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Samsung US lets you buy Galaxy products on interest-free EMI (Klarna Pay in 4)
Samsung has a wide range of products including smartphones, wearables, Smart TVs, and home appliances. Samsung has now started an amazing service for US consumers, letting them buy Galaxy products with four interest-free payments through Klarna Pay in 4.
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You can shop appliances, electronics, devices, and more on Samsung.com and pay over time with Klarna Pay in 4 in the US. In simple words, Klarna Pay in 4 payment option lets you split your Samsung.com purchase into 4 interest-free payments.
At the time of making an order, you have to choose the “Pay in 4″ method, which will split your purchase into 4 equal payments. Once done, you can complete your order by paying the first payment, while the remaining 3 payments are collected every 2 weeks.
Interesting! You spread the cost over 6 weeks, with no interest or fees if you pay on time.
For repayments, you can either make manual payments or schedule automatic payments through the Klarna app. To be eligible for this payment method, you must be 18 years or older, have a positive credit score with low debt, and have routing and account details to connect your Klarna account to your bank account.
At present, all Galaxy products available on Samsung.com (costing between $10 and $4000) are eligible for purchase with Klarna Pay in the US. If you miss, the missing payment will be added to the amount of the next scheduled payment, plus a late fee of up to 25% of your order value.
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Samsung is facing difficulties in passing the Nvidia HBM test Reuters reports. The report says that Samsung has not yet passed Nvidia’s tests for high-bandwidth memory. Issues with heat and power consumption are reportedly the major reasons.
Since last year, Samsung has been facing issues passing Nvidia HBM tests for HBM3 and HBM3E. Meanwhile, the South Korean tech giant responded (via Reuters), “The testing is still ongoing, and final results have not been determined.”
Last month, Nvidia failed Samsung’s 8-stack and 12-stack HBM3E chips. However, the testing is still running and the company may get more chances to get its chips passed. In case the company fails to pass the HBM test, it will lag behind its competitor SK Hynix.
HBM is a key player in the booming popularity of artificial intelligence. This semiconductor stacks DRAM layers to dramatically increase data capacity and processing speed. Currently, SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics have been sharing the market.
Analysts also say that SK Hynix, which developed the first HBM chip in 2013, has spent far more time and resources on HBM research and development than Samsung over the past decade, accounting for its technological edge.
iFixit made a surprising announcement, breaking its repair ties with Samsung next month. The company says that a number of reasons are behind the termination of this collaboration. Two years after servicing Galaxies, iFixit will stop selling original spare parts next month.
Samsung allegedly creates problems for independent repair services. Consumers purchasing original spare parts from Samsung are required to submit their name, contact details, home address, IMEI number, and defect details for every repair carried out.
“It’s with a heavy wrench that we have decided to end our partnership with Samsung. Despite a huge amount of effort, Samsung’s approach to repairability does not align with our mission,” iFixit reports.
The Galaxy maker also requires repair service providers to purchase spare parts in large quantities. Service providers stay away from hefty purchases as Galaxy phones are often designed in such a way that spare parts have to be sold as a glued unit with several components.
Changes taking place starting June 1st, 2024:
- Starting June 2024, iFixit will no longer be Samsung’s designated third-party parts and tools distributor.
- iFixit will no longer have a quantity limit of seven Samsung parts per repair shop per quarter.
- No existing information will be removed from iFixit, but it will not collaborate directly with Samsung to develop new manuals.
- iFixit will continue to sell parts and repair fix kits for Samsung devices, sourcing OEM parts when available and clearly indicating whether parts are original or aftermarket.
Another report claims Samsung Unpacked Paris will take place on July 10, 2024. A trusted news outlet highlights that Samsung will most likely launch new Galaxy products on July 10 in Paris. The products include Galaxy Ring alongside the Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6.
According to Korea JoongAng Daily, Samsung Unpacked 2024 takes place on July 10 ahead of the Paris Olympics kicks off. The report says that the Galaxy Ring will be released after all along with new foldables including the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Fold 6.
The report highlights that Samsung’s H2 Unpacked is about two weeks earlier than last year’s. In 2023, the company held an Unpacked event in South Korea’s Seoul on July 26. Well, Samsung hasn’t officially confirmed the event and changes might be made in the release date.
“The location and timing of Unpacked should be beneficial for Samsung, leveraging the festive vibe formed around the Olympics while getting the spotlight all by itself,” a source citing JoongAng Daily.
The report only mentions Galaxy Ring and Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6. However, the Galaxy Watch 7 series, Galaxy Watch FE, and Galaxy Book Edge Pro will likely launch too. Meanwhile, the debut of Ultra and FE-branded Galaxy Z Fold is uncertain due to many reasons.
Earlier, it was reported that the Galaxy Z Fold 6 features a different screen ratio than the Z Fold 5. The company has focussed on improving the usability of the cover screen as well as making the foldable handy. Radical changes aren’t coming, but a gradual upgrade is always welcomed.
Snapdragon exclusivity is another praiseworthy decision by Samsung. There will be no Exynos utilization in the next-generation foldable smartphones. The company may continue to use its in-house mobile platform on future Galaxy S flagships.