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[Update on Situation in Xi’an] Samsung’s Chinese chip plant returned to normal operation
January 26, 2022
Samsung semiconductor manufacturing facilities in Xian, China returned to normal operations on January 26.
Thanks to the Samsung team and partners for their hard work and commitment to ensuring business continuity for our customers.
The safety and well-being of our employees and partners is our top priority and we will continue to take all necessary steps to maintain a safe and healthy office.
January 12, 2022
On January 12, 2022, analysts said, the prolonged lockdown in the Chinese city of Xi’an would have minimal impact on the performance of Samsung Electronics, which has a chip manufacturing complex.
“The occasion will have minimal impact on the global supply of NAND flash chips,” Doh Hyun-woo, an analyst at NH Investment & Securities, wrote in his report.
The Xi’an-based business operated as usual for about a week before the chipmaker was forced to reduce production “in accordance with our commitment to protect the health and safety of our employees and partners”.
December 29
Samsung Electronics semiconductor plant in Xi’an, China is in the process of simply adjusting its production lines as the COVID-19 continues to spread.
It is in line with the company’s management approach to give first place to the safety and health of its employees.
Samsung Electronics does its part to ensure that customer service is uninterrupted by creating multiple resistances, including linking to global production lines.
December 24
On December 24, Samsung Electronics said that the memory chip complex in the Chinese city of Xian went into emergency mode as Chinese authorities implemented a lockdown to restrain the spread of the coronavirus.
The South Korean tech giant said the emergency action did not affect production, as it was making full use of factory workers living in the company’s dormitories.
The city’s health authorities imposed strict social distance measures on December 22 to slow the spread of the virus, urging its 13 million residents to stay indoors and ban unnecessary travel or activity.
The company is said to be considering measures such as reducing their contact with outsiders and consulting with Chinese authorities to allow the required workers to stay at the company facilities and continue working.
Samsung Electronics has so far invested more than $25 billion in the Xi’an manufacturing complex, Samsung’s only foreign facility that produces NAND flash memory chips.
The first plant was commissioned in 2014 and the second was last year in 2020. Together, with more than 3,300 employees, Zion Complex is expected to produce 40 percent of the company’s NAND Flash products.
According to analysts firm Trendforce, Samsung was the world’s largest NAND flash provider with a market share of 34.5 percent in the third quarter.
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Samsung officially dropped the first look at the Galaxy XR. At the same time, Google debuted the Android XR operating system that will power the upcoming XR devices from Samsung such as headset, smart glasses, and more.
Codenamed Project Moohan (infinity in Korea) is set to be released in 2025. Samsung Galaxy XR runs Android XR and includes virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR) as well as other similar technologies yet to be developed.
From the Galaxy ecosystem and Google’s suite of apps to partnerships with third-party developers, every XR interaction will be incredibly enriched. – Samsung.
Galaxy XR – Project Moohan | Credits: Samsung
Samsung says eXtended reality (XR) transforms how we engage with the world around us. The company reiterated that it’s working with Qualcomm and Google to elevate the XR segment to deliver exceptional experiences to consumers.
Galaxy XR unites forward-thinking ideas with industry-leading expertise. The device will offer a robust and scalable platform that offers a wide range of content. It will also be equipped with Galaxy AI to level up experiences further.
Android XR
Following Samsung’s Galaxy XR unveil, Google announced the launch of Android XR. The company says the development of the Android XR platform is underway in close cooperation with Samsung and Qualcomm.
Google says Android XR is built for the next generation of computing, which combines years of investment in AI, AR, and VR. The new operating system will power future headsets and glasses from Samsung, starting in 2025.
Android XR | Credits: Google
Developers can now start building apps and games for upcoming Android XR devices. Google also confirmed to soon kick off real-world testing of prototype glasses running Android XR with a small group of users. Here are the key features:
Users can fill their space with apps and content, enhanced by Gemini, an AI assistant:
- Gemini enables conversations about what you’re seeing or device control.
- It understands intent to assist with planning, research, and tasks.
Android XR Interface | Credits: Google
Reimagined Google apps for headsets include:
- YouTube and Google TV for a virtual big-screen experience.
- Google Photos in 3D for reliving cherished memories.
- Google Maps with Immersive View to explore cities and landmarks.
- Chrome with multiple virtual screens for seamless multitasking.
- Circle to Search for quick information retrieval via gestures.
Android compatibility ensures mobile and tablet apps from Google Play work immediately. More apps, games, and immersive XR content are arriving next year.
Samsung’s One UI 7 Beta update is currently available for the Galaxy S24 series, bringing a fresh design and new features. However, Beta testers are facing issues with Good Lock as certain Good Lock modules are not working properly after the One UI 7 Beta. Here’s why these apps are not working.
Good Lock app lets Galaxy users change various parts of the phone’s interface, like the lock screen, quick settings, themes, and multitasking features. But with the new One UI 7 Beta, some of its customization features aren’t working as expected. This is because Good Lock modules are not yet fully compatible with the new Android 15-based One UI 7 Beta software.
Samsung has acknowledged these incompatibility issues and confirmed that some popular apps, including Good Lock, are unavailable or not functioning well in the beta phase. This is because the apps need time to be updated for the new software.
Moreover, a Samsung community moderator has assured users that the compatibility issues will be fixed in the stable version of One UI 7, which will be available soon. It means that Good Lock modules will work properly with the stable update.
Notably, the Good Guardian app recently received support for One UI 7. However, it is not confirmed yet whether it works properly with the Beta update. Users can expect a smoother experience once the final update is released.
For now, those using the One UI 7 Beta on their Galaxy S24 should be prepared for some limitations with Good Lock. But once the official One UI 7 update arrives, these issues will be resolved, and users can enjoy the full customization options of Good Lock. Stay tuned for more information.
Today, Samsung unveils its new Galaxy Book 5 Pro at the AI PC market at Samsung Gangnam. It marks the first global release in the domestic market due to high interest in AI-powered PCs. This device will be released in Korea on January 2, 2025.
Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro will be available in two sizes, 14-inch (35.6 cm) and 16-inch (40.6 cm), and in two colors – gray and silver. This laptop is packed with AI-powered features, including Galaxy AI and Microsoft’s Copilot+ PC. Notably, Copilot+ PC will be rolled out in future updates to bring even more AI features to the laptop.
The latest AI-powered Laptop has high resolution Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, featuring a Vision Booster and an anti-reflection panel. It delivers rich sound with Dolby Atmos and offers up to 25 hours of battery life.
The laptop runs on the new Intel Core Ultra Processor Series 2 (codenamed Luna Lake), with NPU that can perform up to 47 trillion operations per second. It comes with an AI Select feature, which lets users search for images or text by simply drawing a circle on the touchscreen.
Moreover, you can also extract text from images and even interact with QR codes just by drawing circles on them. The Photo Remaster function uses the NPU to improve old or low-quality photos to make them clearer and sharper.
Furthermore, it supports features like Quick Share, Multi Control, and Second Screen to allow easy connections and seamless control between devices.
Ahead of the Galaxy Book 5 Pro launch in Korea, Samsung will organize a ‘Galaxy Academy Festa’ notification application event on Samsung.com from December 16 to December 31.
The Korean tech giant is offering a discount coupon to customers who sign up for notifications on Samsung.com, valid from January 2 to March 31, 2025.
