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Smart TV: Tizen OS leaves Samsung-exclusivity, global expansion announced
Samsung is one of the leading brands of smart TVs along with smartphones as it offers different sizes of TVs for each price segment. Recently, the Korean tech giant announced its collaboration with leading internal ODM companies, by which non-Samsung smart TV can use Tizen OS.
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This is the first time that Samsung is allowing TV consumers from companies other than its smart TVs to enjoy a premium experience based on Tizen OS. This partnership gives multiple TV brands access to the full world of entertainment offered exclusively on Samsung Smart TVs, while also allowing Tizen to leverage its expanding ecosystem to enhance its offerings.
Major international ODM (Original Development Manufacturing) companies such as Atmaca, HKC, and Tempo can now use Tizen OS in their smart TVs. Tizen OS for other smart TV brands including Bauhn, Linser, Sunny, Vipera, and more will be available with its new TVs this year in Australia, Italy, New Zealand, Spain, Turkey, and the UK.
However, non-Samsung smart TVs that will be powered by TizenOS will follow the announcement of Samsung’s licensing program for the Tizen TV platform at the 2021 Samsung Developer Conference (SDC) to take benefit of TizenOS.
The Tizen OS-powered smart TVs will come with several industry-leading innovative features, content searchable tools, apps, and a modern user interface for the ultimate smart TV experience, in which the main keys are Samsung TV Plus, Univeral Guide, and Voice Assistant Bixby.
According to the Executive Vice President of the Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics, Yongjae Kim:
“2022 has been a memorable year for Tizen OS as we celebrate its 10th anniversary and the very first Tizen-powered smart TVs available from other brands. Starting with these new Tizen-powered smart TVs, we will continue to expand the licensing program and introduce Tizen OS and its ecosystem to more products and brands around the world.”
Samsung is not only planning to unveil the Galaxy Tab A9 in India next month but there will be a Plus variant too. In a recent development, the Galaxy Tab A9+ has been spotted on Google Play Console.
Google Play Console listing doesn’t reveal much about its specs, while its existence is almost confirmed. The Galaxy Tab A9 Plus will feature a 1200 x 1920 pixels resolution display, while the size remains unknown at the moment.
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Past reports revealed that this tablet will be equipped with Snapdragon 695 processor, coupled with 4GB RAM. However, the Tab A9 is said to sport MediaTek’s Helio G99 chipset and a 1340 x 800 pixels resolution display.
Samsung Smart View feature is getting a new update with version 8.2.16.44. This feature allows you to mirror your phone’s screen to your TV, as well as control the TV with your mobile.
Now, the company is enhancing the Samsung Smart View feature through a new update. It fixes some issues that users spotted in previous versions to improve the performance and stability of the app.
The installtion package size of this update is 5.73MB, available on the Galaxy Store. If you use the Smart View function of a Samsung smartphone, then you should install the latest update of it.
You can get the Samsung Smart View 8.2.16.44 update through Galaxy Store >> Menu option >> Updates. Also, you can download it through the link mentioned here.
Samsung Home Launcher gets updated right before One UI 6 unveiling on October 4
It’s not possible for any smartphone maker to provide users with never-ending software support. With Android 13, various Galaxy devices ended major upgrade support, and the same case will happen with One UI 6 for some popular Samsung smartphones.
Preparation to deliver 2023’s Android version is already underway by Google. While Pixel users have started experiencing the Android 14 OS through the Beta Program, Samsung didn’t see that side. However, the company is running the One UI Beta Program, which started on August 10.
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This year, popular Samsung flagships such as Galaxy S20 and Galaxy Note 20 series won’t receive the One UI 6. Both lineups have finished their striking era of continuous software upgrades, still, an additional year of security patches is remaining.
Samsung has always remained the king of after-sales services to Galaxy consumers. Presently, the company provides up to four years of major OS upgrades, which will be extended further for the time being. It has also raised the bar of security updates to five years, letting consumers keep their phones longer.
Citing sadly, but don’t wait for One UI 6 on these Samsung smartphones:
- Galaxy S20
- Galaxy S20 Plus
- Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Galaxy S20 FE LTE/5G
- Galaxy Z Flip – LTE/5G
- Galaxy Note20
- Galaxy Note20 Ultra
- Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
Sizzling era ends at 5.1
Samsung delivered the One UI 5.1 upgrade to all flagship smartphones upgraded to the Android 13-based One UI 5.0. The new version means more new features, and there’s no exception with the One UI 5.1 software system.
Customization is at its peak level on the One UI 5.1 and the upgraded capabilities of Good Lock (and family) make you wow! Screenshots no longer collide with photos captured by the camera and creating a cutout of the object is as simple as copying a text!
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