In case you forgot, we're supposed to be going through a new AR and VR revolution, except we're not. The Vision Pro, Apple's first mixed reality (XR) headset, hasn't reshaped the market how many thought it would. And soon, it will be Samsung's turn to have another try at the virtual and augmented reality market. Will it succeed?

There's no way to tell how things will go for Samsung and its two major partners, Qualcomm and Google. It's hard to predict how the XR market will evolve or change and which manufacturer will finally manage to bring this technology truly into the mainstream.

Nevertheless, Samsung, Qualcomm, and Google say they're working on the “next XR experience.” And according to tipster @UniverseIce, the tentatively named ‘Galaxy XR' has some things in common with the upcoming Galaxy S25 flagship phone.

Galaxy XR and Galaxy S25 have common DNA

According to the latest rumor, “some of the design and features of the Galaxy S25 take into account the Galaxy XR.” It's unclear what this means exactly, and it would be easy to assume that the source hints at a Gear VR kind of experience where the phone powers the headset.

However, every leak and rumor so far says otherwise. The Galaxy XR should be a stand-alone device with its own processing hardware and power source, as well as a 3500ppi OLEDoS screen developed by Samsung Display or at least a micro-OLED from Sony.

If we were to guess, it's more likely that the source says the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy XR may have overlapping design languages.

As an older rumor has it, the Galaxy S25 series could look more different than the S24 and S23 lineups, as Samsung might be ready to transition to a new design language. Of course, this makes it harder to predict what kind of design Samsung's XR headset might adopt.

Furthermore, these different devices — phone and XR headset — could share some clever features, like Samsung Continuity and Galaxy AI.

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Galaxy AI could have a huge positive impact on the XR experience, as it might be the key to lifting some of the barriers that have so far held XR back, such as typing without a real keyboard or otherwise interacting seamlessly with the digital world around the user.

For now, it's just a guessing game. Samsung hasn't been confirmed these features so far. The company hasn't said anything that would link Galaxy AI and Galaxy XR, so time will tell how things develop.

Previous rumors suggest Samsung may release a developer version of Galaxy XR this year, followed by the consumer version in Q1 2025.

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Samsung was in a spot of worry a few months ago, as its high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips hadn't received Nvidia's certification for months. A few weeks ago, Samsung's HBM3 chips reportedly received Nvidia's certification for the Chinese market. However, even before the certification, Chinese firms had been reportedly stockpiling Samsung's HBM chips for months.

Chinese firms Baidu and Huawei have been reportedly stockpiling Samsung HBM chips for AI accelerators

According to a report from Reuters, Chinese tech giants Baidu and Huawei have been buying HBM chips from Samsung since earlier this year. The companies ramped up their purchases in anticipation of possible US curbs on exporting critical semiconductor chips to Chinese firms. The report claims that Chinese firms account for nearly 30% of Samsung's HBM chip sales globally.

It is reported that US authorities are planning to impose additional restrictions on chip shipments to China. The US already has curbs that restrict semiconductor chip firms from exporting 5nm (or more advanced) chips to be sold to Chinese firms. Newer export rules from the US may have specific parameters to restrict the export of HBM chips, which are crucial in AI processing.

Almost all AI accelerators, including AMD and Nvidia ones, are paired with HBM memory chips for faster data transfer. The only firms in the world that make HBM chips are Micron, Samsung, and SK Hynix. While HBM3E is the most advanced HBM chip right now, Chinese firms have been primarily buying HBM2E chips, which are two generations older.

Since Micron's and SK Hynix's HBM manufacturing capacities have been fully booked by US-based tech firms, Chinese firms are dependent on Samsung's HBM chips. Haawking and Tencent are also said to be among those who bought Samsung's HBM chips. If the US brings additional restrictions on the supply of HBM chips to the Chinese market, Samsung might face business issues.

Apparently, Chinese firm CXMT has been developing HBM2-grade memory chips that are three generations behind. By the time they start using homemade HBM2 chips, Micron, Samsung, and SK Hynix would have released HBM4 chips.

Image Credits: Samsung

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Gaming monitors are turning out to be a lucrative business and Samsung is fully engaged in making the most of this opportunity. The company leads the gaming monitor market as it continues to release new models that provide superior performance and quality.

