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Samsung faces challenges on multiple fronts: OLED, Strikes, and Espionage
Samsung is under threat from triple fronts including OLED, strikes, and espionage. China’s BOE could surpass Samsung D by 2028, Indian workers are on strike at production fab demanding a wage increase, and an ex-exec arrested in an espionage case.
BOE’s OLED ambitions: Threat to Samsung’s dominance
By 2028, Chinese display maker BOE could surpass Samsung Display due to its 8.6-generation IT OLED production line (B16). China’s share of global display production capacity is expected to rise from 68% in 2023 to 74% in 2028.
Samsung’s Indian operations hit by strikes
Samsung workers of the Sriperumbudur, Chennai plant are demanding higher wages through their labor union. It is being reported that the union refused to show up for work after negotiations with the management hit a snag.
Ex-Samsung exec arrested in massive espionage case
An ex-Samsung executive has been arrested, Seoul Metropolitan Police announced yesterday. The executive is arrested alongside his colleague for allegedly stealing semiconductor technology to establish a company in China.
A police official stated, “This case has shaken the foundation of economic security by attempting to produce semiconductors with domestic technology through direct collaboration between a former executive of a domestic semiconductor company and a local Chinese government, leading to a potential weakening of national competitiveness.”
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Samsung Theme Park 1.1.00.23 update brings One UI 7 support, visibility bug fix, and more
Samsung has released a new update for its Theme Park app with version 1.1.00.23. This update brings some enhancements to improve user experience and overall app performance.
The fresh update enhances visibility errors that may occur after applying keyboard themes. Previously, users faced issues related to the Keyboard theme, which could lead to frustration. With this update, the themes are now more visible.
In addition to visibility improvements, the update is also optimizing the overall stability of the app. Users can expect a seamless experience when applying new themes after this update.
By addressing bugs and optimizing performance, Samsung ensures that users can enjoy their personalized themes without interruptions or crashes.
Moreover, the update makes the Theme Park app compatible with Android 15. By providing support, Samsung ensures users with the next OS will continue to enjoy the app’s features without any compatibility issues.
Samsung Theme Park 1.1.00.23 update comes with a package size of 32.26MB for Galaxy devices. Users can download and install the update via Galaxy Store >> Menu option >> Updates or from the Good Lock app.
Also, users can download the update through the third-party app link mentioned here. If you have received the update, install it now to enjoy the latest enhancements.
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2 More Samsung devices end their software update support
Along with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G, Samsung has officially ended software update support for two more Galaxy devices – the Galaxy M51 phone and Galaxy Tab A7 tablet. This means that these devices will no longer receive any software updates.
Both the Samsung Galaxy M51 and Galaxy Tab A7 were launched in 2020 and came pre-installed with Android 10. They received updates up to Android 12, and are not eligible for more Android updates. Now, these devices have completed their software update cycle.
Although these devices still work well for everyday tasks, users will not get any new features or security patches. This lack of updates can make the devices outdated, as they will not receive important improvements.
Samsung Galaxy M51 and Galaxy Tab A7 have reached the end of their update cycle, after receiving 4 years of updates. Now, users of these devices can think about upgrading to newer models to enjoy the latest features and better security.
Still, both devices are secure and functional for everyday use. The devices run Android 12 and support all major apps, including those for banking, so users can continue to perform their daily tasks without issues. If you want to enjoy the new and advanced features of One UI, newer Samsung models are required.
Bye-Bye Monthly Updates: Popular Galaxy A series phone shifts to Quarterly plan
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6 reasons Samsung’s Galaxy A series stands out
Samsung’s unique “6 Reasons to Be Galaxy” highlights the features and qualities of the Galaxy A family, such as an amazing display, longer OS updates and security, powerful cameras and processors, Knox security, and Circle to Search.
With the elaborative campaign, Samsung reiterates its commitment to providing advanced and accessible technology for everyone, emphasizing cost-effectiveness, system and security updates, and the quality of Galaxy A devices.
6 Reasons to Be Galaxy
Among the points highlighted in the “6 Reasons to Be Galaxy” campaign is the Amazing Display, which delivers a premium viewing experience with sAMOLED and Vision Booster, adapting to ambient brightness for effortless viewing.
It also supports a longer smartphone lifecycle, with up to 4 Android updates and up to 5 years of security updates, protecting you from threats and keeping you worry-free. Other reasons include the camera setup on Galaxy A smartphones.
Samsung’s A55 and A35 feature a triple camera of up to 50MP, an UltraWide sensor, and features like Nightography, taking night and low-light photography to a new level by capturing stunning details in low-light conditions on selected models.
Those who choose to have a Galaxy A also benefit from Samsung Knox, which offers exclusive multi-layer protection, protecting your data with hardware-level security, along with protection against malware and phishing.
The Circle to Search is available on the Galaxy A55 5G and A35 5G models. Finally, the campaign emphasizes the high performance of Galaxy A devices, driven by powerful chips and long-lasting batteries that make these phones true partners.