Samsung Experience Event: Live Coverage

posted by Ray S. / Aug 30, 2011, 4:56 PM

Hey, you're right on time, as we're about to see Samsung unveil its latest offerings for the U.S.! This is our live-blog, dedicated to Samsung's Experience event, taking place today in NYC.

Of course, most of us expect the new devices to be the U.S. versions of the Samsung GALAXY S II. Most probably, we'll be treated to three phones in the form of the AT&T Attain, Sprint Within and T-Mobile Hercules, now that the Verizon Function is officially out of the game. But who knows, Samsung might even surprise us with a totally new product for Big Red! Here's for hoping!

The event is scheduled to start at 6:00PM ET | 5PM CT | 3PM PT. You can follow our live updates here, as well as through our Twitter account!

Live event tracker

17:51	We're gonna go play with the new toys! Thank you for keeping up with us. And expect our hands-on very soon with all the devices.
17:51	It looks like we'll be doing our hands-on stuff with all the devices. However, they didn't go into detail.
17:50	It looks like he's doing his closing remarks....quick event!
17:50	http://t.co/DFax2Zk
17:50	Kim Tidus is back on
17:49	It outputs videos in 480i quality....DVD quality.
17:49	Gavin Kim is demoing Media Hub's functionality with HDMI out.
17:48	Also, we get a new conversational view with Social Hub.
17:48	Of course, it looks like there is a bit more functionality with Facebook.
17:48	http://t.co/k0mhEFg
17:48	You get acces to Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, and MySpace....all in the same place. Plus, you can place comments directly within the hub.
17:47	Now demoing social hub
17:46	Live panels are also on board...just like what we see on thr Galaxy Tab 10.1
17:45	When you click a folder, you get a small window that displays all of the associated apps.
17:45	http://t.co/hO6XXbY
17:45	Application experience is also changed by giving us access to creating folders within the app panel.
17:44	Nothing really new to tell you the truth, but more subtle.
17:44	http://t.co/LZjV3wf
17:44	It has a cleaner look and retains some of the fundamental widgets of the interface.
17:43	Gavin Kim is demoing the new TouchWiz interface.
17:42	http://t.co/lUoQ0XR
17:42	Samsung Kies Air, you get to control, manage, and edit content stored on your device through an internet enabled device.
17:42	Voice control engine is brought to us by Vlingo
17:41	http://t.co/RslTMLQ
17:41	Smart Adapter to any HD TV with HDMI functionality. DVD quality content with Media Hub.
17:40	Samsung Media Hub is a premium service that will be available. Acquire on all devices. Store rights in the cloud, And access content anywher
17:40	http://t.co/E2M4zv6
17:39	Mobile device management powered by Sybase
17:39	http://t.co/He1fG2f
17:39	First SSL VPN support on Android
17:39	Samsung on-device encryption. It's hardware-based.
17:38	Exchange ActiveSync is support. Explanded policy support. Improved UI for Calendar.
17:38	Gavin Kim is now on stage talking more about the handsets. Going to spend more how it works in our daily lives. First up, work!
17:38	http://t.co/ngbpHxC
17:37	Every one has at least 10% battery life versus the handsets from last year,
17:36	http://t.co/Mehn4RV
17:36	Google Talk Video Chat will be supported right from the start to offer instant video chat with various devices.
17:35	In addition to HD out support, they pack on video maker to edit videos on the go.
17:35	http://t.co/Oq162ap
17:35	Talking about how it's the thinnest 4G smartphone with each carrier.
17:34	http://t.co/v2LJX5c
17:34	Now he's talking about their Super AMOLOED Plus displays.
17:33	All handsets are 4G and full 1080p capable.
17:33	http://t.co/vYDAbz4
17:33	Nick Dicarlo is up on stage. Talking about some of the hardware
17:32	They're unveiling the new products first thing!
17:31	Samsung is announcing new leadership...CMO Todd Pendleton is being introduced. Brand new position.
17:30	We're starting folks! Kim Tidus is up on stage.
17:25	announcement just came on saying that the event is going to start in 5 minutes!
17:24	http://t.co/xkGkkXO
17:18	It's absolutely packed here at the Samsung Experience center in New York City. Galaxy S II fever is on!
17:14	http://t.co/yw9zxdo
17:08	We are in our seats people, but the presentation should start by 6:30. http://t.co/gW6tKcy
17:01	Hey PhoneArena fans, John V here covering Samsung's event in NYC. We're excited to see what's in store. Stay tuned!
16:59	Test test

