communities 7 to 12, including customers in communities 22, 25,Kpone and its surroundings.

“The Brand Shop provides a one stop shop for customers to purchase Samsung’s full range of products to meet their needs with product line-up ranging from audio-visual, home appliance, Smartphones and IT products” said Vishwas Saxena, Director for Consumer Electronics at Samsung Ghana.

Upgrade Your Smartphone with Samsung Smart Trade

07/31/2014 10:01 am

by Chris-Vincent Agyapong, Founding Editor

Samsung Electronics West Africa has announced its Smart Trade Programme that will enable customers to trade in old Smartphones for any new Samsung phone at a discount. From now to the 30^th of August 2014, Smartphone users of Samsung and other brands can simply walk into any of the selected Samsung Experience Shop and trade-in their old phone.

“Devices will be graded on current condition, quoted and discounted based on three grading categories: perfect, good and non-functional/broken. Each grading category has explanatory definitions that allow for an accurate value to be attributed to the device that is being traded,” said Jaspreet Singh, Director for Handheld Products at Samsung.

Samsung Printers Receive Seven Awards for Outstanding Achievement from Buyers Laboratory

07/23/2014 3:48 pm

by Chris-Vincent Agyapong, Founding Editor

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, today announced that its printers and Multi-function Printers (MFPs) have won seven awards for Outstanding Achievement at the Buyers Laboratory (BLI) 2014 Summer Pick Awards. The Xpress C1810/1860 series, M2835/2885 series, and the MultiXpress CLX-8640/8650 series were all recognized for their superior performance in the printing category.

“Samsung’s Printing solutions are designed to drive productivity and efficiency so we are delighted that BLI has recognized our commitment to creating innovative products that meet changing business needs” said David SW Song, Senior Vice President of Strategic Marketing and Sales, Printing Solutions at Samsung Electronics.

Samsung recognized for superior product performance

In the hardware sector, five Samsung printers and MFPs were recognized for Outstanding Achievement. This includes the Xpress C1810/1860 series released earlier this year, which received the award for the Outstanding Personal Color Printer and MFP. With its full-color touchscreen, the device is able to simplify any printing task such as scanning, copying or downloading.

Samsung Launches a New ‘Selfie’ Competition

07/14/2014 12:18 pm

by Chris-Vincent Agyapong, Founding Editor

Leading Smartphone brand, Samsung, is giving every Ghanaian an opportunity to be the next face on the billboards of the newly released Galaxy K Zoom. Dubbed “R U K Zoom Selfie Ready”, the new competition seeks to give users and hopeful users of the Galaxy K Zoom the opportunity to have the ultimate ‘Selfie’ experience and become famous.

Explaining the dynamics of the competition, the Director for Mobile at Samsung Electronics West Africa, Jaspreet Singh said that the competition would require users of the phone to take beautiful ‘Selfies’ of themselves using the ‘Selfie’ Alarm feature of the Galaxy K Zoom phone, and post it on Samsung Social Media platforms to stand the chance of featuring on a Samsung billboard. Interested persons who do not have the Samsung Galaxy K Zoom can also take part in the competition by visiting the Samsung activation stand at the Accra Mall to also take a ‘Selfie’ and upload it onto the Samsung social media platforms.

Participants are required to upload their ‘Selfies’ with the ‘hush tag’ “#Kzoomselfie” to have their pictures selected. Pictures with 100 or more likes willbe selected for the finals and the overall winner will then have his or her ‘Selfie’ used for the Galaxy K Zoom billboard.

Samsung to Unveil Curved TV in Ghana

07/10/2014 10:17 am

by Chris-Vincent Agyapong, Founding Editor

Samsung Electronics West Africa is set to improve the viewing experience of Ghanaians with the unveiling of the new 2014 Ultra High Definition (UHD) LED TV that includes the world’s first Curved UHD TVon to the Ghanaian market.

The Director for Consumer Electronics at Samsung Electronics West Africa, Vishwas Saxena, says the new range builds on Samsung’s commitment to innovation in television technology and showcases its advancements in product design by offering Ghanaians an unforgettable, immersive viewing experience.

“Everything looks more realistic and eye-pleasing on this screen. The unmatched resolution allows the viewing of 4K picture quality and vivid natural colours. Samsung’s Auto Depth Enhancer technology brings the impressive picture quality to life,” he adds.

The ultra-clear 4K display is 4 times the resolution of full HD TVs, delivering sharp, detailed pictures. The Samsung up-scaling technology process converts low resolution content to 4K level picture quality through detection, noise reduction, up-scaling and enhancement.

