Samsung is reportedly preparing a new way to verify genuine battery in select Galaxy phones, potentially making battery authentication a standard part of its hardware security strategy.

According to TheElec, Samsung is said to be considering dedicated security chips for upcoming Galaxy A series devices, with the technology designed to distinguish official batteries from unauthorized replacements.

Samsung is discussing the deployment of battery authentication chips in next-generation mid-range and entry-level Galaxy phones. The reported plan could cover around 50 million units in 2027, although Samsung has not officially confirmed the development.

The proposed solution reportedly uses Physical Unclonable Function, or PUF, technology. It generates a unique cryptographic identity from microscopic variations created naturally during semiconductor manufacturing.

ICTK already markets a battery authentication security chip based on its VIA PUF technology. The company says its solution can support genuine-battery verification, lifecycle monitoring and protection against cloned or tampered battery packs.

Reports indicate that Analog Devices and ICTK would supply the chips, while Samsung SDI would integrate them into battery packs. The chips are reportedly being manufactured using Samsung Foundry’s 28nm process.

The reported focus on Galaxy A phones is significant because these devices sell in much larger volumes than Samsung’s flagship models. The Galaxy A16 5G and Galaxy A06 4G were among the world’s best-selling smartphones in 2025.

Samsung has not confirmed the reported technology or product plans, so its eventual implementation could still change.

Samsung’s latest foldable push is gaining further momentum, with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra recording a substantial sales increase across Southeast Asia and Oceania.

The company says combined sales of the two devices have grown by 40% compared with the Galaxy Z Fold 7, roughly a month after the new foldables reached the region.

Notably, Samsung had already reported that regional pre-orders for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra were almost 60% higher than the previous generation before general availability began on August 14.

This exciting line-up is resonating with consumers globally, including those in Southeast Asia and Oceania. In this region, sales of the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Fold8 Ultra have grown 40% compared to the Galaxy Z Fold7. The new series is also compelling more people in the region to embrace Samsung foldables, with switchers to the Galaxy Z Fold8 series from other brands increasing by more than 60% compared to those who made a switch to the previous Z Fold generation.

Additionally, Samsung claims the number of consumers switching to the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series has increased by more than 60% compared with the previous Fold generation.

That suggests the latest Fold models are not relying entirely on existing Galaxy owners upgrading. Samsung is also attracting customers who previously used conventional smartphones or competing brands.

During the regional pre-order period, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 (wide) accounted for almost six out of every 10 Galaxy Z8 devices ordered.

Samsung also found that customers in their teens through their 30s represented nearly 60% of Galaxy Z8 buyers who ordered through Samsung.com.

The 40% sales growth in Southeast Asia and Oceania gives Samsung another strong regional indicator that its eighth-generation Fold strategy is gaining traction.

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Samsung has opened a new showroom for its built-in home appliances in Lohne, Germany. The showroom is part of Samsung’s plan to expand its built-in appliance business across Europe.

The new showroom is located at the Kitchen Center Lohne, a major exhibition center for the kitchen industry. It will remain open throughout the year for kitchen retailers, designers, buyers and other business partners. They can visit the showroom to see Samsung’s latest appliances and learn about their features.

The showroom focuses on Samsung’s connected kitchen technology. Visitors can see how appliances work together using AI  and SmartThings technology. The products are shown in real kitchen settings, helping visitors understand how they can be used in homes.

Important products on display include the Extractor Induction Hob, Bespoke AI Dishwasher with AI Wash, refrigerators and the Bespoke AI Oven with AI Pro Cooking.

The showroom also has different kitchen designs, including wood, white and navy finishes. These displays show how Samsung appliances can fit into kitchens at different price levels, from basic to premium.

A separate area is available for product demonstrations, meetings and training. Visitors can also learn about Samsung’s B2B platform, SPACE, which provides information about products, availability and ordering.

The showroom will also be used during Kuchenmeile A30, a major kitchen industry event held every September in Lohne and nearby areas. The event attracts more than 25,000 visitors and over 300 brands.

Samsung plans to use the new showroom as a base for training, demonstrations and cooperation with kitchen industry partners across Europe.

The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo could turn into a significant business boost for Samsung, and not because Samsung is selling more Galaxy phones. The opportunity sits inside the displays powering Apple’s newest devices.

Samsung Display and LG Display are increasing OLED panel production for Apple’s new iPhone 18 Pro series and iPhone Duo foldable phone.

Panel orders generally reach their strongest levels toward the end of the year, which could make the fourth quarter particularly important for both display makers.

Samsung Display and LG Display are both supplying OLED panels for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. The supply mix is reportedly changing, however, with China’s BOE no longer participating in the Pro models after reportedly struggling to satisfy Apple’s requirements for its advanced LTPO Plus technology.

For Samsung Display, though, Apple’s first foldable iPhone could be the bigger opportunity. Samsung Display is reportedly set to exclusively supply OLED panels for the device under a three-year agreement.

Industry estimates cited in the report put the two panels together at around $330 per iPhone Duo, compared with roughly $70 for an iPhone 18 Pro Max display.

Counterpoint Research expects global foldable panel shipments to reach 27.5 million units in 2026, up 24% year over year, while the market’s value is projected to grow 48% to $4.4 billion.

Samsung Display is already expecting stronger second-half results, with analysts estimating operating profit of around 2 trillion to 3 trillion won. The company has also resumed mobile OLED investment by planning a new production facility at its Asan complex.

Apple iPhone 20 series may not introduce the advanced display technologies it was earlier intended to feature. A new industry report claims that the company has revised its plans and postponed the adoption of COE and LTPO+ panels.

According to ETNews, Apple appears to have canceled COE and LTPO+ display technologies for the iPhone 20 series. It seems the iPhone maker decided not to pursue these advanced panels due to a technological maturity factor.

Another reason is said to be the memory crunch. Apple has already raised iPhone 18 Pro prices by $100, and utilization of advanced display technologies will further ramp up the bill of materials and ultimately the production cost.

Recently, a Chinese leaker revealed the display sizes, a smaller Dynamic Island, and a 4-curved design for the iPhone 20 series. The next year’s iPhones may appear a bit bigger than their predecessors due to new panels.

Apple might be sticking with its plans to ship iPhone 20 Pro and Pro Max with four-sided curved display panels. However, the advanced OLED technologies, such as COE and LTPO+, will likely be skipped in next year’s models.

Additionally, Apple is said to have not decided when to adopt COE and LTPO+ OLED.

COE is a technology that integrates the polarizer directly into the panel to improve display efficiency. LTPO+ replaces LTPO driving transistors with oxide, reducing the number of excimer laser annealing (ELA) processes and enhancing power efficiency.

In addition, industry insiders assume that while Apple wants technologies that are a step ahead of existing COE and LTPO, the material and process technologies have not yet reached the expected level of maturity.

An industry insider noted, “If Apple delays the introduction of new display technologies, the opportunity for panel makers that have been preparing for them to supply high-value-added panels will be pushed back. It certainly isn’t welcome news given that they have already proceeded with facility investments.”