Apr 15, 2016 03:20 AM
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Every two-wheeler rider knows the danger of taking calls while in motion, but that doesn't stop all of them. Samsung's latest Galaxy J3(6) smartphone is an attempt to make their lives easier. The South Korean company on Thursday announced the Galaxy J3(6) with S Bike mode, which Samsung says is an "industry-first" feature designed for two-wheeler riders. At the launch, we got to spend a little time with the new Samsung Galaxy J3(6) and see how the S Bike mode works.
The all-new S Bike mode feature of the Galaxy J3(6) is based around the core idea that two-wheeler riders should not be distracted by incoming calls. Once the feature is activated, a caller trying to reach the Galaxy J3(6) owner will be notified through an automated answering system called "Smart Reply". For user convenience, Samsung has placed the S Bike mode toggle in the Quick Settings panel by default.
Users can also activate the mode by tapping the Galaxy J3(6) smartphone with an NFC tag that ships inside the retail box. The company says that the NFC tag can be affixed to the fuel tank of a bike or on the rider's helmet, so users can easily reach out to activate or deactivate the mode.
When riding, callers hear a pre-recorded message that informs them that the user is riding a two-wheeler and will be unable to take the call. The phone will not vibrate or ring, and the user remains unaware of incoming calls to avoid distraction while riding. However, callers trying to reach the Galaxy J3(6) owner can choose to press 1 to force their call to go through in case of an emergency.
Samsung has also added an additional layer of safety for the rider called Motion Lock. This feature makes sure that the rider brings the vehicle to a halt before answering the urgent call. To disable the S Bike mode, users will have to tap and hold a button on the screen.
S Bike mode has an easy-to-use interface which shows the user a log of calls which have been suppressed. The Smart Reply option also allows the Galaxy J3(6) user to select contacts that will receive a predefined text message with an estimate of when the user is likely to be available for a call based on a trip destination entered by the user before setting off on the ride. Samsung has also introduced built-in reward plans for Galaxy J3(6) users which will allow active riders earn up to Rs. 1, 500 per month from Freecharge.
