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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I've reviewed Samsung devices for over a decade, and these are the Black Friday deals I recommend
It's time From trade-in opportunities to good old-fashioned discounts, I'm sharing the best Black Friday Samsung deals live.
Samsung brings mobile cloud gaming to Galaxy phones, moving it out of beta
Gaming time Samsung has announced mobile cloud gaming that allows user play popular titles without downloading
We found the best Galaxy Z Fold 6 Black Friday deal and it isn't from Amazon
Woah! Samsung just kicked off its Black Friday sale and the deals on display are no joke!
Am I dreaming?! Samsung's Black Friday sale launches up to $650 OFF the Galaxy S24 Plus with a trade-in, or up to $275 without
Galaxy + Black Friday = $$$ That's a seriously good deal.
Samsung’s next Galaxy Z Flip might have a surprise processor
Under the hood Chip details for the rumored Galaxy Z Flip FE and Z Flip 7 have been leaked.
Wait, what? Samsung's Galaxy Tab S9 FE just crashed to its lowest ever price for Black Friday
crazy good The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE gets you most of the features of the Tab S9, but now at the lowest ever price of just $299.99 with this crazy Black Friday deal.
Forget the Fire Tablet, get this 11-inch Samsung tablet for the same price during Best Buy's Black Friday sale
A galaxy of savings The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus offers all the basic tablet features at a low price. It gets even better with this Black Friday deal that knocks 38% off the listing price.
Once again, Samsung reportedly pushes its One UI 7 beta back further
*Sigh* Rumors claim Samsung was forced to push its One UI 7 beta back — again.
Samsung's next-gen model Gauss 2 could take on-device AI to new heights
On-device focus Samsung detailed its next-gen AI model, Gauss 2.
Galaxy S25 'Slim' rumored to feature three strong cameras with new tech
Staying Strong A rumor claimed the Galaxy S25 'Slim' could feature three strong cameras thanks to Samsung tech.
Galaxy S25 Ultra dummy unit gives us a better view of its fresh design
A subtle shift Samsung's next top-tier flagship model not be changing much.
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE might actually be a thing, according to one analyst
GALAXY Z Flip 7 FE Most foldable phone fans have been waiting for affordable models for a long time now, and 2025 appears to be the year for them.
Samsung's One UI 6 Watch (Wear OS 5) starts rolling out to Galaxy Watch users
New Software! Samsung highlighted the official rollout of its One UI 6 Watch software update.
Not a typo: Samsung’s brand-new Galaxy S24 FE is ALREADY $175 off ahead of Black Friday
Discounts already?! Best Buy is already slashing the price of one of our favorite midrangers, and you can save up to $275 with activation.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: Which is the best foldable?
Samsung folds Samsung may have finally met its match.
Best cheap Android phones 2024
Cheap and cheerful! Want to save as much money as possible when getting a phone? We've done the hard work to help you find the best cheap Android phone for your needs.
Your Samsung phone is about to double as a digital key for certain Audi cars
Future of car keys Samsung Wallet is unlocking Digital Key support for certain Audi vehicles.
Future Galaxy phones might have slimmer camera modules thanks to new tech
New Possibilities Samsung highlighted a new ALoP camera method that could reduce camera bump size.
