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How a failed martial law may make the Galaxy S25 more expensive

If you had a solid 8 hours of sleep on December 3, 2024, you would have slept through the shock martial law that was imposed in South Korea between 22:27 – 04:30 KST. South Korea would have gone from democratic rule to military regime and back to democracy by the time you woke up. The […]

By Adnan Farooqui
18 hours ago

One UI 7 beta is finally here with lots of features!

After making everyone wait for months, Samsung has finally released the One UI 7.0 beta update. Based on Android 15, the new update is now live for the Galaxy S24 series (excluding FE) in Germany, South Korea, and the USA. India, Poland, and the UK will get it in a few days. The update brings a brand-new […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
6 days ago

Galaxy Watch 4 starts getting stable One UI 6 Watch update

After releasing the stable One UI 6 Watch update to the Galaxy Watch 5 series and the Galaxy Watch 6 series, Samsung has started rolling out the update to the Galaxy Watch 4 series. That is Samsung's first set of smartwatches running Wear OS. Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic get stable One UI […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
7 days ago

Which countries will get the One UI 7.0 beta first?

It's December. Unless Samsung plans to cancel the One UI 7.0 beta program or risk not having enough people interested because of how long it is taking to get here, the company pretty much has to launch the program this month. Rumors indicate the One UI 7.0 beta will debut sometime in the first two […]

By Abhijeet Mishra
1 week ago

Samsung launches AI subscription plan but it’s not what you think

Samsung has launched an AI Subscription Club plan in South Korea. However, you don't need to worry; it isn't a paid tier for Galaxy AI features on smartphones and tablets. It is a consumer program where they can rent AI-equipped Samsung appliances at a monthly fee. South Koreans can rent AI-equipped home appliances using Samsung's […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
1 week ago

Samsung is finally selling the Galaxy A16 LTE in its home market

With devices like the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition getting an exclusive release in Korea, you would think all new Galaxy devices get released in Samsung's home market first. That couldn't be further from the truth. Some indeed debut in Korea, but others reach different markets first. The Galaxy A16 LTE is one of the […]

By Mihai Matei
2 weeks ago

Samsung may be preparing One UI 7.0 beta as a pre-Christmas gift

The One UI 7.0 (Android 15) beta program could arrive a week or so before Christmas. The latest rumor about the One UI 7.0 beta release date comes from Tarun Vats on X (formerly Twitter) and paints a different story than another rumor from just a week ago. A few days back, a leaked roadmap […]

By Abhijeet Mishra
2 weeks ago

Samsung ends One UI 6 Watch beta program for Galaxy Watch 5

Samsung has finally ended the One UI 6 Watch Beta Program for the Galaxy Watch 5 series. The stable update is now available for the Galaxy Watch 5 and the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro in South Korea. The update could be released in other countries soon. Galaxy Watch 5 gets stable One UI 6 Watch […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
2 weeks ago

Samsung may build LG’s first true AI phone in 2025

LG shut down its mobile business in 2021, officially ending a lengthy competition with its closest rival, Samsung, and leaving a prototype rollable phone behind for employees to buy as a commemorative piece. Now, reports from Korea say Samsung will build LG's next phone for the AI era. LG's mobile division may be gone, but […]

By Mihai Matei
3 weeks ago

Korea’s under pressure currency has a new Samsung problem

The Samsung conglomerate has a significant influence on South Korea's economy. It's one of the largest organizations in the country and one of its biggest employers. Samsung also accounts for 8% of South Korea's entire manufacturing output and represents 17% of the total market cap of KOSPI, the main stock index. The South Korean won […]

By Adnan Farooqui
3 weeks ago

Samsung unveils new GenAI model to improve Galaxy AI features

Samsung has unveiled its new Generative AI model, and it is called Samsung Gauss 2. It is the successor to the company's first-generation GenAI model, which was unveiled last year. Its new GenAI model offers improved performance and efficiency and will be used for Galaxy AI features. Samsung Gauss 2 comes in three versions At […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
3 weeks ago

Galaxy Z Flip 6, Fold 6 get November 2024 security update

Samsung has released the November 2024 security update to the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and the Galaxy Z Fold 6 in South Korea. Users have been waiting for this update, as the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and the Galaxy Z Fold 4 received the update earlier despite being older phones. Galaxy Z Flip 6 and […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
3 weeks ago

Samsung’s new chip research facility could bring it back on track

Samsung held the tool-in ceremony for its new chip research and development facility in Giheung, South Korea. This is the same place where Samsung first began making semiconductor memory chips 50 years ago and made the world's first 64MB DRAM in 1992. It plans to bring back the glory it recently lost in the memory […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
3 weeks ago

Galaxy S24 gets important update before One UI 7 Beta is released

Samsung has started rolling out the November 2024 security update to the Galaxy S24 series in South Korea. This is a critical update for anyone who is thinking of participating in the One UI 7.0 Beta Program, as it is said to be necessary to install the One UI 7.0 beta update. Galaxy S24 gets […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
3 weeks ago

Is Korea’s 52-hour workweek costing Samsung billions in profits?

Companies in South Korea are required to comply with a 52-hour employee workweek that's enshrined in national law. While other chip companies based there seem to thrive with the same restrictions, it appears they're proving to be a bit of a problem for Samsung Electronics. A new report highlights have Samsung's system LSI division is […]

By Adnan Farooqui
4 weeks ago

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