Samsung Announces Partnership with the GSMA and WHO in Mhealth for Africa

07/9/2014 9:55 am

by Chris-Vincent Agyapong, Founding Editor

Samsung has joined the GSMA in an initiative harnessing mobile technology to reach 15.5 million pregnant women and mothers of young infants across Africa.

Thabiet Allie, Head of Content and Services at Samsung Electronics Africa, made the announcement at the Partnership for Maternal, New-born & Child Health Partner’s Forum held in Johannesburg South Africa in July. Allie said Samsung was proud to be one of the founding partners in the GSMA Mobile for Development Health programme which is an integral part of the United Nations ‘Every Woman Every Child Strategy’.

The partnership seeks to reach15.5 million pregnant women and mothers with young infants across the continent, who require access to healthcare services. The programme will be rolled out in two phases, the first phase will be launched in seven countries (Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Uganda and Zambia) from September 2014. The second phase will launch in 2015 when Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique and Tanzania will be added to the programme.

Samsung was proud to be involved with the programme from its inception, Allie said.

“It is a vital initiative that fits perfectly with our approach to forming strategic relationships that provide socially relevant solutions to the needs of our customers. We have achieved significant success with our involvement in helping to deliver socially relevant and sustainable solutions that have been built on our commitment to finding the best partners to form alliances with in specific sectors.

Users of Galaxy S5 Get Free Gifts from Samsung

05/12/2014 11:45 am

by Chris-Vincent Agyapong, Founding Editor

Samsung Ghana is offering users of the new Galaxy S5 free gifts everyday through a new Galaxy gift application pre-installed on all Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphones, users of the Galaxy S5 will enjoy special discounts and freebies at selected commercial outlets in Accra.

“The Gift App on the Galaxy S5 is part of our unique Samsung Eco System that seeks to offer our cherished customers additional value for their purchase” Jaspreet Singh, Director for Mobile at Samsung Ghana explained. “For the first time on the market, customers of the new Samsung Galaxy S5 Smartphone stand to get amazing gifts from our partner vendors every day, and all they have to do is to visit the Gift App on the Galaxy S5 and accumulate points.” Jaspreet added.

In light of this, Samsung Ghana has partnered with a number of premium establishments that have been listed on the application to facilitate the purpose of the gift app for Galaxy S5 users.These outlets include Palace supermarket where Galaxy S5 users can geta 10% discount on groceries; Koala supermarket with 10% off groceries; Ci Gusta with the “buy one get one free on ice cream and Silverbird Ghana where users can get free cinema tickets.

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05/7/2014 9:59 am

by Chris-Vincent Agyapong, Founding Editor

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Samsung Clears Air Surrounding Galaxy Ace 3 – GT-S7262

04/22/2014 10:03 am

by Chris-Vincent Agyapong, Founding Editor

Samsung Electronics West Africa has announced that their new Smartphone, the Galaxy Ace 3 as it is known in Africa is also known as the Galaxy Star Plus in some other countries outside the continent.

The clarification has been made to ensure consumers are properly informed and also to clear up any misunderstanding for customers who check the specifications of the Galaxy Ace 3 phone online and get features for a different product.

Director of Mobile at Samsung, Electronics West Africa, Mr. Jaspreet Singh, said that the Galaxy Ace 3 (GT-S7262) in Ghana is actually the globally known Galaxy Star Plus (GT-S7262). Samsung Offices in Africa have chosen not to use the name ‘Galaxy Star Pro’ as there is already the ‘Galaxy Star’ on the market. He explained that most internet search results on the Galaxy Ace 3 display another version which is the Galaxy Ace 3 (GT-S7272), which is available in other markets outside Africa. He therefore entreated customers to lookout for the Galaxy Ace 3 (GT-S7262) which is also known as the Galaxy Star Plus.

Samsung Offers Unmatched Freedom and Style with the Next Generation of Gear

04/14/2014 6:17 pm

by GC Staff GS

Last Friday, Samsung Electronics West Africa (SEWA) introduced the Samsung Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo designed to take the freedom, convenience and style of wearable technology to the next level. The Samsung Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo offer consumers enhanced connectivity and a completely integrated approach for the most personal wearable experience.

“Samsung continues to lead innovation in the wearable market by creating devices that are completely integrated into the lives of consumers through extended connectivity features, stylish customization options and a robust application ecosystem,” said Jaspreet Singh, Director for Mobile & IT Samsung Ghana. “With the Samsung Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo, we have enhanced everything consumers love about the Gear to offer unparalleled smart freedom in their everyday life.”

Unleashing the next generation of mobile freedom, Samsung achieved a significant improvement as a leading smart wearable provider with Samsung Gear 2 and gear 2 Neo. Both devices offer a lightweight design with premium finishes that reflect modern trends.

