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Samsung Galaxy S20 One UI 5.0 update reaches T-Mobile customers in the US [Android 13]
Starting Switzerland, Samsung’s Android 13 update has reached various Galaxy S20 users all over the world. Now Samsung is rolling out the Galaxy S20 Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update for T-Mobile customers in the US.
This update installs dozens of new features for your Galaxy S20 series smartphone. Additionally, there are countless improvements, user interface changes, bolder app icons, smoother animations, and much more. Aside from the major changes, the latest update is also the November 2022 patch for security purposes.
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Furthermore, Samsung is dispatching the Android 13 update for Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra smartphones with firmware version G981USQU3GVK1, G986USQU3GVK1, and G988USQU3GVK1, sequentially.
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Android 13 is the last major upgrade for Galaxy S20:
Samsung Galaxy S20 is a premium smartphone launched back in the year 2020. Sadly, its customers have to be satisfied with the Android 13 operating system as it’s not eligible for any other major upgrade. However, when Samsung will release One UI 5.1 (also based on Android 13), the Galaxy S20 will also grab it.
Galaxy S20 One UI 5.0:
Some most noteworthy Samsung Android 13 One UI 5.0 features are 16 Color Palette options, Per-app languages, Notification permissions, Stack widgets, the ability to disable RAM Plus, Lockdown mode, Extract text from images, Camera Watermark, and many more.
In addition, the company adds four new accessibility toggles to the Quick settings panel, three new Settings menus: Connected devices, Modes and Routines, Security and Privacy, three new Good Lock modules, etc.
How to download:
If you are using a T-Mobile-locked Samsung Galaxy S20 smartphone in the US, you can download the major Android 13 update now. To do so, head over to Settings and navigate to Software update >> Download and install. Follow the prompts mentioned on your screen and get access to the latest changes.
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Samsung’s largest Experience Store promises immersive tech showcase
Samsung launched its largest Experience Store in Gurugram, India. Located at DLF CyberHub, Samsung’s Gurugram Experience Store promises an immersive, cutting-edge technology showcase.
This sprawling 3,000-square-foot space is where consumers can immerse themselves in Samsung’s most advanced mobile and connected technology offerings.
Samsung says its Gurugram Experience Store is designed to cater to the city’s tech-savvy and innovation-driven community, where visitors can experience hands-on interaction with:
- Flagship smartphones
- Wearables
- Audio devices
- SmartThings ecosystem
Samsung invites all tech enthusiasts, shoppers, and innovators to visit the new Experience Store and explore the best in mobile technology, connected solutions, and personalized services.
Special offers for early visitors:
Samsung also announced special offers for early visitors, including the Galaxy Fit3 at INR 1,999 on select Galaxy purchases and double SmartClub points on all transactions.
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Shocking! Samsung may cut Foundry workforce by 30%
Samsung considering trimming down the Foundry workforce by 30% this year. The company has reportedly started a four-round voluntary retirement program.
In an unprecedented move, Samsung kicked off a four-round voluntary retirement program, reports DigiTimes. This move aims to reduce the workforce at Samsung Foundry by 30% by the end of the year.
“Samsung Electronics has launched an unprecedented four-round voluntary retirement program, aiming to cut more than 30% of its foundry workforce.” – DigiTimes.
Recently, Jay Y. Lee completed two years as Samsung Electronics Chairman. The official just returned from its overseas trip to solidify business growth. Samsung Foundry is currently in a massive crisis, requiring immediate action.
It is reported that Samsung Foundry may flag significant losses this year. The company failed to attract major clients for contract manufacturing. At the same time, its advanced process nodes end up falling short of the production threshold.
Samsung’s memory semiconductor business, known as a cash cow, is also facing intense competition. The MX Division is doing a good job, but other divisions must have to stand rock solid to maintain a harmonious growth momentum.
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Samsung Foundry may split from Samsung – Advantages and Challenges
Samsung Foundry may become a separate firm in 3 to 5 years. The company has established a task force within the business that is responsible to sequentially split the Samsung Foundry division from Samsung Electronics.
Korea’s TopDaily reports that Samsung Foundry may split from Samsung Electronics. The task force has three to five years to complete a smooth spin-off. With this strategic move, the company aims to attract major clients.
Samsung Foundry Spin-off
Samsung launched the Foundry division as an independent business in 2017. Since then, the company has been focussing on ambitious investments to foster business growth. However, the division is set to post significant losses this year.
The market has long demanded that Samsung spin off its Foundry business. Industry insiders believe that splitting the foundry business would be beneficial for attracting clients, as greater independence would help secure customer contracts.
Should Samsung spin off the Foundry division?
Separating Foundry from Electronics would be quite challenging for Samsung. The company will be requiring massive funding to spin off the Foundry business. The funding from other firms will significantly affect their performance and growth rate.
Reports say tens of trillions of KRW (billions of dollars) investment will be needed for Samsung Foundry. That said, it will be more advantageous for the foundry to remain under Samsung’s umbrella and secure growth.
How separation will benefit?
After TSMC, Samsung Foundry is the second-largest semiconductor foundry in the world. The company is involved in both memory and system semiconductors. Additionally, it also operates in Foundry and Fabless businesses.
Meanwhile, these advantages are somehow backfiring Samsung Foundry. It is speculated that foundry clients may find it burdensome to entrust semiconductor designs—considered their trade secrets—to Samsung Elec and System LSI.
System LSI division runs a fabless business focused on 5G and AI chips, which competes to some extent with fabless companies like Qualcomm, NVIDIA, and Apple, which could be retained by Samsung Foundry after separation.