Around the World (Jul 2024)
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[South Africa] A New World Unfolds at the Samsung Galaxy Studio
2024.7.31
Consumers in Johannesburg can explore the Galaxy AI on the new Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6 in an immersive experiential space within the Sandton City shopping center. Visitors will go on a Galaxy Voyage — discovering new places, capturing great content and overcoming language barriers with help from Galaxy AI. They can also enter a draw to win a new Galaxy Z Flip6. The event began July 26 and runs through August 18.
Learn more at the Samsung South Africa Newsroom
[U.S.] Galaxy Battles Is Back With First-Ever Squad Busters Competition
2024.7.26
This week, Samsung Electronics is hosting the Grand Finals of Galaxy Battles: Squad Heroes — an electrifying tournament that will put some of the most talented mobile gamers to the test. Players from the Squad Busters community will use the Galaxy Z Fold6 to compete for $40,000 in cash and other prizes including the Galaxy Z Fold6, the Galaxy Watch7 and the Galaxy Buds3 Pro. Set for July 30, the competition will be livestreamed on Samsung’s YouTube, Twitch and Facebook channels.
Learn more at the Samsung U.S. Newsroom
[Philippines] Celebrities Credit the Galaxy Z Flip6 for Enhancing Their Creative Work
2024.7.25
A group of high-profile entertainers and content creators, #TeamGalaxy spoke out about how much they loved the Galaxy Z Flip6 and its new AI features. AC Bonifacio, Juan Karlos, Angelina Cruz, Lexi Mendiola and Patricia Prieto praised the device for enhancing their creative work, with Cruz also commenting on its stylish, compact design. Camera features such as Instant Slow-mo, Nightography, Auto Zoom and FlexCam were especially helpful, they said.
Learn more at the Samsung Philippines Newsroom
[Sweden] Swedish Youth Willing To Embrace AI as Health Tracking Tool
2024.7.25
A recent Norstat survey commissioned by Samsung Electronics in Sweden found that 39% of respondents monitor their health data to keep track of their overall well-being, with younger individuals especially open to using AI for this purpose. In line with this trend, Samsung has incorporated AI into their latest mobile devices, including the Galaxy Watch7, Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Ring, to provide users with personalized wellness solutions.
Learn more at the Samsung Sweden Newsroom
[U.K.] Folded Red Bus Stops Traffic in East London
2024.7.24
Recently, commuters in East London encountered a full-size bus that appeared to have been folded at a 90-degree angle. The red single-decker bus is part of a public art project commissioned by Samsung Electronics to celebrate the release of the Galaxy Z Fold6 and the Galaxy Z Flip6. Old Street was temporarily renamed Fold Street for the project, and the other works on display include a folded bench, lamppost and telephone booth.
Learn more at the Samsung U.K. Newsroom
[Brazil] Brazilian Tech Journalists, Influencers Try the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6
2024.7.23
Brazilian tech journalists, influencers and content creators spoke highly of the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6 unveiled earlier this month at Galaxy Unpacked 2024 in Paris. After trying them out, they praised the Galaxy Z Fold6 for its durability, large screen and elegant look. The Galaxy Z Flip6, meanwhile, garnered attention for its compact, lightweight design and versatile camera capabilities. The commentators also enjoyed the foldables’ Galaxy AI features such as Interpreter, Sketch to image and Suggested replies.
Learn more at the Samsung Brazil Newsroom
[Chile] Chef Álvaro Romero Leads Bespoke AI-Powered Master Class
2024.7.23
Renowned chef Álvaro Romero used the new Bespoke 4-Door Flex™ Refrigerator with AI Family Hub™ to prepare a meal during a cooking master class at La Mesa Restaurant. Romero used fresh, seasonal ingredients in the AI-generated recipe, which the refrigerator suggested upon scanning its contents. Participants learned expert cooking techniques and saw firsthand how technology can enhance the world of gastronomy.
