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Samsung to lay off 3 percent of employees at US chip division
The tech world is seeing a massive downturn this year. Various tech titans including Twitter, Google, and Amazon laid off a certain amount of employees to reduce expenses and Samsung also joins the list with a small amount of layoff at its US chip business.
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According to a Business Korea report, Samsung Elec’s US chip subsidiary – Device Solutions Americas (DSA) lays off 3 percent of total employees. Sources claim that Samsung DSA notified all of its employees at US business about the plans to cut 3 percent of its staff due to “uncertain economic conditions”.
It’s noteworthy that the total number of employees at Samsung Device Solutions Americas is 1,200, of which about 30 employees (3 percent) were to be subject to layoffs. This move comes as the overall semiconductor industry hit a recession in the aftermath of a decline in demand.
In the previous quarter, the South Korean tech giant recorded $204 million in operating profit in the semiconductor division. Compared to the fourth quarter of 2021, the profit declined by a whopping 96.9 percent, which could continue to decline in the first quarter of this year as well.
Google Messages is getting a new look for its voice recorder UI. The microphone icon in the text field will change to a waveform icon, which is different from the voice typing button in Gboard.
Instead of holding down the mic to record, you will now see a panel with a start/stop button and options to cancel, delete, or attach the recording. You will also see a waveform and a timer while recording, and you can play back the recording before sending it.
The voice messages preview will also show a waveform between the play/pause button and the timer, making it more noticeable than the current straight line.
These changes are not widely available yet, but some users have reported seeing them on their phones. These new changes are part of a bigger redesign that Google is working on for Messages, which includes a revamped home screen that is still in beta testing. Google might announce new features soon.
Samsung managed to create an ecosystem of FE products, which are not too far from launch. In October, Samsung is likely to announce the Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Buds FE and Galaxy Tab S9 FE series. Meanwhile, a tipster just leaked the official promotional material of these upcoming devices.
Well-known tipster Evleaks posted several official promotional images of Samsung’s upcoming devices including the Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Buds FE, and Galaxy Tab S9 FE. These devices are inspired by the company’s top-line products and will be available at affordable prices.
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Notably, a leaked promo shows off the control center of the Galaxy S23 FE, which mentions October 4 as the date. This means the company is preparing to hold its FE products launch on the same date as Google’s Made by Google event for Pixel 8 series.
— Evan Blass (@evleaks) September 22, 2023
— Evan Blass (@evleaks) September 22, 2023
Samsung’s top-of-the-line Galaxy S23 series offers the most advanced camera, next-level gaming performance, and more eco-conscious design. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Watch 4 inspires you on a better health journey with personalized fitness insights and wellness features.
Together, the flagship smartphone and watch ecosystem empower users to live a hyper-connected lifestyle. In Malaysia, Samsung is rewarding customers who purchase the Galaxy S23 series until 9 October 2023 with the Galaxy Watch 4 40mm, worth RM799.
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Galaxy fans begin a hyper-connected lifestyle with the Galaxy Watch 4 when they buy the Galaxy S23 series. The promo is applicable at Samsung Malaysia Online Stores, Samsung Experience Stores, and Samsung Authorised Dealers.
Models RPP (RM) – Promo Gift: Galaxy Watch 4
- Galaxy S23 128GB 3,899
- Galaxy S23 256GB 4,199
- Galaxy S23+ 256GB 4,699
- Galaxy S23+ 512GB 5,199
- Galaxy S23 Ultra 256GB 5,699
- Galaxy S23 Ultra 512GB 6,199
- Galaxy S23 Ultra 1TB 7,199
Win a trip to Korea
Once you’ve bought your Galaxy S23, join Samsung’s ‘Go the S-Tra Mile’ competition and snap photos and videos of Malaysia’s hidden gems until 15 October 2023. Six participants with the most creative and rare submissions will win the ultimate photography trip to Busan.