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Samsung Stays High-End: No Plans for Affordable Foldable Phone
October 23, 2024 – Following the release of the Galaxy Z Fold6 Special Edition smartphone, Samsung has confirmed to SisaJournal, a Korean media outlet, that it currently has no plans to introduce a more affordable variant of the Galaxy Z Fold series. The company stated, “Rather than viewing the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition as…
Intel and Samsung Rumored to Form ‘Semiconductor Avengers’ Alliance to Challenge TSMC
October 22, 2024 – According to a report published by Maeil Business Newspaper on October 21st, Intel has reached out to Samsung Electronics to form a “foundry alliance” in order to counterbalance the dominance of TSMC in the semiconductor manufacturing industry. The report cites an Intel executive who recently contacted Samsung Electronics, expressing the desire…
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Chip Now Fully Produced by TSMC as Samsung Faces Competition
October 22, 2024 – According to a blog post published today by technology media outlet SamMobile, Qualcomm has confirmed that its Snapdragon 8 Ultimate Edition chip is entirely manufactured by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). This revelation marks a significant challenge for Samsung in the flagship mobile chip manufacturing race. Previous rumors suggested that Qualcomm…
Samsung Electronics Initiates Comprehensive Restructuring, Shutting Down LED Business
October 11, 2024 – Samsung Electronics is reportedly undergoing a comprehensive organizational overhaul centered around its manufacturing sites, with plans to deploy research and development (R&D) personnel from its Device Solutions (DS) division, particularly the Equipment Technology Research Institute, directly into its fabrication plants (FABs). According to industry sources cited by Korean media outlet Maeil…
Samsung Taps High School Talent to Bolster R&D Amid Skills Gap
September 30, 2024 – According to a report by Nikkei Asia, Samsung Group is intensifying its recruitment efforts among high school graduates as the labor market for highly skilled talent in South Korea tightens. The company is assigning these graduates not only to production lines but also to research and development departments, aiming to elevate…
TSMC and Samsung Electronics Mull Large-Scale Wafer Fab Construction in UAE
September 23, 2024 – According to a report by the Wall Street Journal yesterday, both Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and Samsung Electronics have been exploring the possibility of building large-scale wafer fabs in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The report indicates that the UAE is discussing an advanced semiconductor manufacturing complex, which could potentially…
Samsung to Restructure Foundry Business: Aiming to Boost Cross-Departmental Collaboration
September 19, 2024 – According to a report by ChosunBiz on September 18th, Samsung is gearing up to initiate a reorganization plan for its DS (semiconductor foundry) division before the end of the year. The primary objective of this reorganization is to dismantle departmental silos and address issues such as poor communication and team egoism,…
Samsung India Factory Gripped by Strike as Workers Demand Better Pay
September 12, 2024 – A strike by workers at Samsung’s factory in Chennai, India, has entered its third day, with hundreds of employees demanding higher wages and better working conditions. The strike, which began this week, has no set end date, according to the chairman of the Samsung India Employees’ Union, Muthukumar. The Chennai plant,…
Samsung Ramps up AI Appliance Production in India, Covering Refrigerators, Washing Machines, and More
September 07, 2024 – Samsung has announced its participation in the “Make in India” initiative, with the production of a variety of AI-enabled Bespoke home appliances now underway at its Sriperumbudur factory near Chennai, India. Among these, the Curd Maestro refrigerator stands out as a notable example. This August, Samsung unveiled ten new washing machine…
Samsung Introduces 15-inch Galaxy Book4 Edge Powered by Snapdragon X Plus
September 05, 2024 – Samsung has unveiled its latest Galaxy Book4 Edge laptop, featuring a 15-inch display. Unlike the Galaxy Book4 Edge models released in May, which were powered by the Snapdragon X Elite chip and offered in 14-inch and 16-inch display sizes, this new variant sports the recently launched and more affordable 8-core Snapdragon…