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Samsung Galaxy S21 Android 12 One UI 4.0 Beta officially announced! [Updated]

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Update 1 / July 29, 2021: Just a few minutes after publishing the banner, Samsung quietly removed the Galaxy S21′ One UI 4.0 Beta activity announcement. Read more

July 28, 2021: Big news coming from Samsung Community South Korea about the Android 12-based One UI 4.0 Beta for the Galaxy S21 series smartphones. Yes, the company’s Beta Operation Manager officially announced that the One UI 4.0 Beta is coming soon for the latest Galaxy S flagship series.

In addition to the announcement, the Korean tech giant has also published a banner, which mentions the Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra owners are eligible to be the first to experience the new interface with Android 12-based One UI 4.0 Beta ahead of a stable release.

Samsung Galaxy S21 One UI 4.0 Beta

Early Beta Announcement

Last year, Samsung launched the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 Beta program for the Galaxy S20 series first sometime in September for developers, followed by public Beta in October. However, it’s just a few days remaining of July and the company revealed Android 12-based One UI 4.0 Beta for this year’s flagships.

Not surprisingly, the Galaxy S21 series become the first to get the opportunity of experiencing the One UI 4 features and changes ahead of a stable release, which could happen later this year. Do note that, the One UI 4 Beta program is currently limited to South Korea, but it could soon expand to more countries including:

  • India
  • The United States
  • United Kingdom
  • Poland
  • Germany
  • China

Old flagships to join soon?

Of course, but it’s not official when Samsung will announce the One UI 4 Beta for older Galaxy flagships such as the Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy S20, Galaxy Z Fold 2, and Galaxy Z Flip. At the same time, we can’t confirm whether Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy S10 series will be invited for the Android 12 Beta activity or not.

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Last year, other than the Galaxy S20 series, the Korean tech giant conducted the Android 11 Beta trial for the Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy S10, Galaxy Z Flip, Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy A52 5G (South Korea), and Galaxy M31 (India) smartphones.

Last but not least, it’s expected that Samsung will send the first Android 12 One UI 4.0 Beta update for the Galaxy S21 series devices just after Unpacking the new Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 foldable smartphones on August 11. Stay tuned with us, we will keep you posted!

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 Watch Ultra triumphs at 2024 Korea Advertising Awards

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The 2024 Korea Advertising Awards honored Samsung for its Galaxy Watch Ultra campaign. The company today announced that it has won the Grand Prize in the ‘Social Communication’ category for the “‘GO ULTRA Challenge.”

The Korea Advertising Association, which organized the 2024 Korea Advertising Awards praised the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra campaign for effectively conveying features and brand philosophy through authentic stories.

In addition, the Korea Advertising Association also highlighted how Samsung’s Watch Ultra campaign fostered brand affinity among the younger generation and inspired Galaxy users to feel touched and proud.

GO ULTRA Challenge tells the story of CJ Park:

A cyclist and YouTuber who lost one of his legs in an accident, but challenges himself to push his limits. The protagonist completes a 294km ride in about 14 hours with the Galaxy Watch Ultra, delivering an inspiring and emotional experience.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra

Jang So-yeon, Vice President of Samsung Electronics’ Korea Marketing Team, said, “We are very happy and honored to receive the Korea Advertising Award for campaigns that communicated the authenticity and values of the Galaxy brand. Moving forward, we will continue to create campaigns that resonate with consumers and strengthen our bond with them.”

Voices of Galaxy

Apart from this, the Korean tech giant has also scored a Bronze in the “Online Video” category with the “Voices of Galaxy” campaign for the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6.

The ‘Voices of Galaxy’ campaign showcased the diverse stories of celebrities such as Park Eun-bin and Pani Bottle, as well as regular users, through digital videos and photo shoots.

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Cyber Monday Deal: Save $190 on Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

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Samsung letting you save up to $190 on Galaxy Buds3 Pro for Cyber Monday. Continuing the Black Friday frenzy, the company is still offering huge benefits on Galaxy AI products.

Galaxy Buds3 Pro is the best Samsung TWS earbuds available on Cyber Monday sale. The deal lets you save up to $190+; up to $100 trade-in credit and $60 off.

Not that all but the company will also give you a free Clip Case with Carabiner. Offer Programs unlock more benefits if you are a student, teacher, govt employee, Samsung employee, or military officer.

The Galaxy Buds3 Pro is available in two striking colors: White and Silver. The product was listed with a price tag of $279, but currently available for $188.

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The Galaxy Buds feature a 53mAh battery in the earbud, while the case has a 515mAh battery. While ANC is off, you will get up to 30 hours of playtime, while ANC reduces it to 26 hours, which isn’t a bad deal anyway.

The Buds 3 Pro has a 2-way Woofer and Tweeter for immersive audio. The product also features 3 high-SNR microphones to catch the voice during calls. IP57 rating ensures protection against water and sweat aimed at life longevity.

Activate Noise Cancellation is here to elevate your listening experience. When enabled, the intelligent ANC feature significantly reduces noise from surroundings so it won’t degrade your listening experience.

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Report: TSMC could make Exynos SoC for Samsung phones

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Samsung may ink a deal with TSMC to produce Exynos SoC for Galaxy phones. As the Foundry Division facing a crisis, System LSI may fabricate Exynos using TSMC’s process. This way, Samsung will be able to ensure Exynos’ return.

According to Dealsite (via Jukanlosreve), Samsung could make Exynos SoC at TSMC. It remains to be seen which iteration of application processor the Taiwanese chip maker will produce for Samsung Galaxy phones.

TSMC’s 3nm process is a big hit. The company has major clients like Apple, MediaTek and Qualcomm. In the past, Samsung produced Snapdragon chips, but the flaws in Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 hurt it the most.

Currently, the situation is; that Samsung Foundry is unable to produce in-house Exynos chips. We’ve heard rumors of Samsung’s dream chip, which has now become a real dream. System LSI could collaborate with TSMC for contract production.

Dealsite report says:

So, I think there was a hope for about a year that they would really catch up with TSMC. But then their market share dropped sharply again, and recently, it barely exceeded 10%, and even internally, there were talks about “We’re going to make Exynos (Samsung’s mobile application processor) at TSMC.”

Samsung’s System LSI arm designs Exynos processors. The division naturally orders Samsung Foundry to proceed with mass production. The yield rate is not in Samsung’s favor, leading it to forget about production on a large scale.

The existence and growth of Exynos is necessary for Samsung. If there’s no alternative, the company will lose its negotiation power with suppliers. Hence, producing Exynos at TSMC isn’t a bad idea if it benefits the company and consumers.

Notably, Exynos 2500 has reportedly entered mass production, aiming to power the Galaxy Z Flip 7 next year. The Galaxy S25 series could exclusively use the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip – manufactured by TSMC at 3nm process technology.

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