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Samsung starts May 2023 security patch rollout, starting with A10e
Samsung begins May 2023 security patch rollout to Galaxy devices, even when April is yet to end. Not the latest Galaxy S23 flagship, the company picked 2019’s Galaxy A series smartphone to showcase its unbeatable software deployment capability.
The Galaxy A10e is receiving the May 2023 security patch from Samsung in South Korea. The firmware carries PDA version number A102NKOS3CWD1 and includes the latest Android and One UI patches which Google and Samsung will detail in the first week of next month.
The company takes security and privacy issues very seriously and does its best to respond as quickly as possible. Securing your Galaxy device and maintaining the trust consumers place in Samsung is its top priority. Galaxy Store also releases security updates for apps and One UI functions as needed.
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This month, Samsung served new camera features and improvements to various flagship models such as the Galaxy S22 and S21 series. Since the firmware development is underway, the company might slightly delay the May patch rollout for flagships.
A delayed rollout is expected this month as there’s no under-development software build spotted on Samsung’s server. Before release, the company’s staff tests the stability and reliability of new software updates with a number of incremental builds.
Samsung’s software update policy states that the Galaxy S23, S22, S21, S20, Note 20, Z Fold4, Z Flip4, Z Fold3, Z Flip3, A54, A53, A52s, A52 and more models support monthly releases. That said, the May security patch will be coming to plenty of Galaxy phones including the above-mentioned ones.
What’s New?
As of April 27, Samsung has not updated its security updates page, which lists CVEs and SVEs. As usual, the company could detail the May 2023 patch by the first week of next month, following the official Android 13 May 2023 Bulletin by Google.
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Samsung established an AI chip design-dedicated Advanced Processor Lab in Silicon Valley, US. Formerly known as the Advanced Institute of Technology, Samsung’s SAIT is said to have formed the new Lab to strengthen its AI chip R&D in the US.
BusinessKorea reports that the new Samsung Advanced Processor Lab to focus on developing next-gen AI semiconductor design assets in the US. The assets are said to be focused on the RISC-V area, which serves as a foundational design asset for semiconductor chip design.
Samsung’s initiative with RISC-V is interpreted as a move towards technological independence. Therefore, the company is expanding its R&D organization in Silicon Valley, aiming to enhance design capabilities to disrupt the market currently dominated by NVIDIA.
Amid the booming AI era, the market of advanced semiconductors is also expanding. Samsung has completed the development of its Mach-1 AI semiconductor and supplied prototypes to global firms including Korea’s Naver. The company has also started the development of Mach-2.
Under the CHIPS Act, Samsung received huge subsidies to boost investment in the US. It’s worth noting that the Biden govt awarded a 12% subsidy of Samsung’s total investment, which is significantly higher than Intel and TSMC’s subsidy.
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Samsung’s first 3nm Exynos 2500 chip could outpace Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 in power efficiency. Both chipsets will power the next-gen Galaxy flagships, scheduled for an early 2025 launch. Recent input suggests that Exynos is returning as a tough rival to Snapdragon.
The Exynos 2500 will be made on Samsung’s 2nd-gen 3nm process technology. The S24’s Exynos 2400 chipset impressed the industry with significant improvements over its predecessor. The company appears to be leveling up the game next year.
Thanks to the cutting-edge process node, Samsung’s next Exynos could finally surpass its Snapdragon counterpart in power efficiency. The company may utilize its advanced FOWLP in the Exynos 2500 to make it run at higher clock speeds at the same power consumption level.
Qualcomm is facing power efficiency concerns with its recent Snapdragon chips. Due to reduced efficiency, phone makers are forced to bring up to 5000mAh battery. Samsung apparently seized this opportunity to bring back its in-house Exynos back to the contest.
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Following Google, Meta, Apple and Microsoft, Samsung and Intel joined the race to develop next-gen AI processors. Aimed to lead AI semiconductor tech, both companies launched chips addressing NVIDIA GPU shortcomings, including price and performance per watt.
After completing the development of MACH-1, Samsung has recently started working on MACH-2. The company has also supplied MACH-1 prototypes to major IT firms in South Korea (Naver) and other parts of the world to gather feedback for MACH-2 development.
Intel launched its latest AI semiconductor – Gaudi 3, collaborating with Naver. The company aims to counter NVIDIA GPU drawbacks, particularly in price and performance per watt. Notably, Intel’s Gaudi 3 offers over 40% better power efficiency than NVIDIA GPUs.
Tech giants launching AI chips also prioritize energy efficiency. Google Cloud’s TPU “v5p” is 60% more energy-efficient than similar hardware, with a performance of 459 TFlops. Samsung also prioritizes power efficiency in MACH-1 and MACH-2 development.
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