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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How many software updates is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 eligible for?
Software support Samsung just launched the Galaxy Z Fold 7 with Android 16, but how many more Android OS upgrades and security updates will it get?
How many software updates is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 eligible for?
Highly supportive The Galaxy Z Flip 7 should be getting many years of software support, until Android 23, most likely.
Does the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 support Qi2 wireless charging?
True MagSafe? The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 only adheres to the Qi2 Ready standard, since there are no built-in magnets. The 10W wireless charging is a downgrade, too.
Does the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 support Qi2 wireless charging?
Qi2 or not? The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 features 15W wireless charging, but without built-in magnets. As such, it's only compliant with the Qi2 Ready standard.
How fast is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 charging speed?
Charge! The Galaxy Z Fold 7 doesn't offer any faster charging speeds than its older sister, the Galaxy Z Fold 6.
How fast is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 charging speed?
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Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 waterproof?
Weather-proof The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 has an IP48 rating for moderate resistance against both water and dust.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 waterproof?
Weather-proof Rumors suggested the Galaxy Z Fold 7 might have an IP rating higher than IP48, but sadly, it does not.