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37 Comments

1. firebo14

Posts: 77; Member since: Aug 16, 2011

.. post specs here :]

posted on Aug 30, 2011, 5:01 PM 1

17. Ivan6479

Posts: 250; Member since: Jun 26, 2011

WTF!! No news of a release date or price?? What an entire waste of time!! :(

posted on Aug 30, 2011, 5:53 PM 2

37. thatguy unregistered

no major electronic device will have a release date because all companies are waiting for comet elenin to safely pass without event... where i work i just got hold of some docs that detail over 44 major devices held (iphone, ps vita.. stuck out to me) that will not be mass produced till sometime late October, and only half production.. one company will has already come up with each excuse it will use on a two month biases. sorta scary if you ask me but... why sell stuff thats just going to be EMP'd or and destroyed i guess it make sense..

posted on Aug 30, 2011, 8:21 PM 0

25. firebo14

Once u guys get these good toys, do a FULL REVIEW, including video audio camera reviews, all 3 lightings, highlight (outdoor), moderatelight (indoor), and lowlight (outdoor night). Thanks!!11onE

posted on Aug 30, 2011, 6:15 PM 1

2. Eddy unregistered

Besides the SGSII, I really hope the Samsung I927 will be unveiled as well.

posted on Aug 30, 2011, 5:01 PM 0

29. Greyson unregistered

Oh my god. I totally agree. I want that phone sooo bad!

posted on Aug 30, 2011, 6:37 PM 0

38. remixfa

Posts: 14605; Member since: Dec 19, 2008

the nexus prime will probably be unveiled by google, not samsung.

posted on Aug 30, 2011, 9:51 PM 0

3. protozeloz

Posts: 5396; Member since: Sep 16, 2010

I wonder how this will turn out... Looking forward the event

posted on Aug 30, 2011, 5:02 PM 1

4. Mr.MOMENT

Posts: 3; Member since: Aug 30, 2011

this better be worth the extra 3 months+ wait. The balls in your court samsung

posted on Aug 30, 2011, 5:07 PM 0

5. rocus4094

Posts: 4; Member since: Aug 30, 2011

I thought that this was going to me a live feed with video? Who cares to sit hear and watch them type whats happening???

posted on Aug 30, 2011, 5:08 PM 0

6. aingveaopinpoiuanbgpvuivpnauei unregistered

says 6:30 now on phandroid... finally the ustream started.

posted on Aug 30, 2011, 5:10 PM 0

7. Cool unregistered

Can't wait

posted on Aug 30, 2011, 5:11 PM 0

8. rocus4094

Is this thing like 15 mins behind?

posted on Aug 30, 2011, 5:12 PM 0

9. samsungrules unregistered

i hope they unveiled the nexus prime or droid prime :)

posted on Aug 30, 2011, 5:13 PM 0

10. JayLeBlanc

Posts: 33; Member since: May 16, 2011

"Most probably, we'll be treated to three phones in the form of the AT&T Attain, Sprint Within and T-Mobile Hercules, now that the Verizon Function is officially out of the game. " - Um, the Sprint version is the Epic 4G Touch, it hasn't been the Sprint Within in a while. I doubt the AT&T version will be the Attain, either.

posted on Aug 30, 2011, 5:14 PM 0

11. Crickets unregistered

15 mintues and nothing. AWESOME!

posted on Aug 30, 2011, 5:18 PM 0

12. Net yet unregistered

Test test

posted on Aug 30, 2011, 5:28 PM 0

13. check it out unregistered

see it live herehttp://www.ustream.tv/channel/samsung2011

posted on Aug 30, 2011, 5:29 PM 2

15. thanksexy unregistered

thanks for posting that :)

posted on Aug 30, 2011, 5:34 PM 0

21. Nonja

hah! auto refresh finally kicked in after the event finished. thanks for posting the ustream link!

posted on Aug 30, 2011, 6:01 PM 0

14. nonja unregistered

Use the twitter feed...

posted on Aug 30, 2011, 5:33 PM 0

16. DJshae unregistered

weak event.

posted on Aug 30, 2011, 5:52 PM 0

18. wowBORING unregistered

that was pretty whack no joke.. what a pointless event ....................

posted on Aug 30, 2011, 5:55 PM 0

19. Dreamer unregistered

It was pointless because everybody already knew what's in the SGS II... there was hardly anything that could surprise us. But still they had to make some event....

posted on Aug 30, 2011, 5:58 PM 0

20. Nonja

agreed. they basically told us a bunch of stuff we already know w/o telling us what we want to know: pricing, release date (though I guess that's stuff the carriers will announce on their own).