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Samsung Pay Not Working With Third-Party Devices
Recently, keeping in with the local US Samsun Member‘s Community & Social Media, the news was received that Samsung might have stopped the Samsung Pay functionality for the third-party devices.
This development came to light a few days ago when several users complained that they cant log in to their Samsung Pay account from a non-Samsung smartphone. Users reported getting an error message stating, ‘ID is not valid. ‘
The issue is now extended to other users as well. The users started to get these messages when many tried to use the service with the Galaxy watches, namely the ‘Galaxy watch 4‘ in this case.
At this point, it is unclear if this is a deliberate choice made by Samsung to halt the future support on 3rd party devices.
According to the user-posted comments on Samsung Member’s Community and social media platforms like Reddit, when they approached the Samsung representative, they were indeed given a ticket to resolve these issues. However, different users got different responses from the official representatives.
Some reported that they were informed that non-Samsung phones would no longer work with Samsung Pay, while some were put on hold.
Although, we can see on Samsungs official website’s FAQ and Troubleshoot page that the only requirement for the Samsung Pay on a smartwatch paired with a third-party smartphone is that the device should have OS Android 6.0 or higher.
Is Samsung trying to create a dependent ecosystem like Apple’s, or will it stay neutral like Google Pay? Is it still a waiting game until Samsung clarify on this issue?
However, we will keep you updated until then.
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Samsung fans are eagerly waiting for the next Galaxy Unpacked event, which was previously supposed to be held in the second week of July. Now, finally, the exclusive date has been revealed for the event.
The Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event will take place on July 10, 2024, as the report says. The Korean giant is gearing up to introduce sixth-generation foldable phones and smart wearable gadgets.
- Galaxy Z Fold 6
- Galaxy Z Flip 6
- Galaxy Ring
This much-awaited Galaxy Unpacked event will take place in Paris. It appears to be a great choice, as Paris will host the 2024 Summer Olympics after that month, and Samsung is one of the leading worldwide sponsors of the games.
Before any official announcement, the leaks and rumors have already revealed much more regarding the specs, features, and design of the forthcoming devices, according to which the brand could also introduce an extra variant of the Flip 6 under the name Galaxy Z Fold 6 FE. This time, the giant will also reveal more about its very first Galaxy Ring.
Apart from these devices, we can also expect the Galaxy Watch 7 and at least one new pair of wireless earbuds to be introduced at the event; however, regarding these devices, nothing has officially been cleared yet, but it will be interesting to be a part of the event.
Samsung Electronics Canada is launching a new loyalty program for Canadians called ‘Samsung Rewards.’
The aim behind launching this Samsung Rewards program for Canadians is to earn points whenever they purchase qualifying Samsung products online. Interested parties can then compile points online for future Samsung product purchases.
Canadian Samsung Galaxy owners with a Samsung Account can easily enroll in the program and collect points with each qualifying purchase made on Samsung.ca or the Samsung Shop Application, earning 1 Samsung Reward Point for every $1 spent on eligible products. Points can be delivered towards a purchase of eligible products on Samsung.ca and the Samsung Shop App.
The Vice President of the Direct-to-Consumer Division, Samsung Canada, Krista Collinson, stated, “As retail shopping habits continue to evolve, Samsung is committed to growing with our customers so that they have the best possible experience.”
You can enjoy the exclusive benefits by just following these simple steps:
First, join Samsung Rewards by creating a free Samsung account and enrolling in the Samsung Rewards program. If you already have your account, then just sign up for Samsung Rewards through your Samsung account by using the email associated with your account.
Secondly, earn points when purchasing on Samsung.ca or in the Samsung Shop App and automatically receive points on every qualifying purchase.
At last, redeem your points, log in, and select Samsung Rewards for payment at checkout to get a discount using your points.
Samsung Electronics has unveiled its 2024 lineup at the Southeast Asia Tech Seminar in Bangkok on April 23–24. The new TVs feature AI-powered technologies that offer enhanced picture, sound, and customization.
Samsung’s Tech Seminar, which began in 2012, is designed to expose their latest technology and deliver exclusive product experiences. This coincides with their vision of “Screens Everywhere, Screens for All,” which suggests that they are promised to build innovative TVs with user-friendly features.
The recent 2024 Southeast Asia Tech Seminar in Bengkok follows a successful series kickoff in Frankfurt, Germany, this February, plus at this event and forthcoming seminars in regions; for instance, in Latin America, Samsung will introduce new TV and monitor technologies, as well as lifestyle products;
- Samsung’s 2024 Neo OLED 8K includes the latest NQ8 AI Gen 3 processor, which authorizes a vivid and more precise picture through its 512 neural networks—eight times as many as its predecessor—and it also offers features such as AI upscaling and motion improvement for the best Neo QLED 8K experience yet.
- The Music Frame is the latest lifestyle gadget that functions as a fram-shaped speaker. You can use it as a frame on the wall by inserting images into its replaceable photo frame.
- Samsung Knox, applied to Samsung TV, achieved a ‘Common Criteria’ certification, recognized by 31 countries this February as boosting TV security measures in terms of both software and hardware.
Regarding this, Yongjae Kim, the Executive Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics, stated that “We are not only showcasing the latest technologies that make our TVs stand out, but also our real efforts to better serve customers and our focus on protecting their information.”