January 30, 2024 (Tokyo, Japan) – Wacom Co, Ltd., announced that its unique digital pen technology has been adopted by Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy S24 Ultra. The Galaxy S24 Ultra unleashes new levels of creativity, productivity and possibility assisted by AI and Samsung’s state-of-the-art technology, allowing users to capture and edit picture-perfect images, translate live conversations, summarize notes, tap or circle objects on the screen for quick search, as well as play games and more.
Wacom has been supporting the technology for the S Pen of Galaxy devices for over a decade, and the S Pen for the Galaxy S24 Ultra helps users not only execute basic pen functions such as writing and drawing on apps like Samsung Notes or PENUP, but also allows you to control your music, move around presentations and use the camera to take a selfie.
New to the Galaxy S24 Series, Circle to Search*1 with Google, allows users to press the Home button and then circle, highlight, or tap anything on the screen to perform a Google search and get information. With the Galaxy S24 Ultra, users can use the S Pen to perform operations such as tapping and circling the object on the screen with high precision control.
Galaxy S24 Ultra and S Pen (Left), Circle to Search with Google using S Pen (Right)
Starting on January 31, 2024, the Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 will be widely available through carriers and retailers and on Samsung.com. The Galaxy S24 Ultra comes in Titanium Gray, Titanium Black, Titanium Violet and Titanium Yellow. The Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 are available in Onyx Black, Marble Gray, Cobalt Violet and Amber Yellow*2. More unique exclusive color options will be available at Samsung.com.
For more information about Galaxy S24 series, please visit: Samsungmobilepress.com and Samsung.com.
Wacom is committed to supplying attractive digital pen solutions to customers in collaboration with our ecosystem partners.
*1 Results may vary depending on visual matches. Requires internet connection. Users may need to update Android to the latest version. Product functionality may be dependent on your app and device settings. Some functions may not be compatible with certain apps. Availability of the service varies by country and language. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.
*2 Colors may vary by market and carrier.
About Wacom
Founded in 1983, Wacom is a global company based in Japan with subsidiaries and affiliate offices around the world to support marketing and distribution in over 150 countries and areas. It is the world’s leading manufacturer of pen tablets, interactive pen displays, and digital interface solutions. The advanced technology of Wacom’s intuitive input devices has been used to create some of the most exciting digital art, films, special effects, fashion and designs around the world and provides business and home users with their leading interface technology to express their personality. The company also offers its products as OEM solutions to leading manufacturers serving incremental markets. Wacom’s interface technology, called Wacom Feel IT technologies, is also offered as an integrated solution to strategic partners. Most tablet device and PC manufacturers count on the advanced features and reliability to deliver a superior user interface experience.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, home appliances, network systems, and memory, system LSI, foundry and LED solutions, and delivering a seamless connected experience through its SmartThings ecosystem and open collaboration with partners. For the latest news, please visit the Samsung Newsroom at news.samsung.com.
For more information, please contact:
Corporate Communications, Wacom Co., Ltd
Wacom-pr@wacom.co.jp
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