Samsung is running a new promotion in the United States, providing customers with a chance to win the 49-inch Odyssey G9 gaming monitor, one of the best products in this lineup, in addition to offering up to $1,200 off many top monitors.

Who wouldn't want a free Odyssey G9 gaming monitor?

This deal is being offered as part of Samsung's Gaming Week promotion which is available until Sunday, August 18. It's offering discounts of up to $1,200 on some of its most popular gaming monitors, including:

• 57-inch Odyssey Neo G9
• 55-inch Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen
• 49-inch Odyssey OLED G9
• 49-inch Odyssey G9
• 32/34-inch Odyssey OLED G8
• 27-inch Odyssey OLED G6
• 32-inch Odyssey Neo G8
• 32/27-inch Odyssey G5
• 32-inch Odyssey Neo G7

Further promotions will be announced for each monitor during the promotion period, which will be revealed on Monday, August 12. Aside from offering big discounts on these models, Samsung is also giving customers a gift card of up to $100 which can be used to purchase anything on Samsung.com.

Customers in the United States who buy any of these monitors from Samsung.com will automatically be entered into the Unlock Your Inner Champion sweepstakes. Samsung will announce three winners who will all have the choice to receive a free 49-inch Odyssey G9 (G95C) or Odyssey OLED G9 (G95SC) gaming monitor.

It's best to familiarize yourself with the terms and conditions of this sweepstakes offer to ensure that you're complying with the rules and have the best chance to pick up one of Samsung's best gaming monitors for free.

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Samsung has unveiled the world's thinnest LPDDR5X DRAM chip, which is just 0.65mm thin, or as thin as a fingernail. This chip is made for high-end smartphones, which typically have an onboard neural processing unit (NPU) for on-device AI processing.

Samsung's newest LPDDR5X DRAM is just 0.65mm thin, making it the world's thinnest in its segment

The newest LPDDR5X DRAM chip from Samsung is the world's thinnest 12nm-class chip. It is available in 12GB and 16GB capacities. This chip is made using four stacked layers, each containing two LPDDR DRAM chips. Due to its thin profile, it offers more space in mobile devices, allowing for a better thermal design. According to Samsung, its new memory chip improves heat resistance by up to 21.2% compared to the previous-generation LPDDR5X chip.

Samsung optimized the printed circuit board (PCB), epoxy molding compound (EMC), and the back-lapping process to minimize the chip's height. The company plans to start supplying its new chip to smartphone manufacturers soon. It also announced that it will soon start making 24GB (6-layer) and 32GB (8-layer) LPDDR DRAM chips for future mobile devices.

YongCheol Bae, the Executive VP of Samsung's Memory Product Planning team, said, “Samsung’s LPDDR5X DRAM sets a new standard for high-performance on-device AI solutions, offering not only superior LPDDR performance but also advanced thermal management in an ultra-compact package. We are committed to continuous innovation through close collaboration with our customers, delivering solutions that meet the future needs of the low-power DRAM market.”

Image Credits: Samsung

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Samsung has revealed all the details about its new security update. The company will soon release the August 2024 security patch to its eligible smartphones and tablets, and its high-end devices might get the new update first.

Samsung's August 2024 security patch fixes 50 security vulnerabilities

After Google detailed the August 2024 security patch for Android on Sunday, Samsung revealed information about its own August 2024 security patch. It fixes 50 security loopholes found in the previous software. 35 of those fixes have been provided by Google; one of them is marked as critical, while 34 are of moderate severity. One patch has also been provided by Samsung Semiconductor (Samsung's chip-making division).

Samsung has included 14 security fixes that apply only to Galaxy smartphones and tablets. The South Korean firm has detailed 12 of those fixes on its security bulletin webpage. Most of them are related to improper access control in several system services. Improper access control was also found in ExtControlDeviceService, Galaxy Watch, Knox, and system property.

Out-of-bound issues in the code were also found in several functions, including libcodec2secmp4vdec.so and libsmat.so. In case of insufficient permission, handling was not done properly in KnoxDualDARPolicy, SumeNNService, and Telephony. Improper input validation was found in the librtp.so function.

These improper access control, out-of-bound, and improper input validation issues allow attackers to gain access to the information in your device without permission or cause the device to crash. The company might start rolling out the August 2024 security patch to Galaxy smartphones and tablets this week.

