SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE (2011)
GALAXY NOTE (2011): From a compact screen
that would fit in the hand to massive screen
size (referred to as phablets), the beginning
of the year witnessed a new transition. Even
before Samsung popularized this space, Dell
had introduced the 5-inch phablet, Streak,
which wasn’t a success. However, Samsung’s
Galaxy Note (through criticized at first)
became an instant hit. It was a hybrid between
smartphones and tablets. The addition of
‘stylus’ allowed users to work and play. This was
the first step towards having bigger displays in
smartphones and today, even a 6-inch-plus has
become standard.PHILIPS HUE (2012): Smart
IoT-enabled lights are common
these days but back in 2012, Hue
was released as an Apple Store
exclusive. It could be controlled
using the iOS device. This led to
a new trend and smart lighting
systems became popular. Later, the
Hue was accompanied by Bridge and
was on Zigbee protocol. But very
soon Bluetooth and WiFi-enabled
smart bulbs at affordable pricing
flooded the market, pushing Philips
to launch one too.
AMKETTE EVO TV (2012): Evo
TV was a digital media player that
plugged into your old TV and allowed
users to surf the net, check emails,
play videos, games, access files and
more. Offering a host of connectivity
options, including USB ports, it was
a perfect add-on to the old CRT TVs
too. This was when the smart TV
concept was picking up but evo TV
was priced on the higher side.