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Apple challenges Samsung in South Korea by launching iPhone 13 series
Samsung currently regulates more than 70% of South Korea’s smartphone market. The company has done very well this year in its home country, especially after the launch of the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3. However, it may now face some competition as Apple finally unveiled the iPhone 13 series in Korea.
Recently, Apple unveiled the iPhone series in Malaysia, Mexico, South Korea, Thailand, and ten other countries around the world. These latest iPhones are expected to gain more popularity in South Korea as pre-orders for devices sold just nine minutes earlier this month.
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The South Korean network carriers – LG Uplus, KT, and SK Telecom – are offering the iPhone 13 series. These new smartphones have the same price as their predecessors.
The iPhone 13 Mini is priced at KRW 950,000 (about $795), while the iPhone 13 starts at KRW 1,090,000 (about $915). The iPhone 13 Pro has an initial price of KRW 1,350,000 (approximately $1,130) and the iPhone 13 Pro Max costs KRW 1,490,000 (approximately $1,245).
Although the price is higher than Samsung’s high-end phones, iPhones certainly enjoy good popularity in South Korea due to their simple user interface and good product value.
The US-based product has more than 20% of the market share in the country. Whether Apple can attract current Galaxy smartphone users with the iPhone 13 remains to be seen, with preliminary results coming out next quarter.
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Another report claims Samsung Unpacked Paris will take place on July 10, 2024. A trusted news outlet highlights that Samsung will most likely launch new Galaxy products on July 10 in Paris. The products include Galaxy Ring alongside the Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6.
According to Korea JoongAng Daily, Samsung Unpacked 2024 takes place on July 10 ahead of the Paris Olympics kicks off. The report says that the Galaxy Ring will be released after all along with new foldables including the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Fold 6.
The report highlights that Samsung’s H2 Unpacked is about two weeks earlier than last year’s. In 2023, the company held an Unpacked event in South Korea’s Seoul on July 26. Well, Samsung hasn’t officially confirmed the event and changes might be made in the release date.
“The location and timing of Unpacked should be beneficial for Samsung, leveraging the festive vibe formed around the Olympics while getting the spotlight all by itself,” a source citing JoongAng Daily.
The report only mentions Galaxy Ring and Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6. However, the Galaxy Watch 7 series, Galaxy Watch FE, and Galaxy Book Edge Pro will likely launch too. Meanwhile, the debut of Ultra and FE-branded Galaxy Z Fold is uncertain due to many reasons.
Earlier, it was reported that the Galaxy Z Fold 6 features a different screen ratio than the Z Fold 5. The company has focussed on improving the usability of the cover screen as well as making the foldable handy. Radical changes aren’t coming, but a gradual upgrade is always welcomed.
Snapdragon exclusivity is another praiseworthy decision by Samsung. There will be no Exynos utilization in the next-generation foldable smartphones. The company may continue to use its in-house mobile platform on future Galaxy S flagships.
Samsung chief Jay Y. Lee (Lee Jae-yong) stated that AI must be used responsibly. During the AI Seoul Summit, Samsung’s boss stated, “It is crucial to responsibly utilize the advantages of AI technology.”
Amid the booming AI growth, Samsung is continuously enhancing products’ security. The company’s executive chairman is also concerned about minimizing the misuse of artificial intelligence technology.
Lee also said that “Globally, there must be discussions on how to minimize the misuse of AI and maximize its benefits during the innovation process.”
As Samsung is a key player internationally, maintaining consumer trust is a must. While the presence of AI stuff is increasing across Galaxy products, security, and privacy must be enhanced to prevent any kind of misuse.
Earlier, the Korean tech giant applied its security solution “Knox” to “Family Care.”. Samsung’s AI home appliances are connected through integrated SmartThings and have enhanced security to counter privacy concerns.
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OnePlus is reportedly developing two advanced privacy features. Android 15-based OxygenOS 15 is expected to bring Privacy Watermark, auto-pixelate image features. It would be interesting to see whether Samsung’s One UI 7 introduces such features.
OxygenOS 15 Photos app could bring a new “Privacy Watermark” feature. The feature description indicates that it will put a watermark on your photo, indicating it is an official document application. However, you will also have an option to customize the watermark.
Misuse of documents may not be addressed, but the watermark will enhance privacy with a native indicator. The photos may add a less visible watermark throughout the area, probably identical to what leakers paste on CAD and render images.
OxygenOS 15 would also have an enhanced Pixelate feature. The Auto Pixelate functionality will likely automatically pixelate screenshots right before sharing them with someone. Pixelate would target user details like name, date of birth, passwords, card info, and so on.
Samsung Notes app is equipped with a lot of features focussed on document privacy. The Gallery app also has a watermark feature, but users commonly use it to put device names and capture time. OnePlus-like approach should be followed by Samsung in One UI 7.