Why shouldn't the most anticipated Android phone, surely called the Samsung Galaxy S22, also launch in the most talked about virtual space: the Metaverse?
When Samsung officially unveils its witty Android devices on February 837 at XNUMX am ET, it will do so online, in a YouTube video, on social media, and in a virtual recreation of its downtown New York location. New York call XNUMXX (physical address is XNUMX Washington St.).
Samsung built the online store in Decentraland, a 3D virtual planet browser that could be reminiscent of Second Life. However, Decentraland, which was launched in February 837, is also a cryptocurrency playground where members can connect their crypto wallets and purchase land like NFTs. Perhaps Samsung paid for its XNUMXX space with some of its Emana cryptocurrency.
For what reason the metaverse? Well no? That is the best question. While few users truly understand, use, or live in the Metaverse, it is the digital of the moment. Constructing a digital brick building in this somewhat nerdy space is a nod to the crypto crowd that Samsung is connected to the blockchain and everything it will reveal on Wednesday (smartphones, tablets, more) is a part of the crypto wave.
TechRadar took a quick look at Decentraland to get an idea of the experience before Samsung's big event.
You sign up using your cryptocurrency wallet to access any and all features, but you can also log in as a guest. Either way, you can design your avatar, including hairstyles, clothes, and accessories. So, you employ your keyboard and mouse to navigate the three hundred and sixty degree environment. We landed right in front of the 837X. The only other notable business was a pizzeria, but since we didn't know how we would consume digital deep-dish pizza, we admitted.
Inside the 837X is a cavernous space that shimmers with color and also infuses techno music. There are glowing orbs, outfits you can supposedly own, and Samsung marketing. We stood still in one place for a while, but then our avatar began to dance on its own. We hope that it can stop when we see the Unpacked event.
If a 3D experience of the planet is more real, Samsung has finished launching a series of incredible Galaxy video viewing panels (ver arriba) in N. York, London, Corea del S., Dubai and Malaysia. In each, a giant corner billboard is converted into what looks like a huge open-air space for the world's largest tiger, a friendly animal that likes to stick its giant claw outside the confines of the screen. Tablon de anuncios.
As you may have guessed, this is a very stylish visual effect that makes the screen space smaller than the tiger.
Whether you choose to watch Samsung Unpacked in the Metaverse, on Twitch, or via Samsung's traditional site, be sure to tag TechRadar for all the details and our unique take on what it means.