With its next update, Samsung might start rolling out the One UI 6.1.1-based software update to its high-end devices. It could bring several new features and some Galaxy AI features that debuted with the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and the Galaxy Z Fold 6 last month to older devices.

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Samsung's entry-level range is pretty solid and sells a significant number of units in markets across the globe every year. The company refreshes these models frequently so that customers get good bang for their buck.

It's been known for a while now that Samsung has been working on a new entry-level device, dubbed the Galaxy A06. New renders of the device have leaked online, giving us a good look at it.

New Galaxy A06 press renders have emerged

Earlier reports have suggested that the Galaxy A06 will be powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset with Android 14 onboard alongside One UI 6.1. There's going to be 4GB of RAM in one of the variants as well, while 6GB will be standard in most markets. This will be a dual-SIM smartphone with 4G LTE support. Don't count on 5G support, though.

Its design was seen in an earlier leak as well, which revealed that the Key Island design element that Samsung introduced with the Galaxy A35 and Galaxy A55 series is now trickling lower down the order. The leak further suggested that the Galaxy A06 will come with an LCD 6.7-inch display with HD+ resolution and a U-shaped notch on the front for the selfie camera.

This will be one of the few Samsung phones with a 3.5mm headphone jack as you don't find that in most mid-range and premium devices these days. The Galaxy A06 is also said to come with a dual-camera setup that has an LED flash. A 5,000mAh battery will keep the lights on with support for 15W fast charging.

These new renders reiterate what we already know about the device, and they're also a hint of the impending launch, which could happen over the next few weeks.

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Samsung has “Ultra-fied” its smartwatch lineup this year with the Galaxy Watch Ultra. The new model has been launched alongside the Galaxy Watch 7, with which it shares much of its hardware and most of its features, but Samsung hopes to offer enough differentiation in the former to get you to pay $649.

Now that's a lot of money for a smartwatch. You can get a fairly decent conventional watch with an automatic movement for that price. You can even get two of the regular Galaxy Watch 7s with some money left over. Is spending that much on a smartwatch justified? We'll get to the bottom of this in our Galaxy Watch Ultra review.

Design

Samsung clearly wanted to go in a different direction for the Galaxy Watch Ultra's design without giving up the circular design that has become synonymous with its smartwatches. So it struck a compromise by fusing a circular display with a squarish chassis.

It kind of reminded me of some Panerai models when I saw it the first time. If executed well, this design language can look amazing. Panerai has done that for decades, and I'm happy to see that Samsung has nailed it.

The new design is beefy while also being the most sporty of any Samsung smartwatch yet. The case itself is made from titanium with a sapphire glass. Durability is the name of the game here, with the Galaxy Watch Ultra being IP68-rated for up to 10ATM—100 meters—of water resistance.

It can also withstand elevations of up to 9,000 meters and temperatures as high as 131 degrees Fahrenheit. To put that into perspective, Mount Everest tops out at 8,849 meters. You could summit the world's tallest mountain wearing the Galaxy Watch Ultra.

I do miss the physical rotating bezel on this smartwatch, but it was likely excluded due to durability concerns. The design will feel a bit nostalgic to long-time users of Samsung's smartwatches, as it also reminded me of the Galaxy Frontier.

No other smartwatch has given me a similar sporty and bulky look since that 2016 model. The only thing I don't like is that it's a bit too thick to go to sleep with. But that is a matter of personal preference — I never liked going to bed with a smartwatch on, which is why I love the Galaxy Ring so much.

You could summit Mount Everest with the Galaxy Watch Ultra

The Galaxy Watch Ultra is only available in the 47mm size, which may be a bit too big for many people. I feel that there should be a smaller model with the same design cues. Nonetheless, I love how the Galaxy Watch Ultra looks and how it stands out.

There's a new orange-hued Quick Button that you can assign a function to, such as launching a workout, switching on the flashlight, or triggering the SOS siren that's quite punchy at 85 decibels.

It's another reminder of the idea behind this product, as it's surely much easier to activate the safety siren when you're in a tough spot by simply pressing a button instead of having to fiddle with different menus on the display, especially when you've got gloves on. I hope that Samsung will make it possible to do a lot more with this button, such as dialing a preferred contact, launching a SmartThings Routine, getting a quick heart rate reading, etc.

