Samsung
- Goodbye DeX, Samsung reveals the fate of the Windows appwww.androidauthority.com Goodbye DeX, Samsung reveals the fate of the Windows app
Samsung quietly announced on its UK website that the DeX Windows app will be discontinued once One UI 7 rolls out.
- Singapore consumer watchdog sees doubling of complaints about lines on phone screenswww.channelnewsasia.com Singapore consumer watchdog sees doubling of complaints about lines on phone screens
Almost all reports to the Consumer Association of Singapore were to do with Samsung phones.
- Patent shows more details of Samsung's potential tri-fold phonewww.androidheadlines.com Patent shows more details of Samsung's potential tri-fold phone
A new patent offers more details on how Samsung would go about making a reliable and durable tri-fold smartphone.
- Samsung reportedly considers ditching 'Galaxy' branding for certain phones9to5google.com Samsung reportedly considers ditching 'Galaxy' branding for certain phones
According to a new report, Samsung is planning to move away from the "Galaxy" brand for its premium smartphones.
- Exynos 1580 unveiled with Cortex-A720 cores, double the GPU hardwarem.gsmarena.com Exynos 1580 unveiled with Cortex-A720 cores, double the GPU hardware
It uses ARMv9 cores, so A720 and A520 instead of A78 and A55. Also, the RDNA 3 GPU has two Work Group Processors, though performance hasn't doubled.
> The CPU of the Exynos 1580 moves to a three-cluster design with one prime Cortex-A720 core (2.9GHz), three big A720 cores (2.6GHz) and four A520 (1.95GHz). This alone represents a major performance boost compared to the 1480, which used ARMv8 cores.
> The GPU is based on AMD’s RDNA 3 architecture, now featuring two Work Group Processors – up from just one on the 1480 (the Exynos 2400 has six). Samsung says that maximum performance is up by 37% while performance at the same power level as the 1480 is up by 20%. This GPU also increases the GL2 cache.
> The NPU delivers 14.7 TOPS of performance. The 1380 had just 4.9 TOPS, while the 1480 went up to... Samsung doesn’t say. However, both the 1480 and 1580 NPUs are described as “6K MAC”, so presumably there’s no difference. The spec sheet does say the new NPU has an increased cache capacity of 2MB, but the effects of that will only be known after benchmarks.
> Samsung Exynos 1580 chipset Samsung Exynos 1580 chipset Samsung Exynos 1580 chipset Samsung Exynos 1580 chipset
> The new chip supports LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. Connectivity is mostly the same with 5G (both sub-6GHz and mmWave), Wi-Fi 6E (ax) and Bluetooth 5.4. There is no AV1 decoder.
| | Exynos 1480 | Exynos 1580 | | ----------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Node | 4nm EUV | 4nm EUV | | CPU (prime) | - | 1x Cortex-A720 @ 2.9GHz | | CPU (big) | 4x Cortex-A78 @ 2.75GHz | 3x Cortex-A720 @ 2.6GHz | | CPU (small) | 4x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz | 4x Cortex-A520 @ 1.95GHz | | GPU | Xclipse 530 RDNA 3, 1x WGP | Xclipse 540 RDNA 3, 2x WGP | | NPU | 6K MAC | 6K MAC (14.7 TOPS) | | RAM | LPDDR4X, LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 | | Storage | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | | Screen | 1080p+ @ 144Hz | 1080p+ @ 144Hz | | Camera | 200MP, 4K @ 60fps | 200MP, 4K @ 60fps | | 5G | NR (5.1Gbps down, 1.28Gbps up) mmWave (4.84Gbps down, 0.92Gbps up) | NR (5.1Gbps down, 1.28Gbps up) mmWave (4.84Gbps down, 0.92Gbps up) | | 4G | Cat. 18 (6CC 1.2Gbps down, 2CC 211Mbps up) | Cat. 18 (6CC 1.2Gbps down, 2CC 211Mbps up) | | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E | | Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
- Samsung TVs are now getting One UI, bringing a fresh interface, new featureswww.androidauthority.com Samsung TVs are now getting One UI, bringing a fresh interface, new features
Samsung has started rolling out a new One UI update for its smart TVs that brings a fresh interface and several new features.
- Samsung apologizes to everyone and vows to do betterwww.sammobile.com Samsung apologizes to everyone and vows to do better
Surprising everyone, Samsung issued an apology letter today, admitting to its recent problems and vowing to improve, innovate, and lead.
> Lately, Samsung Electronics has been in the news headlines too often for the wrong reasons. Workers are striking, the company is losing key semiconductor clients, the mass production roadmap for the Texas chip factory got pushed back to 2026, the public One UI 7.0 update isn't coming this year, and more and more people are beginning to think that the company lost its spirit of innovation.
