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2022
Moneyhub and Samsung team up to enable open-banking payments on Samsung kiosks
Moneyhub teamed up with Samsung to enable open-banking payments on Samsung's self-service point-of-sale kiosks. The article describes this as the first open-banking payments on a retail self-service POS kiosk.
2022
Samsung launches Galaxy S22 pop-up experiences in South Africa
Samsung created interactive Galaxy S22 pop-up experiences at Mall of Africa, Canal Walk and Gateway Mall in South Africa, running from 11 to 27 March 2022.
2022
Samsung confirms cybersecurity breach exposing company data
Samsung confirmed that it suffered a cybersecurity breach that exposed company data, including source code for Galaxy smartphones. The company said the stolen data did not include employees’ or users’ personal information.
2022
Samsung data breach and source-code leak
Samsung suffered a data breach in which the hacking group Lapsus$ dumped internal company data, including source code and algorithms. Samsung said the breach did not include consumers’ or employees’ personal information.
2022
Samsung confirms security breach involving internal data
Samsung confirmed a security breach involving some internal company data after hackers obtained and leaked confidential data, including source code. Samsung said the breach did not include customers’ or employees’ personal information and that it had implemented measures to prevent further incidents. Qualcomm said it was working with Samsung to determine whether any Qualcomm data had been affected.
2022
Samsung announces plan for an augmented-reality headset
Samsung CEO Jong-Hee Han said during MWC 2022 that the company would launch a headset incorporating augmented-reality technology, as Samsung plans to return to the virtual-visual market.
2022
TECNO announces RGBW sensor technology for upcoming CAMON phones
TECNO announced that Samsung RGBW color-filter sensor technology would be available on its upcoming CAMON series phones; the article describes it as a planned addition to the CAMON 19 series.
2022
Tecno and Samsung collaborate on RGBW mobile camera sensor
Tecno announced that it is working with Samsung to develop an RGBW sensor called ISOCELL GWB for mobile cameras. Tecno will develop the algorithm for processing the sensor's RGBW data.
2022
Samsung announces Galaxy Book 2 laptop family
Samsung announced the Galaxy Book 2 laptop family, including the Galaxy Book 2 Pro, Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360, and Galaxy Book 2 360. The article says the devices would be available for preorder from March 18, 2022, with retail availability from April 1.
2022
Samsung opens pre-orders for QN800B Neo QLED 8K TV
Samsung launched pre-orders for its QN800B Neo QLED 8K Smart TV. The article says the 65- and 75-inch TVs were available with a $120 saving; it does not establish that the product had shipped or gone on sale.
2022
Samsung unveils 2022 WindFree air conditioner lineup in India
Samsung unveiled and launched its 2022 WindFree air conditioner lineup in India, comprising 28 models.
2022
Samsung introduces BESPOKE AirDresser and BESPOKE Jet in Singapore
Samsung Electronics Singapore announced the BESPOKE AirDresser and BESPOKE Jet with All-in-one Clean Station. The release states both products are now available in Singapore.
2022
Samsung reveals Galaxy S22 series prices in India
Samsung revealed prices in India for the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra. The article lists starting prices of INR 72,999, INR 84,999, and INR 109,999, respectively.
2022
Samsung corrects Galaxy S22 display refresh-rate specifications
Samsung corrected specifications in its Galaxy S22 and S22+ press materials, changing the stated variable refresh-rate range from 10–120Hz to 48–120Hz. The article reports that Samsung did not proactively tell the public about the correction.
2022
Arigna Technology sues seven companies over Qualcomm components
Arigna Technology filed a complaint in the Western District of Texas against Alphabet, Apple, Lenovo, Microsoft, OnePlus, Samsung, and TCL, alleging that their devices incorporated Qualcomm envelope-tracking modules covered by its patent.
2022
Samsung introduces website-exclusive Galaxy S22 colors
Samsung introduced website-exclusive color options for the Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra in selected markets, where the colors were available for preorder and sale through Samsung’s websites.
2022
Samsung extends software support for 2021 and 2022 flagship devices
Samsung announced an expanded software-support schedule for its newly announced Galaxy S22 and Galaxy Tab S8 models, which are to receive four new Android OS generations and five years of security patches. The same schedule also applies to 2021 Samsung flagship devices.
2022
Samsung announces Galaxy Watch4 software update
Samsung announced a software update for Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic, including improved body-composition features, interval-training functions and a sleep-coaching plan.
2022
Samsung announces Galaxy Watch 4 feature update
Samsung announced an upcoming update for the Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic, with fitness and wellness features including interval training, sleep coaching, body composition insights, updated watch faces and new straps.
2022
Samsung announces Valentine’s Day offers on Galaxy Watch 4
Samsung announced a limited-period offer on Galaxy Watch 4 in India, including discounted watch bands, bank-card cashback and 12-month no-cost EMI. The offer was available through Samsung.com/in, Samsung Exclusive Stores and retail stores, and was valid through February 28, 2022.