Samsung
Samsung is building new global research unit for semiconductors

Taking a big step, Samsung Electronics is going to establish a new global research unit for semiconductors under the DS Business Division in December 2022, BusinessKorea reports.
According to the information, the new global semiconductors research unit will be headed by DS Business Division’s Vice President and expected to analyze the semiconductor market and other related industries.
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At present, the South Korean tech giant has numerous research units that include Samsung Research for research on advanced technologies, as well as Samsung Securities Research Center, and Samsung Global Research.
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Since the above-mentioned research organizations are responsible for different fields, the tentative Global Research unit dedicated to semiconductors will surely help Samsung with in-depth analyses of the industry.
Due to global supply chain disruptions during the COVID-19 crisis, the company felt the need for a dedicated semiconductor research organization, as result, it’s going to be established next month.
Big changes in Exynos’s strategy
Since Lee became Samsung’s boss, the Semiconductor and Electronics departments witnessed major changes. The Exynos 2300 processor could be built on 5nm process instead of the latest 4nm.
The Galaxy S23 series is likely to globally feature Snapdragon 8 Gen 2’s overclocked variant, while the flagship Exynos 2300 chipset reportedly making its commercial debut with a future Galaxy A or M series phone.
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Apps
Samsung Battery Guardian grabs One UI 6, One UI 5.1.1 support

Samsung Battery Guardian app is a part of Good Guardians (Galaxy Labs). It monitors and optimizes the battery performance of Samsung phones, by detecting and blocking apps that drain the battery in the background, and by offering various power saving modes and settings .
At the moment, the Korean tech giant is releasing a new update for Battery Guardian app. It carries two different versions – v4.6.07 and v4.5.09. The version 4.6.07 is compatible with the One UI 6.0 open beta that Samsung has recently launched for some of its flagship devices.
On the other side, the version 4.5.09 brings One UI 5.1.1 support, which is the latest stable version of the Samsung custom skin. If you have received the update then, you can install the update to enjoy enhanced features to enjoy the benefits of a long lasting and smoother battery performance .
One of the new features that Battery Guardian app introduces for One UI 6 devices is Screen Curtain, which allows users to overlay an always-on display screen while keeping the active app running in the background. It can also help save battery life by reducing the screen brightness and preventing accidental touches.
Introducing Screen Curtain feature of Samsung One UI 6 (Android 14)
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy A23 gets new firmware update in the US

Samsung is releasing a fresh firmware update for Galaxy A23 smartphone users in the US. This update installs the Android security patch released in August 2023 to improve system security.
The new update for the Samsung Galaxy A23 smartphone comes with PDA version A236USQU4CWHC. The update is rolling out for locked models of Galaxy S23 on the T-Mobile network in the US and other carriers could get this update soon.
August 2023 security patch fixes over 70 issues, mainly related to Samsung Members, the Internet, the Galaxy Store, and more to provide a seamless and bug-free experience.
If you have received a notification of the latest update, then check and install it now through Settings >> Software Update >> Download and install.
Apps
Samsung Keyboard 5.8.00.40 update fixes recognition errors

Samsung Keyboard app is getting a new update with version 5.8.00.40. The new update is available on the Galaxy Store with an installtion package size of 97.46MB, which brings improvement and bug fixes.
The fresh update fixes recognition errors in specific areas, which means the app will be more accurate and responsive when typing in different languages, regions, and contexts.
The latest update is compatible with Galaxy devices running from Android 12L to Android 14 OS. The new update is available for download from the Google Play Store or the Samsung Galaxy Store. Alternatively, users can download the Samsung Keyboard 5.8.00.40 update through the third-party source link mentioned here.
Samsung Keyboard app offers various customization options, such as themes, fonts, layouts, and keyboard size. Users can also access various Samsung services, such as Samsung Pass, Samsung Pay, and Bixby, from the keyboard app.