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Samsung is still the king of software updates
Samsung generally follows a policy of providing software updates for its devices. Earlier this year, the Korean giant announced that its flagship smartphones would be eligible to receive four generations of Android OS major upgrades, and some of the mid-range phones will also fall under the same category. This policy may vary depending on the specific device and region and other factors such as the hardware specifications and carrier support.
In general, Samsung has a reputation for providing software updates for its devices for a relatively long period compared to some other manufacturers. And that’s why Samsung’s software update policy is considered the best update policy until now.
In addition, some manufacturers have declared the extension of the operating system update policy, which, starting next year, will offer up to five years of update: let’s see the details.
Other Android manufactures announce up to five years of flagship updates
It was a decision that is now serving as an example to other Android manufacturers; just recently, OnePlus announced that some of its upcoming flagship smartphones will receive four OS updates and security patches for five years. The parent company of OnePlus, Oppo, is now pledging to uphold the same principle.
In addition, OPPO officially unveiled the new ColorOS upgrade guidelines. This includes a promise to provide global customers with certain flagship models with four significant ColorOS updates and five years of security patches beginning in 2023. By continuing to expand on ColorOS, OPPO hopes to provide more durable and stable intelligent experiences to users all around the world.
Does Oppo really match the Samsung’s software update policy?
Oppo said its upcoming flagships would receive four significant OS updates and five years of security patches. At first sight, that is very similar to Samsung. However, that isn’t the case. Oppo offers four ColorOS updates, whereas Samsung promises four years of Android major OS upgrades.
Knowing Oppo’s new software update policy, you must have thought it would also provide Android updates for four years, like Samsung. But it’s not like that. It is only saying that it will provide four updates to its custom software (ColorOS). It’s not just the fact that it’s not four Android OS updates promised by Oppo here.
The flagship devices will get at least three major Android OS upgrades if we talk about OPPO’s existing software update policy. The new policy could mean that its devices will receive at least three Android version updates in addition to new versions of ColorOS.
However, it appears Samsung’s dominance in updates will continue to be unrivalled, whatever the circumstances.
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Samsung Knox Achieved CC Certification for High-end Security Standards On 2024 TVs in Australia
Samsung Electronics has announced that Samsung Knox is uniting into its 2024 TV range and has achieved CC certification (Common Criteria) ahead of the product launch.
Samsung Knox is designed to keep in mind a security and management framework that arrives pre-installed on specific Samsung mobile devices. The CC certification is a term that refers to a worldwide program that establishes a hierarchical framework for security concepts and terminology for information technology (IT) products.
The key reason CC exists is to help assure consistent and rigid integrity evaluation standards for IT products and continue to help upgrade the efficiency of evaluation and certification. This certification is acknowledged by 31 countries worldwide. With upgraded evaluation and consistent standards, the CC aims to sustain confidence in the security of certified IT gadgets.
The CC certification comprises a Protection Profile (PP) and a Security Target (ST). Fortunately, Samsung Knox has met the security target and earned the standards for the CC.
The CC certification emphasizes three core security features of Samsung Knox:
- Tizen OS Monitoring: Samsung Knox helps to detect possible threats in real-time, flagging any unauthorized changes in critical sectors of Tizen OS, the core of Samsung TVs.
- Phishing Website Blocking: Samsung Knox justifies web pages accessed by users by anticipatory blocking any possible phishing sites to help safeguard user data and privacy.
- Enhanced Personal Information Protection: Samsung Knox will make sure to offer seamless protection of users’ crucial data through a connection with Samsung Knox Vault, a dedicated processor for security functions.
Samsung Electronics is introducing a new Google EDLA-certified ‘WAD’ interactive display for classrooms as part of Teacher Appreciation Week.
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week (from May 6–10) in the U.S. Samsung appreciates teachers’ hard work and offers them new classroom technology, professional development assets, and discounts on goods.
Samsung debuted a new lineup of interactive displays for classrooms named the WAD series, certified by Google for educational use. They are available in three sizes and run the latest Android OS system.
- 65-inch, 75-inch, and 86-inch models
The WAD series interactive displays are intentionally designed to be easy for teachers to use. Since they are Google-certified, they work seamlessly with Google Classroom as well as Drive. The WAD series interactive displays feature various functionalities to boost student engagement and collaboration.
- Natural writing experience with an IR touch
- At least 40 students can interact together.
- Up to nine devices can share content on the display simultaneously.
- It offers a 3-in-1 USB-C port for connection with the support of 65W charging and HDMI output for sharing content.
Notably, the display can send critical messages instantly across all displays in classrooms and public spaces. The school leaders have the power to remotely monitor and control the display using Samsung’s Device Management Solution (DMS).
Samsung.com is offering an exclusive discount to educators and school administrators on a few devices. –
- Up to $600 off on particular curved and ergonomic Samsung monitors for helping with lesson planning, parent communication, and more.
- Up to 25% off popular models such as the WAC series and the Samsung Interactive Pro display.
As a part of the week’s promotions, teachers have the chance to earn a $50 Samsung Gift Card with purchases over $299.
Samsung Electronics and O2 Telefónica today announced that the brands have debuted their very first virtualized RAN (vRAN) and Open RAN commercial sites in Germany.
It is the first time that Samsung’s 5G vRAN solution is being used in Germany, which is using vRAN and Open RAN technology and is live in Landsberg am Lech, Germany, offering 4G and 5G services. At the moment, the facility is limited, but the network will be expanded to seven more sites in the area soon. Undoubtedly, this is an efficient development for open-RAN technology.
The Executive Vice President, Head of Global Sales & Marketing, Networks Business at Samsung Electronics, Junehee Lee, stated, “Samsung is setting new standards for excellence in the telecommunications industry with our innovative vRAN and open RAN capabilities. Celebrating Telefónica’s 100th anniversary, we are proud to be the key partner for O2 Telefónica on their trailblazing journey to usher in a new era of connectivity in Germany.”
O2 Telefónica is building an even more significant and futureproof network, leveraging modern and advanced technologies, open interfaces, and automation capabilities. Open RAN authorizes greater flexibility in the mobile network. Based on open interfaces, operators can merge network components from different providers and integrate them into their network.
Samsung is providing its market-leading 4G and 5G vRAN 3.0 solution and O-
RAN-compliant radios supporting low- and mid-bands (700MHz, 800MHz, 1.8GHz, 2.1GHz, 2.6GHz, and 3.6GHz), which include 64T6R Massive MIMO radios. After this, the brand will launch intelligent network automation solutions for Samsung just to control life cycle management, from deployment and operation to maintenance. This O-RAN-compliant automation solution offers the power to accelerate innovative software-based network rollouts by authorizing the automated deployment of many network sites together.