Samsung
Samsung is a large Korean multinational company which spans industries such as television sets, shipbuilding, semiconductors (like memory and processors), in addition to phones and tablets. Samsung is the largest Android device manufacturer worldwide, though they’re also the primary support of another mobile operating system, Tizen, and previously invested in an OS called Bada.
Samsung is the largest Android device developer worldwide
Samsung was founded in 1938 as a trading company, and didn't get into electronics until the late 60s. Oh-Hyun Kwon is the CEO of Samsung Electronics. Samsung's first Android smartphone was the Galaxy, released in 2009, and their first Android tablet was the Galaxy Tab was announced in 2010.
Traditionally, Samsung's Android user interface has been something called TouchWiz, which included a wide array of Samsung-made apps and customizations. For example, there are fitness tools, note-taking apps, news readers, multi-window viewing, and lots more.
Samsung has had to go through a number of patent litigations with Apple, and was found by California court to be infringing on some Apple patents in 2012. These include technologies for voice search, slide-to-unlock, data synchronization, and others.
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It's here! Samsung announced it will begin rolling out One UI 6.1 and Galaxy AI features this week in the U.S.
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Back for seconds Samsung has started rolling out its second camera update for the Galaxy S24 series.
Signs point to a One UI 6.1 rollout coming this week
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Coming soon One UI 6.1, an update that includes new AI-based features, appears to be rolling out starting this week. It's already confirmed to be available in China starting March 28.
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durability upgrade? The upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 6 might be the first foldable phone ever with a super tough titanium body.
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Is this a joke? Amazon will give you a free 65-inch smart TV when you buy any of Samsung's 2024 TVs through their site.
Samsung will offer 8 years of OS upgrades on enterprise Galaxy Tab Active 5 tablets
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software support Smartphone and tablet manufacturers are competing to offer the best software support, and Samsung wants to end the conversation by supporting the enterprise Galaxy Tab Active5 for eight years.
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Gaming all day Samsung detailed its game-streaming discovery platform rebrand for Galaxy devices.
Samsung may have finally made Galaxy software updates less intrusive
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold user uncovers the reason why hinges aren't unfolding flat
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Clogged hinges? Foldable phones have been plagued with issues, and some won't show up until you've used them for a while. Now, it looks like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 might be having trouble opening flat.
The Galaxy S22 series might have a glimmer of hope for Galaxy AI
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Maybe there's hope Samsung's TM Roh discussed its plans to look into Galaxy AI for the S22 series.
Samsung patent highlights a more personal Galaxy AI feature
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Custom AI A recently discovered Samsung patent details a more personal Galaxy AI feature.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 might make a hardware change no one asked for
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Worthwhile? A rumor suggested changes consumers may experience next year with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series.
Rumors claim Galaxy Watch 7 could get a third variant and quicker speeds
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More to think about A wave of rumors suggested the Galaxy Watch 7 series could launch with a third variant and notable boosts.
Samsung's 2024 smart TVs — get the $100 off deal before it's too late, zero commitment required
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Zero commitment Samsung is unboxing its latest lineup of smart TVs on March 21st. Sign up for the reserve program and you'll get a $100 discount, guaranteed.
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Score up to $800 off a Galaxy Tab S9 tablet with this last-minute Samsung deal
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Tablet Keyboard Bundle The Discover Spring Sale from Samsung has officially come to an end, but a lot of deals are leftover, including this excellent bundle offer on the Galaxy Tab S9.
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