Our copy editor Patience Gumbo-Chimbetete has been test-driving the new Samsung Galaxy S9, which was launched in Barcelona, Spain, last month. She is impressed by its capabilities.
With a one-year-old baby who is learning to do a lot of things, I’m always using my phone to capture these priceless moments. So, when I heard about the new S9 and S9+ and that the focus was on the camera dubbed “the camera reimagined”, I was intrigued. I wanted to know more about this “reimagined” camera and what it could do, and man, am I captivated! I am excited by the many possibilities that the Samsung Galaxy S9 offers, from the multifunctional camera to the caller identification ability and many other functions in-between.
First impression
When I got my phone, I couldn’t wait to get home and start exploring. You normally have to charge the phone first. But, to my pleasant surprise, the phone charges very quickly; in a few moments the battery was fully charged! And then came my most dreaded task when getting a new phone: redownloading all my applications. But, owing to the Samsung Galaxy S9’s Smart Switch function, I could easily transfer all my content (pictures, videos, call history, messages and contacts) from my old device. This was a relief as it saved me from downloading my apps all over again, never mind the saving on my data.
Camera
With Samsung’s most advanced camera ever, the S9’s is redesigned with a new dual aperture lens. This powers an innovative low-light camera, which enables the taking of pictures and videos in any circumstance. This means that I no longer have to worry about the lighting when taking photos or videos of my daughter. This is because the camera can adjust itself to the lighting (or lack of it) the same way the human eye does. And, not only does the phone take beautiful pictures, its AR Emoji function enables me to create personalised emojis! What this means is that I can have emojis that look, sound and act like me. I can also include my loved ones in the fun and create emojis of them, too!
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Caller identification
Another function I love about the Samsung Galaxy S9 is the way it searches and recognises numbers that are not in my phone book, and notifies me.
Battery life
On the downside, I noticed that the battery life is short. This means I have to charge the phone on a daily basis. However, this does not worry me as it charges quickly.
I am still exploring the phone in order to fully maximise its functions and promises. #SamsungS9 #Unpacked #GalaxyS9
The S9 and S9+ will be available in South Africa from 16 March 2018.
