Samsung unveils Galaxy Note 7

- Samsung in New York unveiled the new Galaxy Note 7 during a press conference. The large aircraft, which beforehand and the other was leaked, includes an iris scanner to log in, is waterproof and has a 5.7 inch Super Amoled screen.

The iris scanner Samsung wants to take the next step in biometric security of the smartphone. The Korean company is not the first party that this adds to its phones. Microsoft was already with the Lumia 950. The iris scanner will also be used to create a private folder containing sensitive information and additional protections for Samsung Pay. However, this service is not yet available in the Netherlands.

'The Galaxy Note 7 combines productivity and entertainment, with strong security features. It is an ideal device for those who want to achieve more in life, 'said Samsung CEO DJ Koh. 'Life moves quickly produced than ever, so we created the Galaxy Note 7 to help users a simple way to get things done.

Super AMOLED display of 2560 by 1440 pixels (518ppi) is for the most realistic picture possible need to rent additional videos and games, whether or not combined with virtual reality glasses Gear VR. Internally, the Galaxy Note 7 further comprising two processors (2.3 and 1.6 GHz), 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, a 12 megapixel camera on the back and a 5 megapixel front camera.

The Galaxy Note 7 from September 2 available in Europe in shades of blue coral, silver and titanium black onyx. A price is not yet known, but according to rumors will be around € 850.