Galaxy S21 and everything Samsung announced today: Galaxy Buds Pro, SmartTag

We are at the end of CES 2021 and Samsung has decided to launch its new flagship Galaxy S21 range, consisting of the S21, S21 Plus and S21 Ultra, with an Unpacked event during the same busy week; they start at $ 800 (£ 769) and are available for preorder now. The launch, which comes about a month earlier than usual, included the Galaxy Buds Pro headphones and SmartTag object tracking.

The new Galaxy S21 is all-metal and has tougher glass for better durability, with a display supporting adaptive refresh between 48 and 120Hz and improved blue light protection. And naturally, there is a trio of better cameras and new AI photo processing hardware. Best bokeh! Animal specific mode! It adds multi-photo processing and skin-optimized white balance to your selfie options.

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For video, you will be able to extract 8K photos from videos and take photos and videos simultaneously, as well as better shooting mode. It also adds a multicamera view for the video, with quick switching between them – it looks very cool.

The phone also has an updated processor for faster processing, along with updated security hardware. Samsung has worked with Unity, maker of game development tools, to optimize games.

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Here’s everything Samsung announced at its Galaxy Unpacked event:

The Galaxy S21 Ultra has a better processor, display, and cameras compared to its smaller siblings. It has a new 108 megapixel image sensor that gives it extra pixels for binning to create better low-light images. “Nona-binning!” “Space zoom!” It’s a new algorithm, taking advantage of the new folded lens to offer better zoom between wide angle and telephoto and the lock-up feature to reduce camera shake.

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Samsung has improved compatibility with third-party services. It now uses Android messages rather than forwarding through its own messaging system, for example. There is more support for Google’s Android APIs, such as Android Auto and the nest, in the SmartThings app.

The Ultra is available in black … phantom black. The new display requires lower power and goes from 10Hz to 120Hz on the fly to save battery power, but it’s brighter with a wider range. the S Pen Pro is new, with Bluetooth actions, and the new S Pen was created in collaboration with Wacom.

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Samsung brings its Internet of Things technology to the Galaxy SmartTag and SmartTag Plus (with ultra-broadband wireless), small portable devices to track anything (or anyone) you can put it on, with a SmartThings Find app. on your phone.

Read more: New Samsung SmartTags Find Your Lost Galaxy S21, Keys & More

But it’s not just phones. The company also launched its Galaxy Buds Pro, with improved sound – they add a tiny woofer for better bass. They are equipped with motion tracking sensors and Dolby audio for 360 surround, as well as active noise cancellation. And they look very different.

Read more: Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are now available for $ 200

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The mic has also been improved to be more directional and has a more closed fit with adjustments to minimize wind noise. The Galaxy Buds Pro costs $ 200 in the US and an insanely more expensive £ 219 in the UK.