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[UPDATE: May release tomorrow] Stable Android 11/One UI 3.0 coming for Galaxy S20 devices in early December
[UPDATE 2: DECEMBER 02, 2020]
Just recently, Samsung has released the stable Android11/One UI 3.0 update roadmap for several eligible Galaxy devices, and now new information coming via RPRNA.
According to the latest news, a Samsung official informed that the stable One UI 3.0 update rollout is scheduled for December 3rd, 2020. As per the representative, this update will be released in batches and if the company encounters any severe issue, it can also be suspended for a while.
“You may have been curious about it, but the S20 series model is scheduled for December 3rd, but the OS upgrade plan model and timing are notified through a notice in the Samsung Members app, so please refer to the confirmation.” Official reply in the Samsung Korean community.
[UPDATE 1: NOVEMBER 27, 2020]
After ending the One UI 3.0 beta registrations for Galaxy S20 and Note 20 series smartphone users in South Korea. Samsung community moderator again confirmed that the stable version of the Android 11 based One UI 3.0 for the Galaxy S20 series smartphones is coming in early next month.
According to the latest information (via RPRNA) Samsung set to release the stable Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update for the Galaxy S20 devices next month. Adding to this, we will get more information in the first week of December 2020.
[ORIGINAL ARTICLE: NOVEMBER 03, 2020]
Samsung has already started the beta testing of its latest custom skin, One UI 3.0 that is based on Android 11. The Galaxy S20 and Note 20 series devices are experiencing the upcoming version of One UI first, before its stable rollout.
If you also have an eligible device to get the One UI 3.0 update and not participated in the public beta program then we’ve some information that you should want to know.
According to the latest information, the most awaited version of Samsung’s One UI, One UI 3.0 could come this month in Europe. You just have to wait for the official update rollout schedule to check when will your device get the latest One UI update.
The beta testers are advised to report the errors coming on their devices with the One UI 3.0 beta so that the stable build might come without any bugs or issues.
Check Also: Is your Samsung Galaxy device getting Android 11-based One UI 3.0? Check here
“You can be happy because One UI 3 (based on Android 11) is coming this month! Now just hope for the update schedule and when you have the update, just enjoy it, and don’t forget: Please report errors!” Said Community Navigator
However, the stable build of Samsung One UI 3.0 will start to rollout or delay for some more time it is not confirmed at that time.
Related: Stable Android 11-based One UI 3.0 will come after November: Report
Previous reports reveal that the Galaxy S20 series will become the first to receive the One UI 3.0 stable build then other devices may follow the rollout according to their update listing. We have already written that the One UI 3.0 stable build will come in November or December this year.
Samsung remained the market leader in the third quarter of the year. After Canalys, IDC reports that Samsung was the biggest smartphone vendor in Q3, 2024, beating its close rival, Apple with a margin of 1.8 million units.
IDC report says the global smartphone market grew by 4% with 316.1 million units shipped in the third quarter of 2024. Interestingly, the market growth was led by strong growth from Vivo, Oppo, Xiaomi, Lenovo, and Huawei.
Per the report Samsung sold 57.8 million units, securing 18.3% market share in Q3 2024. Last year, the company seized a 19.6% share by selling 59.5 million Galaxy phones. Notably, Samsung’s YoY growth was negative despite the global recovery.
Samsung maintained the leadership crown despite shipments decreasing marginally. The company continues to grow its share in the premium segment as the average prices increased in the quarter driven by a stronger mix of Galaxy AI-enabled models.
The worldwide #smartphone market has seen a growth of 4.0% YoY in 3Q24. See below for key data and insight from IDC analysts.
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Apple grabbed a 17.7% market share, with sales recorded at 56 million in the third quarter. The company grew 3.5% YoY, up from 54.1 million iPhone shipments, while market share declined merely 0.1%.
The US phone maker will continue to grow in the upcoming US holiday season. Many customers will likely upgrade from the iPhone 13, iPhone 12, and prior models to a new Apple Intelligence-powered iPhone 16 series.
Xiaomi retained its third spot, with shipments were 42.8 million and 13.5% market share in Q3. Last year, the company shipped 41.5 million units with a market share of 13.6%. The company’s YoY growth stalled, with a negligible 0.1% decline.
Other Chinese vendors; OPPO and vivo sold 28.8 and 27 million phones, respectively. The former had 9.1% market share, while the latter had 8.5%. Other vendors collectively sold 103.7 million smartphones up from 99.6 million in the last year.
Workers at Samsung India finally ended the 37-day-long strike. The country seeks foreign investment from leading vendors. However, such a long-standing strike hurt the ambitions of the national and state governments.
Samsung welcomed the decision by CITU to call off the strike at the plant, which employs about 1,800 workers and makes refrigerators, TVs, and washing machines. The company also noted that no actions would be taken against participants.
“We will not take action against workers who merely participated” in the strike, Samsung India said, without elaborating on whether it is planning any action against certain workers.
We might not see any administrative actions against certain employees. It’s a big relief for Samsung India that the strike has been called off. However, the company hasn’t clarified if certain workers are under the radar for potential actions.
This strike is the biggest dispute faced by the company’s Indian unit in years. The Centre of Indian Trade Unions supported the company’s workers union. Samsung also sued the striking union in the initial days when tensions rose.
Govt of Indian state Tamil Nadu, where Samsung’s production fab is located, confirmed the strike has ended. It came after representatives from the Samsung management and striking workers had participated in the talks.
With the stable release of Android 15, along with several new features, satellite messaging has now become available for a few Android devices. The feature allows you to send and receive messages via satellite when you are outside of cellular or Wi-Fi coverage areas. It is particularly useful in emergencies or in remote areas where normal network coverage is unavailable.
To be specific, who can use this? Satellite messaging in Android 15 has started to come for users with compatible devices, like the Google Pixel series, and specific carriers like T-Mobile (thanks to Elon Musk’s Starlink).
For T-Mobile users running eligible devices with the latest Android 15 OS, you can access this feature by going through Settings > Network & Internet > SIMs > T-Mobile and tapping on Satellite Messaging. Don’t forget, you still need an eligible T-Mobile plan to use satellite messaging.
As of now, this is limited to a few devices which are expected to be available for more devices with necessary hardware requirements in the future.
Keep in mind, even though Android 15 includes this emergency feature, you might not see it right away. This can depend on your phone model, where you live, or which mobile service you use.
Just for your information, Apple has already enabled satellite communication for its iPhones.