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Congrats! After Google, Samsung becomes the fastest Android 12 (One UI 4.0) update provider in 2021
Google first released the official version of Android 12 operating system in October 2021. While the new OS debuted pre-installed with Google’s latest Pixel flagship lineup, other eligible Pixel phones have received it through software update, within a few days.
Samsung, on the other hand, has significantly enhanced its software development as well as rollout segment, as result, Galaxy devices are now receiving new Android security updates even ahead of the Android maker, every month.
When it comes to the Android 12 update rollout, Samsung defeated every competitor including China as all the compatible flagship Galaxy devices have started getting the major software update in just 2021.
However, the Korean tech giant had begun the official Android 12 release starting November 15 with Galaxy S21 series. Meanwhile, Samsung also vanished all the users reported issues just within a short tenure by pulling the Android 12 release.
The Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10 are Samsung’s luckiest smartphone lineups as they are receiving an additional (third) Android OS upgrade this year, all credits go to the new software update policy 2020.
Besides smartphones, the company’s latest flagship tablet lineup – Galaxy Tab S7 has also upgraded to Android 12 in select regions. Within a few smartphone lineups, Samsung just upgraded over a dozen models, belonging to around 100 million people.
It’s now mid-rangers’ turn?
In addition to flagship/expensive smartphones and tablets, Samsung also captured the mid-range and budget smartphone markets in several regions including the US, Europe and India (realme becoming a new threat) with offerings from the Galaxy A, Galaxy M and Galaxy F lines.
As the company has impressively started the stable One UI 4.0 based on Android 12 update distribution, it looks like, it won’t wait too long in order to shift the focus on the remaining Galaxies. We can expect, the 2021’s famous Galaxy A phones such as the Galaxy A52, Galaxy A52s and Galaxy A72 will soon get the Android 12 upgrade.
- Samsung Android 12 One UI 4.0 Roadmap – United States | India
One UI 4.1 coming too!
Samsung is preparing to introduce its next Galaxy S flagship lineup somewhere in February next year. If the history is any indication, the upcoming Galaxy S22 series devices will come pre-installed with the latest Android 12 OS, while a new version of its Android skin – One UI 4.1 instead of the current 4.0.
This upcoming version of Samsung One UI is likely to bring some new features alongside further optimization with the latest Android 12 OS. Just a few days after first introducing the One UI 4.1, Samsung will distribute it to several Galaxy devices, starting with flagships upgraded to Android 12.
Coming back to 4.0, do note that, Samsung is currently rolling out the Android 12-based One UI 4.0 update to all eligible flagship Galaxy devices in a handful of markets as part of first ensuring the stability of this new firmware. Have you received the Android 12 update on your Samsung device? Share your Galaxy experience with us!
Wishing you a very Happy New Year 2022! 🙂
These Samsung devices receiving Android 12
- Galaxy S21 series
- Galaxy S21 5G
- Galaxy S21+ 5G
- Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
- Galaxy Z3 series
- Galaxy Z Fold 3
- Galaxy Z Flip 3
- Galaxy Note 20 series
- Galaxy Note 20 LTE/5G
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra LTE/4G
- Galaxy S20 series
- Galaxy S20 LTE/5G
- Galaxy S20 FE LTE/5G
- Galaxy S2+ LTE/5G
- Galaxy S20 Ultra LTE/5G
- Galaxy Note 10 series
- Galaxy Note 10
- Galaxy Note 10+
- Galaxy Note 10+ 5G
- Galaxy S10 series
- Galaxy S10e
- Galaxy S10
- Galaxy S10 5G
- Galaxy S10+
- Galaxy Z Flip/Fold series
- Galaxy Fold
- Galaxy Z Fold 2
- Galaxy Z Flip LTE/5G
- Galaxy Tab S series
- Galaxy Tab S7
- Galaxy Tab S7+
Samsung’s executive chairman Jay Y. Lee (Lee Jae-yong in Korean) topped the Forbes 2024 Richest Korean list for the first time. On April 17, Forbes revealed that the Samsung boss is the richest in South Korea, with his assets increasing by $3.5 billion, bringing his total net worth to $11.5 billion.
Thanks to a rise in Samsung’s stocks, Samsung’s Lee jumped to the top of the Forbes 2024 Richest Korean list. Notably, the company’s stocks significantly hiked after the revelation that it’s developing high-bandwidth memory chips used in AI computing for NVIDIA.
Forbes 2023 Richest Korean, Kim Byung-ju, slipped to second this year with assets worth $9.7 billion. The third place went to Seo Jung-jin, honorary chairman of Celltrion, with assets of $7.5 billion.
Cho Jung-ho, chairman of Meritz Financial Group, ranked fourth with $6.2 billion, and Chung Mong-koo, honorary chairman of Hyundai Motor Group, was fifth with $4.6 billion.
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Samsung established an AI chip design-dedicated Advanced Processor Lab in Silicon Valley, US. Formerly known as the Advanced Institute of Technology, Samsung’s SAIT is said to have formed the new Lab to strengthen its AI chip R&D in the US.
BusinessKorea reports that the new Samsung Advanced Processor Lab to focus on developing next-gen AI semiconductor design assets in the US. The assets are said to be focused on the RISC-V area, which serves as a foundational design asset for semiconductor chip design.
Samsung’s initiative with RISC-V is interpreted as a move towards technological independence. Therefore, the company is expanding its R&D organization in Silicon Valley, aiming to enhance design capabilities to disrupt the market currently dominated by NVIDIA.
Amid the booming AI era, the market of advanced semiconductors is also expanding. Samsung has completed the development of its Mach-1 AI semiconductor and supplied prototypes to global firms including Korea’s Naver. The company has also started the development of Mach-2.
Under the CHIPS Act, Samsung received huge subsidies to boost investment in the US. It’s worth noting that the Biden govt awarded a 12% subsidy of Samsung’s total investment, which is significantly higher than Intel and TSMC’s subsidy.
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Samsung’s first 3nm Exynos 2500 chip could outpace Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 in power efficiency. Both chipsets will power the next-gen Galaxy flagships, scheduled for an early 2025 launch. Recent input suggests that Exynos is returning as a tough rival to Snapdragon.
The Exynos 2500 will be made on Samsung’s 2nd-gen 3nm process technology. The S24’s Exynos 2400 chipset impressed the industry with significant improvements over its predecessor. The company appears to be leveling up the game next year.
Thanks to the cutting-edge process node, Samsung’s next Exynos could finally surpass its Snapdragon counterpart in power efficiency. The company may utilize its advanced FOWLP in the Exynos 2500 to make it run at higher clock speeds at the same power consumption level.
Qualcomm is facing power efficiency concerns with its recent Snapdragon chips. Due to reduced efficiency, phone makers are forced to bring up to 5000mAh battery. Samsung apparently seized this opportunity to bring back its in-house Exynos back to the contest.
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