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Samsung considers AI on all Galaxy to counter challenge from China
Fierce competition from Chinese brands may kick out Samsung from its leading spot. Industry sources believe that China-based smartphone vendors are quite aggressive in Southeast Asia, potentially harming Samsung’s sales.
The Korean tech giant has maintained its dominance given mid to low-priced phones sold in emerging markets. The company has recently lost its crown to Xiaomi in the Indian market and things are not quite well in Southeast Asia.
Samsung may lose its leading position in SEA as consumers are seeking affordable phones. It has been noticed that budget Galaxy phones lag behind Chinese models in terms of hardware specifications and appearance.
The growth of the premium segment in the Southeast Asian smartphone market is expected to positively impact Samsung. In H1, flagship devices priced over $600 reached 5.1 million units, an 18 percent increase year over year.
Meanwhile, it is reported that Samsung has realigned its global strategy. The company has reportedly shifted its focus to the flagship market. It’s investing heavily in marketing and creating exclusive pop-up events to showcase its AI capabilities.
As far as the mid-range market is concerned, Samsung is considering the expansion of Galaxy AI. It is expected that the company will fuel its mid-range phones with artificial intelligence capabilities, helping them stand apart from rivals.
We are in mid-September 2024 and Samsung has released a new update for its Software Update app with version 4.2.45. This update is available on the Galaxy Store with a package size is 9.52MB for One UI devices. It improves how the app handles firmware updates for Samsung devices.
The update brings some essential improvements. It makes the app work better by fixing problems from earlier versions. These improvements help make the updating process smoother and less likely to cause errors, so users can have a better experience when updating their devices.
The September 2024 update of the Software Update app works well with the latest software for Samsung devices. By fixing past issues and enhancing performance, Samsung ensures your device runs smoothly and efficiently.
Through this update, Samsung improves some functions so software updates will applied more reliably. You can enjoy a better and more stable experience with your Samsung device by updating the latest version.
To get the update, open the Galaxy Store on your Samsung device. Go to the Menu and choose Updates to download and install the latest version. The app will automatically upgrade to version 4.2.45 once the software update is installed. Alternatively, you can also download the update using a third-party app source link provided.
Samsung has recently rolled out the Android 14-based One UI 6.1.1 update for its Galaxy S23 series and older foldable devices in South Korea. The company plans to extend this update to more regions, reportedly next week. Users of the Samsung Galax S23 series, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and Galaxy Z Flip 5 will get the One UI 6.1.1 update in Canada next week.
As per the latest information from Fido’s software update schedule, Canadian users of the above-mentioned devices will receive a new software update on September 17, 2024.
On this date, users with Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and Galaxy S23 Ultra will get both the August 2024 security patch and the new One UI 6.1.1 features in Canada. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 will also receive this update on the same day.
However, the Galaxy S23 FE will also receive the One UI 6.1.1 update but with the September 2024 security patch on September 17 in Canada. The update will be between 2.3GB and 3.1GB in size.
One UI 6.1.1 update is a major upgrade, which brings several new features to enhance the user experience. It also comes with advanced Galaxy AI features, which promise to improve the functionality and performance of these devices through smarter and more intuitive interactions.
With this major update and fresh patch, Canadian Galaxy users can look forward to better security and new features that take their phone experience to the next level.
Samsung has rolled out a new update for the PENUP app has a new update with version 3.9.16.27. This update mainly fixes some bugs that users have reported.
The fresh update for improves some functions of the Samsung PENUP app to make it more reliable and useful. Also, it fixes some issues that users encountered in previous versions to provide a better Galaxy experience.
PENUP is a popular app that lets you draw, paint, and share your artwork. It’s especially useful for those using Galaxy devices, providing a range of tools and brushes for creative expression. The app also features a community gallery where users can showcase their art and get inspired by others.
The latest update makes the app run more smoothly by fixing various bugs. It doesn’t mention specifics about which bugs were fixed but surely makes the app more reliable and enjoyable to use.
If you’re already using PENUP, you can get this update by going to the Samsung Galaxy Store on your device. Just find the PENUP app page and select the update button. You can also check the update through Galaxy Store >> Menu option >> Updates.
Alternatively, you can download the update through the third-party app link mentioned here.