Tizen OS Continues To Grow As Reliable Smart TV Platform

Following the launch of Samsung Tizen OS 8.0, the licensing program now includes prominent original design manufacturers (ODMs). This marks an important milestone in the evolution of the Tizen ecosystem and demonstrates strong global demand for Samsung’s acclaimed smart TV platform. In its licensing program, Samsung continues to build strategic partnerships with companies that prioritize high-quality products and reliable support throughout the entire value chain.

Additionally, Samsung Tizen OS will be embedded in new TVs from well-known brands in key markets, enhancing its presence across Europe, North and Latin America, and Australia. Notable new additions include EKO and QBELL (Ayonz) in Australia and Europe, RCA (Kayve Groupo) in Mexico, RCA (Treasure Creek) in the United States and Canada, and Axdia in Germany. Many more brands are expected to join in the second half of 2025 as Samsung continues to expand its strategic partnerships into new markets.

“We are proud to expand our RCA TV portfolio across Mexico and Latin America through our partnership with Samsung’s Tizen OS,” said Jonathan Vera, Head of Marketing & Communications, Grupo Kayve. “The Tizen team provides comprehensive technical and marketing support, enabling an agile go-to-market process.”

“Partnering with Samsung on Tizen OS allows us to deliver high-quality and competitive smart TV solutions to our global brand customers,” said Gerard Louis, Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Axdia.

Premium Content and Connectivity at Core of Tizen OS-Powered Smart TVs

Samsung is also dedicated to continuous platform innovation, introducing smart features such as advanced content discovery, integration with Samsung TV Plus for FAST channel services, cloud gaming capabilities via Samsung Gaming Hub, and seamless multi-device connectivity through SmartThings. These enhancements ensure that licensees benefit not only from proven technology but also from a forward-looking platform that adapts to evolving consumer expectations.

To further differentiate Tizen-powered TVs at retail, Samsung offers tailored marketing kits and digital content toolkits for each region, enabling partners to highlight key attributes such as premium content access, fast performance, and smart connectivity—all backed by Samsung’s robust global brand credibility.

As the Tizen OS Licensing Program evolves to meet the needs of global partners, Samsung is broadening regional coverage, introducing more affordable hardware solutions, and enhancing app availability worldwide. Moreover, partners can gain access to Samsung’s specialized R&D support to confidently bring Tizen-powered smart TVs to market.

“Tizen OS is recognized for its performance, reliability, and innovation,” said Jooyoung Kim, Vice President at Samsung Electronics. “This year, we are focused on expanding our licensing program and creating diverse collaboration strategies for our key partners. We are serious about growing our global partner network and enhancing the ecosystem. By offering expanded regional support, an enriched app ecosystem, and tailored marketing resources, we aim to deliver even greater value to consumers worldwide.”

With Tizen OS extending beyond Samsung’s own TV offerings, the company remains steadfast in its commitment to delivering an open, robust, and premium smart TV experience for consumers around the world.

Samsung Electronics announced the launch of its Generative Wallpaper feature for the 2024 Neo QLED and QLED models, powered by Tizen OS. This new feature leverages AI to create custom 4K images that enhance the TV’s display, offering users a unique way to personalize their viewing experience.

“Generative Wallpaper brings a new dimension of personalization to our customers’ screens, allowing them to customize their TVs in a way that truly reflects their style,” said Cheolgi Kim, Executive Vice President of the Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “As we continue to push the boundaries of AI technology, we look forward to transforming the home entertainment experience and evolving how users interact with their screens.”

Through Generative Wallpaper, Samsung will deliver high-quality visuals that seamlessly integrate with home décor and creating a welcoming and immersive atmosphere. The feature will be available through Samsung’s Ambient Mode, which transforms the TV into a canvas for curated visuals, including useful information like weather updates, news and time. To access the feature, users can simply navigate to the ‘Ambient Mode’ menu, select the button and choose from themes such as ‘Happy Holiday’ or ‘Party.’ Samsung’s advanced AI then provides stunning 4K visuals that harmonize with the user’s home environment.