Samsung Offers Best TV Experience this Easter with their UHDTV Series

04/14/2014 11:03 am

by Chris-Vincent Agyapong, Founding Editor

Samsung Electronics West Africa (SEWA) is giving Ghanaians an opportunity to have the best TV experience ever this Easter season with their latest range of Ultra High Definition (UHD) smart television series in their Easter campaign dubbed, Gifts 4 All Season.

The new UHDTV series come with unprecedented features including the Soccer mode which has enhance picture and surround sound which make viewers feel like they are in the stadium. With this mode the viewer can also open up social media window at the corner of the screen and interact with fans and friends watching the game. There is also a cinema mode that transforms any living room into a cinema with unmatched clarity and sound.

According to Mr. Richard Nunekpeku, Marketing Manager for Consumer Electronics at SEWA, the Samsung UHDTV Series provides the best viewing experience for all UHD materials. “With most television and movie contents being produced in HD, we at Samsung want our customers to have a seamless HD television experience by offering them a world class innovative smart UHDTV this festive season” he said.

PHOTOS + Samsung Unveils Galaxy S5 in Ghana, Focusing on What Matters Most to Consumers

04/11/2014 11:45 pm

by GC Contributor | Ellen Sackey-Addo Ellen

Samsung Electronics has unveiled the fifth generation of the Galaxy S series, the Galaxy S5, designed for what matters most to consumers in a radiant media launch at the Silver Lounge, Accra Mall. The new Galaxy S5 offers consumers a refined experience with innovation of essential features for day-to-day use.

“With the Galaxy S5, Samsung is going back to basics to focus on delivering the capabilities that matter most to our customers,” said Jaspreet Singh, Director of Mobile and IT at Samsung Ghana. “Consumers are looking for mobile tools that inspire and support them as they improve their everyday lives. The Galaxy S5 represents an iconic design with essential and useful features to focus on delivering the ultimate Smartphone on the market today through people inspired innovation.”

The Galaxy S5 combines an advanced camera, the fast network connectivity, dedicated fitness tools and enhanced device protection features as consumers stay fit and connected in style.

Capture the moments that matter

Capturing and saving precious memories is one of the most important Smartphone features today. The new galaxy S5 offers superior camera functionality, featuring a 16 megapixel camera with an enhanced menu and user interface that allow consumers to effortlessly take, edit and share photos.

The Galaxy S5 offers the world’s fastest autofocus speed up to 0.3 seconds and the advanced High Dynamic Range (HDR), reproduce natural light and colour with striking intensity at any circumstances. Also, new Selective Focus feature allows users to focus on a specific area of an object while simultaneously blurring out the background. With this capability, consumers no longer need a special lens kit to create a shallow depth of field (DOF) effect.

Tap into the fastest connections

The Galaxy S5 offers the most advanced LTE experience and Wi-Fi performance available today, ensuring blazing fast data speeds for the fastest media connection and productivity.

The Galaxy S5 supports the fifth generation Wi-Fi 802.11ac and 2×2 MIMO, and supporting the large number of LTE frequency with LTE Category 4 standard. For consumers seeking an even faster connection, the Galaxy S5 now features Download Booster, an innovative Wi-Fi technology for boosting data speed by bonding Wi-Fi and LTE simultaneously. No matter where a consumer is, the Galaxy S5 will help ensure they have the fastest available connection.

Samsung Galaxy S5 to Go on Sale Tomorrow-April 11, 2014…

04/10/2014 8:44 pm

by Chris-Vincent Agyapong, Founding Editor

Following a successful pre-order campaign, the new Samsung Galaxy is set to go on sale in Ghana from on the 11th of April 2014. Those who pre-ordered the device will be among the first few in the world to own one of the state of the art devices.

Customers who will go for their pre-ordered Galaxy S5 devices during the first day sales will get a free S-View cover and either a battery power pack. Free gifts are available while stock last and so customers should and be among the first.

Samsung has also partnered with a number of banks in the likes of Standard Chartered, Stanbic Bank, Ecobank, Fidelity, Barclays Bank, Societe Generale (SG Bank) and Uni Bank to give the opportunity to customers who would like to pay for the S5 in installment and spread payment over a period of six to twelve months with no interest.

“The rational for the promotion is to put our cherished customers first as we continue to tirelessly develop new technologies and innovations to make their lives better, smarter and easier,” explained Mr Jaspreet Singh – Director of Mobile at Samsung Ghana.

He continued to assure customers that they will be covered by the Samsung’s Accidental Damage from Handling (ADH) if they purchase the Samsung Galaxy S5 from Samsung or any authorized Samsung dealer and register on the ADH Premium. The ADH insures all registered Samsung phones for 24 months and freely repairs screens damaged by liquid or breakage twice within the warranty period.

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