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Selling of carrier-locked smartphones could soon be banned in the U.S.: Report

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In late October, United Kingdom imposed a ban on carriers to sell locked phones in the country. The communications regulator of UK, Ofcom has announced this decision which will take effect by 2021. With this move, the consumer advocates have won who was fought for a long time to make it easier for consumers to switch networks, resell their phones, or even just give them to someone else.

According to Wired, a complicated combination of corporate interests and pre-smartphone era legislation has resulted in more than two decades of back and forth about the legality of phone locking in the US. It’s looking like that battle could ramp up again next year.

“It was passed at a time when things looked really, really different in the consumer electronics market, It was passed really to address issues like DVD piracy, and not to address issues like software-enabled refrigerators or internet-connected home systems. Unfortunately, the place we find ourselves in is a world where software is in everything, and software is covered by copyright law.” Said a repair policy lead at iFixit.

According to section 1201 of the constitution of the United States, device manufacturers and wireless carriers have argued that the digital locks they place on devices are protected by Section 1201 of the DMCA. But advocates say that argument hasn’t aged well.

The US Library of Congress and Copyright Office holds a rulemaking proceeding that takes public comment. It’s a chance for advocates to make their case for amending Section 1201.

If citizens want to urge the government to amend Section 1201, the first round of comments is required to be in by December 14. Responses and additional proposals will go back and forth through the spring of 2021.

As you can see the proceeding may not happen so fast and likely to take time, only if it comes into effect.

James is the lead content creator on Sammy Fans and mostly works on Samsung's firmware section. His first phone was the Galaxy S4 and continues to get new S series devices. Most of the time, James tries to learn about new technologies and gadgets but he also sneaks a bit of free time to nearby rivers and nature.

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Samsung Galaxy A15 LTE launched in South Korea – Check specs and price

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Samsung Galaxy A15 South Korea

Samsung launched a new A series phone – Galaxy A15 LTE in South Korea, this entry-level device comes with prominent software and hardware capabilities such as an immersive display, a powerful processor, a big battery, an ultimate camera setup, and much more.

Samsung has a wide variety of products and it launches devices to cater to the needs of a diverse range of consumers. So let’s dive into the details and check out the specs, price, and availability of the Samsung Galaxy A15 LTE smartphone in South Korea.

Galaxy A15 LTE Specifications 

The newly released Galaxy A15 packs a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED screen with Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The device also has Vision Booster and Eye Comfort Shield features to protect your eyes from strain. It boasts a MediaTek Helio G99 processor paired with 4GB RAM RAM and 128GB internal storage.

For photography lovers, the Galaxy A15 LTE houses a triple camera setup on the back consisting of a 50MP primary, a 5MP ultrawide, and a 2MP macro lens. The smartphone further accommodates a 13MP camera on the front to take selfies and make video calls.

Other key details of the phone include a 5,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging support, Samsung Pay, a side-mounted fingerprint reader, GPS, 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, USB Type-C port, a 3.5mm headphone port and it runs on Android 14-based One UI 6.0 software.

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Galaxy A15 LTE Price and Availability 

Talking about the availability, the Galaxy A15 LTE smartphone is available through carriers and in factory-unlocked variants and it is priced at KRW 319,000 ($240) in South Korea. Simultaneously, the phone is available in three colors: Blue Black, Light Blue, and Yellow.

Samsung Galaxy A15 South Korea

Lim Seong-taek, Vice President of Samsung Electronics Korea, said,

The Galaxy A15 LTE will be a smart choice for customers who enjoy watching content and taking photos anywhere. We will continue introducing products optimized for various lifestyles and expand the range of customer choices. We will continue to expand.

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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 unveiled with built-in AI capabilities

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3

Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, a new chipset that promises to bring flagship features to more affordable smartphones. It supports on-device generative AI.

Several smartphone manufacturers like Honor, iQOO, realme, Redmi, and Xiaomi are set to use the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 in their upcoming devices, with announcements expected to start in March.

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Processor

Manufactured on a 4 nm process, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor is structured with a 1+4+3 core configuration including a Prime ARM Cortex X4 core running at 3.0 GHz. This design varies slightly from the 8 Gen 3, which has a 1+5+2 configuration, which opts for an additional Performance core over an Efficiency core.

The Snapdragon 8s Gen comes with support for on-device generative AI, capable of running large language and vision models. Although it may not match the speed of the 8 Gen 3, it still offers significant AI capabilities with its Gemini Nano support.

This chipset also features an always-on ISP capable of real-time semantic segmentation, recognizing up to 12 layers in visual content. For gamers, the chipset provides real-time hardware-accelerated ray tracing. In addition, connectivity is enhanced with X70 modem support, and the audio experience is elevated with LE Audio and Auracast capabilities.

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Samsung leads Global Soundbar Market for tenth year

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Samsung Soundbar Global Market

Samsung continues to dominate the global soundbar market, maintaining its top position for the tenth consecutive year. In 2023, the tech giant secured a 20.3% market share and 18.8% contribution, according to FutureSource. In addition, Samsung maintained its first position in the global TV market for 18 consecutive years.

The company’s success can be partly attributed to its innovative soundbar lineup, including ‘HW-Q990C’. Launched last year, the model has been praised for its realistic sound, seamless integration with Samsung TVs through the ‘Q Symphony’ feature, and user-friendly connectivity options.

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Samsun’s ‘HW-Q990C’ earned the title of Best Sound Bar of 2023 and a platinum award from British IT media T3. Similarly, ‘TechRadar’ recognized the ‘HW-Q800C’ as the best overall soundbar of the year.

In 2024, Samsung is boosting its presence in the global soundbar market by introducing new products with AI-based sound technology and enhanced connectivity for various scenarios.

Cheolgi Kim, EVP of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics said:

We are thrilled to once again be acknowledged as the market leader in soundbars, a milestone that reflects the positive feedback from our customers over the years. Building on this success, we will continue to push the boundaries of home entertainment with superior sound quality and advanced connectivity features, leveraging AI-based sound technology to strengthen the consumer experience and Samsung’s position in the global market.”

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