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Samsung phones will get third Android App Store in India
PhonePe, a Walmart-backed digital payment platform, is preparing to launch a dedicated App Store for Android users in India. It will be the third app store on Samsung Galaxy smartphones after pre-installed Google Play and Galaxy Store.
Alleged development evidence suggests that PhonePe Android App Store will be designed to offer hyper-localized services based on customer context in India, and aims to assist developers with “high-quality” user acquisition through multilingual solutions.
Walmart-backed company’s App Store will offer “premiere experience for millions of users with high-quality advertisements and custom targeting,” support for 12 languages, and 24×7 live chat. To enter the market, PhonePe reportedly collaborated with Bengaluru-headquartered startup acquiring IndusOS.
“Google commands 97% of the Indian app store market and there’s an opportunity for someone like PhonePe, which has amassed over 450 million registered users in the country, to build an alternative app store that is “more localized not just from a language perspective but also from a discovery and consumer interest perspective,” said a PhonePe spokesperson to TechCrunch.
Development is a thing, but the distribution of the App Store itself is the biggest concern. On this matter, PhonePe confirmed that it’s in talks with phone makers in India and said “everyone is very receptive, especially since CCI has clarified that Google cannot engage in anti-competitive practices.”
“All the OEMs are excited about PhonePe building out a localised App store for the Indian market. We expect to be live on all Android OEMs within the first few months of launch. We have already closed terms with one of the largest OEMs and are trying to get the others rapidly onboard over the next couple of months.”
Samsung is rolling out an April 2024 update for the Customization Service app with version 3.5.01.4. This update brings bug fixes and general enhancements that promise to elevate the overall user experience.
The fresh update of the Samsung Customization service improves some functions for smoother performance. Also, it fixes some issues that users encountered in previous versions to make the app more reliable. Notably, the update is compatible with Galaxy devices running Android 14 or Android 13.
The Customization Service app is designed for Samsung devices to deliver individual preferences and needs smartly. By analyzing user interactions and data, the service offers personalized content and recommendations, creating a unique and tailored experience for each Samsung device owner.
With the April 2024 update, Samsung aims to provide better performance and user experience to Galaxy users through Customization Service. You can get the latest update through the Galaxy Store or download it directly from the third-party app source link mentioned here.
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Samsung announced the expansion of its semiconductor investment in the US. The Biden government is also awarding a subsidy of $6.4 billion to the company so it can accelerate the expansion of its global semiconductor supply chain in the era of AI.
- Experts pointed out Samsung’s production capabilities as a world-leading semiconductor producer and commitment to US investment have led to the third-biggest subsidy deal with Washington.
The Korean tech giant revealed that it’s increasing its investment in its semiconductor plants in Texas to more than $40 billion from $17 billion. Following the CHIPS Act subsidy, Samsung will help to boost the US semiconductor production to 20% by the end of the decade.
Samsung is committed (via KoreaTimes) to doing its best to strengthen the local semiconductor ecosystem in the US, as well as dealing with booming demand for new high-performance AI chips like HBM amid the rise of applications such as GenAI, exemplified by models like ChatGPT.
“We’re not just expanding production facilities, we’re strengthening the local semiconductor ecosystem and positioning the US as a global semiconductor manufacturing destination,” Kyung Kye-hyun, CEO and head of semiconductor business at Samsung Elec, said after the govt’s announcement in Taylor.
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Samsung is allowing US consumers to buy the Galaxy S24 Ultra and other models to try out Galaxy AI. Interestingly, if the user isn’t amazed by the Galaxy AI features even within 30 days of using it, Samsung will refund the full amount.
The company is offering up to $750 instant trade-in credit for Galaxy S24 Ultra buyers. If you buy from Samsung.com, you will also get $75 instant Samsung Credit, which can be used for shopping for protective cases, glass, and accessories.
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Samsung has partnered with select US carriers to avail Buy and Try facility to consumers. You need to buy the phone from the online shop, depending on the carrier, you will be notified about the offer. Purchase on the website and get your product delivered to your doorstep.
Now, you will have 30 days trial period, in which, you can enjoy all the Galaxy AI features on the S24 Ultra. You can also opt for other eligible Galaxy models under the Buy and Try promo. If you like it, then keep it otherwise Samsung will refund the full amount to you!
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