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Samsung Android 12 update brings these latest features with One UI 4.0

On November 15, Samsung announced the official launch of the One UI 4, which will be the first of its rollout on the Galaxy S21 series which includes the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 +, and Galaxy S21 Ultra starting today.
With new customization options, privacy features, and access to Samsung’s ever-growing ecosystem, the One UI 4 brings a superior mobile experience that puts you in control.
This software update brings the latest Android OS 12 and One UI 4.0 with new features, as well as advanced customization capabilities and privacy capabilities that give you control over many features and allow you to create your own advanced mobile experience.
Samsung One UI 4 (Android 12) Features
Wallpapers
In addition to the ability to select from installed and downloaded wallpapers, you can now select different color themes based on the colors of your wallpaper. Select a color theme from Backgrounds>Color theme>Select your favorite color theme>Select Done.
Widgets
Home screen widgets redesigned. The new widget list layout, it gives you more information at a glance and allows you to customize and decorate your home screen in your own way.
You will find helpful widget suggestions.
Weather widget: A dynamic weather widget has been added to the selection. Changes the background color of the widget depending on the weather or time.
- Lock screen widgets have a simple design.
- Monthly calendar views will be displayed if you select Current Program under Widget Settings.
Quick Panel
Manage brightness more comfortably with a large light bar on the quick panel. The “Media” button name has been changed to “Media Output”.
If you select Media Output, it leads you to the Media panel. The media panel structure has been redesigned with a simple view.
Samsung Keyboard
Display toolbar
With the advanced toolbar, you can find your emoji, GIFs, stickers and more directly on the keyboard. Self-expression is just around the corner. Select a smiley face from the top of your keyboard to access additional expressions.
For example, when you start a new chat in the messaging app using the Samsung keyboard, select a smiley face, choose any stickers or GIFs you can add to your messages, or create your own emoji by selecting Try it out.
You can create your own emoji using two different emotions. Select Find more stickers if you want to view more emojis. Follow the steps to complete creating your own emoji, then you can add it to your messages.
- Select + Speech Toolbar to access additional stickers.
- You can also select Get More Stickers to download new animated stickers to the Galaxy Store.
Suggest text editing
In addition to spell checking, Samsung’s keyboard also supports language correction. English grammatical errors and phrases that can be improved are marked with a green and alternate underline, Grammarly-sponsored.
- You can also stop Grammarly by going to Samsung Keyboard settings> Suggest text editing> Select Grammarly.
Share Sheet
A suggested upgrade option will be provided when you try to share an image on a sharing sheet. Based on image analysis, the following recommendations can be suggested based on image quality: Align, Crop, Tilt, and Rotate.
For example, cropping is suggested in the image below in the sharing sheet.
Camera
Enjoy a simple, clear preview structure that shows only the information you need.
In image mode:
- The lens icon is displayed by default magnification.
- The zoom bar and shortcuts show the current expansion clearly.
- In Pro mode, the lens icon is updated in the lens name.
Advanced Quick Capture: Recording hands-free quick capture is achieved by long-pressing the lock button, then dragging it to the lock icon.
Single Take
- The option to extend the time is provided during the shoot to avoid missing important moments.
- Shooting options are enhanced with a predictable and accurate design and design of each option.
Photo Editor and Video Editor
Photo Editor: Enjoy a simple, clear structure that gives a focused editing experience.
Video Collection: With the support of the new video collage, you can now create photos, videos and photos with video collages. Additionally, you can also turn on / off the volume of each video in collages.
Video Editor: A harmless video editing format is supported as an image editor. After editing the video, you have the option to go back to the original version or save a copy of the edited video.
Gallery
Many options are available for filtering albums. Select More to see these options. You can now set the date, time, and location for selected photos and videos. Additionally, the “create new” Gallery has been redesigned so that we have more information about your options.
Digital Wellbeing
Keep your eyes on the road with the new Driving Monitor under Digital Wellbeing. Daily and weekly trends are offered over the last 28 days.
Device Care
The big screen shows battery and security issues. Click Optimize now to prepare for use and solve problems easily.
Privacy
Easily check which applications have access to sensitive permissions such as location, camera, microphone, etc., in permission usage history. You can easily close permissions. A green dot will appear in the upper right corner of the screen when the app accesses the camera and/or microphone permission. By accessing the instant panel, you can easily view applications that access the camera and microphone.
Charging
A new visual charging effect will be provided when you start charging.
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Samsung US deepens political ties with $315K Trump inauguration donation

On January 13, Samsung US donated $315,000 to the inauguration committee of President Donald Trump. Newly released Federal Election Commission data revealed significant contributions from South Korean and global tech giants.
According to KoreaTimes, Samsung Electronics donated a huge $315,000 to the Trump inauguration committee through Samsung Electronics America. This followed a $100,000 contribution to Trump’s 2017 inauguration.
Amazon, Nvidia, Google, and Meta are each donating $1 million. AI companies like Perplexity AI and chipmakers Micron and Qualcomm matched this amount. Apple CEO Tim Cook and OpenAI’s Sam Altman gave $1 million personally.
The record-breaking donations reflect efforts by global businesses to align with the new administration, especially amid Trump’s proposed tariff policies affecting industries like semiconductors and automotive.
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Samsung’s refurbished Galaxy S24 series now available in the US

Samsung launched refurbished Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra in the US. The company is bringing this flagship lineup to the country as part of the Certified Re-Newed Program.
The refurbished Galaxy S24 series is now available for purchase in the US through the official website. Do note that the company does not sell certified re-newed products offline or in retail stores.
The renewed S24 series is assembled by Samsung engineers and made with 100% genuine parts. The devices also pack new battery and are ensured by Samsung’s one-year manufacturer warranty.
Pricing of the Galaxy S24 series certified re-newed
- Galaxy S24 Ultra Certified Re-Newed comes in Titanium Black, starting at $1,019.99 for the 256GB storage variant, and $1,139.99 for the 512GB option.
- Galaxy S24+ Certified Re-Newed is available in Onyx Black starting at $799.99 for 256GB and $919.99 for the 512GB option.
- Galaxy S24 Certified Re-Newed also comes available in Onyx Black, starting at $619.99 for 128GB, and $669.99 for the 256GB option.

