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Samsung unveils 3 new ‘Galaxy Book’ in its laptop lineup
Samsung Electronics has introduced a newer laptop lineup including the Galaxy Book Flex 2, Galaxy Book Flex 2 5G, Galaxy Book Ion 2, and the Notebook Plus 2 for next year. These new laptops are successors to the previous the Galaxy Book Flex, Galaxy Book Ion, and the Notebook Plus. All of these newer laptops are equipped with Intel’s 11th Generation CPU.
The company will start taking pre-orders for the latest laptops alongside the ‘2021 Galaxy Academy’ event which will be held on December 21, 2020. Consumers can pre-order any of the new laptops till December 31, 2020, and it will be available from January 1, 2021. Early purchasers will also get the Galaxy Buds Live or the Galaxy Fit 2 for free as a pre-order gift.
Also, if you want to buy a newer Galaxy laptop, then you can also get an exchange offer with your old or damaged laptops. With the launching of Galaxy Book Flex 2, Galaxy Book Flex 2 5G, Galaxy Book Ion 2, or the Notebook Plus 2, the company has also extended Samsung Care+ premium service plan that allows you to get a battery replacement or one display damage repair for free within two years.
Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 2:
The Galaxy Book Flex 2 comes with a 15.6-inch screen size which is equipped with NVIDIA external graphics MX450. These screen capabilities let you enjoy high-end games more freely, video editing, and photo editing without any lags. It also provides better usability with a smart S Pen, and its touch display can rotate 360 degrees.
- Colors Variants: Mystic Black and Mystic Bronze
- Screen Size: 15.6-inch and 13.3-inch
- Price: Starting 1.845,000 won
Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 2 5G:
The Galaxy Book Flex 2 5G is the first Samsung Note PC that supports 5G connectivity. Besides, to attend meetings and online classes a 13-megapixel ‘World Facing Camera’ is mounted on the top of the keyboard, and you can also write notes with its S Pen.
- Colors Variants: Royal Silver
- Screen Size: 13.3-inch
- Price: 2.755,000 won
Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 2:
The Galaxy Book Ion 2 comes with a lightweight (970g) and ultra-slim design. Its 15.6-inch screen size variant lets you expand its memory using an additional SSD. You can choose between built-in graphics and NVIDIA external graphics models according to your needs in the 15.6-inch model.
- Colors Variants: Mystic White
- Screen Size: 13.3-inch and 15.6 inch
- Price: 1.38 million won to 2445,000 won
Samsung Galaxy Notebook Plus 2:
Samsung Notebook Plus 2 launched with a simple design featuring straight lines and a lattice keyboard.
- Colors Variants: Mystic Gray and Pure White
- Screen Size: 15.6 inch
- Price: 1.755,000 won to 1.94 million won
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Samsung Galaxy A33 5G grabs September 2024 security update
We are in October 2024 and Samsung is rolling out a new update for the Galaxy A33 5G smartphone, which brings the September 2024 security patch to improve system security and stability. The update is available for users in Brazil and the company will soon expand it to more countries.
September 2024 security update fixes several Samsung and Google vulnerabilities to make the device’s performance smoother. It includes 1 critical issue and 43 high-level ones for Google. One of these issues was already fixed in earlier updates, and another one doesn’t impact Galaxy devices.
In addition, Samsung is adding 23 of its fixes to improve security. These vulnerabilities are mainly related to My Files, Theme Center, One UI Home, Knox, and Dex. This update makes the smartphone more reliable, secure, and stable.
Users of Samsung Galaxy A33 5G are getting a September 2024 security update with One UI build version A336MUBSAEXI8. They will have to download a 262MB package to install the update. It is an initial rollout so it may take some hours or days to reach all models.
If you have received the notification of the update then install it now to get a bug-free experience. You can also check the update by visiting the Settings app on your smartphone and opening the Software Update section.
Now, click on the Download and install option. If any update is available, you can follow the on-screen instructions to install the update on your Galaxy smartphone.
Notably, the update is based on Android 14-based One UI 6.1. This device is eligible for the next major One UI update, One UI 7, based on Android 15. Samsung is going to release a stable One UI 7 in January 2025 along with the Galaxy S25 series. After its debut, Samsung will make its wider rollout for all eligible devices.
Samsung One UI 7 design will be Simple, Impactful and Emotive
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Samsung pulls SmartThings update after breaking many S10, Note10
Samsung’s recent SmartThings update broke many Galaxy S10 and Note10 devices. Following the reports, the company pulled the update and apologized to consumers. A new release is also reportedly released through Galaxy Store.
Isn’t it too late?
The glitchy SmartThings update led many Galaxy users to lose their data for no reason. As soon as users installed the SmartThings update, their phone was stuck in the boot loop. There’s no solution but to factory reset the device through Recovery.
Samsung acknowledges the recent SmartThings update affected some Galaxy phones running Android 12. We have recently reported problems appearing on Galaxy phones such as the Galaxy S10 and Note 10 series.
Samsung revealed that it had stopped updating the SmartThings as soon as it became aware of the issue and working on a solution “as a matter of urgency.” If you have experienced any inconvenience, please contact your nearest service center.
Some Galaxy smartphones running Android 12-based One UI operating system, such as the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy S10 series, have experienced a repeated boot error when updating to the latest version of the SmartThings app.
If you have an idea of factory reset through Recovery, you don’t need to visit the service center. Be aware that you would need to log in with the same Google Account that you were using before factory resetting the device.
Manual data wipe puts Google’s FRP lock for security purposes. In case you don’t have access to credentials, a service center visit is necessary. Samsung may have notified their repair partners to assist you nicely with seamless repairs.
🚨 Heads up, Galaxy users!
Some Samsung devices on Android 12 (like Note 10, S10 series) are facing boot issues after SmartThings app update.
Samsung has paused updates and is working on a fix.
If you're affected, contact your nearest service center.#Samsung #SmartThings pic.twitter.com/1RFzWA5jiF
— Yash Rathore (@YashRathoreX) October 4, 2024
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Samsung and Kohler join forces for intelligent water management via SmartThings
Following the SDC24, Samsung and Kohler announced a strategic partnership in the United States. The companies are joining forces to achieve a significant advancement in water management and sustainability.
Kohler’s Anthem smart showers can now be controlled through SmartThings. Users will be able to monitor the amount of shower water used directly through the brand-new water layer on SmartThings Map View, coming in early 2025.
The intelligent water management will be accessible through the SmartThings app on Samsung Smart TVs, Family Hub, and smartphones to provide a clear and convenient way to track shower water consumption in real-time.
Samsung Map View offers users direct access to their home’s shower water usage. Integrated within the SmartThings ecosystem, users can use Map View to monitor and manage water consumption with real-time tracking, and insights into usage patterns.
This integration with the SmartThings ecosystem highlights Samsung and Kohler’s dedication to enhancing home automation while promoting more efficient water use.