Generative Wallpaper has debuted in South Korea, North America and Europe, with a global rollout planned for 2025.

For more information, please visit: https://www.samsung.com/my/tvs/

▲ Denny Kim, President of Samsung Malaysia Electronics unveils the latest Neo QLED 8K AI TV.

Samsung Electronics Malaysia is proud to unveil its groundbreaking line of AI-powered TVs, featuring their latest Neo QLED 8K and 4K, and OLED TV. With cutting-edge technology and innovative features, Samsung’s latest AI powered TVs are set to redefine smart viewing. Designed to transform consumers’ home entertainment experience, Samsung’s 2024 lineup gets an upgrade in performance with advanced processors, offering a range of class-leading and AI-driven solutions. 

“Samsung has been investing in AI research for over a decade and has built intelligent features into our visual display products. Our 2024 screen line-up comes with on-device AI and intelligent integration across devices, allowing you to upscale your experience. With the latest Neo QLED 8K, Neo QLED 4K and OLED TVs, we are bringing the future of AI-power to life, for every Malaysian, and the comfort of their homes,” said Mr. Denny Kim, President of Samsung Malaysia Electronics Sdn Bhd.

“To complement these exceptional AI viewing experiences, our latest sound devices also offer industry-first sound technologies to complement the stunning TVs visuals. Whether it’s the crisp clarity of dialogue or music, the newest Samsung’s sound devices will truly elevate the viewing experience, ensuring that every sound is as captivating as the visuals,” added Mr Kim.

AI-nnovative Performance: Elevating Senses/ Viewing Experience with Neo QLED 8K

Setting a new benchmark with its lifelike picture quality, premium audio technology and rich array of apps and services, the Neo QLED 8K redefines the viewing experience with its groundbreaking NQ8 AI Gen3 processor. The cutting-edge processor stands as Samsung’s fastest and most robust AI engine to date, thanks to its on-device AI engine, the Neural Processing Unit (NPU). The AI engine delivers twice the speed of its predecessor along with an eightfold increase, from 64 to 512, in neural networks. Promising an exceptional viewing experience, the AI engine is also designed to simultaneously process vast amounts of pictures and sound, bringing out the finest details with outstanding clarity and naturalness, all while optimising energy consumption. 

Featuring its 8K AI Upscaling[1], the Neo QLED leverages the advancements of the NQ8 AI Gen3 processor and neural networks to significantly improve sharpening low resolution content and harnessing the full potential of Samsung’s immaculate 8K display. The Neo QLED also features the AI Motion Enhancer Pro[2], which enhances smoother and clearer visuals, solving common issues of streaming high-resolution sports matches, and the Real Depth Enhancer Pro, which adds lifelike depth to features, setting a new standard in visual immersion.

Available in two models, the QN800D and QN900D are offered in 75 and 85 inches. The QN900D model specifically boasts an Infinity Air Design which includes a slim side profile with a 13.1mm screen, supported by its Mystic Floating Stand that portrays a unique mirror effect. 

The state-of-the-art TV also delivers precise audio powered by AI sound technology for rich and lifelike sound. Samsung’s newest innovation, Active Voice Amplifier (AVA) Pro Function, acts as an AI dialogue booster that utilises deep-learning technology to significantly enhance dialogue and voices on screen. By extracting voices from mixed audio, it ensures that every word can be heard clearly, allowing users to follow conversations at any volume.

Samsung has also introduced the AI Customization Mode, which automatically adjusts picture settings to users’ preferences and the AI Auto Game Mode offers seamless gaming by recognizing game titles and optimising picture and sound quality settings accordingly. Additionally, the AI Energy Mode intelligently saves energy by analysing user behaviours and surrounding conditions. Through its Environment Adaptive Brightness, the TV dynamically adjusts its brightness based on changes in home lighting, enhancing depth and black expression for optimal viewing experience with energy usage monitored through built-in IoT Hub support, SmartThings.

