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Samsung looking at India and Indonesia as alternative production hubs in Asia
If you own a Samsung smartphone, there’s a good chance the device was made in a factory in Vietnam. However, is likely to change going forward. Samsung reportedly wants to reduce its dependence on Vietnam for the production of new devices.
According to The Elec, the company is looking at India and Indonesia as alternative production hubs in Asia, with India likely to gain the most from a potential move. The plan reportedly involves reorganizing production capacity across seven different manufacturing facilities spread across Asia.
As of 2021, Vietnam accounts for 60% of Samsung’s global smartphone production capacity, followed by India at 20%, and Indonesia at 4%. The company owns two production facilities in Vietnam that have a combined production capacity of 182 million smartphones a year. By next year, Samsung aims to bring this number down to 163 million smartphones per year.
Samsung’s mobile phone factory in Noida, India, is the world’s largest mobile phone industry
In comparison, India — where Samsung operates a single factory — currently churns out 60 million units a year. By 2022, Samsung wants to increase that figure to 93 million units a year. This makes sense since Samsung’s production facility in India is claimed to be the world’s largest mobile factory. It was inaugurated in July 2018.
Before the pandemic hit, Samsung was on course to increase the production capacity in India to 120 million units. That, however, did not happen, and it seems Samsung is settling for a much lower figure of 93 million units a year in India in the immediate future.
By the end of 2022, Samsung wants to make 19 million more units in India. As for Indonesia, where Samsung makes 10 million units per year, Samsung aims to increase the output to 18 million units a year.
Once Samsung completes this restructuring process, Vietnam will still account for 50% of its smartphone production. India will increase its share to 29%, while Indonesia will see a marginal increase to 6%. Samsung has earmarked a total of $140 million to facilitate this expansion — with $90 million going to India and $50 million headed to Indonesia.
Samsung’s decision to reorganize its manufacturing strategy is largely the result of increasing labor costs in Vietnam, the report adds. The company was also hit badly by COVID-19-induced lockdowns in Vietnam, which led to prolonged factory shutdowns.
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At SDC24, Samsung officially revealed its plans for the Android 15-based One UI 7 update.
As usual, your Galaxy’s next major update is set to arrive in two phases: Beta and Stable.
Well, well, there’s a major delay in the availability of One UI 7 in both Beta and Stable form, which could be disappointing for you.
One UI 7 Release Schedule
- Beta – One UI 7 Beta coming by the end of this year for developers.
- Stable – One UI 7 will release with the new Galaxy S series next year.
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As a tech writer, I’m eager to see what Samsung has in store for Galaxy’s Android 15. The company has only teased an upgraded Good Lock alongside core design elements that are Simple, Impactful, and Emotive.
One UI 7 Beta
The Android 15-based One UI 7 Beta Program will be available for developers in late 2024. This early access will allow developers to test new features, identify potential bugs, and provide valuable feedback to Samsung.
Official One UI 7
Unlike previous One UI versions, the One UI 7 will debut with the new Galaxy S series. The Public release (also known as Stable rollout) is slated for early 2025, coinciding with the launch of the next Galaxy S25 series.
Since the exact details of One UI 7 are still under wraps, we can expect a range of enhancements and improvements based on the trends seen in previous updates
Samsung has finally confirmed exciting information about Android 15-based One UI 7. At SDC24, the company has announced that developers will get access to this beta before the end of the year.
The official version will arrive with the next Galaxy S series, Galaxy S25, next year. One UI 7 is designed to provide users with personalized, creative, and productive experiences on their mobile devices.
At the event, Samsung gave a sneak peek of One UI 7, showcasing its new user experience that focuses on three main design elements – Simple, Impactful, and Emotive.
With One UI 7, Samsung aims for a clean and more consistence interface to make it easier for users to navigate their devices. In addition, the company wants to create a memorable look and feel for One UI to set it apart from distinctive design elements.
Moreover, the upcoming major update will include features like a new blur engine that aims to create positive feelings in users when they interact with their devices.
It also brings more ways to seamlessly integrate Galaxy AI features into daily activities. Overall, One UI 7 looks to provide a more intuitive and visually pleasing experience for users.
Aside from this, Samsung also announced a big change that all its products will be unified under a single software experience called One UI next year.
One UI for All Devices: Samsung announces unified software for 2025
At the Samsung Developer Conference (SDC) 2024, Samsung has announced an important change that all its products will unified under a single software experience called One UI next year. Through this, the company aims to make things easier for users of all Samsung devices.
Samsung’s software is currently available in different products like mobile devices, TVs, and home appliances, each with its own name. Starting in 2025, Samsung will bring all these under the One UI brand to make things easier for users.
One UI has been used for mobile devices since 2018, and now it will also be used for other products. By unifying everything under One UI, Samsung hopes to create a smoother and more consistent experience.
Moreover, Samsung has also promised to offer up to seven years of operating system upgrades for its mobile devices. This means users can expect longer support and updates, keeping their devices running smoothly and safely for years.
Aside from this, Samsung is also focusing on artificial intelligence (AI). To achieve its “AI for All” goal, Samsung will focus on using AI for good to help people solve social problems and make the world better for future generations.
With One UI unifying its software and focus on AI, Samsung is making its devices easier to use and connect with each other.