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Samsung reveals the return of Galaxy 947 Joburg Day in South Africa
Save the date and mark your calendars for September 2nd, 2023, Joburg Day, and Samsung Galaxy joins forces to create a music festival like no other. Get ready to dance, sing, and celebrate the magic of live music in the heart of Johannesburg, South Africa.
Joburg Day, the highly anticipated annual music festival, is set to make a triumphant return to its original home at Crocodile Creek Polo Club on Saturday, 02 September 2023. This year, the event is again proudly presented in partnership with Samsung Galaxy and will be known as Galaxy 947 Joburg Day.
Early bird tickets
A limited number of early bird tickets will be available for purchase until July 10. Priced at R350 per adult ticket, R150 for children between 12 and 18, and R950 for a family of four, these tickets are expected to sell out quickly.
Joburg Day
With its rich history and unforgettable memories, Crocodile Creek Polo Club holds a special place in the hearts of Joburg Day enthusiasts. The last time the live event graced these grounds was in 2019, and now, after a brief hiatus, it is ready to reclaim its throne as the ultimate music extravaganza.
Joburg Day has become synonymous with top-class local performances, incredible energy, and a vibrant atmosphere that unites music lovers from all walks of life. This year’s event promises to be no different, as it brings together a stellar line-up of local artists who will take the stage to deliver unforgettable performances.
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Samsung matched Apple in smartphone customer satisfaction in America this year. The Americal Customer Satisfaction Index published its latest analysis. The report says Apple gained 1% in customer satisfaction, while Samsung gained 3%, tying the competition this year.
Samsung America achieved number 1 customer satisfaction among 5G mobile devices in the 2024 ACSI Survey. The Index is based on customer ratings of their own mobile devices and identifies the industry leaders they recognize for excellence in product and service quality.
“We’re proud that the ACSI results show how our customers recognize not only Samsung’s commitment to going above and beyond for them, but also the high quality of our mobile devices” said Mark Williams, Vice President of Customer Care at Samsung Electronics America.
Last year, Apple was the sole leader in the customer satisfaction index in America. Samsung’s share jumped by 3% this year, making it similar to Apple’s share of 82%. Both firms now stand on top, with keeping the same performance in the ASCI survey.
For the 2024 survey, ASCI randomly interviewed 12,414 consumers between April 2023 and March 2024. Besides Samsung, Motorola had the highest satisfaction increase. Google and Motorola tied for third with 77/100 with “All Others” earning an average score of 72.
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Samsung launched the “Made for Germany” promotion TV program for residents in Germany. The company will be opening new TV opportunities in the country on July 1st. Thanks to the abolition of ancillary costs, Tenants will be allowed to choose which TV provider they want to use.
Under the “Made for Germany” TV promo, Samsung will offer an attractive streaming service for free. By purchasing a high-quality promotional Samsung device, customers will get up to 24 months of free access to first-class live TV and streaming content.
Those who choose a promotional device by July 31 will receive Telekom’s streaming program with Magenta TV and in some cases even Netflix and Disney+, for up to 24 months free of charge on top, depending on the promotional model.
Curtains up for the “Made for Germany” promotional devices: The Samsung 98-inch devices, such as the QN990C2, Q80C3, and the 2023 and 2024 QN90C/D.
Those who choose the QN990C, Q80C, or QN90C/D will also receive the Magenta TV offer including Disney+ and Netflix free of charge for 24 months.
There are RTL+ Max and Sportworld for 12 months each, 12 rental films via Maxdome, HD+/Sat and waipu.tv for 6 months, and Zattoo and qobuz for 3 months.
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IDC recently published its report on India’s various smartphone segments. In particular, the premium smartphone market in India witnessed Samsung’s storm in the first quarter of the year. Meanwhile, Apple managed to survive but the margin was negligible.
According to IDC, Apple’s share declined YoY to 45%, while Samsung was a close second with a 44% share. The Galaxy maker had just 16% market share in the premium smartphone segment a year back. This rapid growth stunned the iPhone’s lead in India.
IDC analysts ranged premium segment between cost $600<$800. Models costing between was 2% overall shipments and declined by 21% in unit terms. During the first three months of 2024, key models were the iPhone 13, Galaxy S23FE/S23, iPhone 12 and OnePlus12.
The report mentions that India’s smartphone market shipped 34 million units in 1Q24. The country’s smartphone market grew 11.5% year-over-year, the third consecutive quarter in terms of growth. However, the super-premium segment is still dominated by Apple iPhones.
“Several new launches across multiple price segments happened during the quarter, coupled with increased promotional activities, particularly around premium offerings. Brands continued their focus on microfinancing schemes to drive affordability. eTailers organized several sales events and offered discounts on models nearing their end-of-life (EOL), resulting in increased demand and lean inventory,” said Upasana Joshi, Senior Research Manager, Client Devices, IDC India.
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