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Samsung! You finally opened One UI 5.0/Android 13 beta
Hey, Samsung! We were waiting for your confirmation on the One UI 5 since Google announced the Android 13 operating system at the annual I/O 2022 event. A few days back, an alleged One UI 5.0 Beta banner screenshot radically increased our hype, but you’ve not officially opened it that day.
Amid a lot of confusion, we were waiting for the official One UI 5.0 Beta program announcement sometime in mid-August or nearly the Stable Android 13 launch, which could happen in September. But, thanks Samsung! You’ve finally opened the One UI 5.0 Beta for Galaxy fans quite earlier than expectations.
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Starting August 5th, the South Korean tech giant has started letting the Galaxy S22 series smartphone users join the One UI 5 Beta program, based on Android 13. The Beta program has begun first for German consumers, while Samsung has not taken a long time to expand it to the US and South Korea.
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Samsung officially confirmed through its developers’ site that the One UI 5 Beta program will be opened in seven countries globally including China, Germany, India, Poland, South Korea, the US, and the UK. Therefore, Samsung, it’s time to offer the same treatment to the remaining four markets as well.
Inspired by Android 13, Samsung’s One UI 5 Beta firmware brings plenty of new features, privacy improvements, and user interface tweaks across the whole system, which are listed in the official changelog. Meanwhile, we expect Samsung will make more improvements alongside adding new features with future One UI 5 Beta builds.
Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra users can now access the Android 13-based One UI 5 Beta update, while the Galaxy S21, Galaxy Z3, and Galaxy Note 20 series users are also waiting for the same treatment.
Google is yet to launch Android 13
Previously, it was reported that the Android 13 would be officially launched in late July 2022 but later on Google published the Android 13 security bulletin revealing that the next OS will come along with the September 2022 security patch.
Apart from the security patch, Samsung seems to fast with the Android 13 update deployment for the Galaxy devices. The One UI 4 Beta was started in mid-August, while the Stable rollout began in November, just about a month later of the Stable Android 12 debut.
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Samsung launches Galaxy S24 FE with 3-year warranty for businesses
Samsung launched the Galaxy S24 FE Enterprise Edition in Brazil. The company’s latest Fan Edition smartphone now features a version specially designed to meet the needs of the corporate market. It brings features specifically designed for the corporate routine.
Enterprise Edition advantages:
Three-year warranty: The device ensures the continuity of operations with an extended warranty that meets the standards of companies of all sizes.
Knox Suite: A complete package of solutions for device management and customized security policies. With free access in the first year of the contract and up to 50% discount in the second year.
Extended Security: The device offers up to seven years of security updates, allowing patches to be scheduled remotely via FOTA, directly from the device’s control panel.
Galaxy AI Features
Similar to the S24 FE, the S24 FE Enterprise Edition supports Galaxy AI. Tools like the Notes Assistant transform meetings and brainstorming into organized digital files, translated into over 19 languages in real time.
Samsung Keyboard’s Composer enables the automatic generation of emails and quick responses based on keywords. Galaxy AI also facilitates international collaboration with Live Translate in phone calls and popular messaging apps.
Equipped with the latest innovations in Artificial Intelligence and brand security, the Galaxy S24 FE Enterprise Edition is now available throughout Latin America for exclusive purchase by Samsung’s partner companies.
The Galaxy S24 FE Enterprise Edition is available exclusively through the Samsung Business Portal. General consumers can’t purchase an Enterprise Edition, for more information, visit empresas.samsung.com.br.
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Samsung expands ‘6 Reasons to Be Galaxy’ promo
Samsung is expanding its 6 Reasons to Be Galaxy promotion. The latest series highlights Samsung Galaxy A55 and A35’s high-performance processors, powerful cameras, and long-lasting batteries.
The “6 Reasons to Be Galaxy” campaign highlights the key features and qualities of Samsung devices. The campaign emphasizes cost-effectiveness, software updates, and overall quality.
The Galaxy A series is designed to offer a fluid and reliable experience. The phones are ideal for various routines, catering to a wide range of activities such as entertainment, browsing and gaming.
Samsung’s Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35 come with premium features like high-performance processors, powerful cameras, and long-lasting battery to work as true partners for everyday life.
Galaxy A55 and A35’s next-gen Exynos chip offers powerful performance, capable of running apps, games, and multimedia as well as ensuring fast responses and smooth transitions between tasks.
Samsung’s Galaxy A series smartphones allow users to spend the entire day without worrying about frequent recharges, whether they’re watching movies or exploring new games.
In the previous campaign, Samsung highlighted the Super AMOLED display with Vision Booster, long-lasting updates, 50MP camera with Nightography features, protection with Samsung Knox, and the Circle to Search feature.
At the SDC24, Samsung announced more new Galaxy AI features will arrive on A series phones. The company has recently rolled out AI-powered Circle to Search to a handful of Galaxy A series smartphones.
The One UI 7 update should further expand the Galaxy AI suite on A series models. The Galaxy A56 and A36 will launch by March 2025. Samsung may introduce more new features and upgrades for the Galaxy A series at that time.
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Biden rushes CHIPS Act deals ahead of Trump’s presidency
Samsung is trying to secure CHIPS Act subsidies before Donald Trump takes charge. Joe Biden introduced CHIPS and Science Act to boost semiconductor business on American soil. However, the President-elect is a big critic of the CHIPS Act.
Bloomberg reports that the Biden administration is rushing to finalize CHIPS Act agreements with Intel and Samsung. Notably, Samsung and Intel are set to receive direct subsidies of $6.4 billion and $8.5 billion, respectively.
During his election campaign, President-elect Trump heavily mocked the CHIPS and Science Act. It is expected that Trump could put tariff on semiconductor manufacturers and nullify subsidies before disbursment.
Concerns have arisen that semiconductor companies, which have invested heavily in the U.S. over the past four years, might not receive subsidies, or that U.S. companies like Intel could be prioritized.
Intel is an American company, which could be unaffected by Trump’s presidency. As the President-elect prefers an “America First” policy, it’s an alarming situation for Samsung Electronics, which bases its headquarters in South Korea.
Since the CHIPS and Science Act is considered a key industrial policy of the Biden administration, this move is seen as an effort to finalize binding contracts and distribute promised subsidies before the administration changes.