NYC with Samsung Canada
When Samsung Canada invited me to come to New York City with them, I honestly couldn’t believe it. I was so excited I of course said yes without even knowing why, when or how.
Once the logistics were sorted out, dates were set and flights were book, I still didn’t know why I was going. They were so secretive about it and promised a really exciting surprise.
Once I arrived and met up with the Samsung Canada crew we were told we would be attending the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S8, at the Lincoln Centre. This was the global launch – the first time anyone in the world would be seeing this phone. I was with a food blogger, fashion blogger, 2 photographers and several tech journalists. And while we sound like a motley crew, we all basically glue our phones to our hands for a living so we could appreciate the ever-present excitement surrounding this launch.
And exciting it was! By now you have probably seen the commercials for the new phone via TV screens or Youtube ads. The scuba diver and the whale? Or the ostrich flying to Elton John’s Rocket Man playing. Ya those ones. Well picture seeing them for the first time ever, with hundreds of people from around the world, on a screen a bajillion times bigger than your TV’s or laptops, at the Lincoln Centre. Let’s just say a tear may have been shed. (If you think I’m emo or crazy, watch it here).
At the launch we learned all about the new phone. The screen is the largest of any smart phone out there right now. But it’s slim and easy to hold. They basically re-built the phone from the inside out so that every function is still accessible while maximizing screen space.
And the camera. Oh that camera. It is so clear and crisp. They also really fine-tuned the front camera so it takes amazing photos in dark and light – yay for selfies! And for a jumping shot fanatic like me, the phone captures movement and focuses really well so the photos come out with no blurs.
Post-launch we had the opportunity to walk around the city and test out the phone’s camera. We hit Central Park, the MoMa and the Top of the Rock. All photos you see below were taken on the Samsung Galaxy S8.
Thank you Samsung for the experience of a lifetime and if you want to get your hands on the new phone well…it’s in stores NOW!