In keeping with the overall aesthetic of this device, the watch straps are similarly sporty, and easily interchangeable. The new watch bands are available in nice, bright colors that complement the titanium finish very well.

Performance

The Galaxy Watch Ultra has the same internal specs as the Galaxy Watch 7. Both feature the new 3nm Exynos W1000 chipset, 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. They have the same new BioActive sensor that does the heavy lifting for health and fitness tracking. So as far as performance is concerned, there's nothing differentiating the two.

The dual-band GPS merits mentioning as it improves path tracking for a variety of activities in the outdoors. Track Back, a feature first introduced with the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, is also included. It guides you right back to where you started the workout from, which is very useful if you're on a hike and want to return to the starting point, for example.

Samsung's best-performing smartwatch to date

Samsung's got the hang of making the software and hardware play nice on its smartwatches, and it's a similar story on this new model. Navigating the interface feels swift and smooth. There's no lag when launching apps, and fitness tracking features fire up quickly. Evidently, there hasn't been a Galaxy Watch before this that has provided this level of performance.

The marriage of convenience between Android-based Wear OS and Samsung's One UI is well and truly thriving. One UI brings an air of familiarity to the look and feel, thus eliminating the learning curve for anyone upgrading from an earlier model, while Wear OS provides unmatched support for apps.

It merits mentioning that some of the more useful features, such as Energy Score, only work when the smartwatch is paired with a Samsung phone.

Display

The 1.47-inch 480 x 480 resolution panel is the brightest display Samsung has ever put on a smartwatch. It tops out at 3,000 nits, one of the highest in the industry.

The sun can't faze the Galaxy Watch Ultra's display

The sapphire crystal glass protects it very well, so you can push as hard as you like on your extreme outdoors adventures with the peace of mind that the display cracking is the least of your worries.

Since this is meant to be worn primarily in the great outdoors, the ability to hit that level of peak brightness helps make it much easier to see the display even under the bright sun.

While we didn't scale any mountains or hike trails through the clouds, it can be said with reasonable certainty that the display would ensure ample visibility even when the climate conditions allow little.

Health and fitness

The Galaxy Watch Ultra is a very capable health and fitness tracker. The new BioActive sensor can track all the metrics you expect from a Samsung smartwatch—heart rate, blood pressure, blood oxygen, body composition, heart rate zones, sleep, and more—with enhanced accuracy.

There's also auto workout detection for dozens of exercises. Certain exercises, such as walking, running, and cycling, demonstrated a high degree of accuracy in tracking. However, the accuracy diminished when attempting to track exercises like crunches, lunges, push-ups, and planking.

The Multi-Sport Tile is a new addition to create and track your own workout routine. It has the potential to be a truly exceptional tool. It's restricted to a limited number of common exercises and supports a maximum of three workouts, but its user-friendly interface makes it accessible to a wide range of users.

Samsung could further enhance the tile's capabilities by expanding the variety of exercises it supports and enabling personal trainers to create and assign customized workout plans to their clients through Samsung Health. Additionally, the tile could facilitate the sharing of workout data with personal trainers, allowing them to provide feedback and optimize future workouts.

There's almost every health and fitness tracking feature under the sun

Functional Threshold Power metrics are a great addition for serious cyclists who want in-depth data to improve their performance. The feature doesn't turn the Galaxy Watch Ultra into a bona fide bike computer. But it provides good enough insights to help cyclists hit their peak performance.

Also new on the Watch Ultra is the Advanced Glycation End Products Index. It factors in various datapoints to signal potential health risk. But this can end up being confusing for someone who has little knowledge of their genetic predisposition to certain diseases that AGEs index can indicate. There's not much in the way of context either, so if the index seems troubling, speaking with a doctor would be the more appropriate course of action.

Samsung's smartwatches are pretty good at sleep tracking and the Galaxy Watch Ultra is no different. It provides a great breakdown of the various sleep stages. The watch can detect snoring and provides sleep coaching to help you get more restful sleep. It's also the first smartwatch of its kind authorized for sleep apnea detection in the US.

The Samsung Health gets all the data and calculates your Energy Score. It's a metric that provides an overview of your body's overall state. Wellness Tips provide personalized recommendations to make targeted improvements. It doesn't work quite as well as it could, but that could be due to the AI requiring more time to understand the user, so it's better to give it some time to get the true lay of the land.