> Samsung is well aware of all this, and today, Samsung Electronics DS Division Vice Chairman Jun Young-hyun issued an apology to customers, investors, and employees worldwide.
> “Many people are talking about Samsung's crisis,” the letter says. “All of this responsibility lies with us who are leading the business.”
> ## Samsung vows to do better, innovate, and be proactive
> “Dear customers, investors, and employees,” says Samsung in its letter. “The performance that fell short of market expectations has raised concerns about the fundamental technological competitiveness and the future of the company.”
> Samsung added it has a history of “challenge, innovation, and overcoming that has always turned crises into opportunities.” Now appears to be one of those times when the company has to turn a bad situation into a good one.
> “Our management will take the lead in overcoming the crisis,” states the letter before listing three major talking points about the ongoing issues and how to solve them.
> “Above all, we will restore the fundamental competitiveness of technology. Technology and quality are our lifeblood. It is Samsung Electronics' pride that we can never compromise on.”
> Samsung wants to secure fundamental competitiveness rather than seek short-term solutions. And this statement seemingly rings true with Samsung leader Jay Y. Lee's recent discussion about not wanting to spin off Foundry and System LSI and continuing to think long-term.
> The only way to make a comeback, Samsung says, is through “new technologies that do not exist in the world and perfect quality competitiveness.”
> The second big talking point in Samsung's apology letter had to do with passion for pioneering. The company states it will better prepare for the future. “We will rekindle our unique passion to fearlessly pioneer the future and to cling to our goals until the end and achieve them.”
> Instead of a defensive mindset armed to protect what Samsung already has, the company will “Re-arm \[itself] with a challenging spirit to run toward a higher goal.”
> Last but not least, the third major point was that Samsung vows to reexamine its “Organizational culture and work methods and immediately fix what needs to be fixed.” Samsung says that if it finds a problem in the field, it will “expose it and have a heated discussion to improve it.”
- Samsung reportedly facing low yields of Galaxy S25's 3nm Exynos 2500 chipwww.sammobile.com Samsung reportedly facing low yields of Galaxy S25's 3nm Exynos 2500 chip
A report claims that Samsung is facing low yields for its 3nm Exynos 2500 chip that is expected to be used in the Galaxy S25 series in 2025.
> According to a report from Business Korea, Samsung is facing yield-related issues with its 3nm Exynos 2500 chips. Yield refers to the percentage of all chips that pass the quality certification while the rest are discarded. While Samsung has expressed faith in its second-generation 3nm process and the Exynos 2500 chip, the Business Korea report claims the yields are low and has failed to offer actual figures.
- Samsung will force you to make an account to get app updates on your Galaxy phone9to5google.com Samsung will force you to make an account to get app updates on your Galaxy phone
Samsung is adding a new requirement on the Galaxy Store which forces users to have an active Samsung account.
- Samsung’s response to Z Fold 6 paint peeling issue channels Apple’s 'you’re holding it wrong' energywww.androidauthority.com Samsung’s response to Z Fold 6 paint peeling issue channels Apple’s 'you’re holding it wrong' energy
Samsung’s response to the Galaxy Z Fold 6 paint peeling issue has sparked comparisons to Apple’s notorious “you’re holding it wrong” moment.
- The Samsung Galaxy Ring supports Qi2 charging, but there’s a catchwww.androidauthority.com The Samsung Galaxy Ring supports Qi2 charging, but there’s a catch
The Samsung Galaxy Ring supports Qi2 charging according to a certification filing, but it doesn't have any magnets.
> TL;DR
- The Samsung Galaxy Ring supports Qi2 charging according to a certification filing.
- Despite this, the Galaxy Ring’s charging case doesn’t magnetically attach to any Qi2 chargers or MagSafe accessories.
- This is because the case doesn’t have any magnets.
- This is what happened when I used the Galaxy Ring and Watch togetherwww.androidauthority.com I've been using the Galaxy Ring and Watch together to see if it's a synergistic or parasitic combo
Samsung touts its new Galaxy Ring as the perfect supplement to a Galaxy Watch, but how well do the devices really work together?
- Report: Samsung's top boss angry at the mobile division for copying Applem.gsmarena.com Report: Samsung's top boss angry at the mobile division for copying Apple
The Galaxy Watch Ultra and the Galaxy Buds3 are eerily similar to Apple's products. Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Buds3, and Galaxy Buds3...
- Samsung Quick Share now offers double the daily sharing limitwww.androidauthority.com Samsung Quick Share now offers double the daily sharing limit
Samsung has quietly doubled the daily sharing limit for Quick Share, while also boosting the individual file transfer limit.
