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Apple iPhone creates A Billion Dollars record in India
For the first time in India, Apple created a record of selling iPhones worth $1 Billion in a month. The latest export data suggests that Apple became the first company in India to exceed the milestone of $1 Billion in monthly exports of smartphones in December 2022.
Samsung remained the world’s biggest smartphone supplier in 2022, while Apple got a lead in the fourth quarter. The Korean tech giant is leading the world in number of shipments, but the US phone maker continues to keep its lead in premium segment, which makes profit.
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Notably, the US tech giant also surpassed Samsung in November 2022 with the highest units of smartphone shipments. For records, India’s total exports of electronic products reached $16.69 billion in December, up 51.56% from $10.99 billion YoY.
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The report indicates that the growth in the value of Apple’s exports in India coincides with the increase in exports of country-made electronics, with Indian factories growing by more than 51% year-on-year in the last three quarters of 2022.
For now, the company has three major OEMs in India namely Foxconn, Pegatron and Wistron, which produce products including iPhone 12, iPhone 13, iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus. Besides, Apple has some smaller OEMs that also export iPhones from India.
Apple OEMs including Foxconn and Pegatron have their Indian factories in Tamil Nadu, whereas Wistron branch is located in Karnataka. EconomicTimes report points out that these vendors will contribute to India’s $9 Billion mobile phone export target by 2023.
Earlier, it was noticed that Samsung’s top-line Galaxy smartphones were stuck on older Google Play System Update versions. Google sent out new updates to those Galaxy devices following several reports by users and media publications.
Well, the situation is the same on certain Galaxy models, mostly in Europe. GalaxyClub reports that their Galaxy S23, Z Fold 5, Galaxy A33, and other devices are lagging behind in Play System Update. In particular, various handsets are stuck on July 2023 Play System version, which is over five months old now.
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The Galaxy S20 series makes it even more colorful, which currently does not progress beyond the May 1 update. Sometimes a manual check is followed by the message “Your device is up to date” or “Updates are temporarily unavailable.”
On the other hand, the Galaxy A52 got November 2023’s Play System update, while the Galaxy A53 September’s. You can check when your Galaxy received the last Google Play System Update via Settings -> Security & privacy -> Updates -> Google Play System Update.
// GalaxyClub
Samsung officially launched the Galaxy S23 FE in South Korea. Releasing tomorrow, this smartphone combines premium performance, an unrivaled camera, and a stylish design. The price starts at 847,000 won, it will be available in four colors including Mint, Graphite, Purple, and Cream.
In addition, Samsung.com and the Gangnam Experience Store will sell two exclusive color options – Indigo and Tangerine. The company also started “Galaxy perFEct Program for customers of the Galaxy S23 FE.
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Customers who purchase the Galaxy S23 FE through this program can receive compensation for 50% of the factory price if they return the used product after 24 months.
Samsung will give away either the Galaxy Smart Tag 2 or a 25W PD charger (power-saving type) to customers who activate the Galaxy S23 FE by December 22. Customers who purchase can select the gift they want through the Samsung.com app.
Galaxy S23 FE has an iconic design that succeeds the S23 series. A floating camera and a small-sized camera hole were used, and durability was enhanced with an aluminum frame. With an IP68 waterproof and dustproof rating, you can use it with confidence without worrying about dust or moisture.
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Samsung is developing solid-state battery technology to replace the current electrolyte battery. Meanwhile, Samsung Galaxy devices are unlikely to get a solid-state battery (AKA battery of dream) unit 2027.
According to a new report, Samsung SDI formed a new team to promote commercialization of solid-state battery (ASB). The team will be led by Go Joo-young, head of the marketing team of the large-scale battery business unit.
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Through the new organization, the South Korean tech giant plans to accelerate project speed with customers and expedite the commercialization of ASB. Samsung SDI aims to commercialize ASB by 2027.
Samsung SDI is focusing on the development of all-solid-state batteries with an energy density of over 900 Wh/L by adopting sulfide-based technology, which can achieve the fastest lithium-ion flow (ion conductivity) per unit volume.
The ASB is a next-generation battery, which transfers ions between the positive and negative electrodes, from liquid to solid, improving safety and performance. It has advantages such as higher energy density than conventional lithium-ion batteries and lower risk of fire or explosion.
// KEDGlobal