Battery life

There's a beefy 590mAh battery in the Galaxy Watch Ultra. It's one of the main reasons to buy this model over the more affordable Galaxy Watch 7. We were consistently able to get two days and two nights of use on a single charge, which is impressive. You can extend it further in Power Saving mode which just about stretches it to a third day and change.

Good for most users, could be better for some

Is that enough, though, for the target demographic that Samsung is aiming this smartwatch at? It won't last through serious multi-day hikes or mountain scaling expeditions, at least with the full extent of its capabilities enabled, so you'll need to carry a power source on those adventures.

It's also unfortunate that the Galaxy Watch Ultra doesn't support reverse wireless charging from Samsung phones. That makes it impossible to borrow juice from the smartphone should you need it.

However, most people who buy this smartwatch probably won't be indulging in such extreme activities. So, the two-day battery life will be more than good enough for them. Those who do take part in such activities will feel that there's room for improvement here.

Verdict

Is it really worth spending $649 on the Galaxy Watch Ultra? The answer is no for most people. This watch isn't Ultra enough in all the ways that it needs to be.

Take away its ability to withstand extreme operating environments that the majority of buyers won't find themselves in, and you're left with a smartwatch that has the same chipset, BioActive sensor, Galaxy AI features, and software experience as the model that's less than half the price.

What you're paying a premium for are the looks. If you like it that much, there won't be a better smartwatch for you. It's an absolute must buy for someone with a lifestyle that can take advantage of all the Ultra features. Otherwise, you're better off getting the Galaxy Watch 7.

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Last month, Samsung launched the company’s current flagship smartwatch, the Galaxy Watch Ultra. It hasn’t even been a month since then, and now, the brand has released the first software update to the wearable. It brings improvements related to the stability of the device and its battery. Let’s check it out.

Currently, Samsung is rolling out the software update to the variant of the Galaxy Watch Ultra that it sells in the US, which has the model number SM-L705U. The new update carries firmware version L705USQU1AXG2 and has a size of 175.81MB. According to Samsung, it brings three improvements. Here they are in the company’s own words:

1. Battery charging stability has been improved
2. Battery stability has been improved
3. Overall device stability has been improved

Samsung is rolling out a software update to the Galaxy Watch 7 that offers the same improvements as this update for the Galaxy Watch Ultra. You can learn more about it here.

The Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Watch 7 already have excellent battery life and super-fast performance. With these software updates, they should perform even better. If you're still on the fence about the Watch Ultra, check out our full review to find out if the watch is worth your hard-earned money.

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Samsung has announced that it will bring some exciting offers on its AI TVs in India. During the company's ‘AI-Powered Freedom‘ sale, the South Korean firm aims to democratize AI and make its latest premium TV range more accessible to consumers in the country.

Samsung India's ‘AI-Powered Freedom' sale to bring offers and discounts on its premium TVs

Samsung has announced the ‘AI-Powered Freedom' sale event for the Indian market. During this upcoming event ahead of India's 78th Independence Day, the company will offer cashback discounts of up to 20% on select TVs and easy EMIs starting at just INR 2,777 (~$33) per month for up to 36 months. This event will start on August 3, 2024, and end on August 31, 2024.

The company's AI-equipped TVs include its new Neo QLED 8K TVs, Neo QLED TVs (4K), OLED TVs, and Crystal 4K UHD TVs. These TVs are secured by Samsung Knox to protect sensitive data with multiple layers of software and hardware. Depending on the model, buyers who buy select premium AI TVs can get a free Serif TV worth INR 89,990 (~ $1,073) or a free soundbar worth INR 47,990 (~$573).

Samsung hasn't announced the rest of the offers and discounts yet, and they will be revealed in the coming days.

Samsung's latest Neo QLED, Neo QLED 8K, and OLED TVs feature processors that have built-in neural processing units (NPUs) for faster AI processing. This processing is used for improved audio and picture quality, depending on the scene and picture that is being displayed.

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NVIDIA is the world's leading supplier of AI accelerators. It has a borderline monopoly on the market right now as it accounted for 97.2% of the sector last year. The company has invested considerably in its next-gen AI accelerators to maintain this dominance even as rivals amp up their efforts for a piece of the pie.

