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Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra will not receive new Android major updates
The Samsung Galaxy Note series is a line of high-end smartphones introduced in 2011. The series is known for its large displays and stylus support and has been popular among users who want a device with a large screen and the ability to take notes and draw.
After the Note series was discontinued, Samsung decided to adapt the beloved S Pen to the Galaxy S series, debuting it with the Galaxy S21 Ultra unveiled last year and assuming the majority of the Note’ features. In actuality, the Galaxy S Ultra series has taken the place of the Note series as its spiritual descendant.
After the 11th generation of Galaxy Note devices, Samsung has announced that the latest iteration in the series—the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra—will not receive new Android updates. This is a major blow to Samsung fans who have come to expect regular updates on their devices. Today we’ll explore why Samsung has made this decision and what it could mean for the company’s future mobile plans. We’ll also review some of the features included with the Note 20 series and whether or not an update will still be necessary for its users.
Android 13 is the last major update – Now, no more future Android updates
By choosing to replace the Galaxy Note with the Folds, the current generation of fashionable folding phones, the Korean firm was able to reassess its strategies and update the premium range of its line-up. After announcing his decision to end the series, he pledged to provide three generations of Android updates for many Galaxy phones and tablets, including high-end and mid-range models. This new three-year update policy applies to the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra.
Because of this, there is bad news for the owners of these two smartphones: after Android 13 is released, important updates for the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra will no longer be given, even though the policy has been followed and ended. Since Android 10 was the operating system when the Note 20 series was introduced, it won’t receive Android 14 next year, thereby stopping the life cycle of software updates. However, updates will continue to be released; for at least another year, it is realistic to anticipate that they will continue to get support with monthly security updates.
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.”
The Korean giant ‘Samsung’ is setting up to introduce its mixed-reality headset by the end of this year.
When the Korean brand launches its device, it might encounter fierce competition from brands like ASUS, Lenovo, and even Microsoft. Meta has now made a significant move by renaming the Android-based operating system of its Quest MR/VR headset to Horizon OS.
Meta has opened up the operating system to third-party brands, and now Horizon OS will be used on MR/VR headsets from ASUS ROG, Lenovo, and Microsoft. ASUS is introducing several performance gaming headsets, whereas Lenovo is developing a mixed-reality headset for entertainment, learning, and productivity. Conversely, Meta is collaborating with Microsoft to launch a Quest headset that draws inspiration from Xbox.
Meta is expanding its strategy by making a two-pronged approach to boost its VR application ecosystem: first, by asking Google to bring the huge library of the Play Store to their Horizon OS; and second, by making it easier for developers to build VR applications by boosting active applications from Quest App Lab and offering new tools for smartphone app developers.
Although Samsung has already declared that it is actively working on an XR device with Google and Qualcomm, It is expected to use a version of Android optimized for mixed-reality headsets and a Qualcomm processor from the Snapdragon XR series.
It is reported that it could feature the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 processor, a 4nm chip with an octa-core CPU, and a powerful Adreno 740 GPU that can drive two 4.3k screens at 90Hz. It can also support at least up to 12 cameras at the same time. It features 5G, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5.3 for wireless connectivity.