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Samsung Digital Car Key expands to more phones and cars, Android 12 required
Digital Car Key is a futuristic feature crafted by Samsung that makes select Galaxy smartphones like a digital key of flagship cars from select OEMs. Earlier, Digital Car Key support was available for a limited number of Samsung phones and cars, which is now expanded.
According to a screenshot shared by users, the Samsung Digital Key feature is now available on the Galaxy S21 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy S22 Plus, and Galaxy S22 Ultra for Genesis GV60, G90 / Kia Niro / Hyundai Palisade, however, devices must be running Android 12 OS.
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Aside from this, the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S21, Galaxy S20, Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Z Flip 3, Galaxy Z Fold 2, and Galaxy Z Flip 5G carrier-locked models are only supported through the Android 12 version upgrade. It’s worth mentioning that the Galaxy S20 FE doesn’t support the Digital Car Key feature.
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Adding to this, the BMW models manufactured after July 2020 will support the Samsung Digital Car key feature on the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S21 series devices running Android 12. Most of the models seem to have gained the Digital Car Key feature support capabilities with the Android 12.
Last but not least, Samsung confirmed that more car models and supported phones will be added for the Digital Car Key feature in the future. In order to get more information about supported vehicles, consumers can contact the vehicle manufacturer.
The Digital Key feature is powered by UWB technology (ultrawideband), which is a short-range, wireless communication protocol that uses radio waves to operate, much like Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. It transmits radio waves at a much higher frequency that enables highly accurate spatial awareness and directional capabilities.
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Samsung has unveiled two new battery packs with powerful performance using recycled materials. The launch, scheduled for the 19th, introduces the PD Battery Pack 20,000 mAh and the PD Wireless Charging Battery Pack 10,000 mAh. Both of these battery incorporate 30% UL-certified recycled plastic in their design, marking a stride in reducing carbon emissions.
The ‘PD Battery Pack 20,000 mAh’ offers a high capacity for charging, with a maximum output of 45W and three USB-C ports, allowing for simultaneously charging multiple devices. However, the actual charging speed may vary based on several factors, including the devices connected and charging conditions.
On the other hand, the ‘PD Wireless Charging Battery Pack 10,000 mAh’ provides the convenience of wireless charging, along with a wired charging capability of up to 25W. It comes with two USB-C ports, making it possible to charge up to three devices at once when combining wired and wireless charging.
Both battery packs comply with the USB PD 3.0 standard, ensuring quick and efficient charging for Samsung Galaxy products and other compatible devices.
The LPDDR6 market is expected to bloom as early as next year, as the new on-device AI memory is on the way with the latest LPDDR6 standard finalization taking place in Q3 2024. If the standard is confirmed in the third quarter, LPDDR will secure a new standard for the first time in five years.
Going toward the details, the International Semiconductor Standard Organization (JEDEC) recently held discussions on the next-generation mobile RAM standard. The meeting proceeded with the finalization process to finalize the LPDDR6 standard.
An official in the semiconductor industry said,
- “We have held various discussions to confirm the LPDDR6 standard specification,” and it will be released in the third quarter of this year.”
To be mentioned, the JEDEC is a private organization that establishes semiconductor standards, that is, sizes and specifications, and more than 60 people from memory, system semiconductor, and design asset (IP) companies participated in this Lisbon meeting.
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Furthermore, the LPDDR6 standard will be established with a focus on improving data processing performance as the demand for on-device AI to perform large-scale AI calculations on smartphones, laptops, and tablet PCs is rapidly increasing. In addition, the power consumption standard will also be improved.
However, once the LPDDR6 standard is confirmed, major memory manufacturers such as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are expected to begin commercializing their products in earnest.
Microsoft has announced the launch of a new AI chatbot that can help finance workers with common tasks in Excel and Outlook. The Copilot for Finance is currently in public preview and will be available for purchase soon.
The Copilot for Finance is part of Microsoft’s vision to empower every department with a Copilot, a smart assistant that can generate natural-sounding text or other content with minimal human input.
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As per the information (via CNBC), the Copilot for Finance can perform functions such as variance analysis, data reconciliation, and collections process in Outlook, using data from SAP and Microsoft Dynamics 365. Microsoft plans to add more features to the Copilot for Finance later this year.
Microsoft’s corporate vice president Charles Lamanna said that the Copilot for Finance was developed with input from Microsoft’s finance department. He also said that the Japanese advertising agency Dentsu will be one of the first customers to use the Copilot for Finance.
