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Samsung introduces smartphone satellite communication technology: 2-way text, HD photo/video sharing
Today, Samsung introduced 5G non-terrestrial networks (NTN) modem technology for direct communication between smartphone and satellite. NTN is a communication technology, which uses satellites and other non-terrestrial vehicles to bring connectivity to unreachable regions by terrestrial networks.
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It includes over mountains, across deserts, and the middle of the ocean. The company aims to integrate this technology into its Exynos modem solutions. It will accelerate the commercialization of 5G satellite communications and pave the way for the 6G-driven Internet of Everything (IoE) era.
Besides, the company plans to secure a standardized NB-IoT NTN technology for use in its next-generation modem platforms. Samsung’s NB-IoT solutions will eliminate the need for a separate high-power wireless antenna chip inside smartphones with integrated satellite connectivity.
Samsung’s NTN technology meets the latest 5G NTN standards defined by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP Release 17). It will help ensure interoperability and scalability among services offered by global telecom carriers, mobile device makers, and chip companies.
“Samsung aims to take the lead in advancing hybrid terrestrial-NTN communications ecosystems around the world in preparation for the arrival of 6G,” said Min Goo Kim, executive vice president of CP (Communication Processor) Development at Samsung Electronics.
Thanks to the development and simulated 5G NTN standard-based satellite technology, Samsung’s future Exynos modems will support two-way text messaging as well as HD image and video sharing. So there is a possibility that the next-gen Galaxy devices may come with satellite communication.
Pay attention, the recently launched Galaxy S23 series lacks the smartphone satellite communication technology. A person responsible at Samsung said that we don’t think satellite communication is as mature as it hyped, however, the company will consider offering it in the future.
On May 4th, Samsung revealed that it has partnered with GP Explorer, a Formula 4 competition. The race is making a comeback on September 9 with 12 teams competing in Le Mans. Today, Samsung announced that it will be partaking in GP Explorer 2023 with a Galaxy-themed team and Formula 4 car.
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According to the information, the second edition of the GP Explorer created by Squeezie, of which Samsung is a major partner, will make its big comeback on September 9 with twelve teams competing on the Bugatti Circuit at Le Mans.
Among these stables, a Samsung mystery stable was unveiled today. At the wheel of the Formula 4 in the colors of the brand, two pilots whose identity is still kept secret will share training and behind the scenes of the competition, thanks to the Galaxy S23 Ultra and Galaxy Z Flip4.
Thanks to the excellent photo and video quality of Samsung’s Galaxy S23 Ultra and its super-powerful zoom, the general public will be housed in the front row to follow training, preparation, and behind-the-scenes of the competition.
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Samsung has not yet started the One UI 5 Watch Beta Program. As there are still two days remaining in the month, the company may begin the trial anytime for Galaxy Watch 4 and 5. Well, we are sharing a cool trick using which you can cancel sending diagnostic data to Samsung during One UI 5 Watch Beta.
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In order to participate in the Samsung One UI 5 Watch Beta program, you will need to agree to send diagnostic data at the subscription stage. Without ticking the sign, you won’t be able to sign up for the Beta activity, leading you to wait until late 2023 to get new features of the OS.
However, you can turn this setting off by following the path in the Galaxy Wearable app: Watch settings > Watch information > Legal information > Sending diagnostic data to Samsung. Even with this setting set as OFF, you can still keep and use Beta software.
Regardless, the company recommends setting it as ON, because the diagnostic data is only used for finding problems and improvement points of Beta software. Now, it’s up to you whether you want to share the device’s diagnostic data with Samsung or not.
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Earlier this year, the MX Division revealed a plan to develop XR devices, which Samsung sees as a new cash cow on top of smartphones. KEDGlobal sources are claiming that the Samsung Exynos XR device chip market plan is now taking concrete shape.
The company has been taking steps to develop XR (extended reality) chips to challenge Qualcomm and Google in the fast-growing market. Samsung is reportedly considering developing new processing units for XR (extended reality) products or modifying the existing Exynos line.
Samsung’s System LSI Division, the chip giant’s only fabless division, produces the Exynos series of processors embedded in smartphones, cars and wearable devices. A processor acts as the brain or a central processing unit, but SoCs are not designed for XR gadgets.
XR devices like smart glasses create immersive experiences, enabling three-dimensional virtual meetings and offering live translated captions of foreign languages. Their CPUs gather and process sensor data; measure and track a user’s body and eye movements; and estimate the user’s location.
Qualcomm is at the forefront of the XR device chip development. However, Samsung said earlier this year that it would collaborate with Qualcomm and Google to develop XR devices, independently of its System LSI Division within the company.
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