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Samsung Electronics Q3 net profit rises 21% on chip sales
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Samsung Electronics reported a 21% increase in third-quarter net profit to 12.22 trillion won on October 30. The semiconductor division's record performance, driven by the AI boom, led the gains. Operating profit surged 32.5% to 12.16 trillion won, beating market expectations.
Samsung One UI 8.5 may help manage notification overload
Samsung's upcoming One UI 8.5 software could introduce a new feature to prioritize notifications and reduce overload. This update aims to make handling alerts more efficient for users.
Samsung unveils Galaxy XR as first Android XR headset
Samsung has launched the Galaxy XR, the inaugural headset powered by Google's Android XR platform, priced at $1,800. This mixed-reality device integrates advanced hardware and Gemini AI, marking a renewed push into virtual and augmented reality after past failures. Pre-orders are available now, with shipping to follow soon.
Samsung hires first chief design officer Mauro Porcini
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First Android apps emerge for Samsung Galaxy XR headset
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Samsung officializes ads on smart fridges via software update
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