Samsung Galaxy S Series last made news when several premium accessories were launched for the attractive handset. Interestingly, Samsung and DivX have recently announced that the Galaxy S is now DivX certified for HD video playback at 720p resolution. The handset claims to be the first Android phone that is DivX certified for high-definition and second overall DivX HD certified mobile phone.
Alluring users in several countries like United States, Europe and Asia, the top-notch Galaxy S adorns a 4-inch super AMOLED display which puts forth a complete viewing experience. The phone runs on a 1GHz processor and offers excellent 3D graphics and quick upload and download capability. Apart from all this, the handset offers impeccable multimedia and gaming experience. The Android-powered phone now enables users to access over 70,000 apps on the Android market.
“The Galaxy S has exploded in popularity, and we are very excited to join Samsung in promoting its new DivX HD capabilities,” remarked Kevin Hell, Chief Executive Officer, DivX. “We’re pleased that Samsung recognizes the importance of the DivX brand in providing their consumers with a seamless, high-quality entertainment experience.”
Users can load their video libraries of both standard definition and HD 720p movies in the DivX format on the internal and external memory. Owners can further immerse themselves with their collection anywhere as per their convenience. The Galaxy S can be connected to various DivX certified devices like HDTVs, thereby turning it into a powerful mobile set-top box in the living room. It will also support the secure playback of major Hollywood titles in the DivX format.
“Samsung continues to launch feature-rich devices packed with innovative technologies,” quoted Younghee Lee, Senior Vice President, Samsung Electronics. “By obtaining DivX HD Certification of our new Android-powered multimedia smart phone, we’re giving our customers the freedom to enjoy their DivX videos up to 720p at home and on the go.”
DivX certified handsets offers great high-quality DivX video playback. It produces highly compressed video that requires minimal storage for the highest quality media experience on a mobile platform.
The latest innovation on Galaxy S handset is anticipated to allure users with an enhanced media experience.