As a dedicated follower and user of Samsung’s Galaxy smartphones and One UI software, I have seen the tech world move forward, but I must admit, Apple‘s latest move has caught my attention. Bloomberg reports that Apple is gearing up to add satellite texting into its next Apple Watch Ultra, which is expected to launch in 2025.

The idea of satellite connectivity in smartwatches isn’t new, but Apple’s implementation could set a new standard. With this technology, you can send texts to satellites when out of range of traditional networks. In the US, the Google Pixel 9 and Apple iPhone 14 and later models support satellite connectivity.

But when you talk about Samsung‘s current devices, there’s something missing. Despite being at the forefront of many innovations in the tech world, Samsung has yet to bring satellite connectivity to its smartphones or smartwatches.

The company announced its 5G NTN (Non-Terrestrial Network) modem technology back in 2023, which was supposed to enable two-way communication with satellites, but we have not seen this feature in any consumer product yet.

Samsung has been working hard on making One UI better and adding cool new features, but not having satellite communication is a missed opportunity, especially since other companies are moving forward with it.

By adding this to the Galaxy lineup, Samsung would stick to its promise of pushing boundaries while also giving people what they want: reliable communication everywhere.

Currently, there are no Samsung devices available on the market that feature both satellite texting and 5G Redcap support. Samsung has announced plans for future Exynos modems with these capabilities, but as of the latest information, no Samsung device with these features has been released.

To wrap up, Apple’s moving ahead with satellite features in its watches, and Samsung’s delay here is kind of disappointing for Galaxy users. Here’s hoping that with the next big device launch, Samsung will surprise us with this much-needed feature, making its devices even more essential in our daily lives.

Samsung has unveiled its TVKey Cloud technology to transform the way consumers experience television in India. Available through popular cable and satellite providers like GTPL Hathway and Dish TV, TVKey Cloud removes the need for a traditional set-top box. It is making the TV experience simpler, cleaner, and more convenient.

Samsung collaborated with NAGRAVISION to develop the TVKey Cloud, which is a first-of-its-kind technology that allows users to watch live TV, on-demand content, and OTT services directly on their Samsung Smart TVs. Notably, it’s all done without extra devices or cables.

This new technology is built into the TV itself to make it easy to access everything with just the TV remote. It works with Samsung’s 2023 and 2024 models, including Ultra HD, OLED, QLED, and Neo QLED TVs.

TVKey Cloud delivers high-quality content with excellent security to keep everything from TV shows to movies protected. This ensures that content creators and service providers can safely share their content with viewers while providing a smooth, premium viewing experience.

For consumers, Samsung TVKey Cloud brings some great savings in India. GTPL Hathway customers can save up to INR 2750, with benefits like free broadband installation, a router, and additional subscriptions to gaming and live TV apps. Dish TV users can save up to INR 2800, with one month of free DTH and OTT subscriptions.

I have been a huge fan of technology, always eager to explore the latest electronic gadgets including smartphones, headphones, laptops, and several others. I have owned the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 5G for two years now, using it as my secondary phone for the last year.

I have always treated it carefully, so you can imagine my situation when I noticed a small black dot on the inner screen of the fold. It wasn’t long before the entire inner display stopped working, while at the same time, the outside screen remained just fine.

This has been quite a setback for me, particularly because I paid over $2000. You expect something that expensive to last, right? But here I am, with a phone where the main feature—the folding screen—is dead. Samsung wants around $650 to fix it, which seems a lot, especially since the phone itself is now only worth around $800-900 if I go for the trade-in. This questions how well these expensive foldable phones hold their value over time.

What’s even more frustrating is not knowing why the screen failed. After using various Samsung foldable phones over the years, this issue makes me think twice about the reliability of the foldable. It’s not just about my experience; it’s a concern for anyone interested in foldable technology.

I am highlighting a difference between Samsung’s marketing narrative, where the company positions itself as a leader in innovation and customer service and the experience with its products. The failure of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4’s inner display questions whether Samsung truly stands by its products when the product faces issues.

By sharing my experience here, I want to inform other buyers like me about the potential pitfalls of purchasing such high-end tech. I also want to influence Samsung to reconsider its approach to customer service and product reliability by bringing attention to these issues.

Despite being excited about the concept of foldable phones, especially the easy multitasking feature (my favorite), this negative experience has led to hesitation (or doubt in my case) about future purchases.

I hope Samsung will recognize these customer experiences and attempt to address such issues, either through improved product design, enhanced customer support, or more transparent communication about product limitations or potential issues.

These sudden breakdowns are damaging Samsung’s foldable phones’ reputation and might make potential buyers think twice before getting one.