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2021
Samsung and Microsoft deepen collaboration
Samsung announced deeper collaboration with Microsoft, including plans for Samsung laptops to adopt the One UI design style.
2021
Samsung announces One UI Book 4 for Windows laptops
Samsung announced that it would release One UI Book 4, a software skin for Windows laptops that applies One UI design elements to Samsung apps. The article says the release timing was not yet known.
2021
Samsung announces Bixby improvements
Samsung announced improvements to Bixby, including on-device AI and deep neural networks to process commands on devices. Samsung said the development makes the service up to 35% faster than before.
2021
Samsung and Best Buy partner on Galaxy repairs
Samsung announced a partnership with Best Buy to provide authorized repair and troubleshooting services for Galaxy smartphone owners at more than 100 Best Buy locations. The service was scheduled to begin October 26, with Samsung foldable phones to be supported starting November 2.
2021
Samsung and Maison Kitsuné announce limited-edition Galaxy devices
At its Galaxy Unpacked Part 2 event on October 20, Samsung announced two limited-edition products created with Maison Kitsuné: Galaxy Watch4 Maison Kitsuné and Galaxy Buds2 Maison Kitsuné. The article says limited preorders were open in selected markets; it reports no Taiwan launch information.
2021
Samsung introduces PS5-compatible 980 Pro SSD
Samsung introduced a 980 Pro solid-state drive designed to expand storage on Sony's PS5. The product has a dedicated heatsink and is scheduled to go on sale overseas on October 29, 2021.
2021
Samsung partners on Vital Monitoring System trial
Samsung Electronics Australia announced a trial of the re-open.com Vital Monitoring System on its Galaxy Watch4, partnering with Deakin University and SaniteX Global on the solution.
2021
Samsung prepares Galaxy Book update with enhanced phone connectivity
Samsung said it was preparing an update for Samsung laptop users to experience phone connectivity features before Windows 11 receives Android app support; the source describes this as planned, not completed.
2021
Samsung Galaxy A52 4G receives RAM Plus update
Samsung pushed a new firmware update to the Galaxy A52 4G that adds RAM Plus and includes the October security patch, which the article says fixes more than 60 vulnerabilities.
2021
Samsung says Russian-app notification was an error
Samsung said an update notification sent to a limited number of UK customers incorrectly stated that Russian government-mandated apps had been downloaded; it said no Russian apps were installed. Samsung attributed the wording to a technical error and apologised.
2021
Samsung begins rolling out software update removing ads
Samsung began rolling out an update that removes advertisements from its preloaded software on Galaxy devices. Users can get the update by updating the preloaded apps through Samsung's software store.
2021
Samsung fined €40 million over Dutch TV pricing
The Dutch consumer watchdog ACM fined Samsung €40 million over alleged price fixing of TVs in the Netherlands between 2013 and 2018. ACM said Samsung's price recommendations encouraged retailers to keep prices above market rates. Samsung said it would appeal and maintained it had not forced retailers to adopt its pricing advice.
2021
Amazon Great India Festival washing-machine discounts
The Amazon Great India Festival Sale offered washing machines from multiple brands at discounts of up to 50%.
2021
Samsung fined for television price fixing in the Netherlands
The Dutch competition watchdog ACM fined Samsung 40 million euros for price fixing. The regulator said Samsung had urged retailers to raise television prices and that its efforts went beyond normal guidance and structurally determined market prices. Samsung said it would appeal and denied forcing retailers to use its price advice.
2021
Dutch regulator fines Samsung over television pricing practices
The Dutch competition watchdog ACM fined Samsung 40 million euros for price fixing, saying Samsung had urged retailers to raise television prices and that its conduct distorted competition and raised consumer prices. Samsung said it would appeal and maintained it had not forced retailers to follow its price advice.
2021
Dutch watchdog fined Samsung over television price coordination
Dutch consumer watchdog ACM fined Samsung over €39 million. ACM said Samsung influenced online television prices by urging seven retailers to raise prices; Samsung said it was appealing the fine.
2021
Samsung discounts Galaxy Tab S7 to $389.99
Samsung offered the Galaxy Tab S7 for $389.99, reduced from $649.99, during its Samsung Discover sale event. The article describes this as the lowest price seen for the tablet.
2021
Samsung launches 2021 Solve for Tomorrow contest
Samsung launched its 12th annual Solve for Tomorrow contest, which will award $2 million in technology and supplies to classrooms across the United States. The program invites students to use STEM to address local issues of national importance sustainably.
2021
Samsung launches 24-inch Webcam Monitor S4
Samsung launched a 24-inch monitor for hybrid workers, with a built-in pop-up webcam, speakers and microphone.
2021
Samsung launches Galaxy Wide5 in South Korea
Samsung launched the Galaxy Wide5 5G smartphone in South Korea. The article describes it as a mid-range phone with a MediaTek chipset, an AMOLED display and a triple-camera setup.