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Samsung Galaxy Device Out Of The Race For Software Upgrade
No matter what brand or how expensive your smartphone is, one thing will be common: they will no longer get software upgrades once the time limit is over. A time limit means a set limit for each device about how many software updates it will get and for how long. Samsung also has its own terms and policies for delivering software updates to its Galaxy devices. And according to that, it delivers the upgrades.
Usually, Samsung rolls out the latest update first for its flagship Galaxy devices, for instance, the Galaxy S23 lineup. The brand has made separate policies for each range of devices, whether they are flagship, mid-range, or budgetable devices, and how many updates are to be given to which range of devices.
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Why does Samsung stop delivering software upgrades after a Time limit?
Once the Galaxy smartphones cross over the allotted limit of software upgrades, then they no longer get any kind of software update, and the company also no longer supports that device anyhow. The reason behind stopping support is that with time, new technology comes, and the software of the old device does not have enough capability to adopt or work on new mechanisms or technologies. That’s why they get out of the race for new software upgrades.
Here’s the list of Galaxy devices that lost their software support
Unfortunately, some Galaxy devices have crossed the validity threshold to get new software updates. Here in this article, we are mentioning the Galaxy Devices, which debuted in 2019 and have received all the allotted updates but now have lost their software support.
- Galaxy Note 10
- Galaxy Note 10 5G
- Galaxy Note 10+
- Galaxy Note 10+ 5G
- Galaxy Xcover Field Pro
- Galaxy A10s
- Galaxy S10
- Galaxy S10+
- Galaxy S10e
- Galaxy X Cover 4S
- Galaxy A80
- Galaxy A40
- Galaxy A10
- Galaxy A30
- Galaxy A50
- Galaxy Tab A10.1 (2019)
- Galaxy Tab S5e
- Galaxy Tab S6
- Galaxy A90 5G
- Galaxy M10s
- Galaxy M30s
Sometimes, by the company’s grace, some of the luckiest devices, even after losing their software support, also get new updates, such as the Galaxy S10. Yes! Samsung has delivered an additional update to the Galaxy S10 device.
Noticeably, once the Galaxy smartphones meet the criteria of receiving major OS updates, the brand usually changes the frequency of delivering monthly security patches. Instead of getting monthly patches, devices start getting quarterly patches, or sometimes biennial patches.
Here are the devices that fall under biennial updates (security patches twice a year).
- Galaxy A03s
- Galaxy M32
- Galaxy M32 5G
- Galaxy F42 5G
Samsung is launching its 2024 smart TVs in the UK. It’s a golden chance to get free devices as a treat for the buyers, since those who will pre-order these smart TVs as fast as possible.
Samsung made its latest OLED, Neo QLED, and Frame TVs available for pre-order in the UK. Interested customers should hurry up since the pre-order deadline is May 14. The Korean giant is not only introducing the new smart TV but also offering a golden chance to win high-end Galaxy devices such as the Galaxy S24+ or Galaxy S24.
The pre-order bonuses are worth up to £999. In some scenarios, the giant offers free Galaxy S24 smartphones as pre-order bonuses for its 2024 TV lineup. Apart from this, the other early adopter bonuses include free soundbars. Let’s take a closer look at Samsung’s pre-order offers for the UK market:
You can get a Galaxy S24+ that is worth £999 for free when you pre-order any one of these Samsung TVs:
- Samsung QN900D, QN800D, QN95D, or QN90D TV
You can get a Galaxy S24 that is worth £799 for free when you pre-order a device mentioned below:
- Samsung S95D, QN95D, QN93D, QN90D, QN88D, or QN85D TV
You can get a free soundbar worth £599 when you pre-order a Neo QLED 4K or The Frame (2024).
Samsung is also introducing the Music Frame wireless speaker, which is also available for pre-order, and customers who buy two Music Frames will claim a SEE Tickets voucher worth £100. While trading in your old TV for a new one, the giant offers discounts of up to £500.
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.