Samsung has confirmed the rollout of its most ambitious and AI-centric One UI 7. The revamped user interface will reach Samsung phones from April 7 with the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 owners being the first recipients of the existing lineup. The all-new One UI 7 is similar to what Galaxy […]
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Samsung Phones will unlock Volvo and Polestar Cars with Digital Key
Samsung is expanding its Digital Key compatibility found under Samsung Wallet to more cars. Starting this month, owners of a compatible Samsung Galaxy phone and a Volvo or a Polestar car will be able to unlock, lock and even start their vehicles. The vehicle compatibility is currently limited to Volvo EX90 and Polestar 3 but […]
Samsung enables AFib, Sleep Apnea detection for Galaxy Watch users in South Africa
Samsung’s two health-centric features are now live for Galaxy Watch users in South Africa. As part of a software update last month, Samsung enabled the Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification (IHRN) and Sleep Apnea detection through the Samsung Health Monitor app. The IHRN feature detects irregular heart rhythms that indicates patterns of Atrial fibrillation (AFib), which […]
Make Samsung SmartTags work with any Android phone
Samsung’s SmartTags 2 is a nifty and affordable tracking device but for it to work, a user needs to own a compatible Samsung device. This is a non-starter for many and frankly, a waste of an opportunity for Samsung to give non-Samsung users a taste of its ecosystem. Not to be outdone by Samsung’s walled […]
Samsung will supply OLED displays for Snapdragon Cockpit Experience
Samsung Display’s next major market to tap the potential of its displays aren’t the mobile devices with foldable displays or the mirror display but it’s the nascent automotive market. Samsung has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Qualcomm to supply OLED displays for their Snapdragon Cockpit Experience Development Platform (CEDP). The Snapdragon Cockpit Platform […]