Samsung Mobile hosted an interactive event in New York City Wednesday night to celebrate the U.S. launch of the Galaxy Note II and Galaxy Camera.
In addition to tech writers and celebrities such as singer Jennifer Hudson and "Twilight" actor Peter Facinelli, more than 1,000 Samsung fans were selected from among its 20 million Samsung Mobile Facebook fans and Twitter followers to participate in the celebration.
And what a celebration it was.
Guests were treated to passed appetizers such as tuna tartare cones, two open bars and an exclusive performance by Kanye West.
The event was held at Skylight at Moynihan Station in Manhattan.
Where Samsung introduced the Galaxy Note II.
We listened as Samsung exec Kevin Packingham gave an overview of the huge new 5.5-inch smartphone.
See the rest of the story at Business Insider
Please follow The Wire on Twitter and Facebook.