Samsung officially launched its self-repair program in South Korea covering smartphones, laptops and TV repairs. Users will be able to order spare parts and tools for self-repairs covering the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S22 series of smartphones. The program covers display, back cover and charging port parts and the required tools to complete the repair. Samsung is expected to add support for more devices in the future. In addition, users will be able to order spare parts for the Galaxy Book Pro 15.6-inch notebook as well as three TV models of the UN32N4000 series. Laptop...
The Samsung Galaxy A34 unveiled two weeks ago debuted in South Korea today. The smartphone comes in four colors but has a single 128GB storage option, priced at KRW499,400 ($385/€355). However, Samsung hasn't revealed if it has 6GB or 8GB RAM onboard, so we'll have to wait until March 31 - which is when its sales begin in South Korea - to be certain about the RAM amount. The Samsung Galaxy A34 is powered by the Dimensity 1080 SoC and runs Android 13-based One UI 5.1 out of the box. It's built around a 6.6" 120Hz FullHD+ Super AMOLED display and packs a 5,000 mAh battery with 25W wired...
Apple Pay is finally making it to South Korea, around eight years after it was initially launched. The arrival of the service in Samsung's home country has been talked about quite a bit recently, and today Apple confirmed the move in the Korean version of its press release announcing the new yellow iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus models. The machine translated relevant paragraph sounds like this: In addition, as Apple is about to launch Apple Pay in South Korea, Korean users will be able to make easy, fast, and secure payments using Apple Pay on their iPhone, including the new iPhone...
South Korea announced on Monday that it will launch its own 6G network using world-class technology, advanced software-based next-gen mobile networks, and by strengthening its network supply chains. The news was announced by the Korean Ministry of Science and ICT. The South Korean government will incentivize local companies to produce materials, components, and equipment for the development of its 6G network. It also plans to strengthen its supply chain to support said network. A feasibility study that’s researching core 6G technology is already underway. The project is worth 625.3 billion...
South Korea announced on Monday that it will launch its own 6G network using world-class technology, advanced software-based next-gen mobile networks, and by strengthening its network supply chains. The news was announced by the Korean Ministry of Science and ICT. The South Korean government will incentivize local companies to produce materials, components, and equipment for the development of its 6G network. It also plans to strengthen its supply chain to support said network. A feasibility study that’s researching core 6G technology is already underway. The project is worth 625.3 billion...
Last week Samsung detailed the global One UI 5.1 rollout schedule for its premium phones. The company’s mid-range offerings are also starting the transition to version 5.1 of the Samsung UI. The first to get it are Galaxy A33 5G and Galaxy A53 5G units in South Korea with firmware versions A336NKSU3CWB3 and A536NKSU4CWB3, respectively. The pair received One UI 5.0 with the Android 13 update in November. This new update brings the version of One UI that was introduced with the launch of the Galaxy S23 series this month. One UI 5.1 update arrives on the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G...
Last week Samsung detailed the global One UI 5.1 rollout schedule for its premium phones. The company’s mid-range offerings are also starting the transition to version 5.1 of the Samsung UI. The first to get it are Galaxy A33 5G and Galaxy A53 5G units in South Korea with firmware versions A336NKSU3CWB3 and A536NKSU4CWB3, respectively. The pair received One UI 5.0 with the Android 13 update in November. This new update brings the version of One UI that was introduced with the launch of the Galaxy S23 series this month. One UI 5.1 update arrives on the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G...
Samsung opened the Galaxy S23 pre-orders after the series launch, and consumer interest has been great in South Korea. According to local sources, there were 1.09 million pre-orders, over 7% more than the Galaxy S22 last year. It is the highest amount of pre-orders ever for a Galaxy S lineup in the Asian country, and only the Galaxy Note10 family saw a higher number, with nearly 1.4 million back in August 2019. Korean media reveals 60% of all orders were placed for the Galaxy S23 Ultra model. The vanilla Galaxy S23 accounted to 24%, while the Galaxy S23+ got the smallest share,...
Last year Samsung launched an exclusive Galaxy S22 Ultra Mercedes Benz edition, this year the company has partnered with another German carmaker, BMW, to create the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra BMW M Edition. The company won’t be stepping on iQOO’s toes, however, as the exclusive edition will only be available in South Korea and only 1,000 units will be made. Locals can pre-order one (link to SK Telecom’s online store) until February 13 at a price of KRW 1,727,000 for a 12/512GB unit. For comparison, the same memory capacity on a regular S23 Ultra costs KRW 1,600,400 (not including some...
Last year Samsung launched an exclusive Galaxy S22 Ultra Mercedes Benz edition, this year the company has partnered with another German carmaker, BMW, to create the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra BMW M Edition. The company won’t be stepping on iQOO’s toes, however, as the exclusive edition will only be available in South Korea and only 1,000 units will be made. Locals can pre-order one (link to SK Telecom’s online store) until February 13 at a price of KRW 1,727,000 for a 12/512GB unit. For comparison, the same memory capacity on a regular S23 Ultra costs KRW 1,600,400 (not including some...