> TL;DR
- Samsung has raised Quick Share’s daily transfer limit and individual file size limit to 10GB.
- That’s a huge leap from the previous 5GB daily transfer limit.
- Samsung Galaxy Ring initial review: First-gen growing painswww.androidcentral.com Samsung Galaxy Ring initial review: First-gen growing pains
After a week, I'm not sold on Samsung's first smart ring.
> Pros
- Week-long battery life
- Stylish aesthetic
- Light and comfortable
- Automatic walking and running tracking
- Automatic sleep tracking
- Lots of visible health data
> Cons
- Very limited fitness tracking capabilities
- Mediocre sleep tracking accuracy
- No AFib detection
- Gestures are gimicky
- Find my device is severely limited on non-Samsung phones
- Some insights limited to Samsung phones with Galaxy AI
- Downcycled: The story of Samsung's failed deal with iFixitwww.androidauthority.com Downcycled: The story of Samsung's failed deal with iFixit, as told by iFixit's CEO
We sat down with Kyle Wiens, the CEO of iFixit, to hear the story behind its failed partnership with Samsung.
- One UI 6.1.1 adds two new audio settings that we lovewww.androidauthority.com One UI 6.1.1 adds two new audio settings that we love
One UI 6.1.1 adds options to boost the volume of dialogue in videos and normalize the volume levels of media playing from your Galaxy device.
> TL;DR
- One UI 6.1.1 adds an option to boost the dialogue volume in videos playing from your Galaxy device.
- It also adds an option to normalize the overall volume levels of media.
- Both options work with media played through the device’s speakers or any connected headset.
- Epic Games pulls Fortnite from the Galaxy Store9to5google.com Epic Games pulls Fortnite from Galaxy Store, citing Samsung's new sideloading settings
After it was discovered that Samsung would begin blocking any attempt to sideload apps Epic Games has made the decision...
> After it was discovered that Samsung would begin blocking any attempt to sideload apps Epic Games has made the decision to remove Fortnite, among other titles, from the Galaxy Store.
- Samsung Releases Galaxy Brand Anthem ‘Open Always Wins’ With TOMORROW X TOGETHERnews.samsung.com Samsung Releases Galaxy Brand Anthem ‘Open Always Wins’ With TOMORROW X TOGETHER
K-Pop icons TOMORROW X TOGETHER contributed to penning the lyrics to deliver the inspiring message that ‘everyone who embraces challenges with an open mind is a winner’
Youtube music video: https://youtu.be/NP39f94hQ8c?si=iwnd62clz4V7kh-V
- Samsung Completes Validation of Industry’s Fastest LPDDR5X for Use With MediaTek’s Flagship Mobile Platformnews.samsung.com Samsung Completes Validation of Industry’s Fastest LPDDR5X for Use With MediaTek’s Flagship Mobile Platform
Samsung’s 10.7Gbps LPDDR5X was validated on MediaTek’s next-generation Dimensity platform With over 25% improvement in power consumption and performance, new DRAM enables longer battery life and more powerful on-device AI features for mobile
- Samsung Galaxy Buds3 retail box leaks, new stem style design is confirmedm.gsmarena.com Samsung Galaxy Buds3 retail box leaks, new stem style design is confirmed
These are the first Galaxy Buds ever to feature stems. Samsung's Galaxy Buds line started out in 2019, as the company recently reminded us ahead of its...
- Samsung could use PC tech to prevent Exynos chips from overheatingwww.androidauthority.com Samsung could use PC tech to prevent Exynos chips from overheating
Some recent Samsung Exynos chips have suffered from overheating, but the company will apparently use PC-derived tech for future Exynos chips.
- Samsung TV Plus rolls out in the Middle East, soon in South East Asiawww.sammobile.com Samsung TV Plus rolls out in the Middle East, soon in South East Asia
Samsung has expanded the Samsung TV Plus service to three markets in the Middle East, it will soon be launched in South East Asia as well.
- Samsung sues Oura preemptively to block smart ring patent claimswww.theverge.com Samsung sues Oura preemptively to block smart ring patent claims
Samsung says Oura sues rivals over common smart ring features.
- Samsung Galaxy M35 unveiled with a 6,000mAh battery, Exynos 1380m.gsmarena.com Samsung Galaxy M35 unveiled with a 6,000mAh battery, Exynos 1380 - GSMArena.com news
Samsung Galaxy M35 unveiled with a 6,000mAh battery, Exynos 1380 - GSMArena.com news
- Samsung forces repair stores to destroy customer smartphones, iFixit ends cooperationwww.notebookcheck.net Samsung forces repair stores to destroy customer smartphones, iFixit ends cooperation
Those who take their Samsung Galaxy device to a repair store may get it back in pieces, since Samsung forces service providers under certain conditions to disassemble devices instead of repairing them, and to send the customer's personal data to the company. iFixit is therefore ending its cooperatio...
