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London, 17th November, 2014 - Samsung Electronics Co, Ltd. today reinforced its position as the number one Smart TV brand in the UK with the news that its Smart TV platform now has more than 1.5 million weekly unique users - a 50% increase in users over the past nine months.
The popularity of the Samsung Smart TV platform has continued to grow with people accessing the best choice of entertainment content through the Samsung Smart Hub. From Full Catch Up TV (ITV Player, BBC iPlayer, 4oD and Demand 5) through to stunning Ultra High Definition content from partners such as Netflix and soon, Amazon Instant Video as well as the best in curated and independent world cinema from MUBI and Curzon Home Cinema, Samsung has a wide range of content available to download for viewers.
The UHD content offering on Samsung's Smart TV platform compliments the incredible viewing experience of Samsung's award winning Smart TVs. The flagship Curved UHD HU8500 TV is specifically shaped for UHD viewing at its very best. This curved screen provides a greater sense of depth with Auto Depth Enhancer technology, wider viewing angles by shortening the distance between the viewer and the screen's corners and high levels of contrast for crystal clear UHD images.
The growing popularity of the Samsung Smart TV platform is not only due to the great content available through the platform but also its simple and easy to use functionality and the fact you can access all the apps you want without being locked into a long term contract.
The Smart TV offering and apps are also complimented by Samsung's growing range of audio streaming services that work with the Multi-room M series speakers helping to create a perfectly connected home entertainment experience.
Doug d'Souza, TV/AV Content Manager at Samsung Electronics UK & Ireland, commented: ‘'There has been a significant shift in the way people consume content in the UK. This change has helped the remarkable growth in users of the Samsung Smart Hub this year and shows that people are engaging with the content we have to offer more than ever before.
At Samsung we believe that Smart TVs are a central hub of the home, whether it's for watching catch up content or streaming movies, chatting to family via Skype or seeing what your friends are up to on Facebook. As the number one TV brand in the UK, Samsung Smart TV is leading the way in helping consumers view content in new ways and looking ahead, we are excited about what our new and innovative services and content partners will be able to offer our customers in 2015.‘'
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of televisions, smartphones, personal computers, printers, cameras, home appliances, LTE systems, medical devices, semiconductors and LED solutions. We employ 270,000 people across 79 countries with annual sales of US$187.8 billion. To discover more, please visit www.samsung.com.
