Main topic: Samsung's plans to update its Galaxy phones to the Android 14-based One UI 6.
Key points:
1. Samsung is preparing to update its Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and Galaxy Z Flip 5 to One UI 6.
2. The update is expected to roll out around October or November, following the release of Android 14 in August.
3. Samsung will gradually bring One UI 6 to other Galaxy phones, including older models launched in the past two years.
- The main topic is the leaked details of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra ahead of its launch.
- Key points include the device having an improved and bigger 50MP telephoto sensor, being powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 or Exynos 2400 depending on the region, and featuring a 5x zoom button on the camera app.
- Other details mentioned include the weight of the device, an upgraded screen, and the presence of four main cameras and a 12MP selfie shooter.
Samsung is rolling out the September 2023 security patch for the Galaxy S22 series in Europe, with no added One UI features but a promise of the One UI 6.0 upgrade later in the year.
Samsung is set to release the Galaxy S23 FE, with leaked specs including a 6.3-inch display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, 8GB of RAM, and a 4370mAh battery.
Samsung is rumored to release a smart ring alongside the Galaxy S24 series in 2024, with the wearable potentially stealing the spotlight from the flagship phones and offering health and fitness tracking functions.
Samsung is set to release its latest One UI 6 update based on Android 14, with eligible devices including the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Fold series, Galaxy Z Flip series, Galaxy A series, Galaxy M series, Galaxy F series, Galaxy Tab S9 series, and the Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro.
Samsung has launched the 'December Samsung' sale with discounts on TVs, monitors, smartphones, and other electronic products, including deals on Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Watch 6, and Galaxy Buds 2 Pro.
Samsung has recently registered the brand name "Galaxy S25" for its 2025 smartphone lineup, suggesting that the company is planning for the future despite the upcoming release of the Galaxy S24 next year.
Samsung is expanding its Android 14 beta program to include the Galaxy S22 lineup, offering new features such as a revamped Quick Settings panel and improvements to the Camera app, with the beta currently available in South Korea and expected to expand to other countries soon.
Samsung's upcoming budget phone, the Galaxy A15, will feature a flat frame design that may also be used in the 2024 Galaxy S24 lineup, according to leaked renders.
Samsung Argentina has released a marketing image revealing the upcoming Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE, and Galaxy Buds FE, indicating that their official launch is imminent.
Samsung is expecting to ship over 10 million foldable phones, including the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5, which could sell 8-10% higher than their predecessors, while also planning an early launch of the Galaxy S24 series in response to strong demand for the iPhone 15 series.
Samsung is rumored to unveil the Galaxy S23 series and possibly introduce the Galaxy Ring on January 18, earlier than the usual February release date for Galaxy S phones.
The leaked renders of the Samsung Galaxy S24 suggest that the upcoming phone will have a flat-edged design, similar to recent iPhones, with a few minor changes in dimensions and features compared to its predecessor, the Galaxy S23.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE will be launched in India on October 4, featuring the Exynos 2200 variant, although it remains to be seen if the Snapdragon variant will also be available in the country.
Samsung India's official Twitter account teases a new Samsung product launch on October 4, possibly the Galaxy S23 Fan Edition, with a minimalist header image highlighting three camera circles.
Samsung is teasing the launch of "The New Epic" in India on October 4, which is expected to be its last major device announcement for 2023, featuring a powerful and versatile Galaxy Tab and the affordable Galaxy S23 FE smartphone competing with the Pixel 7a.
The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra may feature a peak brightness of 2500 nits, an upgraded processor, a 10x periscope zoom lens, and a potential release date in January.
Samsung has released a security update for its Galaxy S22 series, with the US being the first market to receive the October 2023 security patch.
Samsung is rumored to return to its global Exynos/Snapdragon split for the Galaxy S24 series, with the US receiving Snapdragon chips for all models except the Ultra.
Samsung is reportedly planning to use its own Exynos chips for the upcoming Galaxy S24 smartphones, except for the flagship S24 Ultra which will use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, suggesting a tacit acknowledgment that Samsung's chips aren't as good as its rival's, although the difference between the two chipsets is not always obvious in day-to-day use.
Samsung's Galaxy S24 smartphones, set to launch in Q1 2024, will feature the Exynos 2400 system on chip, potentially leading to a divisive decision that may anger users, as they may not have a choice between Samsung's own chip and Qualcomm's Snapdragon.
Samsung has released the October 2023 security update for the Galaxy S23 series smartphones in Europe and India, with global release expected in the next few days, and the update includes the October 2023 security patch to fix vulnerabilities in the previous software version.
The Galaxy S24 series from Samsung shares a striking similarity to the previous Galaxy S23 and S22 designs, following a trend reminiscent of Apple's consistent iPhone design updates.
The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S24 series is expected to bring faster performance, longer battery life, and brighter OLED screens, with the top models reaching 2,500 nits of brightness.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 and Google Pixel 8 are both highly anticipated flagship smartphones, with the Pixel 8 offering unique and useful features while the Galaxy S24 delivers a traditional Samsung flagship experience.
Samsung is reportedly aiming to sell 20 million foldable smartphones in 2024, a significant increase from its goal of 15 million for 2023, as it faces growing competition from other brands such as Motorola, Google, OnePlus, Xiaomi, Huawei, and Honor.
Samsung is currently testing the Galaxy S24 series, with the base model spotted on Geekbench featuring a 10-core Exynos 2400 chipset and benchmark scores that aren't as good as the Galaxy S24+ model, likely due to ongoing optimizations and potential thermal throttling. The Exynos 2400 is expected to be used exclusively on the base and Plus Galaxy S24 models, while the Galaxy S24 Ultra is likely to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in most countries. The base model is expected to have 8GB of RAM and run on Android 14 with One UI 6.1. Samsung plans to include numerous AI features in the Galaxy S24 series.
Samsung is aiming to create the "smartest AI phones ever" with its Galaxy S24 series, incorporating generative AI and potentially outperforming Google's Pixel 8 in AI tasks with its new Exynos and Snapdragon chips.
