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Samsung Foundry starts production of 3nm semiconductor chips with GAA architecture

Samsung Foundry starts production of 3nm semiconductor chips with GAA architecture

Samsung Foundry has announced that it has started the initial production of 3nm semiconductor chips at its Hwaseong factory in South Korea. Unlike previous generation chips that used FinFET, the South Korean firm is using the GAA (Gate All Around) transistor architecture, which significantly improves power efficiency. With MBCFET (Multi-Bridge-Channel FET) GAA architecture, Samsung’s 3nm chips … Read moreSamsung Foundry starts production of 3nm semiconductor chips with GAA architecture

Japanese airline reminds us that a Galaxy Z global rebranding is due

Japanese airline reminds us that a Galaxy Z global rebranding is due

Last updated: June 16th, 2022 at 15:42 UTC+02:00 Japanese airline Zipair is removing the “Z” logo from the side of its planes to avoid being associated with the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Samsung took similar steps to rebrand its products earlier this year, although not to the same extent. The letter “Z” was adopted by … Read moreJapanese airline reminds us that a Galaxy Z global rebranding is due

Samsung leads smartphone shipments in Europe as the market hits new low

Samsung leads smartphone shipments in Europe as the market hits new low

Last updated: June 15th, 2022 at 17:37 UTC+02:00 The European smartphone market suffered a setback in the first quarter of the year, and Samsung also experienced a 16% year-on-year drop in market share. Samsung still kept the lead over all other smartphone manufacturers, including Apple and Xiaomi. The Korean tech giant captured 35% of the … Read moreSamsung leads smartphone shipments in Europe as the market hits new low

Samsung’s Lee discusses chip cooperation with Dutch PM Rutte

Samsung’s Lee discusses chip cooperation with Dutch PM Rutte

On his business trip to Europe, Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman, Lee Jae-Yong, met with the Dutch PM Mark Rutte at the latter’s office in Hague, the Netherlands. As reported by Samsung (via Yonhap News Agency), Lee talked about the possibilities of expanding chip cooperation in the semiconductor industry and solving global supply chain issues. Lee specifically … Read moreSamsung’s Lee discusses chip cooperation with Dutch PM Rutte

Samsung Electronics’ stock price has reached its lowest point in 52 weeks

Samsung Electronics’ stock price has reached its lowest point in 52 weeks

Last updated: June 10th, 2022 at 15:52 UTC+02:00 Samsung Electronics’ stock price has hit a new low today. The downturn in the semiconductor market and concerns over a global economic recession affected investor sentiment, and today, Samsung Electronics’ stock price finished at 63,800 Won ($50.30). Samsung’s stock value fell 2.15% from the previous session. Today, … Read moreSamsung Electronics’ stock price has reached its lowest point in 52 weeks

Samsung stood fourth in the smartphone chip market in Q1 2022

Samsung stood fourth in the smartphone chip market in Q1 2022

Once seen as a fierce competitor to Qualcomm, Samsung has fallen much behind in the smartphone chipset race. In Q1 2022, Samsung stood fourth in the list of smartphone chipset brands in terms of revenue share. Qualcomm, Apple, and MediaTek are way ahead of Samsung. As per the latest numbers from Counterpoint Research, Samsung had … Read moreSamsung stood fourth in the smartphone chip market in Q1 2022

Galaxy Z Flip 3 to rule the market until Galaxy Z Fold 4 lowers prices

Galaxy Z Flip 3 to rule the market until Galaxy Z Fold 4 lowers prices

Last updated: June 1st, 2022 at 13:38 UTC+02:00 Foldable smartphone shipments were up in Q1 2022, and Samsung led the charge with the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and the Galaxy Z Fold 3. It shouldn’t surprise anyone who has followed Samsung’s progress in this growing market segment in the previous months or years, but it … Read moreGalaxy Z Flip 3 to rule the market until Galaxy Z Fold 4 lowers prices

Samsung led a declining European smartphone market in Q1 2022

Samsung led a declining European smartphone market in Q1 2022

Last updated: May 24th, 2022 at 15:25 UTC+02:00 Smartphone shipments across the European continent declined 10% year-on-year in Q1 2022, and Samsung’s market share decreased within the same three-month period. Fortunately for Samsung, it remains the top smartphone brand in Europe and continues to lead the market ahead of Apple and Xiaomi. The European smartphone … Read moreSamsung led a declining European smartphone market in Q1 2022

Apple extends the gap with Samsung in the US smartphone market in Q1 2022

Apple extends the gap with Samsung in the US smartphone market in Q1 2022

Last updated: May 20th, 2022 at 12:06 UTC+02:00 Samsung is the undisputed leader in the global smartphone market, but Apple is extending its lead over the South Korean tech giant in the North American market by leaps and bounds. According to a new report from Canalys, Apple led the smartphone market in North America in … Read moreApple extends the gap with Samsung in the US smartphone market in Q1 2022

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is America’s favorite smartphone in 2022

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is America’s favorite smartphone in 2022

SamMobile has affiliate and sponsored partnerships. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn a commission. Last updated: May 17th, 2022 at 18:57 UTC+02:00 The Galaxy S20 Ultra is the most beloved smartphone among mobile phone users in the United States, says a new American Customer Satisfaction Index (ASCI) report based … Read moreSamsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is America’s favorite smartphone in 2022

Samsung falls a few places on the list of the top global tech companies

Samsung falls a few places on the list of the top global tech companies

SamMobile has affiliate and sponsored partnerships. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn a commission. Last updated: May 16th, 2022 at 15:24 UTC+02:00 Samsung Electronics lost a couple of places on Forbes’ ranking for the World’s Largest Tech Companies in 2022 and came out in 4th place, down from the … Read moreSamsung falls a few places on the list of the top global tech companies

Samsung’s tech will power DISH’s 5G network in the US

Samsung’s tech will power DISH’s 5G network in the US

SamMobile has affiliate and sponsored partnerships. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn a commission. Last updated: May 4th, 2022 at 06:22 UTC+02:00 Samsung has announced that its technology will power DISH’s 5G network in the US. The South Korean firm’s networking arm will provide 5G O-RAN (Open Radio Access Network)-compliant … Read moreSamsung’s tech will power DISH’s 5G network in the US

Samsung may end up losing foundry market share this year

Samsung may end up losing foundry market share this year

SamMobile has affiliate and sponsored partnerships. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn a commission. Last updated: April 26th, 2022 at 10:16 UTC+02:00 A latest research report by Taiwanese market research institute TrendForce (via The Business Post), reveals some disappointing news for Samsung’s foundry business. Notably, the report predicts that its … Read moreSamsung may end up losing foundry market share this year

Samsung beats Intel in the semiconductor market for the first time in years

Samsung beats Intel in the semiconductor market for the first time in years

SamMobile has affiliate and sponsored partnerships. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn a commission. Last updated: April 14th, 2022 at 17:30 UTC+02:00 Last year, after lagging behind Intel for a few years, Samsung’s semiconductor business finally recorded higher revenues than its US rival. Samsung’s semiconductor revenues overtook Intel’s for … Read moreSamsung beats Intel in the semiconductor market for the first time in years