INDUSTRY | SHORT TAKES Compiled By: Ruchika Goel
[email protected] Samsung Expands J Series Portfolio with Galaxy J7 and Galaxy J5 2016 edition amsung India announced the introduced a host of locally developed innovations launch of the 2016 editions of as part of their ‘Make for India’ initiative. This in- its popular Galaxy J7 and Gal- cludes a cost-effective 4G experience with the axy J5 smartphones, offering innovative Ultra Data Saving (UDS) mode. consumers more choices in Samsung India also launched an industry first Sthe J series, which is currently India’s larg- S Bike Mode, a dedicated bike mode that lets est selling smartphone range. consumers ‘ride tension free’ while encouraging The 2016 editions of Galaxy J7 and responsible riding. This was based on the insight Galaxy J5 better the previous benchmark that two-wheeler riders receive a lot of unim- set by the 2015 editions and elevate the portant calls and notifications while riding. The consumer experience to the next level. A S Bike Mode’s urgent call alert system notifies new design language with a stylish metal callers through an automated answering ma- frame and an upgraded display with an chine that the user is riding and is unavailable ergonomic height-to-width ratio are key to take calls. However, callers have the option changes from the predecessors. The to press 1 in case the call is urgent. As a safety smartphones’ performances have also feature, the in-built motion lock ensures that the been enhanced by incorporating better rider has to come to a halt before they can an- memory specifications.