As a supplier of high-bandwidth memory solutions used in these AI chips, Samsung stands to benefit if NVIDIA or others buy chips from it. With NVIDIA potentially facing delays in mass production of its next-gen accelerators, Samsung stands to benefit if those that it has alliances with step up to fill the gap.

NVIDIA expects a three-month delay in Blackwell-based AI chips

NVIDIA has reportedly informed Microsoft and other top customers that its next-generation Blackwell AI accelerator shipments have been delayed by three months, potentially even more, due to flaws in the design. Reports suggest that the processor die used to connect the two Blackwell GPUs on the GB200 has a flaw that will take some time to rectify.

Tech companies like Microsoft and Google can't get enough of these AI accelerators as they develop new solutions that require much greater processing power. They're expected to look for a replacement from AMD with which both companies have already been developing next-gen chips. Microsoft has already purchased AMD's MI300X AI accelerators.

Major tech companies are already concerned about over reliance on one company, NVIDIA, for their AI accelerator needs, even as they've ordered billions worth of GB200s from NVIDIA. If AMD sells more of its AI accelerators, that results in more money in Samsung's pocket, as it supplies fourth-generation HBM3 chips to AMD and is also on track to supply advanced HBM3E memory modules to the US-based chip designer.

Even if NVIDIA manages to get the Blackwell project back on track, Samsung stands to benefit from that as well, since it's been trying to win approval from NVIDIA to supply it with HBM3E memory as well. Whatever happens, Samsung's got itself in a good position to cash in on the AI boom.

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Samsung has started rolling out the first software update to the Galaxy Watch 7. The update was first released in South Korea last week. It could be released in other countries over the next few days. It might solve the battery drain issue seen on some Galaxy Watch 7 units.

Galaxy Watch 7 gets first software update in the USA

Samsung has released a new software update to the Galaxy Watch 7 in the US. The update comes with firmware version L315USQU1AXG2 and has a download size of around 165MB. According to the official changelog, the new update improves the battery charging stability and the battery stability. It should also improve the overall device stability.

Some Galaxy Watch 7 users were complaining about low battery life, and the new update should fix those issues. However, the update seems to have been released on only some network carriers in the US. The Bluetooth-only version of the Galaxy Watch 7 has already received the update.

If you have a Galaxy Watch 7 and live in the US, you should now check for the new software update on your smartwatch. You can check for the update by opening the Galaxy Wearable app and navigating to Watch settings » Watch software update » Download and install.

The story continues after our Galaxy Watch 7 hands-on video.

The Galaxy Watch Ultra seems to have started receiving its first software update as well, but very few people have received it in the USA. It should be available in the next few days in most countries worldwide.

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It is an open secret that Samsung is developing the Galaxy S24 FE, thanks to all the leaks we have had about it. However, none of those leaks came directly from the company, which means that we didn’t have a confirmation directly from the brand that the phone exists. Well, that’s changing today, as Samsung has listed the Galaxy S24 FE on its official website.

We have spotted a support page for SM-S721B, which is the international variant of the Galaxy S24 FE, on Samsung’s official website for France, as you can see in the screenshot below.

So, the South Korean tech giant has now given us a confirmation that the Galaxy S24 FE exists. Considering that the company has made the support page of the phone live, it looks like the launch of the phone is imminent. Unfortunately, the support page doesn’t reveal anything else. That being said, previous leaks have given us a pretty good idea about the device.

Galaxy S24 FE leaked specifications

According to previous leaks, the Galaxy S24 FE will have the Exynos 2400 SoC, the same chipset that’s in the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+. Samsung will ship the phone with Android 14 (most likely with One UI 6.1.1). One of the memory configurations on offer will have 8GB RAM. On the imaging front, the device’s primary rear camera will feature the ISOCELL HP3 50MP sensor.

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Compared to the Galaxy S23 FE from last year, the upcoming Fan Edition phone will have thinner bezels, a larger screen, and a slimmer waistline. The company will launch the phone in four colors: Gray, Light Blue, Light Green, and Yellow. Hopefully, we will get to know more about the phone as its launch nears. Follow us on Telegram or WhatsApp to get more such news.

