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2020
Samsung ends system updates for Galaxy S7 and S7 edge
Samsung removed Galaxy S7 and S7 edge from its update-maintenance list, meaning the phones would no longer receive system updates.
2020
Samsung launches AKG N400 wireless earbuds in South Korea
Samsung launched the AKG N400 true wireless earbuds on its South Korean website. The article reports a South Korean price of 230,000 won and features including active noise cancellation and IPX7 water resistance.
2020
Samsung reports COVID-19 relief donations
Samsung said it had donated $29 million in funding and goods to local governments and communities battling COVID-19, and described donations of smartphones, tablets, air purifiers and other appliances.
2020
Samsung makes hand-washing app available for Galaxy Watch
Samsung made a hand-washing app available for Galaxy Watch users in April. It reminds wearers to wash their hands at regular intervals and provides a 25-second timer.
2020
Samsung introduces a Galaxy S20 buyback program
Samsung introduced a buyback program through its own store under which qualifying Galaxy S20 models in good condition could receive a guaranteed value of 50% within two years.
2020
Samsung Display plans to cease LED and LCD panel production
A report said Samsung's display division would cease operating in LED and LCD monitor-panel production by the end of 2020 and focus on QLED displays. This is a reported future plan, not a completed cessation.
2020
Samsung introduces a 50% buyback service for Galaxy S20 phones
Samsung introduced a service under which eligible Galaxy S20, S20+ and S20 Ultra phones can be returned after two years for a refund of 50% of the purchase price, subject to condition requirements.
2020
Samsung announces plan for DDR5 mass production
Samsung announced that it plans to put DDR5 memory into mass production in 2021; the source reports a plan, not that mass production has begun.
2020
Samsung announces Galaxy Chromebook availability
Samsung announced that its Galaxy Chromebook would be available to purchase starting April 6 at Best Buy or directly from Samsung. The stated configuration has 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
2020
Galaxy M01 appears on Wi-Fi Alliance certification site
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy M01 appeared on the Wi-Fi Alliance certification website; the listing indicated that at least two models would run Android 10.
2020
Samsung lists Galaxy A31 on its official website
Samsung listed its mid-range Galaxy A31 smartphone on its official website. The article said Samsung had not disclosed its price or specific sale date.
2020
Samsung announces temporary closure of its Slovakia television factory
Samsung Electronics announced that it would temporarily close its television factory in Slovakia starting March 23 for one week, citing the coronavirus outbreak in Europe and employee safety. Its home-appliance factory in Poland and television factory in Hungary were to continue operating normally.
2020
Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G Olympic edition opens for preorder in Japan
The article reports that consumers could preorder the Galaxy S20+ 5G Olympic edition on NTT Docomo's website. First shipments were scheduled for June; the report does not say shipments had begun.
2020
Samsung announces Galaxy M21 launch in India
Samsung announced the Galaxy M21 smartphone for the Indian market, with sales planned to begin on March 23 through Samsung's online store or Amazon India.
2020
Samsung releases Galaxy A41 and Galaxy M21
Samsung released two new mid-range smartphone models, the Galaxy A41, aimed at Japan, and the Galaxy M21, aimed at India.
2020
Samsung announces refrigerator discount offer in India
Samsung announced Samsung Delight Offers on its frost-free refrigerator range in India, including discounts, bank offers, exchange benefits and no-cost EMI. The offer was scheduled to run from March 19 to March 22, 2020, on Flipkart and Amazon.
2020
USITC to investigate Neodron patent allegations against technology companies
The US International Trade Commission said it would investigate whether touchscreen devices made by Apple, Amazon and other companies involved alleged patent infringement. Neodron had alleged that the companies infringed four patents it owned; the source reports the investigation was to follow Neodron's February lawsuit.
2020
Samsung closes branded stores in the US and Canada
Samsung shut down its branded stores in the United States and Canada effective March 17, 2020, in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Its notices did not specify how long the stores would remain closed.
2020
Samsung announces end of PlayGalaxy Link service
Samsung announced that its PlayGalaxy Link game-streaming service would end on March 27, 2020, citing internal policy changes.
2020
Samsung starts mass production of 512GB eUFS 3.1 memory
Samsung started mass production of the 512GB eUFS 3.1, which is intended for flagship smartphones.