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Samsung fined over €39 million by Netherlands authority for illegally raising TV prices 

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According to the latest info, the South Korean company was guilty of influencing the prices of stores that cost Samsung TVs between 2013 and 2018, making customers pay more. Samsung carefully considered the online supply of its TVs and put online stores under pressure to raise prices, which is not allowed according to ACM (Authority for Consumers & Markets).

The ACM has fined Samsung Electronics more than €39 million following an investigation. But according to De Telegraaf, Korea’s largest technology company plans to take legal action against the ACM decision.

The ACM launched an investigation and found that Samsung was using illegal trading methods after some shop owners complained. It turns out that Samsung Electronics has been in contact with Dutch retailers via email and WhatsApp to control prices regularly.

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If the seller sells Samsung TV for less than the company demands, Samsung sends a message through the seller selling that the price should be increased.

As ACM investigated WhatsApp and email traffic between Samsung and retailers and determined that “Samsung’s behavior distorted competition at the retail level and led to higher consumer spending.” Samsung will continue to monitor its online TV list and press e-tailers to adjust their prices to meet the expectations of the Korean tech giant, so Samsung was able to protect its margins and those of its partner retailers at the expense of the consumer.

On the other hand, a Samsung spokesperson said the company had complied with the competition rules and was disappointed with the ACM decision. Samsung is reportedly going to take legal action to challenge the € 39 million fine.

Apart from issuing the fine, ACM has no authority to compel Samsung to compensate customers who bought the TV between 2013 and 2018 and may not feel harmed. Time will tell how the story unfolds, but perhaps the law firm will settle a case of the class action to represent consumers.

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Galaxy AI’s Instant Slow-mo now support 480×480 24fps videos

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Samsung Galaxy S24 introduced the Galaxy AI‘s Instant Slow-mo feature with One UI 6.1. This feature uses on-device AI to create intermediate motion between frames, resulting in realistic and seamless transitions. Samsung has now expanded Instant Slow-mo support for 480×480 24fps videos.

With the April 2024 update for the Galaxy S24 series, the Instant Slow-mo feature gets enhanced as it is now supporting 480×480 24fps videos. This powerful tool makes creating and sharing high-quality slow-mo videos on social media easier than ever.

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Instant Slow-mo feature plays the captured videos 4 times slower by creating a new game during each movement through AI frame rate conversion technology. It requires no separate settings when shooting. This feature transforms ordinary videos into cinematic slow-motion masterpieces.

This feature is now available on the Galaxy S23 series except S23 FE, Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5, and Galaxy Tab S9 series along with the Galaxy S24 series.

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AI Frame Rate Conversion

The AI Frame Rate Conversion (AI FRC) technology begins by analyzing every two frames of the original video, extracting motion information to interpolate new frames that slow down the action.

This process is repeated in both forward and reverse directions to enhance the accuracy of newly created additional frames. The Fusion Map and Residual processes then work in pairs to detect motion differences and apply additional corrections for smoother motion and sharp details.

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Fresh Galaxy Enhance-X update available for Android 14 devices

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Samsung Galaxy Enhance-X app is getting a new update for Android 14 Galaxy devices. Identified via version 2.0.71, the update brings improvements and bug fixes to enhance device performance.

The fresh update improves the app’s functions and addresses issues reported by users to ensure a more efficient and error-free experience. It is expected to enhance the stability and performance of the app.

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Users will have to download 156.63MB to install the update, available on the Galaxy Store. Those who have Galaxy devices with Android 14 are advised to install the new version of the Samsung Galaxy Enhance-X app.

The latest update will not only improve their device’s performance but also align it with the latest software.

Samsung’s Enhance-X app offers AI-powered media enhancement for Galaxy devices. It repairs and creatively edits photos and videos, improving clarity and brightness. Some unique features like Single Take and Long Exposure enhance videos. It saves content in JPEG/MP4 formats in the gallery.

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Samsung revives ‘Since last charge’ feature for enhanced battery tracking

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One UI 6.1 Battery last charge feature

Samsung has updated its Device Care app to version 13.8.6.11, which brings back the “since last charge” feature for its Galaxy smartphones. It was removed from Galaxy devices in the One UI 6 update. This function allows users to monitor their device’s battery performance and screen usage time since the last full charge.

According to the tipster Tarunvats, the return of the “since last charged” feature is due to user demand as it provides an accurate review of battery life. This feature is more informative than previous 24-hour tracking systems, which did not consider charging periods.

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The update is compatible with all Samsung devices running One UI 6, making it accessible to a wider user base. The Korean tech giant reintroduces the “Since last charged” option to enhance the user experience by providing valuable insight into battery usage.

Users can install the update through Galaxy Store >> Menu option >> Updates. Also, they can download it directly from the third-party app source link mentioned here.

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