Learn more at the Samsung Chile Newsroom
[Singapore] From Inspiration to Innovation: Young Inventors Win Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2023 With Assistive Device
2024.7.22
A team of high school students won Singapore’s edition of the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2023 competition with their innovative assistive device for visually impaired individuals. Their creation integrates camera-based object recognition systems with LiDAR technology, which uses laser pulses to detect the presence, shape, and distance of objects. The device converts visual data into tactile feedback through an array of pins that gently press into the user’s fingers. This allows users to safely navigate their environment by mapping out their surroundings and identifying obstacles.
Learn more at the Samsung Singapore Newsroom
[Peru] Girl Power in Action: Fledgling Engineers Help Families Generate Affordable Electricity
2024.7.22
The Chonta Tec project, winner of the popular vote in Peru’s edition of the Solve for Tomorrow 2023 competition, epitomizes girl power in action. Thanks to three female highschool students, more low-income families in the district of Chontabamba, Oxapampa, will have access to electricity service. By designing a sensor in floor tiles that can convert mechanical energy into electricity every time people walk on it, the three students succeeded in applying science to a real-world problem in their community.
Learn more at the Samsung Peru Newsroom
[Thailand] Samsung Finance+ Subscriptions Hit 1 Million Mark
2024.7.18
Samsung Finance+, a financial service innovation that makes Samsung mobile phone ownership more accessible, has attained over 1 million subscribers in Thailand since its launch in October 2022 in partnership with KB J Capital. To purchase a Samsung mobile phone and pay in installments, a Samsung Finance+ customer only needs a national identity card. Knox Guard security technology ensures timely payments by locking the phone if the account is in arrears.
Learn more at the Samsung Thailand Newsroom
[U.S.] J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Appliance Satisfaction StudySM Shows Samsung Is Most Awarded Brand
2024.7.18
Samsung Electronics is the most awarded brand for kitchen and laundry appliances in the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Home Appliance Satisfaction StudySM, ranking highest in 10 of 11 segments and earning top marks in the customer satisfaction category. The study reflected feedback from more than 15,000 customers who purchased home appliances within the past year.
Learn more at the Samsung U.S. Newsroom
[U.K.] Samsung KX Welcomes Royal Warrant Holders Association To Explore the Transformative Power of AI
2024.7.17
Samsung Electronics U.K. recently invited members of the Royal Warrant Holders Association to a forum on the transformative opportunities of AI. Held at Samsung King’s Cross (KX) in London, the event featured a dynamic panel discussion and Q&A session with esteemed speakers from the worlds of AI, technology and business.
Learn more at the Samsung U.K. Newsroom
[U.S.] How To Integrate Tesla Solar and Powerwall Products With SmartThings Energy
2024.7.16
Tesla and Samsung have partnered up to integrate Tesla Solar and Powerwall products into the SmartThings Energy platform. Tesla Energy customers can now manage home energy usage, storage and production from the convenience of the SmartThings app. Benefits include better preparation for power outages and the ability to make more informed decisions about energy usage. Detailed setup instructions can be found at the Samsung U.S. Newsroom.
Learn more at the Samsung U.S. Newsroom
[Spain] Samsung Supports Spanish Paralympic Athletes Ahead of the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris
2024.7.16
As an official sponsor of the Spanish Paralympic Committee, Samsung Electronics is lending its support to Spain’s Paralympians by equipping them with the latest cutting-edge Galaxy devices. The company is providing them with new Galaxy Z Fold6 smartphones and Galaxy Buds3 Pro headphones so the athletes can use the noise-canceling app Unnoise. This app allows athletes to block out distractions so they can better concentrate on their training.
Learn more at the Samsung Spain Newsroom
[Vietnam] Samsung as an ‘Outstanding Business for Employees’ in Vietnam
2024.7.15
The Vietnamese government recently presented Samsung Electronics Vietnam (SEV) and Samsung Electronics Vietnam Thai Nguyen (SEVT) with Certificates of Merit at the “Outstanding Businesses for Employees Award 2024” ceremony. The honor attests to Samsung’s efforts to create a positive workplace for all its employees under a “people-first” mindset. Follow SEV’s Hoang Thi Hau and SEVT’s La Thi Trang to discover the outstanding employee benefits Samsung offers.
