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Samsung is among the most established tech giants in India. Based in South Korea, the smartphone manufacturer has multiple product offerings across different categories. Samsung’s most popular smartphone series include the Galaxy M-series, Galaxy A-series and the Galaxy S-series. The company’s Galaxy-A series of smartphones have been among the best-selling devices globally. The company has been among the top-3 smartphone manufacturers in India for several quarters. Samsung, currently, pioneers the foldable smartphone series by launching multiple devices over the past years. It has also built the world’s largest smartphone manufacturing facility in Uttar Pradesh’s Noida. The company recently completed 25 years and has not only been making smartphones in India for the Indian consumer but also exporting “Made in India” products to different countries. Other than smartphones, Samsung’s product line in India includes smart TVs, home appliances, smartwatches, audio systems, etc. It also manufactures displays to other technology giants like Apple, OnePlus, Xiaomi, Vivo, etc. Samsung’s smartphone camera sensors under the ISOCELL brand are also being used by several smartphone OEMs in their budget, premium and flagship devices. More

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  • Samsung Galaxy S26+ to come with a virtually unchanged display and improved wireless charging

    Samsung Galaxy S26+ is set to enter mass production later this month, with a potential release in February. Now, a report has tipped that the phone will likely use an almost identical panel to that of the Galaxy S25+.

  • Samsung’s Exynos 2700 tipped to offer major upgrades in performance and efficiency

    Samsung is reportedly developing a vastly improved Exynos 2700 chipset, which could power the company’s Galaxy S27 series in 2027. The chipset could solve the persistent thermal and efficiency issues that have historically plagued Samsung’s previous Exynos processors.

  • IT ministry takes up communications device safety issue; mobile phone players say routine consultation

    According to mobile phone manufacturing players, the move is just a routine consultation between the government and the industry.

  • Samsung introduces ‘Brain Health’ service to detect early signs of dementia

    Samsung has announced that it will utilise data collected by its wearables and smartphones to help identify early signs of dementia. This feature will initially launch in beta in select markets and is designed to help families detect early signs of dementia.

  • Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra tipped to come with major camera enhancements, with new lens coating

    Samsung Galaxy S26 series, the company’s next flagship lineup, is expected to launch in India and other global markets in the coming weeks. Now, new details have emerged about the Ultra model's camera improvements, particularly in challenging lighting conditions.

  • Former Samsung employees arrested for allegedly leaking chip technology to China

    Authorities claim the former employees provided CXMT with crucial know-how that significantly shortened the Chinese firm’s development timeline. As a result, CXMT was able to produce China’s first domestically made 10-nanometre DRAM chip in 2023.

  • Samsung’s TriFold survives durability test, breaks when folded the wrong way

    Samsung has launched its first triple folding phone, the Galaxy Z TriFold, in South Korea. A new durability test video shows how well it survives scratches, pressure and accidental damage, and also what happens when it’s bent the wrong way. The phone proves it can handle a lot, but foldable screens and hinges still have their limits. A global release is expected in early 2026, and the world is watching closely to see if this futuristic phone is ready for everyday use.

  • No India IPO for now: Samsung bets on AI, local manufacturing and easy finance to drive growth

    While South Korean peers such as Hyundai Motor India and LG Electronics have recently accessed public markets, Samsung prefers to fund its expansion internally

  • Samsung may launch a wide-screen foldable to rival Apple’s first foldable iPhone in 2026: Report

    Samsung is reportedly working on a new foldable smartphone, which is wider and shorter than its current models. This device is internally codenamed ‘Wide Fold,’ and could debut in the second half of 2026.

  • Samsung SmartThings becomes first platform to support Matter-compatible cameras

    Samsung SmartThings has become the first smart home platform to support Matter-compatible cameras by adopting Matter 1.5, expanding the standard to include security and video devices.

