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In less than a year of normal use, our Galaxy Z Fold 3 protective film pulled itself
As usual, I’ve recently unfolded my Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 to get an important task done, and I heard a crack. At first, it worried me a lot and I started thinking that the cover display has been broken due to rough handling or that any internal part got damaged.
Meanwhile, I noticed that a vertical line is gradually extending downside covering the crease of my Galaxy Z Fold 3 smartphone. Then, I got that the crack sound was from protective film and it got automatically pulled in less than a year of normal use.
We use Samsung devices for reviews, tips and tricks as well as new features, however, it’s a very bad experience that the protective film of the Galaxy Z Fold 3 got damaged in just 10 months of normal use. Well, we have the Care Plus advantage but it raises a big question about the durability of foldables.
When inspected closely, I noticed that there was a fine line running down the middle of the phone near the crease, as if the pre-applied protector had been stretched or pulled. While a bubble was spotted nearly the crease on the top of the display months ago, the protective film is now wholly suffering the same issue.
In the first attempt, I used to gently press the protective film so it can be applied again, but it didn’t work and the film still maintained a gap from the crease area of the display. Later on, I reached a nearby Samsung service center to get the protective film replaced and got an appointment for Monday for inspection purposes.
So far, various users reported having the same issue as their Fold 3’s official protective film got pulled itself or bubbles have started to appear. Currently, we are in touch with Samsung and waiting to see what happens next, and dreaming that the service center may offer a free replacement.
Image: Galaxy Z Fold 3 protective film pulled
We hope the bubble or peel-off issue won’t occur to Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4. For Fold 3, the company claimed that it switched away from the TPU material it used on the Z Fold 2 to a new PET film while also using a stickier adhesive, which was designed to prevent bubbles, however, it didn’t improve anything.
In early June 2023, a Samsung app update changelog teased the unreleased One UI 6.0 software. Google started working on the new Android 14 operating system in early February, with an official release scheduled for August this year.
There are a lot of Samsung devices eligible for the Android 14-based One UI 6 upgrade. And thanks to Samsung’s software rollout history, it’s quite easy to figure out which Galaxy phones will be the first to receive the One UI 6 firmware update this year.
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Samsung’s Galaxy S23 series is first in line to receive the new One UI 6 update as soon as the official unveiling happens at SDC 2023, sometime in October. However, the S23 series and select more models will be invited in Beta activity to test the OS before release.
Android 14 (One UI 6) update will first rollout to these Samsung Galaxy devices
- Galaxy S23 Series – S23, S23 Plus and S23 Ultra
- Galaxy S22 Series – S22, S22 Plus and S22 Ultra
- Galaxy S21 Series – S21, S21 Plus and S21 Ultra
- Galaxy Z Fold Series – Z Fold 5 and Z Fold 4
- Galaxy Z Flip Series – Z Flip 5 and Z Flip 4
In the list we mentioned above, there’s an exclusivity of flagship devices, why not? The South Korean tech giant will first roll out the Android 14 to newer flagships, followed by older flagship models and mid-range ones. Along with them, select budget models will also join the party with new updates.
Congrats if you have an eligible Galaxy S or Galaxy Z series smartphone for One UI 6.0 software. Samsung will let you install the new OS, starting from August 2023, if it follows the same timeframe as the last year. You can check all One UI 6.0 eligible devices here.
Samsung Canada is marking the next step in its retail evolution with the opening of two new, immersive Samsung Experience Stores that expand and enhance the customer retail experience. To find the Samsung Experience Store nearest you, visit this link.
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The locations at Square One Shopping Centre in Mississauga and Bramalea City Centre Mall in Brampton feature sleek new designs that will help consumers experience Samsung’s connected device ecosystem, try new products, and benefit from exclusive offers.
- Square One opened May 19; Bramalea City Centre will open in early June.
These Samsung Experience Stores will offer residents of Mississauga, Brampton, and the surrounding areas a chance to experience new devices such as the Galaxy S23 Ultra, Book 3, and the Watch 5 in person – with Samsung experts onsite to demonstrate how the devices all seamlessly connect and work with one another.
At each location, Canadians can buy in-store, order ahead and pick up, or take advantage of an endless aisle shopping experience to browse and select any product from Samsung’s extensive portfolio of TVs, Monitors, Appliances, and more.
“Our two new Samsung Experience Stores enable more Canadians to physically experience our innovative ecosystem of connected devices – which is an essential part of the online shopping experience,” said Krista Collinson, Head of Direct to Consumer and Retail Excellence, Samsung Canada.
Between March 23 and 31, 2023, the MindMiners survey commissioned by Samsung interviewed 370 people in Brazil – men and women over 18 years old, in classes A, B, and C, and who are in a relationship. The survey’s result reveals that 250 people intend to buy electronics as a gift on Valentine’s Day.
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Samsung commissioned survey shows that smartphones are the electronic items that consumers are most interested in buying as a Valentine’s Day gift in Brazil. In the group eyeing an electronic device, 74% said they had already decided that they would gift a smartphone to their loved one.
Samsung Brazil is the favorite brand for Valentine’s Day gift
The MindMiners report found Samsung to be the preferred brand among consumers across all electronics categories listed in the survey in Brazil. In smartphones, the South Korean company appears at the top of preferences for 75% of respondents.
For wireless headphones, the company leads the purchase intention of 74% of users, and 73% said they opted for a Galaxy smartwatch as a gift on Valentine’s Day. Another 81% intend to buy a Samsung TV, 77% a Galaxy tablet and 70% a Galaxy laptop.
Valentine’s Day Offers
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, from May 29 to June 19, 2023, Samsung is offering a series of offers in its product catalog on the Samsung Online Store website and app.
When you purchase a Galaxy S21 FE between May 29 and June 19, you get 1 Galaxy Buds Live. Those who buy The Frame during the promotional period will receive a frame at no additional cost, in addition to special offers for the purchase of The Freestyle smart portable projector at a discount.
You can read the full report here