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Samsung remembers the legendary Note to sell the Galaxy S23 Ultra
Samsung discontinued the iconic Galaxy Note lineup, with its last launch in 2020. The iconic S Pen is now arriving with Galaxy S and Galaxy Z Fold smartphones since 2021. Today, Samsung recalls Galaxy Note once again, but to sell the new Galaxy S23 Ultra.
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As technology continues to evolve, we grow along with it, becoming more aware of security and privacy issues, as well as becoming more careful in protecting ourselves from the dangers of cyberspace, including getting the latest software updates.
“Smartphones hold our entire world within them – from financial services, to storing our personal and sensitive data, as well as confidential work files. For many, the Galaxy Note series was that world, Samsung says in its Newsroom article.”
Samsung remembers Note to boost S23 Ultra sales
Samsung is taking help of the discontinued Note lineup to shift the loyal fanbase to the newly released Galaxy S23 Ultra. No doubt, the phone is packed with the best premium features, which are in the spotlight. The latest S23 Ultra offers 5 years of security patches and 4 generations of Android updates.
You don’t have to sweat it over being hacked or worry about malware and spyware breaches as it’s secured by Knox. Also, you also won’t lose sleep over info leaks, especially when it comes to payment details, and you can use apps like Samsung Wallet with total confidence.
Additionally, there are more benefits with Samsung’s Privacy Protection features. With Galaxy, you can customize permissions to third-party apps to have access only to specific photos or videos you allow, while other files in your storage will keep remain inaccessible.
Last but not least, you can share files privately and prevent resharing, through read-only versions, blocking screenshots, and setting expiration dates for files. From now until June 30, customers who purchase any model will get an additional rebate of up to RM1,000 in Malaysia.
Model | Discount – Trade-in
- Galaxy S23 256GB — RM300
- Galaxy S23+ 512GB — RM500
- Galaxy S23 Ultra 512GB — RM500
- Galaxy S23 Ultra 1TB — RM1,000
As per official confirmation from Samsung, the Android 15-based One UI 7.0 Beta program has been delayed until late 2024. I wanted to see how the Samsung Galaxy phone owners feel about this wait.
As a writer and proud Samsung Galaxy device owner, I recently conducted a poll on X (previously known as Twitter) that sparked quite a conversation among the Team Galaxy: “Can you switch to another brand just because Samsung delayed the One UI 7.0 beta program?” The results were telling — over 75% of participants voted ‘No‘, indicating a strong brand loyalty that persists even in the current situation. The poll result shows that the delay hasn’t turned away the majority of Galaxy users.
Note: The poll was small but it proved the point that the Galaxy phone users are loyal despite the delayed One UI 7.0 beta program. Check the post below.
Simple question Sammy Fans:
Can you switch to another brand just because Samsung delayed the One UI 7.0 beta program?#OneUI7
— Robin Williams (@SamsungSWUpdate) October 12, 2024
There’s a different poll by another X user, who asked a similar question, where a bigger audience participated. It also produced the almost same result. You can check the post below.
The One UI 7 delay makes me want to switch to another brand
— Anthony (@TheGalox_) October 13, 2024
It proves that Team Galaxy is strong and loyal to the brand. For the reader, who is not aware of the current progress, Samsung was expected to release the One UI 7.0 beta program by end of the July 2024.
However, Samsung decided to delay this beta program, without any official reason for this decision. As per discussion in the tech community and social media groups, Samsung is working on the stability and the integration of new features, which has significantly changed its update timelines this year.
Read More:
- Here’s why delaying the One UI 7.0 Beta Program is good for Samsung Galaxy users
- Why I will skip the first One UI 7.0 beta on my Galaxy S24 Ultra
Apple doesn’t want to enter the Samsung-led foldables market without technological uniqueness. The company has been absent from the rapidly growing foldable segment, which recently welcomed a triple foldable handset from Huawei.
According to Kipost, Apple is seeking its own supply chain of ultra-thin glass technology. The company desires to have its own control over some particular aspects. The move is to differentiate technological innovation from Samsung.
Samsung is expected to supply OLED panels for foldable Apple products. Ultra-thin glass, which is a crucial component in foldable screens, is largely controlled by Samsung D. The reason is the company’s saturation in the international market.
Apple doesn’t reportedly want everything to be done by display manufacturers. If it happens, the company won’t have anything to differentiate its product from rivals. The desire is necessary as Apple is already too late in the market.
Apart from ultra-thin glass, the US tech giant is looking to attain control over supply chain management too. The company is also exploring backplate technology, to ensure critical areas of demonization without any hurry.
UTG is a key material used in foldable displays, which is responsible for flexibility and durability. Backplate in foldable devices often refers to the component that supports the display, which should be durable for long-lasting products.
The report suggests Apple wants uniqueness in two crucial materials—UTG and backplates. This means Samsung Display won’t be able to breathe freely even after being the main foldable panel supplier for Apple’s future foldable devices.
Japan’s KDDI selected Samsung as the main vendor for 5G expansion. Samsung’s vRAN will be deployed by KDDI starting next year for 5G expansion. The company will provide 4G and 5G O-RAN-compliant vRAN solutions in Japan.
Samsung today confirmed selection by KDDI as a key 4G and 5G O-RAN compliant vRAN provider for their Open RAN deployment in Japan. The partnership with KDDI will help Samsung strengthen its role in Japan’s 5G expansion.
“Together with KDDI, we are thrilled to take this significant step and strengthen our presence in Japan,” said Junehee Lee, Executive Vice President, Head of Global Sales & Marketing, Networks Business at Samsung Electronics.
The South Korean tech giant noted that it’s bringing vRAN 3.0 solution, a full suite of O-RAN compliant radios supporting low- and mid-bands including advanced Massive MIMO radios and third-party radio integration support.
Kazuyuki Yoshimura, Chief Technology Officer of KDDI: “Today’s announcement represents KDDI’s dedication to bringing innovative technologies to Japan. We are proud to deliver a cutting-edge and reliable radio access network.”
Key features of Samsung CognitiV Networks Operations Suite (NOS) will also be offered. The features streamline the onboarding, deployment, and operation processes, enabling KDDI to transform its widespread network efficiently.
Beyond that Samsung and KDDI will expand the reach of Open RAN in the coming years. For now, KDDI’s Open RAN network will feature enhanced capabilities for improved energy efficiency, optimized performance, and intelligent automation.