Learn more at the Samsung Vietnam Newsroom
[Mexico] World Youth Skills Day: Inspiring Stories From Samsung
2024.7.15
Samsung Electronics commemorates World Youth Skills Day by highlighting two corporate citizenship initiatives designed to empower young people: Samsung Solve for Tomorrow (SFT) and Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC). In Peru’s 2023 edition of SFT, students used recycled plastic bottles to build splints for hospital patients undergoing rehabilitation after suffering strokes. In Brazil, students developed a technique to help low-income people produce biogas and biofertilizer at home instead of burning wood and charcoal. SIC, meanwhile, prepares students for the demands of the labor market by training them in AI, the Internet of Things, big data and more.
Learn more at the Samsung Mexico Newsroom
[U.S.] Samsung and MrBeast Put Top Creators to the Test With the Galaxy Ring and Galaxy Z Flip6
2024.7.13
Samsung teamed up with MrBeast, the most popular YouTuber in the world with over 300 million subscribers, to hold a contest featuring fifty of the world’s biggest content creators with $1 million on the line. The creators tracked their heart rates in real time with the Galaxy Ring and displayed the results on a new Galaxy Z Flip6 as they attempted to bluff their way to victory.
Learn more at the Samsung U.S. Newsroom
[India] Samsung Hosts Season 2.0 of #PlayGalaxy Cup, Putting Galaxy Z Fold6 in Hands of India’s Top Gamers
2024.7.12
The Samsung #PlayGalaxy Cup, one of the biggest esports events in India, took place July 11 and reached more than 150 million fans. Nearly 50 top gamers from the Samsung #PlayGalaxy community formed 12 teams and competed for the coveted #PlayGalaxy Season 2.0 Cup. After six hours of intense gaming — during which the Galaxy Z Fold6 optimized the experience with better display quality, processing power, battery efficiency and device cooling — the Delhi AI Legends team emerged victorious.
Learn more at the Samsung India Newsroom
[Austria] An Ice-Cold Bath for a Good Cause: Samsung Ultra Ice Challenge Marks Launch of Galaxy Watch Ultra in Vienna
2024.7.12
To mark the launch of the Galaxy Watch Ultra, a smartwatch with innovative AI technology that promotes personal well-being and performance, Samsung Electronics Austria is organizing the Samsung Ultra Ice Challenge in Vienna, Austria on July 18. The goal of the event is to break the Austrian record for collective ice bathing, and Samsung will donate 100 euros to the Austrian Paralympic Committee’s youth sports program for every person who gets in the cold water. The challenge hopes to raise 25,000 euros for the Talent Days initiative, which makes sports more accessible for young people with disabilities.
Learn more at the Samsung Austria Newsroom
[U.S.] Samsung Joins Los Angeles Chargers in Announcing Official Opening of ‘The Bolt’
2024.7.11
“The Bolt,” the Los Angeles Chargers’ new headquarters and training facility, is opening its doors to the public for an exclusive two-day event on July 13. Encompassing 150,000 square feet of breathtaking architectural design, The Bolt boasts an ecosystem of over 250 Samsung LED displays spread across a meticulously planned three-story layout. The Chargers will kick off their inaugural training camp on July 24 and fans will soon be able to pre-register for free tickets.
Learn more at the Samsung U.S. Newsroom
[U.S.] Samsung Expands Next-Generation Customer Care With AT&T and AI Tools
2024.7.10
Samsung Electronics America is making customer service faster and more convenient. Galaxy users who use AT&T as their mobile network carrier can now receive same-day, walk-in care to repair their phones. Samsung is also harnessing the power of AI to better equip Samsung Care experts to answer customers’ questions and resolve issues faster over the phone or through text messages.
