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SmartThings Find, Samsung’s lost device locating service reaches 300 million mark

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Samsung has officially confirmed that SmartThings Find has expanded to include 300 million “find nodes,” registered and opted-in devices, which can help other Galaxy users find their devices. The company also notes that it recorded over 100 million new registrations in less than a year.

The SmartThings Find is growing rapidly, as Samsung announced over 100 million more nodes registered since July 2022, achieving 1.5 times growth in just 10 months. The higher the number of devices, the more powerful SmartThings Find becomes for users.

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300 million registered: SmartThings Find helps find lost devices

Samsung SmartThings Find can quickly locate multiple types of Galaxy devices, including smartphones, tablets, watches, and earbuds. It can also locate Galaxy SmartTag or SmartTag+ devices, which attach to items such as keys or luggage.

SmartThings Find encrypts user data and implements further protection through Samsung Knox. A device’s location data is only shared with other people with the user’s permission, and the ID of each user’s device changes every 15 minutes and is stored anonymously.

Thanks to the ‘Search for unknown tags near you’ feature, Android and iOS users can easily determine if unknown tags are near them manually. It can provide a gauge showing the signal strength of the tag, which allows users to know how close the unknown tag is to their current location.

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Besides, the anti-stalking feature alerts users of any unauthorized tracking by sending them a notification, if SmartThings Find, detects an unknown SmartTag following them. This helps protect users and prevent the abuse of location tracking services.

To activate the feature, users should locate the Find service within the SmartThings app’s ‘Life’ tab. Within the settings menu, users can toggle ‘Unknown tag alerts’ feature on and off or search for unknown tags near them manually.

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9 Samsung Galaxy devices will get Circle to Search feature this week

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Samsung‘s Galaxy S24 series introduced the Google-powered Circle to Search feature, which is now set to expand to more Galaxy devices with the One UI 6.1 update. The Circle to Search feature expansion has been officially confirmed for more Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy models.

Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai announced that Circle to Search will be available on more Pixel and Samsung Galaxy devices this week. He also noted that this feature would allow users to translate text on their screen without switching between applications.

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One UI 6.1 update will bring the Circle to Search feature to nine Samsung devices, including the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy S23 Plus, Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9 Plus, and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra.

Following the Pixel 8 and Pixel 7 series, this feature is also now scheduled to be released for the Pixel 6 series, Pixel Fold, and Pixel Tablet starting this week.

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Samsung’s Bespoke AI Combo shines in outdoor ads at Korea’s major landmarks

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Samsung is enhancing its presence with the ‘Bespoke AI Combo’ through outdoor advertisements at major landmarks across Korea. The advertisement highlights the product’s efficiency, showcasing its ability to wash and dry clothes swiftly using AI technology.

Since the 8th of March, the campaign has reached 20 significant locations, leading to outstanding sales of over 1,000 units in just three days and a total of 3,000 units in 12 days.

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The company has showcased the ‘Bespoke AI Combo’ at prominent locations in Korea including Yeouido The Hyundai Seoul, Seoul COEX, Seoul Famille Station, Gangnam Station, Starfield Suwon, Busan Shinsegae Department Store Centum City Branch, and Shinsegae Department Store Daegu Branch.

Samsung is set to expand its marketing efforts for the ‘Bespoke AI Combo’ with a TV advertisement scheduled for the 23rd, complementing its existing outdoor campaign.

Furthermore, this year, Samsung continues to advance its AI home appliance line, introducing products like the Bespoke Jet AI and Bespoke Grande AI, strengthening its position as a leader in AI-powered home appliances.

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Apple faces US DOJ lawsuit over alleged iPhone monopoly

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The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against tech giant Apple, accusing the company of maintaining an illegal monopoly in the smartphone market. The DOJ accuses Apple of violating the Sherman Antitrust Act.

The suit claims Apple has restricted third-party app growth, limited cloud and game-streaming services, forced continued iPhone purchases for messaging, diminished non-Apple smartwatch functionality, and prevented third-party digital wallet use.

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In a press conference, US Attorney General Merrick Garland highlighted issues such as the App Store’s fee system, degraded third-party accessory experiences, and relies heavily on Messages. The case, backed by 16 state Attorneys General, could have significant implications for Apple’s business practices and the broader tech industry.

The US DOJ said in a release about the suit:

Apple exercises its monopoly power to extract more money from consumers, developers, content creators, artists, publishers, small businesses, and merchants, among others.”

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Apple also responded by defending its innovation and user-focused approach, warning that the lawsuit could hinder its ability to deliver the seamless technology integration users expect. Check the entire response of Apple below.

At Apple, we innovate every day to make technology people love — designing products that work seamlessly together, protect people’s privacy and security, and create a magical experience for our users. This lawsuit threatens who we are and the principles that set Apple products apart in fiercely competitive markets.

If successful, it would hinder our ability to create the kind of technology people expect from Apple — where hardware, software, and services intersect. It would also set a dangerous precedent, empowering the government to take a heavy hand in designing people’s technology. We believe this lawsuit is wrong on the facts and the law, and we will vigorously defend against it.”

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