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We have some exciting information to share, especially for Galaxy A phone users hoping to get their hands on some Galaxy AI action. SamMobile learned from sources that Galaxy AI will eventually expand beyond the high-end segment and reach mid-range Galaxy A phones, starting with a couple of 2024 models.

Our sources tell us that Samsung's latest innovation, Galaxy AI, will land on Galaxy A devices for the first time on a couple of models already released in 2024, namely the Galaxy A35 and the Galaxy A55. However, there are a few caveats.

Not the complete Galaxy AI experience

Firstly, we don't have an exact date when Galaxy AI will reach the Galaxy A35 and Galaxy A55. However, our sources tell us it will happen through the One UI 6.1.1 update, which could land on these mid-range phones this month or the next.

Secondly, not every Galaxy AI feature will be released for the Galaxy A35 and Galaxy A55. There's no information regarding which AI tools will make the cut and which ones will be missing, but we're guessing Samsung will leave out the ones that require vast amounts of on-device processing power.

At the time of writing, the most affordable Galaxy AI-enabled phone you can buy is the Galaxy S23 FE. Even the Fan Edition phone is missing Instant Slow-Mo, which was one of the AI features Samsung included in the original Galaxy AI suite for the Galaxy S24 series.

More details after the video

Thirdly, we can only confirm Galaxy AI will go live for the Galaxy A35 and Galaxy A55, but not for older Galaxy A devices, even if there are hardware similarities.

For example, the Galaxy A35 uses the same chip as the Galaxy A54, i.e., the Exynos 1380 SoC, but even so, we can't confirm that Galaxy AI will be released for the Galaxy A54. Samsung may limit its efforts to Galaxy A models released in 2024 and later.

Samsung is betting big on Galaxy AI, and at Unpacked 2024, the company confirmed that it wants to bring these innovative AI tools to more than 200 million Galaxy devices, including phones, tablets, and wearables.

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Last week, after a few months of waiting, Samsung finally released its first 1TB microSD cards, the Evo Select and Pro Plus. As a Nintendo Switch user, I must say these 1TB cards have been a long time coming. But they are finally here, and they might be the perfect accessory for collectors to complement the Switch as we get closer to the console's eventual sequel – expected to be announced before the end of Nintendo's 2024 fiscal year (March 31, 2025).

The Nintendo Switch debuted in 2017 with 32GB of internal storage. The variant equipped with a Samsung OLED panel followed in 2021 and bumped the internal memory to 64GB. That's not enough storage to support a more comprehensive game collection that keeps growing, but thankfully, the Switch is equipped with a microSD card slot. And that's where I think Samsung can come to our rescue as game collectors and enthusiasts who have had to deal with limited storage.

In theory, Switch users can store games on multiple SD cards and swap between them as needed. In practice, Nintendo recommends using a maximum of two cards. Otherwise, the game selection screen can get a bit too confusing. Plus, you can't hot-swap microSD cards. You have to power off the system before swapping the memory card. The more SD cards you use with your Switch, the more cumbersome the experience gets.

Samsung, I've been waiting for you for years

I've used the Nintendo Switch as one of my main gaming systems for the past few years, and during this time, I've acquired enough games that a single 512GB Samsung microSD card was no longer enough. I had to get a second 512GB card for more games, and I wish I didn't have to split my collection in half.

Unfortunately, back when I reached my 512GB limit, Samsung had no 1TB microSD cards on offer, and other brands that had 1TB options were asking way too much money. It was cheaper to buy smaller memory cards, so, like many other Switch users, I resorted to using two.

Now, thanks to Samsung finally introducing its first 1TB microSD cards at what seems to be a fair price, having my entire game collection on a single card doesn't seem as out of reach as it used to.

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All in all, I feel like Samsung's 1TB microSD cards are kind of a blessing for Nintendo Switch users with sizeable game collections that look for more convenience and hate swapping out microSD cards. Even if they won't buy a Samsung card, the company has enough brand power to help keep 1TB microSD prices in check. They were fairly ridiculous a few years ago when I wanted one, but now I feel like the market is finally stabilizing.

As for me, I'm very tempted to make a final investment in my Nintendo Switch and swap out my two 512GB cards with a single 1TB Samsung card before Nintendo announces the Switch sequel. I don't need it, but it would make my Switch gaming experience more comfortable.

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