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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Samsung's next-gen tech might power an alternative Galaxy Z Flip 8 Snapdragon
Looking to Flip Recent rumors claimed that Samsung is moving ahead with a next-gen Snapdragon variant with Qualcomm for the Flip 8.
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Samsung's Trifold leak reveals an ingenious tri-battery system
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You may see a One UI 8.5 beta program for Samsung Galaxy late this fall
Wish granted? A rumor claimed that Samsung is potentially considering a One UI 8.5 beta program for Galaxy users.
Samsung lets you 'Experience' the Galaxy in more stores across the US
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No one should buy the iPhone Air when the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is $400 OFF for Prime Day
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Samsung could finally match Google's Pixel update pace with One UI 8.5
More than a dot-update Samsung could sync with Google's quarterly cadence, putting Pixel's update lead on the clock with One UI 8.5.
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Samsung Wallet enhances crypto experience with Coinbase One access for Galaxy users
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Samsung's One UI 8.5 could get to the point faster with AI notification summaries
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Galaxy Watch sleep scores are suddenly better, but not for the reason you think
Something feels off Galaxy Watch users report higher sleep scores that may be due to Samsung tweaking its scoring algorithm.
Overseas report says Samsung's Galaxy XR headset could be in your hands soon
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Galaxy S26 Ultra leak shows first look at built-in 'privacy display'
anti-snoop screen Galaxy S26 Ultra's anti-snoop display feature visually verified through One UI 8.5 build.
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Samsung may revive Galaxy S26 Plus amid sluggish S25 Edge sales
Comeback in sight Samsung is reportedly reviving the Galaxy S26 Plus after sluggish S25 Edge sales.
Leaked CAD renders give first look at the sleek Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's camera setup
A new Ultra look Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra leak points to small but meaningful changes, with rounded edges and a redesigned camera housing.
Samsung says the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a hit, and the reason's pretty clear
Hot start for Samsung Samsung says the Z Flip 7 is converting users at a record pace while the Z Fold 7 sees strong Ultra crossover sales.
