From eSports to family game nights, Samsung presenting solid efforts in the golden age of gaming
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the lifestyle of peoples has totally changed as everyone wants to stay safe by working from home. At the same time, they have also taken on new activities and hobbies as they spending more time at home. Besides, we have also seen a significant rise in gaming across the globe.
Recently, Entertainment Software Association published a report expecting 214 million gamers are only in the United States. It shows, how gaming has become a fun group activity nowadays, especially for those looking to connect with others. Besides, the report reveals that more than six out of 10 players regularly play with others either online or in person.
However, the rising popularization of gaming is not limited to the US as last year, Facebook’s “Games Marketing Insights for 2021” said that numbers of first-time gamers reached new highs in countries around the world with 8.6 million in the U.K., 6.5 million in Germany, and 9.4 million in South Korea.
During these experiences, Samsung’s internal research data reveals that 35.3 percent of users in the US connected their gaming devices to their QLED TV in March 2021, which is doubled from 19.4 percent in March of 2020. In addition, the number of Korean users almost tripled from 11.4 percent to 27 percent during the same period.
However, the Samsung 65-inch segment has been the most popular TV size for gaming while the high-end models, which feature a 120Hz refresh rate, were more likely to be connected to the latest gaming consoles. This data tells us that Microsoft Xbox and Sony PlayStation gamers like to use premium TVs with enhanced gaming features.
In the context of the popularity of the game, Samsung adjusted the 2021 TV lineup, keeping in mind the hearts of gamers. The company’s latest TV is equipped with top features designed to promote the next level of gaming experience.
Samsung 2021 Neo QLED TVs
Samsung’s 2021 Neo QLED TVs support AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, which is a technology that enables true HDR console and PC gaming. This tech adds to the HDR support that delivers bright scenes brighter and dark scenes darker. Moreover, Neo QLED’s Motion Xcelerator Turbo+ technology offers ultra-smooth motion in 4K 120Hz.
Samsung’s 2021 Neo QLED TV also obtained the first Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker’s (VDE) Gaming TV Performance certification. The four 2021 Neo QLED models (QN900, QN800, QN90, and QN85) are certified for their excellent HDR performance (including peak brightness of over 1000 nits).
Apart from this, one of the lowest input lags in the industry is its low input lag at 4K at 120Hz, with a response time of about 5ms. These features are not only suitable for consumers who buy TVs for the first time, but also very fond of gamers, allowing users to capture every detail of the game.
2020 US Video Game Industry Snapshot
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Google is putting much effort into Gemini Assistant. The company has already replaced Google Assistant with Gemini. Now, Google apparently working to slap a Gemini AI button right on your Samsung Galaxy phone’s lock screen.
AndroidAuthority discovered Google’s experiment to bring the Gemini AI button to Samsung Galaxy’s lock screen. It’s going to be an Android feature, which Samsung won’t miss out on bringing to Galaxy smartphones.
Android lets you trigger Gemini in many ways. You can swipe up from the home screen’s bottom, press and hold the home button, or hold the power key. A dedicated AI button on the lock screen would make things a lot easier for consumers.
The QPR1 Beta 2 of Android 15 has a flag, which could unlock the AI button on the lock screen. Mishaal managed to enable the button on the Pixel smartphone, placed right below the fingerprint sensing area on the lock screen.
Image – Android Authority
Although the button appeared on the lock screen, it doesn’t function at all. It’s a pill-shaped toggle, which is slightly larger than the two lock screen shortcuts. The button also has the AI sparkle icon in the middle, which looks classy.
Android 15 is about to begin rolling out on Pixel smartphones. Google is also running the QPR Beta Program on various Pixel models. The Gemini AI button could be a part of the company’s preparations for the Android 16 operating system.
MediaTek Dimensity 9400 will be equipped with Multimodal Gemini Nano capabilities. MediaTek today confirmed its collaboration with Google. Future flagship chipsets, starting with the Dimensity 9400 will feature Gemini Nano with multimodality.
According to MediaTek, Dimensity SoCs are now optimized to support Gemini Nano with new multimodal capabilities. The upcoming chip will debut Gemini Nano integration, with existing models that could also add support in the future.
MediaTek revealed that the Dimensity 9400 features a new 8th-gen NPU with hardware acceleration for text, image, and speech. The Taiwanese chip designer is expanding its footsteps eyeing significant growth amid the AI boom.
Samsung’s recently launched Galaxy Tab S10 series supports GenAI capabilities. It means the Dimensity 9300+ processor could also gain multimodal Gemini Nano integration. We are hearing that the S25 could also use Dimensity 9400.
MediaTek’s partnership with Google highlights a shared vision for bringing Generative AI experiences across the Android ecosystem, and is a big step forward in the advancement of complex AI models running on-device.
Multimodal Gemini Nano will ensure users can take images and receive detailed descriptions of what’s been captured. MediaTek previously announced support for Google’s LLM, optimized for on-device AI processing.
Samsung recently updated its software support plan for October 2024, and it has noted that the Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G will no longer receive any updates. This popular foldable smartphone has been removed from the list of eligible devices for One UI updates and security patches because it has completed its update cycle.
The Galaxy Z Fold 2 was launched in 2020, initially coming with Android 10. It has since received updates, including the Android 13 update with One UI 5.1.1. After that, it is not eligible for any more major Android OS updates. Now, Samsung has also ended its software support, which means it will not receive any new security updates.
Even though the Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G will not receive further updates from Samsung, it is still a secure and functional device for everyday use. The phone operates on Android 13, which supports all major apps, including those for banking, so users can continue to perform their daily tasks without issues.
Additionally, Google Play continues to provide system updates to ensure that the phone’s key features remain up to date.
For those considering an upgrade, Samsung offers new foldable smartphones, including the Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and Galaxy Z Flip 5. These newer models come with improved features and will receive software updates for a longer period.
However, if your Galaxy Z Fold 2 is still working well for you, there’s no need to replace it. The device can still serve your needs effectively, even without the latest updates.
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