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Breaking: Samsung starts One UI 3.0 beta program for Galaxy S20 FE in South Korea

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Just recently, we’ve reported the stable Android 11 based One UI 3.0 update schedule for various Samsung devices, and now, one more smartphone is joining the list of the One UI 3.0 beta testing program.

According to the latest information coming from South Korea, Samsung starts the One UI 3.0 beta testing program for the Galaxy S20 FE that is an affordable variant of the Galaxy S20 flagship series.

WHO CAN JOIN THE ONE UI 3 BETA?

The One UI 3 Beta will be available to open network Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G devices.

Unfortunately, customers who have the BTS Edition cannot participate in this beta.
We are preparing to meet you in the stable official version, so please understand.

HOW TO JOIN

As soon as the One UI 3 Beta is available, you’ll be able to find a registration banner in the Samsung Members app.

TOP TIPS WHEN PARTICIPATING WITH OUR BETA

Back up your phone before registering for the Beta and upgrading the software.
Beta software is designed for testing and getting real customer feedback.

In addition to South Korea, Samsung will soon start the Android 11 based One UI 3.0 public beta program for the Galaxy S20 FE users of the U.S., India, Germany, Poland, UK, and China.

Following its launch, the Galaxy S20 FE reported having some severe issues with its touchscreen. The device is not able to respond to scrolling and swiping actions, sometimes these features work very slow, and sometimes it makes sudden jumps from top to bottom.

The touch response rate is sometimes prolonged, and the display failed to register touch at the same time and even delays it. We can expect that the touchscreen error will be solved with the Android 11/One UI 3.0 version upgrade.

ALSO, CHECK:

  1. Here’s how to join the Samsung One UI 3.0 beta program
  2. Here’s how to leave the One UI 3.0 beta program

One UI 3.0 is based on Android 11 that comes with a number of new changes in the user interface that reflects on the notification panel, app drawer, Settings menu, lock screen, and for improved the user experience.

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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Forbes: Samsung’s Jay Y. Lee is the richest Korean in 2024

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Samsung’s executive chairman Jay Y. Lee (Lee Jae-yong in Korean) topped the Forbes 2024 Richest Korean list for the first time. On April 17, Forbes revealed that the Samsung boss is the richest in South Korea, with his assets increasing by $3.5 billion, bringing his total net worth to $11.5 billion.

Thanks to a rise in Samsung’s stocks, Samsung’s Lee jumped to the top of the Forbes 2024 Richest Korean list. Notably, the company’s stocks significantly hiked after the revelation that it’s developing high-bandwidth memory chips used in AI computing for NVIDIA.

Forbes 2023 Richest Korean, Kim Byung-ju, slipped to second this year with assets worth $9.7 billion. The third place went to Seo Jung-jin, honorary chairman of Celltrion, with assets of $7.5 billion.

Cho Jung-ho, chairman of Meritz Financial Group, ranked fourth with $6.2 billion, and Chung Mong-koo, honorary chairman of Hyundai Motor Group, was fifth with $4.6 billion.

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Samsung builds AI-focussed Advanced Processor Lab in the US

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Samsung established an AI chip design-dedicated Advanced Processor Lab in Silicon Valley, US. Formerly known as the Advanced Institute of Technology, Samsung’s SAIT is said to have formed the new Lab to strengthen its AI chip R&D in the US.

BusinessKorea reports that the new Samsung Advanced Processor Lab to focus on developing next-gen AI semiconductor design assets in the US. The assets are said to be focused on the RISC-V area, which serves as a foundational design asset for semiconductor chip design.

Samsung’s initiative with RISC-V is interpreted as a move towards technological independence. Therefore, the company is expanding its R&D organization in Silicon Valley, aiming to enhance design capabilities to disrupt the market currently dominated by NVIDIA.

Amid the booming AI era, the market of advanced semiconductors is also expanding. Samsung has completed the development of its Mach-1 AI semiconductor and supplied prototypes to global firms including Korea’s Naver. The company has also started the development of Mach-2.

Under the CHIPS Act, Samsung received huge subsidies to boost investment in the US. It’s worth noting that the Biden govt awarded a 12% subsidy of Samsung’s total investment, which is significantly higher than Intel and TSMC’s subsidy.

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Samsung Galaxy S25’s 3nm Exynos 2500 to beat Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 in power efficiency

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Samsung’s first 3nm Exynos 2500 chip could outpace Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 in power efficiency. Both chipsets will power the next-gen Galaxy flagships, scheduled for an early 2025 launch. Recent input suggests that Exynos is returning as a tough rival to Snapdragon.

The Exynos 2500 will be made on Samsung’s 2nd-gen 3nm process technology. The S24’s Exynos 2400 chipset impressed the industry with significant improvements over its predecessor. The company appears to be leveling up the game next year.

Thanks to the cutting-edge process node, Samsung’s next Exynos could finally surpass its Snapdragon counterpart in power efficiency. The company may utilize its advanced FOWLP in the Exynos 2500 to make it run at higher clock speeds at the same power consumption level.

Qualcomm is facing power efficiency concerns with its recent Snapdragon chips. Due to reduced efficiency, phone makers are forced to bring up to 5000mAh battery. Samsung apparently seized this opportunity to bring back its in-house Exynos back to the contest.

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