Samsung seem determined to make a Galaxy device for everyone, a perfectly good business model, but in the process of doing so seem to come up with some very strange names – the Core Advance? Is it a core phone or an advanced phone? Anyway strange names aside the newly announced model is aimed at the lower end of the market but giving people a larger screen to play with, a 4.7″ WVGA TFT panel to be precise.
The phone will come in two colours, Deep Blue and Pearl White (not sure who comes up with the colour names, probably the same person as the phone names) but at the moment there is no word on pricing or availability in the UK, we will let you know as soon as we hear anything more. For the full press release hit the button below.
SAMSUNG ANNOUNCES THE GALAXY CORE ADVANCE
Intuitive features and premium design showcase Samsung’s commitment to innovation
London, UK – December 16, 2013 – Samsung Electronics today introduced the Galaxy Core Advance, combining the powerful Galaxy user experience with enhanced features. The Galaxy Core Advance has a premium design, sporting a large 4.7” display as well as a soft coatedback cover that makes it more durable, and giving it a soft touch, making it easier and more comfortable to grip in your hand. The Galaxy Core Advance also incorporates physical keys for frequently used features and dedicated keys for voice recorder, camera, volume, menu, home and power functions.
Together with its stylish design, Galaxy Core Advance provides a connected experience with updated Bluetooth 4.0. The Galaxy Core comes equipped with GPS with GLONASS offering improved location accuracy and NFC with S Beam so you can share information such as YouTube videos, contact details and audio files with just a tap. The Galaxy Core Advance delivers a range of smart features, including S Voice, S Translator, Sound & Shot, Group Play and Easy Mode.
To extend the Galaxy experience to more people, the Galaxy Core Advance also has convenient usability functions and enhanced accessibility features for disabled and visually impaired users. Key features include Optical Scan which automatically recognises text from an image and reads it aloud, light sensing technology that uses the camera to sense light direction and brightness, and instant voice recorder that offers simplified access to make quick voice notes. The device is also equipped with screen curtain that means you can operate commands on a black screen to ensure privacy and saves battery life, high quality TTS (text-to-speech) functionalities and voice guided camera functions so you can take pictures by reading out the number of faces detected and their standing location.
Galaxy Core Advance will be offered in Deep Blue and Pearl White. A range of dedicated accessories will also be available separately.
UK availability will be announced in due course.
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Galaxy Core Advance Product Specifications
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Network
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HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
HSDPA 850/900/1900/2100 MHz (EUR) |
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Processor
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Dual Core 1.2 GHz |
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Dimensions
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133.3 x 70.5 x 9.7 mm, 145g |
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Display
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4.7” WVGA TFT |
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Memory
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1GB RAM + 8GB Internal Memory, microSD up to 64GB
＊User memory space may be less than the total memory space due to system files. User memory may differ by region, carrier, and supporting language, and may change after software upgrade. |
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Camera
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5MP AF + VGA |
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Battery
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2,000 mAh |
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OS
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Android 4.2 Jelly Bean |
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Connectivity
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Wi-Fi b/g/n/, 2.4 GHz; USB 2.0 H/S; NFC; BT 4.0; GPS + GLONASS |
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Features & Services
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Sound & Shot, Group Play, S Translator, Easy Mode, S Voice, S Beam, Instant Voice Recorder, Voice Guidance (TTS, Voice Guided Camera, Text Reader), FM Radio |
* The availability of each service may differ by country.
*All functionality, features, specifications, and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.
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