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Latest South Korea news
Here you will find the latest news and most recent developments on the South Korea, with regular updates and all the information you need.
Samsung launches AMEX credit card that can be located using SmartThings
Samsung has joined hands with KB Kookmin Card and American Express (AMEX) to launch an IoT-capable credit card on September 19 in South Korea. These three companies have brought in their expertise for the development of this IoT credit card that provides features such as location tracing based on the SmartThings Find platform. SmartThings Find […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 1 week ago
Galaxy Watch 6 Classic PXG Edition smartwatch is for golf lovers
Samsung is all set to debut the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic PXG edition that it has made in collaboration with the premium golf brand PXG. The smartwatch will go on sale starting September 15 in South Korea. Notably, this is the third collaboration between Samsung and PXG. The new Galaxy Watch 6 Classic PXG Edition […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 2 weeks ago
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[Updated] Samsung One UI 6.0 beta: Check if it is available in your country
Update: Samsung has released the 2nd One UI 6.0 beta firmware for the Galaxy S23 series in the USA, South Korea, and Germany. And with this release, the company also expanded the beta program's availability to include India, Poland, and the UK. The release for China appears to have been delayed, but otherwise, the list […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 3 weeks ago
BREAKING: Galaxy A54 One UI 6.0 beta is rolling out now
Samsung is gradually expanding the availability of its One UI 6.0 beta to more devices. It's a great day for Galaxy A54 owners in supported markets as the company has now started rolling out its latest beta firmware for the premium mid-range smartphone. The company has confirmed the launch of this beta for the Galaxy […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 3 weeks ago
Galaxy S24 in Korea might use an Exynos 2400 chip
Samsung hasn't used an Exynos chip in its flagships in South Korea since the Galaxy S21. However, according to fresh reports, the company might change this next year and release the Galaxy S24 series in Korea sporting an Exynos 2400 chip, marking the return of the in-house solution to the domestic market. Previously, it was […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 1 month ago
Galaxy Z Flip 4, Fold 4 get One UI 5.1.1 update in South Korea
A few days ago, Samsung released the One UI 5.1.1 update to the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and the Galaxy Tab S8 series in Europe. Now, the One UI update is available for Samsung's fourth-generation foldable phones—Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 4—in South Korea. The One UI 5.1.1 update for the Galaxy […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 1 month ago
Samsung releases important update BESPOKE washing machines in Europe, Korea
Samsung gradually pushed a new software update for the BESPOKE washing machines in South Korea and Europe for models produced after 2021, which brings in an important feature. With the new update, washing machines can now use the ‘Microplastic Reduction Course,' which helps reduce cloth friction and microplastic generation by up to 60%. As per […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 1 month ago
Flagship Galaxy phones were optimized for a new popular game
Ares: Rise of Guardians has quickly become one of the most popular mobile games in South Korea following its mid-summer release. And today, Samsung revealed that Galaxy smartphone users and Ares: Rise of Guardians fans should benefit from a superior gaming experience thanks to better optimization. Samsung says it collaborated with Google and Kakao Games […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 1 month ago
Samsung SAIT to scout for talent in science and technology
SAIT (Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology) will hold the ‘Samsung Artificial Intelligence/Computer Engineering Challenge 2023' event to discover talents in science and technology and strengthen its research department. This challenge or event will be for undergraduates and graduates at domestic universities. The Samsung AI/CE Challenge 2023 will be hosted from August 21 to October 20 […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 1 month ago
Original Galaxy Fold is now getting the August 2023 update
It's been a couple of months since the original Galaxy Fold received an update, and Samsung's decided it's time for another. The Galaxy Fold, released in 2019, is now getting the August 2023 update in a handful of markets. If you own a Galaxy Fold, you know that the device is no longer getting major […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 1 month ago
Google Pay could be launching in South Korea to rival Samsung Pay
After Apple Pay launched in South Korea a few weeks ago, Samsung has strengthened its own mobile payment service Samsung Pay. It was thinking of charging a transaction fee to partner banks and financial institutions, but it decided not to do it and keep the service free. Now, it appears that Google Pay could be […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 1 month ago
New Galaxy S23 One UI 6.0 beta update released
Last week, Samsung released the first One UI 6.0 beta update to the Galaxy S23 series in Germany, South Korea, and the US. As expected, the first beta version of One UI 6.0 had a lot of bugs and performance issues. Today, the company has released a new beta update to fix some critical bugs. […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 1 month ago
Samsung expected to bring two-way satellite connectivity with Galaxy S24
It was rumored last year that Samsung will equip the Galaxy S23 with satellite connectivity for emergency calling and messaging, similar to the iPhone 14. However, that didn't happen, and the Galaxy S23 lacks satellite connectivity for emergency services. It is reported that Samsung will bring satellite connectivity to its phones next year. In an […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 2 months ago
One UI 6.0 beta is available for the Galaxy S23 in these countries
One UI beta testers are in for a treat, as today, Samsung started rolling out the first One UI 6.0 beta build for the Galaxy S23 in select markets. Users who want to participate in testing the new firmware can sign up through the Samsung Members app on their phones. As always, the beta program […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 months ago
Is One UI 6.0 beta live or not? Samsung isn’t making things clear
Samsung has just published a news story about the One UI 6.0 beta program going live for the Galaxy S23 series in the USA. Naturally, many news outlets picked up on Samsung's official blog post and are now reporting that the One UI 6.0 beta is live. But is it, really? We're a little worried […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 months ago