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Samsung TV Plus app reaches other manufacturer’s TVs as well
The South Korean tech firm Samsung is slowly spreading its feet all over the tech market. Previously from hardware elements and smart devices to applications, Samsung provided service in every field. Recently news came that revealed that Samsung is making its free streaming application TV Plus to other brands or manufacturers’ Television devices as well, so let’s take a look at the complete report.
As per the media tech reporter Janko Roettgers, Samsung is planning to expand its TV Plus application to TCL TVs too. Let us inform you that it is Samsung’s streaming app which has numerous free channels in it. It was first introduced in 2015, and afterward, it started coming pre-installed on Samsung’s Televisions. It also lets its user flip the channel exactly as we can do on traditional Television devices.
TV Plus has 1600 channels in 24 countries
According to the report of TheVerge, back in August, the company added some popular shows such as Top Gear, Law & Order Special Victims Unit, NCIS, and Chicago Fire to this application. It has a total of 1600 channels in about 24 countries, of which 220 channels are in the US. In this app, there are plenty of local and nationwide channels along with Samsung’s self-made.
Currently, the TV Plus application is available on Galaxy devices, the web, and some select Family Hub refrigerators, and it will expand to others as well in the future because the company intends to do so. However, the company is not planning to give the whole TV Plus application to a third party but intends to provide some channels only. So, it can be seen if it becomes successful or not.
In a meeting at Samsung Medical Center in Seoul, Dr. Hon Pak, SVP, and head of Samsung’s Digital Health Team discussed AI, wearables, and their ability to revolutionize healthcare.
The discussion in the meeting emerged around two key themes: first, how advancements such as generative AI could be harnessed to improve healthcare, and second, Samsung’s ability to contribute to the future of healthcare was a key focus, possibly due to their ongoing innovations.
Professor Myung Jin Chung, Director of the Samsung AI Research Center at Samsung Medical Center, highlights the necessity of “lifelog” data assembled by wearable devices for a better understanding of the patient’s medical history. According to him, the future of AI is to extract this information straight from the user’s daily life and offer a better understanding of their health status.
A cardiologist, Dr. Blum, states that it will be better to continue health monitoring through smartwatches, which is key for early disease detection. He also highlights scenarios such as high blood pressure and atrial fibrillation where previous intervention is essential. He believes that smartwatches can offer valuable data for doctors to understand the root causes of the disease whereas AI helps to analyze this data and translate it into actionable insights for patients.
A diabetes specialist, Dr. Klonoff, punctuates the growing use of glucose monitoring, not only for diabetics but also for those pursuing a healthier lifestyle. He also considers it an essential as well as powerful tool when combined with other health data such as sleep, blood pressure, and activity. It is expected that this data, analyzed by wearables and AI, could offer a better understanding of overall metabolic health.
Recent reports reveal that the South Korean giant is also working on the implementation of wearable technologies capable of reading the glucose levels of its users. Apart from this, the giant is also deciding to develop non-invasive solutions for blood glucose monitoring, which would lead the company to get ahead of its long-time rival Apple in this area.
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.