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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, Z Flip 3 begin receiving One UI 6.0 Android 14 update [US Locked]
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 smartphones are getting an Android 14-based One UI 6.0 update with a December 2023 security update. The update is currently rolling out for locked models of these devices in the US and the company will soon make it available in more countries.
One UI 6.0 update for Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 smartphones arrives in the US with PDA versions mentioned below.
- Galaxy Z Fold 3 – F926USQU4HWL1
- Galaxy Z Flip 3 – F711USQU5HWL1
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Based on Android 14, One UI 6.0 update brings many new features and improvements. Some of the changes are related to the Quick Panel, Lock Screen, My Files, Reminder, Calendar, Health, Video Player, Weather, Gallery, Camera, Home screen, and more. These features are designed to make the user experience more convenient and enjoyable.
Users can check and install the update by going to Settings >> Software Update >> Download and install. If the update is available, they can follow the on-screen instructions to install it on their device.
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Samsung Galaxy Fold SE sparks chaos as 3rd Batch sold out in record time!
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold SE (Special Edition) has sold out its 3rd batch in record time. The company has started the third round of sales for the Galaxy Z Fold SE today at 10 AM (Korea Time).
While the exact number of units available has not been disclosed, the entire 3rd batch stock of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold SE was sold out within just 10 minutes of the sale opening.
As this was the third batch, the inventory was larger than the first and second batches. Recently, we’ve heard the same for the Chinese market, which came as a shocking development.
It’s worth noting that the Galaxy Z Fold SE had also sold out in just 10 minutes during its first sale on October 25th, and the second batch sold out in about 5 minutes.
Notably, the three major telecom providers in Korea are handling the second batch of inventory through their official online stores, with SK Telecom and LG Uplus preparing additional stock for the second batch to start sequential deliveries.
For starters, the Galaxy Z Fold SE is the thinnest and lightest Samsung foldable to date. The smartphone comes with a thickness of 10.6mm and a weight of 236g.
It is 1.5mm thinner and 3g lighter than the Galaxy Z Fold 6 released in July this year. It is also the first foldable phone series to feature a 200-megapixel primary camera.
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Samsung’s 3nm setback pushes it toward 2nm chip development
Samsung is eyeing 2nm process technology for future growth. The company has tried much to improve the second-generation 3nm yields. However, the efforts didn’t pay off so far, leading it to be considered a big failure.
According to the info (via SamMobile), Samsung Foundry’s second-generation 3nm process yields are less than 20%. It’s like a disaster against the company’s internal yield target, which was about 70% for the second-generation 3nm process.
The Korean tech giant has reportedly achieved a 50-60% yield rate in the first-gen 3nm process. The Galaxy S25’s Exynos was slated to be manufactured using the second-generation process, which is now “almost” impossible to materialize.
Insider info on Samsung’s work on 3nm and 2nm process
Through domestic articles and related information, details have emerged regarding Samsung Electronics’ yield rates for its 3nm process.
The yield rates for Samsung’s first and second-generation 3nm processes are as follows:
- SF3E-3GAE: Around 50-60%
- SF3-3GAP: Around 20%
For reference, the initial target yield for both the first and second generations was around 70%.
P.S. Additionally, it has been mentioned that the Exynos 2500’s yield is so low that no matter what efforts are made, it couldn’t be used.
TSMC is leading the contract chip manufacturing business globally. The company has several major vendors such as Apple, Qualcomm, and Google (for the next Tensor). It’s obvious that chip designers have no other option than TSMC.
Meanwhile, Samsung is now working on the 2nm process technology. The company is planning to commence fabricating chips using the 2nm GAA process in 2025. A recent report also hinted at some Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 to be made by Samsung.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 may feature 2nm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 with 20% performance boost
While all eyes are on the Galaxy S25 Ultra, rumors regarding the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra have started to appear online. Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 could be manufactured using Samsung’s 2nm process tech alongside TSMC 3nm.
Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 will power the Galaxy S26 series. Tipster Jukanlosreve reports that Qualcomm’s next Snapdragon chip will offer a 20% increase in performance.
The product could have about 20% boosted single-core and core multi-core performance scores compared to the first-generation Snapdragon 8 Elite.
The source highlighted that the 8 Elite 2 reached 4000 points in Geekbench 6‘s single-core test. This development suggests a major breakthrough in Android flagship performance next year.
Qualcomm is using TSMC’s 3nm process node for the Snapdragon 8 Elite. The chip is set to be featured in Samsung’s Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, and Galaxy S25 Ultra next year.
The chip designer could stick to TSMC’s 3nm foundry process. However, a part of the chipsets could be made using Samsung Foundry’s 2nm process node, probably the “for Galaxy” iteration.
https://x.com/Jukanlosreve/status/1855838039563759633
The Snapdragon 8 Elite features Qualcomm’s in-house Oryon CPU. The new product offers significant CPU and GPU performance improvements as compared to previous flagship Snapdragon chipsets.
The 8 Elite also marks Qualcomm’s entry to the 3nm process era. The 2nd-gen chip could also be manufactured using the 3nm process technology. However, Samsung Foundry could get some orders for 2nm Snapdragon through Samsung Elec.
The processor works as the brain of a smartphone. In the booming era, consumers seek intense performance with decent power efficiency. Minor improvements can be done through refinements but major changes come with process shifts (3nm to 2nm).
As we are quite far from the S26 series unveiling, take this information as a grain of salt. It’s true companies start planning their future products in advance. However, changes and strategic shifts are likely till the 3rd quarter of the next year.