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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This major Galaxy S25 series leak takes the wonder out of its updated look
For all to see A major leaked has seemingly showcased the entirety of the Galaxy S25 series' design.
Leak purports Galaxy S25 Ultra camera swapping and AI editing
Video Enhancements Leak claims the Galaxy S25 Ultra could grab some video recording enhancements via AI and more.
Samsung rolls out a new update ahead of the big One UI 7 launch
All patched up! January's patch addresses issues with Samsung’s messages, notification manager, and Bootloader.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra's S Pen might miss out on a few handy features, per rumor
Going back Rumor claimed Samsung's next S Pen for the Galaxy S25 Ultra could drop a few features.
Best Samsung phones 2025
A Galaxy of great phones Whether you're looking for a cutting-edge foldable or a budget device, these are the best Samsung phones of the year.
Samsung Display showed 'Slidable Flex' and rollable laptop concepts at CES 2025
Sliding, rolling, oh my! Samsung Display's CES 2025 involvement included sliding and rollable concepts for phones and laptops.
Samsung releases its newest smartphone with a 50% discount (and it's not the one you think)
The best for less Samsung has just released the Galaxy A16 5G in the United States, and you can already make the super-cheap phone even cheaper with a trade-in.
These are the official Samsung Galaxy S25 wallpapers, leaker claims
Sneak peek With the Samsung Galaxy S25 launch only a few weeks away, this leak gives us a glimpse at the phones' wallpaper.
Samsung's phone subscription is starting in South Korea, but don't hold your breath
The service is arriving for one region, at least.
Qualcomm seemingly confirms the Galaxy S25 series will have a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip
Blazing fast It has been long rumored that the Samsung Galaxy S25 series will exclusively use Qualcomm processors, and that's now all but confirmed.
Samsung rumored to use a richer, more efficient screen on the S26 Ultra
Upgrade! Rumors have surfaced about the potential for new Galaxy S26 Ultra screens.
Report claims 2025 is the year of the 'double-folding' Samsung Galaxy
More for 2025? A report alleged a few extra details about Samsung's rumored "double-folding" phone.
Samsung’s new Galaxy Book 5 lineup boasts AI smarts and cross-device connectivity
future of laptops Samsung’s new Galaxy Book laptops put AI and smooth connectivity in the spotlight.
Samsung to reveal the Galaxy S25 series on January 22 at Unpacked event
Coming soon We now know exactly when Samsung will reveal the Galaxy S25 series, new Galaxy AI features, and more.
Qi2 will come to more Android phones in 2025 with help from Samsung and Google
At Last Google will work to bring its fast-charging tech to a future revision of the Qi2 standard.
The Galaxy S25 and Ultra are rocking blue hues and MagSafe-inspired cases in fresh leak
new shades The Samsung Galaxy S25 series leaked out again, and we're getting whispers about the colors it'll come in.
The Galaxy S24 might have faster fingerprint unlocks with One UI 7 beta
faster scans The next One UI 7 beta for the Galaxy S24 might make fingerprint unlock blazing fast.
Samsung once again rumored to only make small changes to its foldables in 2025
Really, again? The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip and Fold 6 were both incremental updates, and a new report suggests the Galaxy Z Flip and Fold 7 won't be much better.
