Samsung has reportedly partnered with Naver to build a generative AI platform similar to ChatGPT. However, unlike ChatGPT, this AI tool will reportedly be destined to be used in-house by Samsung employees. Samsung recently learned the dangers of using ChatGPT within a corporate environment the hard way. Bits of the company’s sensitive semiconductor-related information leaked […]
Read MoreOver the past few months, Apple started focusing on the South Korean market. First, it launched the Apple Store in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea, and then it launched the Apple Pay service in the country to rival Samsung Pay. To counter Apple’s moves, Samsung has launched its own flagship store in Gangnam. Samsung Gangnam is […]
Read MoreSamsung has announced that it has signed an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with the Bank of Korea to collaborate on technical research for offline CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency). This research aims to bring secure wire transfers and payments to Samsung Galaxy smartphones and smartwatches through a form of digital currency issued by the country’s […]
Read MoreAfter the launch of Apple Pay in South Korea, Samsung is changing its whole strategy around Samsung Pay. The company’s mobile payment service was free for consumers and credit card companies. However, the South Korean firm plans to charge credit card companies in a fashion similar to Apple. Samsung Electronics has reportedly notified all credit […]
Read MoreSamsung is trying to secure a new advertising slogan. Specifically, the company applied to trademark the catchphrase “Open always wins.” Although it’s unclear what the slogan entails, the two new trademark applications found in Europe (EUIPO) and South Korea (KIPRIS) hold a few hints. The first thing that comes to mind upon seeing the “Open […]
Read MoreAlthough Samsung started rolling out the May 2023 security patch to some devices a week ago, other Galaxy phones and tablets are only now catching up to the April update. The Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro is one such device. The April 2023 update is now available for the Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro in […]
Read MoreAfter years of speculation, Apple finally launched Apple Pay in South Korea, Samsung’s home country. It is now competing with Samsung Pay and Naver Pay, the two most popular mobile payment systems in the country. And it looks like Apple Pay is expanding rapidly in South Korea. According to a report from South Korea’s ETNews […]
Read MoreSamsung has one less rival to worry about in the mobile payment market, particularly in Korea. While Apple Pay is in, LG Pay is out. The latter service will be shutting down in Korea next month, six years after its debut. A new report citing Pulse News says LG Electronics decided it will end its […]
Read MoreSamsung has joined the World DJ Festival (WDJF) for 2023 as a sponsor. And the company plans to invite 1,000 people to the event through an online contest soon to be held on Instagram. The 2023 World DJ Festival will take place at the Seoul Land theme park in Gwacheon between June 2 and June […]
Read MoreSamsung has revealed that it is holding the ‘2023 Samsung TV Super Big Sale’ in Korea. This event is being held to celebrate Samsung’s phenomenal streak of holding the world’s no.1 position in global TV sales for 17 consecutive years, as per market research firm Omdia. Samsung notably grabbed the top spot back in 2006 […]
Read MoreSamsung has just released a new update for its default Messages app in One UI. Actually, the company released not one but three updates on the same day, and they all share one changelog, which, for now, appears to exist only in the company’s native language. Oddly enough, Samsung rolled out Messages versions 14.1.32.21, 14.1.35.5, […]
Read MoreNetflix is among the most popular video streaming platform worldwide. While there are paid plans for you to hop onto to watch the content in its best quality, Netflix introduced the ‘Basic With Ads’ plan in November for $6.99/month. As soon as this tier was announced in the US, it faced harsh criticism from users […]
Read MoreSamsung has expanded its Bespoke Jet Bot AI to more people and launched a special edition for visually impaired people in South Korea. This new Bespoke Jet Bot AI is developed by applying the design built in collaboration with the pattern design brand ‘dropdropdrop‘. The special edition of the Bespoke Jet Bot AI is based […]
Read MoreSamsung has a huge list of products in its portfolio. To showcase the latest ones and highlight the innovation and value provided by its Galaxy devices, Samsung is taking part in the 2023 World IT Show, which is being held at COEX in Samseong-dong, Seoul, South Korea, from the 19th to the 21st of April. […]
Read MoreWe look at Samsung as an electronics brand, and we don’t expect the company to suddenly start selling something that isn’t its forte, such as cars, clothes, or food. But that’s exactly what Samsung has done this time. It has just started selling all kinds of food items in Korea, right on its official website. […]
Read MoreSamsung might not be in a rush to bring the Pay platform to Galaxy Watch customers in South Korea. Although the company will likely react to Apple’s recent release of its own Pay platform, Samsung doesn’t seem to have any immediate plans to allow Galaxy Watch users to make NFC payments. And there’s a reason […]
Read MoreA recent report by researchers at security firm McAfee has revealed that more than 60 apps are infected with the Goldoson malware. The worse part is that these popular South Korean apps are downloaded and installed over a million times. The developers of these apps accidentally added the malware by using a third-party library that […]
Read MoreLast month, we reported how Samsung is looking for a way around the restrictions imposed by the US on China. Besides Samsung, SK Hynix, another major semiconductor player from South Korea, is also weighing its options between the US and China amidst the dispute. The latest report by Taiwanese market research firm TrendForce suggests that […]
Read MoreSamsung has started rolling out the April 2023 security update to the Galaxy A32 5G. The new update’s availability is starting with Samsung’s home country: South Korea. We expect the new security update to reach more regions worldwide within the next few days. Galaxy A32 5G April 2023 update: What’s new? The latest software update […]
Read MoreSamsung will soon release its new range of Smart Monitors for 2023. They’ll be available for pre-order in Korea from April 10 and officially go on sale on the 17th. The lineup consists of three Smart Monitors, and Samsung has prepared gifts for early buyers. The 2023 Smart Monitor lineup will be available for pre-order […]
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