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Samsung vRAN 3.0 Roadmap Unveiled: What to Expect in the Next Phase of 5G Innovation
The South Korean tech firm Samsung has recently announced the next phase of its 5G vRAN. They said that they are bringing next-level capabilities for its virtualized RAN (vRAN), which will improve its performance and increase the rate of power saving. The South Korean firm has also said that they will launch vRAN 3.0, the next phase of 5G vRAN technology, by the fall of this year.
Let us inform you the new update of Samsung’s cloud-based automation system for large-scale vRAN is now available in Asia, Europe, and North America. Specifically, the Samsung Cloud Orchestrator (SCO), which automates the lifecycle management of large-scale vRAN, has received an upgrade. It also got the support of the automation of vRAN deployment of private and public, both cloud networks.
What new the new vRAN 3.0 5G technology will bring
Let us inform you the new 5G vRAN 3.0 technology will bring improvements in two fields- Performance Optimization and Power Savings. Let’s take a look at them.
Performance Optimization
In terms of performance optimization, Samsung has made improvements in cell support and modem algorithm. With a software update, vRAN will get the ability to provide 3 Cell configuration of 200MHz bandwidth support. To make it possible, it will use its 64T64R Massive MIMO radios, which is more than the triple of previous generation software. It is capable of supporting an entire mid-band 5G spectrum holding of an operator.
Apart from this, Samsung is also incorporating a modem algorithm optimization approach for developing its roadmap. This approach lets the operator receive software fitted to their needs. The software will have the required features and configurations only, which allows an optimized and efficient use of COTS servers.
Power Savings
To deliver better power-saving capabilities, the company has made quite a few changes and improvements, which specifically are- CPU Core Sleep Mode, Adaptive Core Allocation, and Energy Saving Feature Orchestrator (ESFO). All these three features will help to reduce power consumption and lead to an increment in power saving. So, let’s keep an eye on them.
First, the CPU Core Sleep Mode, which is available on Sammsung’s vRAN software, will reduce power consumption. To make it possible, this mode will automatically put the CPU in sleep mode and turns the unused CPU cores off when the device is in low data traffic. Sleep mode will be undone, and the CPU will be back to normal when needed or when the capacity demand increases.
The second Adaptive Core Allocation feature enables 5G vRAN 3.0, which will assign several CPU cores relevant to the number of active cells. For even more power consumption, it sets unassigned or unused CPUs to idle mode, so they can not absorb power. And exactly like the CPU Core Sleep Mode, the CPU and its cores get back to normal wherever the capacity demand increases.
The last Energy Saving Feature Orchestrator (ESFO) does the work of a manager. It manages multiple energy-saving features and optimizes efficiency without any service interruption. Informatively, it analyzes hourly traffic patterns and optimizes the operating conditions of the Energy Saving feature according to sector and time zone. Its tools constantly update multi-level Energy Saving operations of multiple features.
As per the official Newsroom blog post, the new vRAN capabilities will make their way to global operators, and the beginning will be in North America; the update will roll out here in the first half of the year 2023.
Samsung introduced its Galaxy AI, which consists of several generative AI features. Circle to Search with Google is one of the most admired features. Now, it may soon get a major upgrade based on comments made in a recent Made by Google Podcast episode.
The Circle to Search with Google feature is available on both Galaxy S24 and Pixel 8 devices, and reports are saying that soon it could get a big usability upgrade and become a bit harder to trigger by accident. The forthcoming changes will be based on comments made in a recent Made by Google Podcast episode, in which host Rachid Finge spoke with Erin Lynch and Alistair Pott, who worked with the Circle to Search development team.
During the podcast, Lynch admits that the circle to search with was quite easy to activate by accidental touches as it’s located on the same gesture bar or home button that users use for other purposes most of the time. Regarding this, she and Pott assured that Google was working to fix it to avoid accidentally activating this feature; however, they didn’t elaborate on the assurance.
However, the Circle to Search feature already received an update that gives it the power to translate circled text. It is expected that the future update could be a combined search and lens results page while using the Circle to Search feature instead of having them separate as they are now.
Apart from this, the podcast unveiled a few interesting twists regarding how Circle to Search came to be. It came to light that it is based on Google Lens and has been in development since January 2023, after Google staffers were actively working on how Lens became more readily available outside its app.
Samsung offers a unique ecosystem that delivers a distinct experience as compared to its competitor, Apple.
Samsung has its own OG (original) ecosystem and is even better than its rival Apple in functionality. It’s not just a phrase, but here we are mentioning some of the key reasons why, in many ways, it’s better. However, Samsung lagged behind Apple in delivering a coordinated ecosystem with well-designed gadgets, but that doesn’t mean Samsung has a lack of willpower.
