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Galaxy S7 edge Olympic Games Limited EditionTo help capture, communicate, and share information in a smarter way, Samsung and the IOC will provide all athletes and IOC officials with Samsung’s latest flagship, the Galaxy S7 edge, as the Official Olympic Games Mobile Device for Rio 2016. For the first-time ever, the Rio 2016-inspired edition will incorporate an Olympic Games design into the phone, featuring a custom colorway including the five official colours of the Olympic rings.Official Rio 2016 ApplicationSamsung plays a crucial role in ensuring smarter communications and smoother wireless operations during the Olympic Games. For Rio 2016, Samsung will power the custom Olympic Games Rio 2016 mobile application, previously referred to as the WOW (Wireless Olympic Works) app. In joint partnership with the IOC, the app will continue to provide users with up-to-the-minute notifications about the latest results, athlete information, medal standings and Olympic Games records. Samsung Galaxy StudioThe Samsung Galaxy Studio will provide entertainment for consumers, athletes and fans with a variety of interactive experiences. Visitors will engage with Samsung’s latest mobile products and Gear VR technology. A unique 4D VR (virtual reality) offering will allow studio visitors to feel the exhilaration of Olympic sports such as mountain biking and kayaking. Three Samsung Galaxy Studios will be at the Games, stationed in the Olympic Park, Athletes’ Village and Main Press Centre (MPC). Studio activations will also take place throughout key cities in Brazil and will be customised to meet local needs. The Samsung Galaxy Studios will allow visitors to connect with the Olympic Games by creating and sharing their own experiences.Defying BarriersSamsung, in collaboration with Academy Award® winning director Morgan Neville, has created “A Fighting Chance” – a documentary short that tells the untold stories of four athletes on their quest to overcome remarkable odds to compete at the Olympic Games Rio 2016. Samsung has also released two TVC/digital spots. “The Chant” tells a compelling story of personal progress and celebrates a nation’s first Olympic Games, while the “International Anthem” celebrates the collective progress of those breaking down boundaries to express unity and harmony. Media Contacts Anthony Lee anthlee@samsung.comRoy Min s_roy.min@samsung.comCelia Yoo sy926.yoo@samsung.comJaemin Park jmin40.park@samsung.comFor more information, visit www.SamsungMobilePress.comAt a Glance• Samsung will bring the most advanced mobile products to the Olympic Games Rio 2016 to make this the most connected Olympic Games ever• The Official Rio 2016 app, developed by Samsung, will provide all of the latest news, schedules and results, allowing users to keep up-to-date with the latest action live across all Olympic sports• The Samsung Galaxy Studio will present consumers and spectators with interactive product experiences and events at the Olympic Park and Athletes’ Village• Samsung has teamed up with Academy Award® -winning director Morgan Neville to create “A Fighting Chance,” an Olympic Games documentary shortAs the Worldwide Olympic Partner in the Wireless Communications Equipment category, Samsung will bring the most advanced mobile products to the Olympic Games Rio 2016 to make this the most connected Olympic Games ever.