A report has been circulating that Samsung asked Olympic athletes to cover all non-Samsung logos during the opening ceremonies. Samsung gave Note 3's to Olympians as part of their gift bag, and several reports insisted Samsung required those athletes to cover logos of other phone manufacturers if they used them during the opening ceremonies.
In an email exchange with MacRumors, Samsung denied the report.
MacRumors notes that it is possible Samsung did make the request, but it was not an official IOC request.
In an email exchange with MacRumors, Samsung denied the report.
No it is not true. Athletes can use any device they wish during the Opening Ceremony. The normal rules apply just as per previous Games.
The Samsung Note 3 that were distributed are a gift to the athletes, so they can capture and share their experiences at the Games, and the phones also contain important competition and logistical information for competing athletes.
The Samsung Note 3 that were distributed are a gift to the athletes, so they can capture and share their experiences at the Games, and the phones also contain important competition and logistical information for competing athletes.
MacRumors notes that it is possible Samsung did make the request, but it was not an official IOC request.