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Google hails Samsung for its great Android software support!
Samsung and Google are great partners. In a recent development, Google quoted Samsung in its MWC 2023 press release for delivering longer Android and software updates support.
Google announced new upgrades and features coming to Android and connected devices as part of the Spring feature drop. At the same time, the company proudly praised Samsung and some rivals for supporting OS updates longer.
“Across our partners, brands like Samsung, Xiaomi, OnePlus and OPPO are committing to longer support of OS and security updates to extend the lifetime of your device,” said Google.
Google offers up to three years of OS updates and five years of regular security patches to Pixel devices. A step up, Samsung is committed to delivering 4 major Android and up to five years of security updates to Galaxy devices.
Flagship Galaxy devices starting the S21 series are eligible for up to four major OS upgrades. Meanwhile, Samsung is also offering the same support to select Galaxy A phones like the Galaxy A53, A73 and successors.
For flagship and select mid-range phones, Samsung rolls out monthly security patches to keep them secure against threats in Android and One UI. And most of the time, the company rolls out patches faster than the Android maker.
Rivals like Xiaomi, OnePlus, and OPPO have also extended their software support offering. However, the South Korean tech giant has proven that it’s the best after-sales service provider with fulfilling each promise.
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Samsung abandoned its own grown wearable platform to promote Google’s smartwatch operating system. This big partnership brought the One UI Watch operating system to the Galaxy ecosystem for smartwatches.
Based on Wear OS, the One UI Watch brings great new features and Samsung’s layer of the user interface. Third-party apps support is now on the next level, thanks to native Google services such as the biggest Play Store.
Time by time, both OEMs quote each other for innovation and consumer support. However, Google is one of the biggest consumers of Samsung and company as a report revealed, Pixel 7 Pro uses almost everything from Samsung.
Last but not least, Google’s routine Play System updates help bring critical security and privacy improvements. It ensures you can be in greater control of your data and protection through Android’s built-in security features.
TSMC will commence 1.6nm semiconductor production in the second half of 2026. The company’s Co-Chief Operating Officer, Y.J. Mii, announced (via NikkeiAsia) in the US that the new A16 chip manufacturing technology will begin production in the second half of 2026.
South Korea’s Samsung Electronics is also working on 1.6nm process tech, called Backside Power Delivery. Taiwanese chipmaker said that 1.6nm is an area where they are competing with Intel, racing to boost the speed of AI semiconductors.
Demand from AI chip companies led TSMC to develop the new A16 chip manufacturing process faster than expected. High NA EUV, the next-generation extreme ultraviolet exposure equipment for drawing ultra-fine circuits, is unlikely to be used.
Samsung previously revealed it plans to mass produce 2nm in 2025 and 1.4nm in 2027, which is similar to TSMC. Meanwhile, Intel could start mass production of the 1.8nm process later this year, with 1.4nm expected to be announced in 2027.
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Samsung is releasing a new update of the Quick Share app for Android 14 devices. Identified via version 13.6.13.6, the new update is available on the Galaxy Store with an installation package of 25.58MB
The fresh update brings the Family Hub refrigerator nearby sharing support for a better experience. It also fixes some bugs encountered in the previous version. However, it does not bring any new features or changes but you will surely get a smoother usability experience after updating.
It is worth mentioning that the Samsung Quick Share 13.6.13.6 update is compatible with Galaxy devices running Android 14 based One UI 6.1 or One UI 6.0. If your device is eligible you can install the update to enjoy enhanced functions.
Users can update the Quick Share app in two ways. The first way is to update from Galaxy Store, for which open the Galaxy Store app >> Menu Options >> Updates. A new page will open from where you can install all available updates.
The second one is from the app, for that, you have to open Settings of your smartphone >> Connected devices >> Quick Share >> About Quick Share. If any new update is available then you will see the Update option. You can install the latest update by tapping on the Update button.
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Mattel to Bring Three Channels to Samsung TV Plus in the US. Barbie and Friends, Hot Wheels Action, and Mattel Jr. to mark Mattel’s first-ever FAST channels, enhancing Samsung TV Plus’ Family & Kids offering with content featuring iconic Mattel brands.
Samsung announced its partnership with Mattel, bringing three channels on TV Plus in the US. The newly announced channels will be available on TV Plus later this year, accessible through Samsung Smart TVs and Galaxy Devices.
Mattel’s Barbie and Friends, Hot Wheels Action, and Mattel Jr. to broadcast content inspired by globally beloved brands such as American Girl, Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, classic Monster High, Thomas & Friends, and more.
The new channels will be easy to access, around-the-clock kids programming curated for fans of Mattel IP to enjoy hours of shows and family entertainment. Users can find the shows on the dedicated ‘Kids’ destination on the Samsung TV Plus home screen.
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