Samsung is a large Korean multinational company which spans industries such as television sets, shipbuilding, semiconductors (like memory and processors), in addition to phones and tablets. Samsung is the largest Android device manufacturer worldwide, though they’re also the primary support of another mobile operating system, Tizen, and previously invested in an OS called Bada.
Samsung is the largest Android device developer worldwide
Samsung was founded in 1938 as a trading company, and didn't get into electronics until the late 60s. Oh-Hyun Kwon is the CEO of Samsung Electronics. Samsung's first Android smartphone was the Galaxy, released in 2009, and their first Android tablet was the Galaxy Tab was announced in 2010.
Traditionally, Samsung's Android user interface has been something called TouchWiz, which included a wide array of Samsung-made apps and customizations. For example, there are fitness tools, note-taking apps, news readers, multi-window viewing, and lots more.
Samsung has had to go through a number of patent litigations with Apple, and was found by California court to be infringing on some Apple patents in 2012. These include technologies for voice search, slide-to-unlock, data synchronization, and others.
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Alleged One UI 8.5 might bring huge updates to Samsung's future flagships
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Samsung joins in, sues the Indian government over its e-waste pricing policy
Solving the issue Court filings show Samsung has sued the Indian government over its e-waste pricing policy.
Samsung's refurbished Galaxy S24 units are a bad deal, buy these instead
Thumbs down Samsung's refurbished phones now cost more this year, making them a bad deal compared to both new and third-party renewed options. Here's what to buy instead.
Samsung Wallet's installment payments and tap-to-send features show up in the app
Spotted in the wild Samsung Wallet is trialing buy-now-pay-later and tap-to-send.
Rumors allege a Galaxy Tab S10 'Lite' is on the way, and a Tab S11 series shake-up
A Tablet Future Samsung is allegedly planning a new "Lite" tablet release and another shake-up for its Tab S11 series.
Google paid Samsung hefty amounts of money to preinstall Gemini
Needy much? Google is paying Samsung to preinstall Gemini on its devices
Galaxy S24 series gets Certified Re-Newed with a price drop and Samsung Care Plus
Certified Fresh Samsung announced the addition of its Certified Re-Newed Galaxy S24 series.
Samsung might hold back the budget Galaxy Z Flip 7 model until late 2025
Delayed but not dead Looks like we’ll be waiting a bit longer for Samsung's budget foldable.
Samsung is spreading the Galaxy S25 update love to even more regions
low-key additions Galaxy S25’s April update quietly sneaks in two slick little updates.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs. Galaxy Z Fold 5: Could it be time to upgrade soon?
Major changes The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 might not bring a complete redesign, but it packs a wide assortment of upgrades over the Galaxy Z Fold 5.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs. Galaxy Z Fold 6: All the expected upgrades
What's new? Samsung is expected to release the Galaxy Z Fold 7 in just a few months, but are there going to be major upgrades over the Galaxy Z Fold 6?
Perplexity AI could be coming to Motorola and Samsung phones as 'default' option
Expanded Horizons Reports claimed Perplexity AI is actively engaging in talks with Samsung and Motorola.
Samsung's Good Lock is here for Galaxy users globally on the Play Store
As Promised Samsung's Good Lock launcher has been spotted globally for users on the Play Store.
Samsung's One UI 7 rollout returns with a new build for the Galaxy S24
It's back... for good? Samsung's One UI 7 update returns for the Galaxy S24 series.
A One UI 8 leak purports a key feature expansion and 'minor' adjustments
It's still early Rumors discussed the possible changes in Samsung's One UI 8 upgrade.
Samsung Wallet preps US users for a 'Buy now, Pay later' Early Access Program
Payment made convenient Samsung started informing users of a "buy now, pay later" test in the U.S.
