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Samsung biz to resume in Russia next month, as iPhone 14 available for buyers
Back in March, Samsung announced the suspension of Galaxy smartphone shipments in Russia due to geopolitical developments (Russia-Ukraine war). While the shipments have been halted for about 6 months, things might be changing next month.
According to a Russian newspaper Izvestia report, a source close to Samsung Electronics claimed that the sales could start in October in the country. It was reported that the Korean tech giant would resume supplies of equipment to retailers and restart its official online store.
Moving ahead, the latest development reported by Reuters suggests that Samsung said nothing had been decided for the resumption of sales in Russia. This statement declines the recent report of a Russian newspaper which cited Samsung’s biz is going to start next month, six months after suspension.
iPhone 14 in Russia
Through Russia’s parallel import scheme, the citizens will be able to purchase the iPhone 14 series devices, even after Apple left the country. The scheme was announced back in March, authorizing retailers to import products from abroad without the trademark owner’s permission.
When asked to Denis Manturov, Russian Trade and Industry Minister, whether the newly launched Apple iPhone 14 phones would be imported under the scheme or not, the official said: “Why not? If consumers want to buy these phones, yes. There will be the opportunity.”
Samsung is partnering with Vivo Brazil to expand its electronics offering. The agreement will significantly increase the availability of Samsung products in Vivo stores. It will serve Vivo’s physical stores across Brazil and its Online Store
Today, Samsung announced its groundbreaking partnership with Vivo Brazil. Vivo is a recognized destination for consumers of smartphones, accessories, and gaming consoles, smart home solutions, health and wellness accessories.
Vivo Brazil already sells phones, watches, headphones, laptops, tablets, portable projectors like The Freestyle 2nd Gen, and soundbars. Following the partnership, Samsung TVs will also be available for purchase at Vivo Stores and Online.
Vivo Brazil offers easy installment plans of up to 21 interest-free installments on credit cards and free shipping for both in-store and online purchases. These facilities make Vivo the best option for purchasing the latest generation TVs.
Samsung The Frame models in 32″, 50″, 65″, and 75″ sizes are being sold, as well as the newest AI TVs, with the Neo QLED model in 55″ and 65″. Vivo said it’s looking to expand the reach of its solutions even further to offer a complete experience.
So finally, here’s a sneak peek at the Samsung Galaxy S25 design (renders). Steve (Onleaks/X) unquestionably made this weekend outstanding, giving us a “nearly” final idea of what Samsung’s next bold flagship will look like.
All four sides of the Galaxy S25 Ultra are flat, replicating the Pixel 9’s design, which followed the iPhone approach. The smartphone is said to be nearly 13 grams lighter than the Galaxy S24 Ultra and 8 grams lighter than the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
The smartphone seemingly features Galaxy Z Fold 6-inspired camera rings. The outer ring thick circular design, which matches the Z Fold 6. It will look a lot better in real graphics than the CAD-based renders leaked today.
What to expect?
Samsung could launch the Galaxy S25 series in early next year. The lineup will include three models: Standard, Plus, and Ultra. Most of the Samsung fans are excited for the Galaxy S25 Ultra, which would introduce breakthrough innovation.
The company is considering using the Snapdragon chipset internationally. We could see the Galaxy S23 series as a processor strategy in the S25 series. Regardless of the region, the flagships would utilize Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset.
Galaxy AI suite will also be upgraded with new artificial tricks and magics. The Korean tech giant won’t leave any stone unturned in upgrading the user experience. We are excited to hear more about the upcoming phones throughout the launch.
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At It’s Glowtime event, Apple launched new colors of old AirPods Max product. The gadget now comes in Midnight, Starlight, Blue, Purple, and Orange, and offers USB-C charging for more convenience.
AirPods Max is an over-the-ear headphones offered by Apple. The company debuted five new colors of the product at the It’s Glowtime event yesterday. It isn’t the only old item, which refreshed, as the Watch Ultra 2 also got a new color hue.
Apple announced the new colors of AirPods Max cost $549 and went on pre-order yesterday. Shoppers will start receiving their orders starting September 20 as announced by the iPhone maker at yesterday’s It’s Glowtime event.
AirPods Max features a breathable knit mesh canopy, distributing weight to reduce on-head pressure. The noise control button easily switches between Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode.
Pushing its own ecosystem, Apple says AirPods Max users will support all features if connected with an iPhone. Similar to Wear OS exclusivity to Android, Apple is continuing its approach of accentuating feature limitations.
Apple’s decision to unveil new colors of AirPods Max is a strategic move. The company doesn’t require a dedicated launch event to announce the color refresh of products. However, it’s great to utilize a stage to introduce multiple products.
There’s no heavy outrage over the lack of innovation of lazy design movements. Other vendors like Samsung and Google face immense criticism across the internet. Anyways, consumers should be aware and get the best service for the money they are spending.
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