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Growing foldable smartphone market is a good signal for Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5
Counterpoint Research today revealed that the global foldable smartphone market increased 10% YoY in Q2 2023 to reach 2.1 million units. Analysts say that the global foldable market will undergo significant changes in H2 2023, which is a good signal for Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5.
Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 in July 2023, which will capture a substantial market share in the second half. OnePlus Open is also coming this October, which would eat some share of the already available vendors.
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During Q2 2023, the Chinese foldable smartphone market achieved notable success, surging 64% YoY to reach 1.2 million units. The country now commands the largest share of the global foldable smartphone market, with a 58.6% share.
Part of Counterpoint Research analyst statement:
“Although Samsung’s market share may dip due to increased competition, we believe that it will be a natural result. We believe that the era of the mass foldable phone is expected to start in 2024, mainly led by Samsung and Huawei with their entry-level foldables.”
Samsung Mobile Experience division is in crisis, with a 25% profit sink likely in the third-quarter. Samsung’s aggressive marketing and Galaxy AI strategy paid off, but less than expectations – resulting in operating profit harm in Q3.
South Korea’s FNGuide reports that the Samsung Mobile division could generate an operating profit of 2.6 trillion won in the third-quarter. The estimation indicates a 25% decrease compared to the same period last year.
Foldables are to be blamed?
Back in July, Samsung launched new foldable smartphones, powered by Galaxy AI. The Z Fold 6 comes with a slightly wider screen made possible through design refinements. However, the Z Flip 6 has no changes from its predecessor in looks.
Thanks to Galaxy AI, Samsung’s Z6 foldables garnered attention. Their performance has been weaker than expected given the slow pace of recovery globally. The Galaxy S24 series sales were also not impressive despite the swift pace after launch.
The South Korean tech giant is implementing measures such as cost-cutting for processors. Still, industry experts suggest that improving software competitiveness is essential for creating new revenue streams.
After Galaxy AI-powered S24, Z Flip 6, and Z Fold 6, Samsung strengthened its AI ecosystem with the Tab S10 series and the S24 FE. Despite this much effort, the performance of the MX division has not shown signs of recovery.
IDC reported that Samsung led the smartphone market in the second quarter with an 18% share. Despite fierce competition, Apple was the runner-up with a 16% share, while Xiaomi retained its third rank with a 15% market share.
It’s 5th October 2024 and Samsung has started the rollout of the latest security update for the newest Galaxy smartphone – the Galaxy S24 FE. The fresh update delivers a better experience by enhancing features and fixing bugs.
October 2024 security update for Samsung Galaxy S24 FE smartphone arrives with One UI build version S721BXXS2AXI5. The update installs the latest security patch to improve system security and stability.
The Korean tech giant is releasing a fresh software update that includes security improvements to help keep your files and data safe. It also enhances system stability for smoother performance on your device.
Additionally, the update addresses various vulnerabilities, although specific details about the October 2024 patch have not yet been disclosed. It is expected that Samsung will soon update patch details and the device list on the scope page.
The fresh update is currently spotted for Galaxy S24 FE users in India and may also be available in more countries soon. If you haven’t received a notification yet, you can check manually.
To do this, go to the Settings app on your smartphone, then open the Software Update section. Click on the Download and install option. If an update is available, just follow the on-screen instructions to install it on your Galaxy smartphone. The update is rolling out gradually so it may take hours or days to reach all models.
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE starts its update journey with September 2024 patch
Some Samsung Galaxy users have recently raised concerns about the pop-up windows for widgets on their devices. They want to resize the widgets to make them more suitable for one-handed operation, but they are unable to do so.
The main issue is that users want to resize these widgets more freely. Instead of being stuck with fixed sizes, they want to be able to adjust the size by dragging, which would make it much easier to use their devices comfortably.
Currently, most widgets only come in fixed sizes. Users mentioned that smaller widgets often look unattractive with too much empty space around them. This not only makes the screen look messy but also makes it harder to use the device with one hand.
However, a Samsung Community moderator has acknowledged the feedback. He has mentioned that while some apps allow for different widget sizes, most only support a limited selection of fixed sizes. This is due to avoiding widgets being cut off or not showing up properly.
Unfortunately, the option to freely resize all widgets isn’t available right now. This is made to keep the design clean and well-optimized. However, it can make using a device with one hand more difficult but you will surely get useful information on widgets instead of incomplete ones.
As more users express the need for better one-handed usability, Samsung is listing feedback to working on As more users request improved one-handed usability, Samsung is listening to feedback and working on optimizing widget sizes.
Allowing users to customize these sizes could make devices much easier to use, though it may also lead to some issues. However, Samsung is regularly working to provide a better experience that meets user needs. Users can expect more updates and changes related to widgets in the future.