It’s shaping as much as a be a hectic IFA for Samsung. Barely 24 hours after announcing its new ChatON messaging client, the manufacturer is now gearing as much as release a troika of latest Bada 2.0-powered Wave handsets — the Wave 3, Wave M and Wave Y — set to make their debut this week in Berlin. Leading the pack is the Wave 3, which leaked earlier this week. Powered by a 1.4GHz processor, this little guy boasts a 4-inch VGA Super AMOLED display, 3GB of memory (together with a three2GB microSD slot) and a five megapixel, auto-focus-enabled shooter. The Wave M, meanwhile, packs slightly less juice, with a 832MHz processor, a 3.65-inch WVGA screen and 150MB of onboard storage (with a 2GB inbox and 32GB microSD slot). Rounding out the gathering is the Wave Y, with its 3.2-inch HVGA display, 832MHz engine and two megapixel camera. All three feature your usual smattering of WiFi / Bluetooth 3.0 capabilities and should ship with ChatON and Samsung’s Social Hub baked into their DNA. No word yet on pricing or availability, but you will find out more inside the full press release, after the break.
New Wave 3, Wave M and Wave Y smartphones combine stylish design with ChatON mobile communication service
Seoul, Korea, August 30, 2011 – Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a number one cellphone provider, today announced the launch of the flagship 4″ chic smartphone Wave 3, the social-powerhouse Wave M and the smart-start Wave Y.
All three devices, borne of Samsung’s heritage in innovation, are powered by Samsung’s own new bada 2.0 platform which brings together a wide selection of recent capabilities including multi-tasking, Wi-Fi Direct, voice recognition and Near Field Communication (optional). It enables smartphone users to experience advanced services comparable to photo and file sharing without Internet networking, mobile payment and transport pass-card recharge.
ChatON is Samsung’s proprietary mobile communication service that works across all major mobile devices. a world cross-platform communication service links all of your friends and contacts instantly. Micro-communities may be mounted through group chat, while an internet client allows the sharing of content and conversations between mobile and PC.
Samsung Apps, an integrated application store for Samsung smartphones, could also be available. With a far better UI and enhanced store features, Samsung Apps offers a large range of applications from globally well-known content to locally-customized applications.
“Smartphones are becoming more popular by the day. The recent additions to the Wave portfolio are the primary to learn from the ability of our bada 2.0 platform; the total extent of our commitment is obvious to work out in each device. We’ve produced easy-to-use smartphones which will inspire the market,” said JK Shin, President and Head of Samsung’s Mobile Communications business.
Smarts meet style, the Wave 3
The Samsung Wave 3 is a gorgeous and elegant smartphone that crams a market-leading 4″ Super AMOLED display, a 1.4GHz processor and HSPA connectivity right into a 9.9mm brushed-metal case. Building at the Wave series’ style heritage in full metal design, the Wave 3 is the suitable device for the fashion-conscious consumer. Excellently constructed of anodized aluminum, the slim yet solid unibody design supports your active, on-the-move lifestyle.
The Wave 3 includes Samsung’s integrated Social Hub and Music Hub, allowing the acquisition and download of tracks and albums over-the-air. With smarter multi-tasking, seamless push notification and Wi-Fi Direct, the Wave 3 has the capabilities to maintain you connected and entertained invariably.
The primary ChatON equipped smartphone, the Wave M
The Samsung Wave M allows users to take care of-to-date with their hectic social lives with ChatON and Social Hub. With a large 3.65″ HVGA screen made out of tempered glass and a metallic body, the Wave M lets users stay socially connected from everywhere. ChatON, streamlined messaging feeds, enhanced on-the-go web browsing and Wi-Fi applications deliver a continuing mobile experience. Wi-Fi Direct and NFC (optional) add further functionality.
a wise-start, the Wave Y
The Samsung Wave Y is the right device to introduce new users to the realm of smartphone experiences. With a trendy metallic hairline body and massive 3.2″ HVGA screen, new users can take their first steps to mobile social networking with Social Hub and ChatON. Simple personalisation is enabled via the Live Panel, Lock Screen and Folder management, while Music Hub, a transportable music manager, gives users a jukebox of their pocket.
The Wave 3, the Wave M and the Wave Y will all be on display at Samsung’s Stand at IFA 2011 in Berlin.
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