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/16007814
> Samsung forces repair stores to destroy customer smartphones, iFixit ends cooperation
- Samsung Galaxy A35 5G review - A powerful all-rounder with Galaxy S design for under $300www.notebookcheck.net Samsung Galaxy A35 5G review - A powerful all-rounder with Galaxy S design for under $300
The Samsung Galaxy A35 is a 6.6-inch smartphone with Android 14 including 5-year upgrades and a premium Galaxy S-style case with a glass rear panel and Gorilla Glas Victus+ for the 2,340 x 1,080 pixel, 120 Hz, HDR-supported, Super AMOLED display. The Galaxy A35 is powered by Samsung's Exynos 1380 So...
- Samsung Rumored To Bring ‘Battery AI’ To Its Galaxy S25 Series, Boosting The Total Backup By Up To 10 Percent At The Same Performance Levelwccftech.com Samsung Rumored To Bring ‘Battery AI’ To Its Galaxy S25 Series, Boosting The Total Backup By Up To 10 Percent At The Same Performance Level
A unnamed source informed a tipster that Samsug is working on a new feature called ‘Battery AI’ for the Galaxy S25 lineup
cross-posted from: https://reddthat.com/post/18552077
> Samsung Rumored To Bring ‘Battery AI’ To Its Galaxy S25 Series, Boosting The Total Backup By Up To 10 Percent At The Same Performance Level
- One UI 6.1 update for Galaxy S22 series halted due to a bugm.gsmarena.com One UI 6.1 update for Galaxy S22 series halted due to a bug
Quality control really should be better on these. Samsung started rolling out the update to One UI 6.1, containing the Galaxy AI features that debuted in...
> quality control on software updates is hard, for sure, but it shouldn't be this hard to spot something so obvious. We're talking about the lock screen and touchscreen not working anymore after the update.
If they decide to start the roll out again. Wait a few days to make sure it does not limit any critical function like touchscreen, calling, etc.
- Samsung's Good Lock app comes to the Play Storem.gsmarena.com Samsung's Good Lock app comes to the Play Store
Samsung also released the One Hand Operation+ Good Lock module on the Play Store. Samsung's Good Lock app, which was available exclusively through...
- Exynos 2400, 2200, 2100 die shots highlight the chips’ evolution over the yearswww.notebookcheck.net Exynos 2400, 2200, 2100 die shots highlight the chips’ evolution over the years
A X user has revealed how three generations of Exynos SoCs look like via detailed die shots. The Exynos 2100, Exynos 2200 and Exynos 2400 are radically different, indicating Samsung was constantly trying new designs to see what works best.
- Samsung Galaxy C55 launching in India as the Galaxy F55m.gsmarena.com Samsung Galaxy C55 launching in India as the Galaxy F55
Will be available through Flipkart and Samsung.com. Samsung has revealed that it is launching the Galaxy F55 in India. A closer look at the device reveals...
- Galaxy S21 and S22 with green line issue in India get free display replacementwww.sammobile.com Galaxy S21 and S22 with green line issue in India get free display replacement
Samsung has expanded its free replacement offer for devices suffering the green line issue to the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S22 series.
> Samsung India has been providing a free display replacement for affected devices since July last year. The eligible devices included the Galaxy S20 series and the Galaxy Note 20 series. The company has now expanded this list to include the Galaxy S21 series and the Galaxy S22 series.
> Just like last year, all devices will also be offered a free battery and kit replacement, but it appears that there's now a deadline to avail this offer. Appointments must be booked at a Samsung Service Center until 30th April, 2024 to get a free replacement from the company
- Software updates causing green line display issues on some Galaxy phoneswww.sammobile.com Green line issue on Galaxy phones is back to haunt Samsung once again
People have started complaining that a green line has appeared on the display of their Samsung Galaxy phones after installing software updates.
cross-posted from: https://reddthat.com/post/17555405
> Software updates causing green line display issues on some Galaxy phones > > Getting a green line after an update is a serious issue. With phones getting 5-7 years of updates one green line after warranty can leave you on the hook for expensive display replacement. > > To date OnePlus is the only manufacturer to acknowledge the issue and offer lifetime free screen replacement for the issue (Only in india unfortunately).
- Samsung Galaxy M35 5G moves a step closer to launch with Bluetooth certificationm.gsmarena.com Samsung Galaxy M35 5G moves a step closer to launch with Bluetooth certification
It's expected to come with the Exynos 1380 SoC at the helm. The Samsung Galaxy M35 5G (SM-M356B_DS) has bagged FCC and Dekra certifications, and it has now...