  • Samsung may raise Galaxy A series prices in India, tipster claims

    Samsung may increase Galaxy A series smartphone prices in India, according to a tipster. Most models could see a Rs 1,000 hike, while the Galaxy A56 may get costlier by Rs 2,000, possibly due to rising memory chip costs.

  • Samsung drives foldable phone market to an all-time high in Q3 2025, with stronger growth expected next year

    Samsung’s latest foldable phones helped the global market reach an all-time high in Q3 2025, with analysts expecting even stronger growth in 2026.

  • Samsung unveils first multi-folding phone as competition set to heat up

    The launch of the Galaxy Z TriFold marks Samsung's bid to reinforce its footing in a segment where Chinese rivals have been gaining ground

  • After SIM-locking WhatsApp, Signal, DoT now asks smartphone makers to preinstall cybersecurity app on phones

    Sanchar Saathi, the app in question, is already available on Apple’s App Store and Google Play, but installing it today is voluntary.

  • Samsung launches Galaxy Tab A11+ in India with AI features and 11-inch display

    Samsung has launched the Galaxy Tab A11+ in India with an 11 inch display, AI features like Circle to Search and Solve Math on Samsung Notes, a 4 nm MediaTek processor, up to 8 GB RAM, 256 GB storage and a 7,040 mAh battery. Here are the prices, variants and full specifications.

  • Apple set to overtake Samsung as world’s number one smartphone brand after 14 years

    Apple is expected to overtake Samsung in 2025 to become the world’s number one smartphone brand for the first time in 14 years, driven by strong iPhone 17 demand.

  • Samsung Electronics names mobile chief TM Roh as new co-CEO

    The appointment returns Samsung to its traditional co-CEO structure, which divides oversight of its chip and consumer divisions, after the company had been operating under a sole-CEO setup following the sudden death of co-CEO Han Jong-Hee in March

  • No Samsung phones, only iPhones: Thieves in this popular city seem to have their priorities set

    A growing number of Londoners are reporting a surprising trend in street theft. Criminals are increasingly ignoring Android phones, especially Samsung devices, and targeting iPhones instead. Here’s why London’s phone thieves prefer Apple devices and what recent incidents reveal about this unusual pattern.

  • Samsung, Hyundai announce domestic investments after US-South Korea trade deal

    Samsung Electronics will add a chip production line at its plant in the South Korean city of Pyeongtaek to meet rising demand

  • Samsung raises DDR5 memory prices by up to 60 percent, triggering fears of smartphone and PC price hike

    Samsung’s DDR5 memory prices surge up to 60 percent, signalling higher costs for smartphones, PCs and AI infrastructure.

  • Samsung Galaxy phones were targeted using Android spyware for a year

    Security researchers have uncovered a powerful Android spyware called Landfall that secretly targeted Samsung Galaxy phones for nearly a year. The campaign exploited a zero-day flaw, affecting Galaxy S22, S23, S24, and Z models before Samsung patched it in April 2025.

  • Samsung Galaxy S26 series launch date leaked: Everything we know about the upcoming flagship phones

    Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S26 series on February 25, 2026, in San Francisco. The new flagship lineup may include the Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra, featuring upgraded AI capabilities, improved cameras, and the powerful Exynos 2600 or Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipsets.

  • Young innovators win Samsung's Solve for Tomorrow 2025 challenge, secure Rs 1 cr to build AI-led solutions

    The top four teams — Percevia (Bengaluru), NextPlay.AI (Aurangabad), Paraspeak (Gurugram), and Prithvi Rakshak (Palamu) — have won a collective Rs 1 crore in incubation grants

  • Samsung expands Internet browser to PC with Galaxy AI and new privacy tools

    Samsung has launched the beta version of its Internet browser for PC, bringing Galaxy AI-powered tools, data syncing, and enhanced privacy to desktops. Here’s how the new browser bridges phones and PCs for a seamless web experience.

  • Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 review: Sleek looks, smart features

    The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is one such model. When you first pick it up, it doesn’t scream “change,” but spend a few hours with it, and you start noticing the subtle touches that set it apart.

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