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2020
Samsung announces NAND production expansion plan in Pyeongtaek
Samsung announced plans to expand its NAND flash production capacity in Pyeongtaek, Korea. Construction began in May, and the expansion is intended to enable mass production of V-NAND in the second half of 2021.
2020
Samsung launches Samsung Access subscription plan
Samsung launched Samsung Access, a subscription plan offering a Galaxy S20 handset, Premium Care warranty, Microsoft 365, and 1TB OneDrive cloud storage for a monthly fee.
2020
Samsung launches Odyssey G7 gaming monitors in South Korea
Samsung launched its Odyssey G7 gaming monitors in South Korea. The series includes 27-inch and 32-inch models.
2020
Samsung launches Galaxy Book S laptop
Samsung formally launched the Galaxy Book S lightweight laptop on May 29, 2020. The report says its price and sale date had not yet been announced and that overseas availability was expected around June.
2020
Samsung upgrades app offerings across 2020 Smart TV lineup
Samsung Electronics UK announced that its 2020 Smart TV lineup now has the upgraded app offerings, with the upgrade live across all models. The source describes access to more than 50 apps, including Netflix, Prime Video, BBC iPlayer and Spotify.
2020
Samsung partners with Mastercard and SoFi for Samsung Money
Samsung partnered with Mastercard and SoFi on Samsung Money by SoFi, a mobile-first money management service consisting of a Mastercard debit card managed by SoFi. The service was planned to become available to U.S. customers in the summer.
2020
Samsung and SoFi partner on Samsung Money
Samsung Electronics America announced that it had teamed up with SoFi on Samsung Money by SoFi, a mobile-first money management experience connected with Samsung Pay.
2020
Samsung launches second-generation mobile security chip
Samsung launched its second-generation security chip for mobile devices, the S3FV9RR. The article says the chip had received CC EAL 6+ certification.
2020
Samsung announces standalone turnkey security solution
Samsung announced a new turnkey mobile-device security solution using its Secure Element chip S3FV9RR and enhanced security software. The solution is expected to begin shipping in Q3 2020.
2020
Samsung launches The Terrace outdoor TV
Samsung launched The Terrace, its first outdoor television, and made it available in 55-, 65- and 75-inch sizes at prices of $3,499, $4,999 and $6,499, respectively.
2020
Samsung announces planned September Micro LED TV release
The article reports that Samsung plans to formally release Micro LED television products in September, including home and larger-screen models; the release is described as planned, not completed.
2020
Samsung discontinues Gear VR and Samsung XR services
Samsung had stopped its Gear VR product line and surrounding services, effective immediately. It also stated that Samsung VR Video would stop working on existing VR devices from June 30, Samsung XR accounts would be disabled and deleted by the end of September, and Samsung VR Video would be disabled on Gear VR and HMD Odyssey devices on September 30, 2020.
2020
Samsung and Facebook partner to train Indian retailers
Samsung and Facebook partnered to train offline retailers in India to build a digital presence and enable customers to purchase Samsung Galaxy smartphones through local retailers’ social media pages. The companies had trained more than 800 retailers in the first phase.
2020
Samsung launches Philippines online store
Samsung formally launched its online store for the Philippines, offering customers a platform to browse and purchase Samsung products.
2020
Samsung announces upcoming ISOCELL GN1 camera sensor
Samsung announced that it would soon launch the 50-megapixel ISOCELL GN1 camera sensor, combining dual-pixel autofocus and tetracell pixel-binning.
2020
Samsung introduces its 2020 TV lineup in China
Samsung introduced its 2020 television lineup to consumers in China, including QLED 8K, QLED 4K, UHD and Lifestyle models. The Q950TS was scheduled for presale from May 18 to June 1.
2020
Samsung launches three new smart TVs in China
Samsung held a product launch in China on the evening of May 18 and introduced three new smart TVs, including the Q950TS QLED 8K flagship series. The models were scheduled to go on sale on June 1.
2020
Samsung discontinues 360-degree video uploads and stops updating Samsung XR apps
Samsung stopped accepting 360-degree video uploads on Samsung XR and said Samsung XR and Samsung VR video client apps would no longer receive updates.
2020
Samsung announces Galaxy A21s smartphone
Samsung announced the Galaxy A21s smartphone as a new addition to its Galaxy series. The phone was scheduled to become available to order from June 19, 2020.
2020
Samsung launches T7 portable SSD
Samsung launched its T7 portable solid-state drive, offered in 500GB, 1TB and 2TB versions. The article reports that presales were open on JD.com and Tmall.