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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.
Huawei is planning to bring its home-grown operating system to the Global market. Android (One UI) and iOS are the main mobile operating systems globally, while HarmonyOS is quite popular despite its China exclusivity.
Due to US restrictions, Huawei lost access to key technologies: Android & semiconductors. Since then, the company has gradually developed the HarmonyOS operating system, but Global models still ship with Android-based EMUI.
Huawei is aware of the applications ecosystem, which is the biggest lead of Android and iOS. Compared to both giants, HarmonyOS lacks support for apps that will block it from expanding to Global consumers.
“We will work hard to build up the HarmonyOS app ecosystem in the China market first, then, from country to country, we will start gradually pushing it out to other parts of the world,” Huawei’s rotating chairman Erik Xu told attendees at its 21st Analyst Summit in Shenzhen.
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HarmonyOS eyes Global expansion
Huawei’s Mate 60 Pro became the top-selling smartphone in the Chinese market. It has given me a severe headache Tim Cook as Apple’s iPhone displaced from the leading position in the world’s biggest smartphone market.
Beyond that, the company has recently unveiled the brand new Pura 70 series flagships. These devices bring advanced technologies and innovative cameras, which would boost the phone maker to grow further.
As people prefer buying Huawei flagships, the company intends to spend 2024 building up the native HarmonyOS app ecosystem. The goal is to bring the most popular smartphone apps to its self-developed operating system.
“Once we have these first 5,000 Android apps – and thousands of other apps – up and running on HarmonyOS, we will have a real HarmonyOS: a third mobile operating system for the world,” Xu said. That number could reach up to 1 million apps in the future, he claimed.
Will you switch to HarmonyOS?
HarmonyOS is neither based on Android nor iOS, it’s a different mobile OS. Huawei has finally decided to enter the Global market with proper application support. Would you prefer to buy a Huawei phone to experience the HarmonyOS if it becomes available?
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Circle to Search is an epic way to search developed by Google and Samsung! Both companies deployed this feature on their recent flagship smartphones. Google is also working to bring new features to Circle to Search that users will find worth having.
Google apparently working on new features like options for capturing parts of the screen and sharing them with other people for Circle to Search. New buttons allowing you to Copy image and Share image will be added with a future update to the functionality.
It will significantly improve the user experience as it will bring peace of mind to sharing part of the screenshot. Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy users will no longer be required to capture the entire screen and then cropping and hiding parts before sharing.
Well, the changes are in development and it’s up to Google engineers to deploy the feature or not. However, the development phase is running, indicating a potential arrival. It might be introduced with the next Pixel Feature Drop in June 2024.
Google Pixel 6a, 7a, Pixel 6/6 Pro, Pixel 7, 7 Pro, Pixel 8/8 Pro, Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet support Circle to Search. Debuted with Galaxy S24 series, Samsung’s S23 series, S23 FE, Z Flip 5, and Z Fold 5, as well as the Tab S9 series have also got it with One UI 6.1 update.
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Hello and welcome to our weekly Samsung Wrap! We’re keeping it simple and interesting as we chat about the sleek Galaxy Z Flip 6, One UI 7 feature, Galaxy Watch 7, and more. Here’s what’s new and noteworthy.
Samsung Weekly Wrap – APRIL 2024
Galaxy Z Flip 6
The anticipated Galaxy Z Flip 6 is rumored to elevate the foldable phone experience with a cover screen that could feature a 90Hz variable refresh rate. Moreover, the US variant is expected to be powered by the robust Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, a shift from the speculated Exynos chipset inclusion.
One UI 7 Feature
Samsung’s software innovation doesn’t lag behind as the Vertical App Drawer feature is currently in the works for the next-gen One UI 7, based on Android 15. This feature, part of the Samsung Home Up Good Lock module, is anticipated to offer a more streamlined and user-friendly interface.
One UI 6.1 Issue
In response to the Quick Panel issue of the One UI 6.1 update, Samsung has acknowledged the inconvenience faced by users. The tech giant is committed to fixing this in the upcoming update, ensuring a hassle-free user experience.
Galaxy Watch 7
The Galaxy Watch 7 is expected to make a significant leap with the introduction of the Exynos W1000 chipset, Samsung’s pioneering 3nm processor. This advancement promises to enhance the smartwatch’s performance and efficiency, setting a new benchmark in wearable technology.
Samsung 23 Patents
Samsung has acquired 23 magnetic record-related patents from Seagate. This move could potentially augment Samsung’s MRAM-based in-memory computing technology or mark the end of a longstanding business relationship.
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