Now, Samsung has covered the gap in some areas and even exceeded Apple in others. Check out the key facts mentioned below:
Samsung’s versatility over Apple
From then to now, Apple has only offered limited models, tons of monopolies, and high-budget. On the other hand, Samsung offers dozens of phones in any size and budget you could prefer. The same fact is true of tablets: Apple’s lineup has gotten more complex, but Samsung is still offering more options.
Samsung has an extra lineup: ‘Foldable phones’ –
Samsung offers dozens of foldable phones; one is a book-style foldable, and the other is a flip, such as the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and the Galaxy Z Flip 5. Also, we are gearing up for the latest Galaxy Z Fold 6 series. Whereas Apple has yet to offer its very first foldable device. Samsung even offers a phone with a built-in stylus, the Galaxy S Ultra’. Apple does not do that sort of thing, ever.
Samsung offers one Galaxy for every Apple device
Samsung offers one Galaxy for each Apple device; for instance, for the Apple Watch, Samsung offers the Galaxy Watch; for AirPods, there’s the Galaxy Buds; for MacBooks, Samsung laptops run Windows; or you can launch Samsung DeX on a Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra. Both brands offer monitors, keyboards, and mice. Somehow, Samsung lacks a VR headset compared to Apple’s Vision Pro, but its ecosystem expands to smart home appliances and even TVs.
Galaxy’ are more compatible than Apple devices.
Comparing the latest devices of both brands, the iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Galaxy S24 Ultra, Samsung offers a better display, more RAM, and faster charging speeds than the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Jumping on tablets! Galaxy S9 Ultra versus iPad Pro: Samsung offers a 14.6-inch display, whereas Apple offers a 12.9-inch. It is crystal clear that Samsung is winning here.
Samsung’s Galaxy devices are now capable of delivering similar smooth connectivity features as Apple’s. Both Apple and Samsung’s ecosystems let you share files, switch audio between devices, and more; the only difference appears in the way of functionality or features’ names.
Samsung has more features than Apple
Samsung offers more features as compared to Apple; for instance, Samsung’s DeX offers a desktop-like experience on phones and tablets and multitasking with features like resizable windows, app minimization, and a taskbar. Samsung prioritizes a UI to optimize multitasking, whereas Apple boasts a supreme app ecosystem. Samsung has yet to offer a traditional desktop operating system; currently, it integrates heavily with Microsoft’s.
Unlike Apple’s focus on supreme integration within its ecosystem, Samsung prefers to go with quality devices that are capable of performing well independently. Samsung avoids monopolies; you can seamlessly connect your Galaxy devices with non-Galaxy devices like Windows PCs.
These are key facts that transparently prove Samsung’s ecosystem is far better than Apple’s.
Samsung UK announced its Team Samsung Galaxy roster in the UK for the Olympics, 100 days before the Paralympic Games in Paris 2024.
This new announcement from Samsung UK coincides with Samsung’s global theme, “Open Always Wins.” Samsung has already unveiled its global ambassador line-up earlier this year, made up of more than 25 Olympians and Paralympians, which include UK representative Sky Brown, British skateboarding star and long-standing brand ambassador, next to breakdancer Karam Singh.
Team Samsung Galaxy presents its UK roster of outstanding athletes who represent the aspect of ‘Open Always Wins’.
Kadeena Cox (parasport athlete) is a two-sport world and paralympic champion who spearheads the paralympic movement, embodying strength and resilience. She inspires others to push boundaries. The next is Lola Tambling (Skateboarder), a rising skateboarding star full of fearless spirit who embodies the sport’s dynamism, inspiring the future generation. Joe Hinson, a skateboarder and national champion, is full of enthusiasm that reflects Samsung’s open-minded culture. Bethany Shriever, a cyclist and BMX racer, made history by winning gold at Tokyo 2020, setting a new record for British BMX racing.
The Director of Marketing, Omnichannel, and Head of Ireland, MX Division, stated that “These athletes perfectly embody the spirit of ‘Open Always Wins’, which is all about defying limitations, embracing innovation, and inspiring others to achieve their dreams. We’re fully behind these incredible people as they strive for their dreams, and we know the nation will be behind them too. We can’t wait to see them perform in Paris!”
Team Samsung Galaxy will present as the primary voices for ‘Open always wins,’ and by sharing their journeys, they will demonstrate how Samsung is helping athletes and fans just to open up new opportunities through its technologies.