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Samsung plans to diversify chip cleaning agent supply, SK Hynix too
Samsung started purchasing Ammonium Hydroxide (Ammonia water) from ENF. In addition to Samsung, SK Hynix is also looking at procuring ammonium water from a global supplier, possibly Germany’s BASF. Both companies have been stepping up efforts to diversify their suppliers in recent years amid growing supply chain problems.
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These decisions threaten the position of Dongwoo Fine-Chem as it was the sole supplier of ammonia to both the South Korean chipmakers. In the chip production process, Ammonium water is mixed with Ultra pure water to become a cleaning agent.
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The market for such water in South Korea is currently less than 100 billion won (about 544 million yuan), but with advances in chips and the use of more ammonia, the market is expected to grow even further.
Dongwoo Fine-Chem is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical, Japan. It began producing ammonia in 1996 in Iksan, South Korea and has dominated the market ever since.
One of the reasons for Dongwu Fine-Chem’s dominance is its price competitiveness. It sells ammonia for 700 won (about 3.81 yuan) per liter, which is unmatched by other companies. But increasing the cost of ammonium and supply chains in recent years, chipmakers increasing their effort to diversify their suppliers.
We have been hearing about the EV-like battery’s arrival on mobile devices. It was reported that Samsung could first bring the new battery tech in wearables. Indeed, Samsung’s all-solid-state batteries will boost future Galaxy devices.
Developments indicate at imminent launch of all-solid-state and pure silicon batteries. The new all-solid-state batteries will debut with Samsung’s future mobile devices. The mass production is expected to commence by 2026.
You may have heard about Samsung Electro-Mechanics’ achievement of successfully developing ultra-small all-solid-state batteries. These batteries replace flammable liquid electrolytes with solid ones, enhancing safety and reducing many risks.
Apart from Samsung, a North American firm is also said to be working on pure silicon batteries. This technology only uses silicon for the anode as part of promising significantly increased battery life and reduced charging times.
Samsung Electro-Mechanics has a lead…
The Korean tech giant recently announced the successful development of oxide-based ultra-small all-solid-state batteries. Samsung has also supplied prototypes to key customers for evaluation before commercializing into consumer products.
Notably, Samsung is the world’s first firm that has achieved the milestone of developing ultra-small all-solid-state batteries. As mass production is expected in 2026, we assume the Galaxy Watch 9 series could boast new all-solid-state batteries.
All-solid-state batteries are cells, which replace liquid electrolytes with non-flammable solids. Samsung is pushing for applications in wearable devices that closely adhere to the body, such as smartwatches and earbuds.
Samsung has pushed the October 2024 security update for its Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6 devices. The update is initially available for these devices’ users in Europe and the US, with plans to expand to other regions soon.
The new update enhances system security and stability by addressing various issues to improve overall device performance. The latest security patch includes critical updates from both Google and Samsung.
Notably, Google’s patch resolves 2 critical vulnerabilities and 28 high-level issues, although one of these issues was previously addressed, and two do not apply to Galaxy devices.
On the other side, 12 Samsung vulnerabilities have been fixed which are related to system services and Knox to ensure a more secure user experience. Additionally, Samsung Semiconductor has also added a fix to boost performance.
October 2024 security update brings new One UI build versions for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6. You can check them below:
Europe
- Galaxy Z Flip 6 – F741BXXS1AXI3
- Galaxy Z Fold 6 – F956BXXS1AXI3
The US
- Galaxy Z Flip 6 – F741USQS1AXIB
- Galaxy Z Fold 6 – F956USQS1AXIB
To manually check for updates, users can navigate to their phone’s Settings, scroll to the Software Update section, and select the “Download and Install” option if a new OTA is available.
Both the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 come pre-installed with Android 14 based on One UI 6.1.1. These foldable devices are set to receive the next major One UI update, expected to be available to developers by year’s end.
A community moderator revealed that a One UI 7 Beta program will soon be accessible to regular Galaxy users. However, details regarding eligible devices and schedules are yet to be confirmed.
Samsung has officially released the One UI 6 Watch Beta 7 update for its Galaxy Watch 6 series, which enhances user experience and device performance. Users can identify the latest update through the firmware version ending in ZXJ2.
One UI 6 Watch Beta 7 update brings enhancements based on user feedback to improve various aspects of the watch’s functionality. The fresh update arrives with improved system stability and optimized performance to ensure a smoother and more reliable experience.
Moreover, Samsung is addressing battery-related issues that caused it to drain quickly with this update. The application execution performance has been enhanced for quicker and more efficient access to apps.
Furthermore, the update fixes network interoperability issues for better connectivity and communication. Alongside these major updates, other minor improvements make your watch even better.
Samsung advises users to back up important data before proceeding with the installation. If you have received the update on your smartphone, download and install it now to enjoy new and enhanced features.
To install the latest One UI 6 Watch Beta, just go to Galaxy Watch >> Watch settings >> Watch software update >> Download and install.
The Korean tech giant is continuously making improvements in the beta update to ensure that the stable version will be flawless when it becomes available.
Attention One UI 6 Watch Beta users! Ensure your Galaxy Watch Manager is up to date