Apple is unveiling its new premium product lineup, including the iPhone 18 Pro series, iPhone Duo foldable, AirPods 5, Watch Series 12, and Watch Ultra 4.

Samsung, as always, is making full use of its US-based X handle to roast the latest Apple products, specifically the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo foldable.

Samsung roasting Apple Event in real time

Samsung Mobile US mocks the iPhone for feeling repetitive and unoriginal, comparing it to a “Groundhog Day” bedside clock.

Not the bed side clock. It's giving groundhog day.

— Samsung Mobile US (@SamsungMobileUS) September 9, 2026

Samsung teases Apple for merely reheating Samsung’s leftover features and ideas.

Let us know when you're done reheating our leftovers 😉

— Samsung Mobile US (@SamsungMobileUS) September 9, 2026

Samsung jokingly apologizes to Duolingo, claiming Apple also copied them with the “Duo” name for its foldable.

I'm so sorry, @DuoLingo. They copied us too #Solidarity

— Samsung Mobile US (@SamsungMobileUS) September 9, 2026

Samsung says the new iPhone design feels overly familiar, asking if it’s basically a Sims sequel.

It's feeling very familiar. Is this a Sims sequel…

— Samsung Mobile US (@SamsungMobileUS) September 9, 2026

Samsung responds to Apple making people wait by bragging that they’re already folding phones three ways.

Making us wait? Fine. We'll be over here, folding 3 ways.

— Samsung Mobile US (@SamsungMobileUS) September 9, 2026

Samsung dismisses Apple’s accessories as mere “condiments with no food” and urges people to switch.

Accessories? It’s giving condiments and no food. #ItsTimeToSwitch

— Samsung Mobile US (@SamsungMobileUS) September 9, 2026

Bark Technologies has partnered with Samsung to launch a new smartwatch, Bark Watch, for children. The watch is made to give kids more freedom while helping parents keep them safe from online dangers.

The Bark Watch is built using the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 40mm LTE. It has a strong Armor Aluminum body and an IP68 rating, making it suitable for active kids. The watch can also connect to a mobile network on its own, so children can make calls and send text messages without carrying a smartphone.

The watch comes with several useful features. Kids can use speech-to-text to write messages by speaking, while text-to-speech can read received messages aloud. It also has GPS location tracking and an Emergency SOS feature.

Parents can control who their children can call or message. They can also set specific times when calling and texting are allowed. This gives parents more control while allowing children to become more independent as they grow.

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The main feature of Bark Watch is that it avoids many smartphone distractions. The watch does not have social media apps, internet browsers, mobile games, unrestricted app downloads, or a built-in camera.

Bark’s AI-powered safety software works in the background. It checks messages for possible problems such as cyberbullying, inappropriate content and other online threats. If it finds something concerning, it can alert parents.

The new Bark Watch costs $10 per month for 24 months for the device. Families also need to pay $15 per month for cellular service and parental controls. Optional protection against accidental damage, loss and theft costs an additional $4 per month.

The global chip manufacturing industry continued to grow strongly in the second quarter of 2026. According to TrendForce, the total revenue of the world’s top 10 chip foundries reached nearly $53.49 billion, up 11.5% from the previous quarter.

The main reason for this growth was the rising demand for chips used in AI, high-performance computers, smartphones, PCs, and other electronic devices.

TSMC remained the world’s biggest chipmaker. Its revenue reached nearly $40.2 billion, an increase of 12.1%. TSMC controlled 72.5% of the global foundry market. Strong demand for AI chips and advanced 3nm and 5/4nm chips helped the company maintain its lead. Its new 2nm technology also started generating revenue.

Samsung Foundry remained in second place, with revenue of $3.26 billion, up 1.8%. However, its market share fell to 5.9% because other companies grew faster. SMIC ranked third and showed the strongest growth among the top three. Its revenue increased 20% to more than $3 billion.

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SMIC’s market share rose to 5.4%, bringing it closer to Samsung. Strong demand for chips used in PCs, notebooks, AI systems, and networking products helped SMIC grow. UMC ranked fourth with revenue of nearly $2.18 billion, while GlobalFoundries ranked fifth with about US$1.79 billion.

Other major foundries, including HuaHong, Tower, VIS, Nexchip, and PSMC, also recorded growth. The industry to grow further in the third quarter due to strong demand for smartphones, AI, and advanced computer systems.

Samsung has now released refurbished Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra in the UK as part of its Certified Re-Newed program. The company is making its latest Galaxy flagships a little easier to buy without paying full flagship prices.

In the UK, the refurbished Galaxy S26 lineup is available through Samsung.com in Black and Cobalt Violet, with storage options ranging from 256GB to 1TB depending on the model.

Samsung backs these Certified Re-Newed phones with a two-year warranty, matching the warranty period listed for new smartphones in the UK.

Certified Re-Newed devices go through Samsung’s own inspection and restoration process. Samsung says the phones are thoroughly cleaned and tested, while any required repairs use genuine Samsung components.

Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+ and Galaxy S26 Ultra Certified Re-Newed undergo an in-house expert inspection and refurbishment process, which includes rigorous cleaning and quality tests. Each device is reconditioned to look and perform to Samsung’s high standards using genuine Samsung parts. During the restoration process, all devices are reset to delete personal data and ensure they are sold in a condition equivalent to that of a brand-new device.

The phones receive the latest available software, while Samsung’s certified batteries are tested to deliver performance comparable to a new device. Samsung also says minor cosmetic blemishes can remain, although they should not affect functionality.

The company expanded Certified Re-Newed to the UK, France, and Germany earlier this year, initially offering the Galaxy S25 series. The programme is also part of Samsung’s broader effort to extend the usable life of Galaxy smartphones.

OpenAI is taking its relationship with Samsung beyond memory supply and enterprise AI, with the two companies now working together on next-generation chip development.

OpenAI and Samsung expand chip collaboration

Harrison Kim, OpenAI Korea’s general manager, revealed the expanded cooperation during a press conference in Seoul, saying joint production and research on future chips is one of the areas where the two companies have made the most progress. He did not disclose which chips are being developed or what role Samsung will play.

The development is particularly interesting because OpenAI has already started building its own silicon. In June, the company introduced Jalapeno, its first custom AI inference processor, developed with Broadcom.

OpenAI designed the architecture around the requirements of large language models, while Broadcom is handling key silicon and networking technologies. The chip is planned for large-scale deployment starting later this year.

Samsung’s involvement could therefore extend beyond simply supplying memory for OpenAI’s AI infrastructure.

The two companies already have a substantial relationship through Stargate. Samsung agreed to supply advanced memory for the project, with OpenAI estimating demand could eventually reach 900,000 DRAM wafers per month across its memory partners.

Samsung also brings expertise in memory, foundry and advanced packaging, areas that could become increasingly important as OpenAI develops specialized accelerators.

Samsung is also becoming a major OpenAI customer

The partnership works both ways. OpenAI says Samsung has deployed ChatGPT and Codex among employees globally, making it one of its largest enterprise deployments.

Samsung has been expanding internal access to generative AI tools as it looks to apply AI across research, development and other business operations.

For Samsung, the timing is notable. AI demand is driving an unprecedented push for advanced memory and semiconductor capacity, while the company is simultaneously strengthening its position across the AI chip supply chain.

OpenAI’s deeper cooperation could give Samsung another important customer and technology partner as custom AI silicon becomes a bigger part of the industry.