Galaxy S9 Red Bull Ring Edition announced by Samsung and Vodafone for the Netherlands

Last updated: Apr 16th, 2018 at 13:26 UTC+01:00

Samsung has teamed upwards with Vodafone in holland to launch the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ Red Bull Ring Edition devices for Formula Ane fans. The Red Bull Band edition comes with an NFC-equipped cover that, when put on the telephone, applies a unique theme that changes the wallpaper, app icons, and even the look of E'er On Display. Wallpapers include images of Red Bull-sponsored drivers and cars from the Reddish Bull Ring racetrack in Republic of austria; these wallpapers will keep changing on their ain from time to fourth dimension, and owners of these devices will as well receive a new wallpaper every week.

A Galaxy S9 for serious Formula One fans

In addition to changing the look and feel of the software, the Galaxy S9 Carmine Balderdash Band Edition will also give users access to Grand Prix video content from Dutch sports channel Ziggo Sport. That's non all. Those who purchase this special edition of the S9 or S9+ between April 16 and May 27 with Vodafone's Cherry Bull subscription plans will also get two weekend tickets to the Austrian Grand Prix (of course, the cost of the flights and stay will not be included). Samsung isn't charging anything extra for the Red Bull Ring Edition compared to the regular Galaxy S9 or Galaxy S9+, only similar such special edition variants, stocks will be limited.

The Red Bull Ring Edition looks to be the precursor for the custom smartphone covers that Samsung will be offering through the Theme Store at some bespeak in the future. We'll take a easily-on of the Galaxy S9 Cerise Bull Ring Edition later today and also holding a giveaway for one of these devices, so proceed an eye out for more details on the first smart embrace for the Galaxy S9 and S9+.