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Samsung and Qualcomm oppose India’s push for live TV on smartphones
Letters reviewed by Reuters reveal that Samsung and Qualcomm are opposing India’s push for live TV on smartphones. Both companies argue that required hardware changes will push up a device’s cost by $30, which couldn’t be good for both maker and buyer.
Notably, India is about to mandate equipping smartphones with hardware to receive live TV signals without the need for networks. ATSC 3.0 technology, which is popular in North America, is said to be equipped in Indian phones to enable precise geo-locating of TV signals.
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In a joint letter to India’s communication ministry, Samsung, Qualcomm, and telecom gear makers Ericsson and Nokia said adding direct-to-mobile broadcasting can also degrade the battery performance of devices and cellular reception, reports Business Standard.
The live TV broadcast features are a way to offload the congestion on telecom networks due to higher video consumption. The policy pushback is the latest from the companies operating in the Indian smartphone sector, with Samsung tops India’s smartphone market with a 17.2% share.
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Breaking: Samsung Galaxy A34 starts getting One UI 6.1 update
After Galaxy A54 5G, Samsung has started rolling out the One UI 6.1 update for Galaxy A34 5G smartphone users in Korea. The update brings new features and enhancements for a better and next-level experience.
Users of Samsung Galaxy A34 5G can identify the One UI 6.1 update with One UI build version A346NKSU5CXD5. The installation package size of this update is around 2.2GB.
One UI 6.1 introduces advanced image editing, including precise clipping and object transfer between photos. It enhances video editing with speed adjustments and cross-device state sharing.
The update adds depth effects to wallpapers, new widgets, and various font choices for better personalization. Users can now organize Modes and Routines directly from the home screen, and the Quick Share feature simplifies content sharing. The Samsung Find app and child account settings support security and family management.
Additionally, Samsung Internet allows tab group sharing, while Samsung Health offers customizable health goals and menstrual cycle tracking. You can download the update through Settings >> Software Update >> Download and install.
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One UI 6.1 update for Galaxy Z Fold 3 rolling out in the US
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 users in the US are receiving an Android 14-based One UI 6.1 update with limited AI features. The major update arrives with One UI build version F926U1UEUIXDB and a package size of around 2.2GB.
One UI 6.1 update is rolling out for unlocked models of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 in the US. This update is already available in Korea and Europe.
This major update brings the Circle to Search feature with Google so you can easily learn more about anything shown on your screen without switching apps. You just need to touch and hold the Home button or navigation handle, then circle anything on the screen to begin a Google Search.
In addition, the update adds several new features and improvements over the previous UI. It also installs the latest available versions of the stock apps.
If you have received the notification of the update then install it now to get a bug-free experience. You can also check the update by visiting the Settings app on your smartphone and opening the Software Update section.
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Samsung Galaxy S25’s Snapdragon chip to get extremely powerful GPU
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra would be 2025’s best gaming smartphone. A new leak claims that the Snapdragon chip that will be used in the Galaxy S25 series will be equipped with an extremely powerful GPU for enhanced graphics performance.
DigitalChatStation reports that the Samsung Galaxy S25 featuring Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 might run Genshin Impact at 1080p resolution. Not only the Galaxy S25 series, but upcoming Android phones with the same chip may offer identical graphics performance.
Despite having similar chipsets, Samsung’s flagships will have an edge over rivals. Qualcomm fabricates custom Snapdragon chips for Samsung with “for Galaxy” branding. Custom chipsets either have increased CPU speed or more powerful graphics.
Genshin Impact is known as a graphically intensive smartphone game. Despite running at 720p by default, many smartphones struggle to maintain the 60fps frame rate mark at the highest graphics quality. Meanwhile, it wouldn’t be the same case for 2025 Android flagships.
Qualcomm is reportedly targeting to introduce Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 in early October this year. Chinese vendors are also racing to be the first to adopt this flagship chipset. Exynos 2500 will also power Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus in most of the countries outside the US.
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