On August 13th, Google Store Omotesando, the world's largest AI experience flagship store, opened in Omotesando, Tokyo. While the opening of this store, which is the company's first directly operated store outside of the United States and 11th in the world, is attracting attention, another unique event occurred on social media the following day, the 14th.
The official X accounts of Samsung Electronics and Google Japan, which compete in the smartphone market, engaged in a humorous exchange by making full use of the zoom function of the cameras installed in each other's latest smartphones.
Blessings from Samsung: “Visit” with Galaxy’s zoom function
It all started on the evening of August 14th, the day after the opening. The official X account of Samsung, whose flagship store ``Galaxy Harajuku'' is located in nearby Harajuku, posted a message of congratulations.
Samsung congratulated them, saying, ``Congratulations on the opening of Google Store Omotesando.'' He posted a photo of himself holding the latest smartphone "Galaxy Z Fold8" and using the zoom function to "inspect" the new store from Harajuku. While celebrating the departure of other companies, they emphasized the camera performance of their own products and encouraged them by saying, ``Let's make Android more exciting together.''
Google replies to Samsung with “return Zoom greeting” on Pixel
Google Japan's official X account immediately responded to Samsung's humorous cheer.
Google replied, ``I took advantage of the opportunity to say hello to you using the Google Pixel 11 Pro's Super Resolution Zoom Pro.I'm in the neighborhood, so I'll be visiting next time!'' I have attached a close-up photo of Galaxy Harajuku from the Omotesando side using the zoom function of the latest model "Google Pixel 11 Pro".
This "Zoom battle" was a way for both companies to showcase their advanced technological capabilities, and it was seen on SNS that they were partners supporting the Android camp, and that they were working together as neighbors. It can be said that this is a very unusual event since there is no direct interaction between them on a daily basis.
The full story of the world's largest Google Store Omotesando
Google Store Omotesando, which has been a hot topic on social media, is the world's largest directly managed store with a building area of 1,158 square meters and three floors from the first basement floor to the second floor. The interior of the store has a warm interior that incorporates natural wood, and the lighting is inspired by Japanese lanterns.
The composition and characteristics of each floor are as follows.
When you visit Omotesando, be sure to stop by!
Despite heavy rain on the opening day, the store was crowded with fans who lined up in the morning and many other customers. Actress Ayami Nakajo (29) and King & Prince's Ren Nagase and Kaito Takahashi (both 27) attended the ribbon cutting.
Google Store Omotesando, where you can experience cutting-edge AI technology for free and provide generous support to users, and Samsung's Galaxy Harajuku, which warmly welcomed it. The stylish collaboration between the two companies, who respect each other even as they compete and work together to boost smartphone culture from the Harajuku/Omotesando area, will make the future of AI and smartphones even more attractive. When you visit Omotesando, be sure to experience the future of AI at this world's largest store.