Learn more at the Samsung U.S. Newsroom
[Spain] Samsung Spain Ranked Among Top 100 Companies With Best Corporate Reputations in Spain
2024.7.9
According to the Merco ranking, Samsung Electronics Spain is among the top 100 companies with the best corporate reputations in Spain this year. Samsung Spain’s “quality of product and service” and “respect for consumer rights” helped the company rank second in the Consumer/Household Electronics sector category for the second year in a row.
Learn more at the Samsung Spain Newsroom
[South Africa] Future Generation Lab Africa and Sanaa Mothabisa Present ‘Ekhaya,’ a Short Film Captured Entirely on the Galaxy S24 Ultra
2024.7.5
Samsung Electronics Africa’s Future Generation Lab collaborated with film director Sanaa Mothabisa on a campaign called “AI Create” to create “Ekhaya,” a compelling short film inspired by his mother’s relationship with his youngest sister. Captured entirely on the Galaxy S24 Ultra, “Ekhaya” demonstrates how Galaxy AI’s features can come to life in consumers’ everyday experiences to bridge both technological and generational divides.
Learn more at the Samsung South Africa Newsroom
[Türkiye] ‘Waste-Free Kitchen’ Event Highlights Sustainability Benefits of Samsung Bespoke AI Home Appliances
2024.7.4
Samsung Electronics Türkiye recently organized a “Waste-Free Kitchen” event to highlight the sustainability benefits of its Bespoke AI home appliances. The host, chef Özge Şahin, presented guests with dishes from her upcoming book. Her recipes — all prepared with Bespoke AI appliances — incorporated stems, peels and other food products that often go to waste. At the event, guests had the opportunity to learn how Bespoke AI features can minimize waste and guide consumers toward a more energy-efficient, sustainable lifestyle.
Learn more at the Samsung Türkiye Newsroom
[Poland] Samsung, Asseco and Xtension Jointly Introduce BiocertiX, a Certified Biometric Signature Service
2024.7.4
Samsung Electronics Poland, Asseco and Xtension have teamed up to unveil biocertiX, a certified biometric signature service that marries the conventional signature with cutting-edge technology for Samsung tablets. Xtension’s software records and encrypts the user’s biometric data, such as handwriting characteristics, writing speed and the force of their stylus on their tablet screen. The system’s credibility is ensured by Asseco’s qualified trust services, which make sure the encrypted data is linked to a specific signature that can’t be forged. BiocertiX has been certified by Common Criteria to be a highly secure solution for digital signatures.
Learn more at the Samsung Poland Newsroom
[Italy] Samsung Italy Contact Center Ranks No.1 in Italy in 2024
2024.7.3
Samsung Electronics Italy’s contact center took first place in the Consumer Electronics Technology and Media sector category of the German Institute for Quality and Finance’s “Top Contact Center 2024/25” survey, which ranked the best contact centers of companies operating in Italy. It also placed third overall with a 72% satisfaction rate, much higher than the industry average of 52.45%. “We are proud of this recognition, which proves our ongoing commitment to providing excellent service. Customer satisfaction has always been a priority for us,” said Federica Mauri, Head of Customer Experience at Samsung Electronics Italy’s Service Division.
Learn more at the Samsung Italy Newsroom
[Taiwan] [Interview] Solve for Tomorrow: The Story of Two Taiwanese High School Students Turning Tea Waste Into Oil-Absorbing Sheets
2024.7.2
Samsung Electronics Taiwan’s Solve for Tomorrow competition invites students throughout Taiwan to devise tech-based solutions to social and environmental issues. Last year’s winning duo transformed tea waste into oil-absorbing sheets for water quality improvement. The 2023 champions shared their experience at the Design Thinking Workshop for the 2024 edition, inspiring participants to bring their creative ideas to life. With sustainability experts in the judging lineup, this year’s final is set to take place on November 29.
Learn more at the Samsung Taiwan Newsroom
