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Not a big deal: Samsung Prez defends Galaxy S23 series’ lack of satellite support
Huawei Mate 50 Pro initiated the trend of satellite connectivity in the smartphone industry, which was followed by the Apple iPhone 14. Samsung fans might get disappointed to know that the Galaxy S23 series lacks satellite connectivity support, because…, (let me laugh for a minute first)!
Samsung is getting criticized for not bringing radical changes in its skyey priced Galaxy S23 series, and rivals have not got a solid reason, courtesy of Samsung. During the Unpacked, Samsung has not showcased satellite support on the Galaxy S23 series, which was further solidified by President as well.
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TM Roh, Samsung’s MX Business Head confirmed to CNET that the Galaxy S23 series misses satellite support. Even though the Apple iPhone 14 and Huawei Mate 50 Pro brought satellite features, Samsung’s President believes it’s not ready, at least for now.
“When there is the right timing, infrastructure and the technology [is] ready, then of course for Samsung Galaxy, for our mobile division, we would also actively consider adopting this feature as well,” TM Roh said to CNET.
Months ago, it was rumored that the South Korean tech giant is collaborating with satellite industry giants to adopt the feature in the Galaxy S23 series. Meanwhile, the rumor remains rumor as the person responsible is waiting for it to be ready.
Satellite connectivity isn’t a big deal for Samsung fans and regular consumers as there’s now a wider reach of the network. But, no one can deny the fact that the iPhone 14’s satellite connectivity feature proved a boon for select consumers in emergency conditions.
Anyways, if Apple itself adopted the satellite connectivity in iPhone 14 series, what stopping Samsung from at least copy the tech? The company is lagging behind rivals in features that became common in the industry, and the Galaxy S23 quietly skips it, I found it humorous.
Worldwide, the Galaxy S23 series ships with “Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy” processor. Earlier, the US chip giant introduced support for “Snapdragon Satellite” which would let users communicate through satellite on devices on the latest Snapdragon chipsets.
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Samsung is preparing for its mega Unpacked event, likely to be held in early 2025. The company has recently started the mass production of the new smartphones and officially unveiled the Galaxy XR headset, codenamed Project Moohan.
A new leak (via Alvin/X) revealed key details about the Samsung Unpacked 2025 including the event date and time, location, unveiling devices, and more. It’s going to be a big event and you can expect many exciting unveilings.
Per the info, Samsung could hold the Galaxy Unpacked on January 22, 2025. The in-person event and online livestream may kick off at 10 a.m. Pacific Time. Interestingly, the new leak suggests San Jose as the venue for the Unpacked event.
- Washington, US (Eastern Time): 1:00 p.m. ET
- London, UK: 6:00 p.m. GMT
- New Delhi, India: 11:30 p.m. IST
Samsung held the Galaxy Unpacked 2024 in San Jose to unveil the Galaxy S24 series. Previous leaks point to San Francisco as the Unpacked venue for the next year. It would be interesting to see what Samsung picks for the mega unveiling.
We all are well aware of the upcoming devices that include the S25 series. Samsung will unveil the Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra. The recently revealed XR headset (Project Moohan) could be teased, and probably the Glasses too.
Aside from this, the official One UI 7 will also be introduced. The new flagships will come pre-loaded with the latest software. However, the rollout plan of the One UI 7.0 update is expected to be released by Samsung.
Leaks suggest that Samsung is unlikely to raise the Galaxy S25 series price. The company is highly inspired by Apple as iPhone 16 series prices are intact. The Korean units may be slightly costlier than the global variants due to political chaos.
Samsung has opened a Customer Service Store in the Macquarie Centre, Sydney, offering a fresh and customer-focused shopping experience. Located on Level 4 of Macquarie Centre at Herring Road &Waterloo Rd, the store is designed to give customers an immersive experience with Samsung’s wide range of connected devices.
The Samsung Store features self-discovery zones where shoppers can explore products in detail and consultation lounges where they can get personalized advice and support. The lounges are equipped with advanced diagnostic tools to help customers troubleshoot any issues with their devices.
This store also aims to minimize device downtime. It offers on-site repairs so customers can get their devices fixed while they shop, with the backing of an authorized service center. This quick and efficient service ensures customers don’t have to wait long for solutions.
Samsung is Australia’s most trusted consumer products brand (Roy Morgan in December 2024) as it is dedicated to delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer service. The opening of this new store shows Samsung’s commitment to providing a seamless, customer-friendly experience that blends innovation with care.
Muneeb Ekhlaque, Head of Customer Service at Samsung Electronics Australia, said, “We’re excited to offer a new store in Sydney that improves the overall customer experience. We understand how important technology is to Australians, and this store is designed to make shopping and support easier and more enjoyable.”
Samsung’s One UI 7 Beta Program for Galaxy S24 series hit full capacity. If you missed joining the Beta Program, there’s good news: Samsung is expected to reopen the One UI 7 Beta on Monday along with the Beta 2 launch.
Max Jambor revealed that Samsung may open the second phase of One UI 7 Beta registration, and the date aligns with previous rumors of a Beta 2 launch. The rollout of the second Beta should bring another opportunity to join the Beta.
At present, Samsung is running the Beta Program for the Galaxy S24 series. The program is already live in four out of six key markets: Germany, South Korea, the UK, and the US.
Samsung stopped Beta registrations just the next day after the Beta launch in the US. It seems the slots are fewer than last year, keeping the Beta build restricted to a limited audience.
Recently, Samsung Support confirmed that the One UI 7 Beta Program will start on December 16 in India, and the same date is rumored for the remaining European market: Poland.
The Beta participants will receive an incremental update as Beta 2 on their Galaxy S24 device. However, the latest build will directly be provided to the Wave 2 markets: India and Poland.
The second Beta of One UI 7 will bring improved animation and transition effects. Samsung users can expect more natural and fluid system animations in the next Beta updates.
One UI 7 Beta 2 – What to expect?
- Smoother animations, fluid transitions
- Enhanced performance and lesser app incompatibility
- Bug fixes and overall user experience improvements