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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 Chennai Plant grooms shopfloor workers for leadership roles

      At the Samsung Chennai plant, the associate designation represents a significant career milestone earned through years of experience, skill-building and formal assessment, the release said.

    • iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Galaxy S26 Ultra: Which flagship should you buy?

      A detailed comparison of the iPhone 17 Pro Max and Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering design, display, performance, camera, battery, and software to help you choose the right flagship.

    • Xiaomi, Oppo, Realme, OnePlus see first India revenue drop as premium shift aids Apple, Samsung: Report

      Recent regulatory filings show that the combined revenue of the nine largest Chinese electronics companies operating in India slipped 4.5 percent in FY25

    • This Galaxy S26 Ultra feature has got the internet talking and more Android phones may get it soon

      Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra introduces a new Privacy Display feature that blocks side-angle viewing. Here’s how it works and why more Android phones may adopt it soon.

    • Samsung brings Perplexity to flagship Galaxy devices in AI ecosystem push

      Samsung is doubling down on its AI ambitions. The company has announced an expansion of Galaxy AI, introducing a broader multi-agent approach and confirming that Perplexity will soon be integrated into upcoming flagship Galaxy devices.

    • Samsung announces Galaxy F70 series in India with focus on cameras

      Samsung has announced the new Galaxy F70 series in India. The first smartphone will launch in February and is expected to be priced between Rs 10,000 and Rs15,000, with a strong focus on camera features.

    • Samsung nears Nvidia’s approval for key HBM4 AI memory chips

      Nvidia uses vast quantities of high-bandwidth memory, or HBM, to enable its AI accelerators

    • 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.

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