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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One UI 8.5 set to enhance Spotify and YouTube recommendations in Now Brief
Perfect personalization Samsung is prepping the next big One UI update, and it's set to make the Now Brief even more personal for YouTube and Spotify recommendations.
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 might feature new 'wide' design, rumor reveals
Dual-flagship strategy Samsung appears to be preparing two Z Fold models for 2026, including a bold new wide-screen version.
Samsung's code hints the Galaxy S26 could get a big wireless charging upgrade
Qi2 incoming? The Galaxy S26 lineup could finally break past Samsung's long-standing 15W wireless limit.
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Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold might cost way less than expected, leaker claims
Pricey phone We know that the rumored Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold will cost more than the Galaxy Z Fold series. But how much more? A new leak offers promising potential.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra rumored to feature striking blacked-out design and camera bump
Jet black dreams Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks keep getting more intense, and this one hints at a slight design change.
Adaptive Clock not working on One UI 8? Samsung says it has a fix
Bug fixing Adaptive Clock is a clever One UI 8 feature that modifies your lock screen clock to make it fit in with your wallpaper, and it needs this bug fix.
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Samsung could go pitch black with the Galaxy S26 Ultra, per this rumor
Power of the Dark Side Rumors alleged that Samsung's next Ultra model could go darker for its black color option.
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One UI 8.5 code reveals Samsung's plan to rebrand its fast charging tech
The drought is over Looks like the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s charging boost is getting a new name to go with it.
Samsung may look to gift Galaxy users a One UI 8.5 beta in December
A Present One UI 8.5 beta rumors progressed, claiming it could begin early in December for Galaxy users.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: Which novelty feature is most useful?
Ultra vs. Max The Galaxy S26 Ultra will be a beast of a phone when it launches in early 2026, but it has some tough contenders like the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max to compete with.
Galaxy S26 could mark Bixby’s comeback — with Perplexity doing the heavy lifting
best of both worlds Samsung is reportedly overhauling Bixby by tapping into Perplexity AI, starting with the Galaxy S26.
