Samsung Electronics showcased its new software which ensures seamlessly connectivity among smart devices including TV, smartphone, tablet, PC, home electronic appliances and camera

October 30, 2013 Leave a comment

Samsung unveils new SDKs at Samsung Developers Conference

Sohn Jae-kwon

2013.10.29 17:59:10

Samsung Electronics showcased its new software which ensures seamlessly connectivity among smart devices including TV, smartphone, tablet, PC, home electronic appliances and camera. The goal is to go head-to-head against Apple and Google with its service platform accommodating about 300 million units of Samsung smart devices. Samsung Electronics unveiled Software development kits (SDKs) for developers at the Samsung Developers Conference (SDC) in San Francisco Monday (local time), which are designed to be worked into any app on multiple devices. Lee Jong-seok, head of Samsung Telecommunications America (STA) noted, “Samsung is the best smartphone maker in the Asia-Pacific region, Europe and the Americas, and the world’s leading smart television manufacturer. Our border range of product, contents and service will enable consumers to enjoy fully-integrated experiences.” Samsung also unveiled ‘Group Play’ which allows users to enjoy music, games and share data at short distances. The new SDKs also include ‘Samsung Connectivity’ which connects network of Samsung devices at different locations, enabling easier access to contents regardless of time and space. At the STA, ‘Samsung Multiscreen SDK,’ designed to develop apps that can run on both smart TV and mobile device was also displayed.

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