Source – Samsung Newsroom
Samsung Care+ is also available for Certified Re-Newed smartphones for an additional cost. It will cover your new Galaxy S24 device for accidents, breaks, or other damage.
Samsung is also offering a minimum $250 value toward the purchase of any Galaxy S24, Galaxy S23, or Galaxy S22 series Certified Re-Newed smartphone when you trade in your qualifying device.
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Samsung hesitates on US chip factory amid TSMC’s billion-dollar losses

Samsung Taylor chip plant is near completion in the US. The company is gearing up to commence production at its new facility by the end of next year. Meanwhile, a new report raises concerns for Samsung given TSMC’s billion-dollar losses.
According to the report, TSMC’s Arizona subsidiary has reported cumulative losses of TWD 39.452 billion (approximately $1.21 billion) over the past four years, raising concerns for Samsung, which is building a foundry in Taylor, Texas, US.
The South Korean tech giant is reportedly hesitant to place equipment installation orders. While Samsung publicly maintains that the Taylor plant will begin operations in 2026, internal and external forecasts suggest low revenue.

Samsung Taylor Texas | Image: Samsung
The equipment installation may also face hurdles. The US government has announced a minimum 25% tariff on semiconductors. This increases the likelihood of high tariffs on semiconductor equipment, potentially exceeding 25%.
Samsung’s Korean foundry operations are already posting quarterly losses, and the situation would be even worse with its Taylor plant, where production and operating costs are higher, and Samsung has no major clients for contract production.
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Exclusive: Samsung One UI 8 will focus on subtle refinements rather than sweeping design and feature overhauls

In the world of smartphone software, big changes and flashy new features often make the news. But for Samsung’s next big update, users should expect small improvements instead of big changes, according to trusted sources close to the company.
Our trusted Samsung insider, who previously told us about the release dates for upcoming One UI versions (which other news sites later confirmed), has shared exclusive details about Samsung’s plans for One UI 8, the next version of its Android software.
“One UI 8 won’t be what most would call a major update,” our source told us, asking to remain unnamed because they’re not allowed to talk about products that haven’t been released yet. “The team is focusing on making what’s already there better, not starting from scratch.”
This careful approach is a change for Samsung, which usually uses its yearly updates to bring big visual and feature changes. Instead, the upcoming One UI 8 will focus on making small improvements, better performance, and slight tweaks to features you already use.
“So far, we haven’t seen anything like the big jump users got with One UI 7,” our source confirmed. “The changes are smaller – things users will like when using their phone every day”
This isn’t bad news for Samsung users. The current One UI 7 has been liked by many for its good features and performance. By focusing on making things better rather than changing everything, Samsung seems to be listening to users who want reliable phones more than they want brand-new features.
This makes sense, as phones have improved over the years. Big changes to how phones work aren’t as needed now that people are used to how their devices work. For everyday Samsung users, this means switching to One UI 8 will probably feel easier than past updates. Features you’re used to should stay mostly the same, just faster and smoother.
This fits with Samsung’s recent push to support its phones with software for a longer time. Since people are keeping their phones longer before buying new ones, small, steady improvements might be better than big redesigns that force users to learn new ways of doing things.
Our source couldn’t tell us exactly what new features will come with One UI 8, saying that work is still happening and plans might change before release. But they did say that making phones run faster and improving battery life are still big priorities for the team.
Samsung usually shows off new One UI updates when they release new flagship phones or soon after, so we’ll probably get our first real look at One UI 8 later this year, most likely with the Galaxy Z Fold7 devices. Until then, Samsung users can relax knowing their next big update probably won’t be hard to get used to.
What’s the bottom line? Samsung seems to be following the “if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it” idea for One UI 8, choosing to make small improvements rather than big changes.
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Samsung expands AI home appliance care with real-time phone alerts, auto repair booking

Samsung is expanding its AI home appliance care to provide real-time phone alerts and auto repair booking. The company today announced that it is enhancing the home appliance subscription care business with the “AI Proactive Care Notification” service.
The new talk of the town, the AI Proactive Care Notification service, aims to notify customers by phone when anomalies are detected in subscribed Samsung home appliance products and arrange on-site repair bookings.
Samsung’s AI Proactive Care Notification service leverages AI to analyze data collected by the remote diagnostics system. It then sends push notifications to users when anomalies are detected, followed by a phone call to explain the diagnosis.
The “AI Proactive Care Notification,” handled by Samsung Service’s dedicated consultants, provides:
- Explanation of AI diagnosis results
- Device status checks
- On-site repair scheduling
Samsung has introduced this service for 10 subscribed product categories: ACs, washing machines, dryers, refrigerators, kimchi refrigerators, dishwashers, induction cooktops, ovens, robot vacuums, and air dressers.
It can diagnose 24 different symptoms, including:
- Predicted low refrigerant in air conditioners
- Abnormal high temperatures in refrigerator compartments
- Inspection of washing machine communication modules
Interestingly, the company offers the “AI Proactive Care Notification” service to subscription care customers at no additional cost, with plans to expand the range of supported products and detectable symptoms in the future.
“AI Subscription Club” customers also receive a “Monthly Care Report” once a month, detailing:
- Device diagnosis results
- Usage patterns
- Energy consumption
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