Extensive AI features across Samsung TV lineups: Neo QLED 4K and OLED

A wider array of choices to suit diverse lifestyles and preferences is also being introduced to consumers with the Samsung Neo QLED 4K and OLED TV lineups. These extensive product offerings outline Samsung’s consumer-centric approach for all Malaysians.

Inspired by Neo QLED 8K flagship TVs, the 2024 Neo QLED 4K is a state-of-the-art innovation that enhances the viewing experience powered by the NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor. This advanced chip breathes new life into every scene, delivering stunning 4K resolution with unparalleled clarity. Complemented by Real Depth Enhancer Pro[3] and Quantum Matrix Technology, the screen guarantees exceptional contrast, even amidst the most intricate visuals. Setting a new standard in colour accuracy, the Pantone Validated display will optimize the viewing experience further.  Available in sizes ranging from 55 to 98 inches, the Neo QLED 4K series caters to diverse viewing preferences, ensuring the ultimate 4K UHD experience for all.

Samsung also introduces its Glare-Free OLED, eliminating unnecessary reflection while preserving deep blacks and clear images under any lighting condition. Powered by the same formidable NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor as the Neo QLED 4K lineup, Samsung’s OLED TVs boast features like the Real Depth Enhancer and OLED HDR Pro, bringing picture quality to new heights.

Powered by the feature of Motion Xcelerator 144Hz[4], OLED TVs perform fluid motion and rapid response times which stands as the ultimate gaming companion. Enhanced by sleek designs, these OLED TVs are offered in two models — S95D and S90D — available in 65 to 77 inches, thus redefining the viewing environment for every household. 

The Frame 2024: Your Art Gallery on TV

The Frame, top-selling lifestyle screen product, introduces new enhancements for an elevated art experience. With over 2,500 artworks from renowned museums and galleries available in the Art Store, users enjoy an enriched selection. The 2024 edition further enhances their experience by reducing energy costs through variable refresh rate adjustment available in ArtMode5, ensuring both aesthetic enjoyment and energy efficiency.

Diverse and Expansive Audio Lineup for Every Entertainment Enthusiast

Inspired by The Frame, Samsung introduced the all-new Music Frame, offering a seamless harmony for users and their surroundings. Whether it is a standalone or mounted on the wall, the new device embodies the perfect fusion of functionality and sophistication, enabling users to showcase its personalised/customisable features, personal photos or artwork while immersing themselves in wireless audio, enhanced with smart features such as the built-in voice assistant.

With wireless connectivity via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, the Music Frame offers effortless music streaming from your mobile devices, accommodating up to five connections simultaneously for shared enjoyment throughout your home. As this versatile device operates independently or can be synchronised up to two devices using the Q-Symphony technology, it augments the viewing experience with immersive surround sound that perfectly complements any living space.

Despite its compact size, the Music Frame delivers a powerful 2.0ch audio experience, with Dolby Atmos® support for an immersive sound experience that adds depth, clarity, and details whether you’re watching a movie, streaming music, or simply enjoying the ambiance. Similarly, the Q-series Soundbar, which also features support for Dolby Atmos, synchronises seamlessly with Samsung TVs, combining front, side, and up-firing speakers for a heightened acoustic immersion that redefines entertainment experiences.

“We are excited to be working with Samsung Malaysia in bringing Dolby Atmos to the new Samsung Neo QLED 8K TVs, Q-Series Soundbars and the latest Music Frame,” said Ashim Mathur, Vice President, APAC Marketing, Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby Atmos delivers a premium, multidimensional audio experience with depth, clarity, and details like never before. With a large and constantly growing library of titles available in Dolby Atmos, consumers in Malaysia will be able to enjoy their favourite entertainment in sound that moves all around them with breath-taking realism.”

Enhancing Security and Personalisation with Samsung Knox

The new Tizen OS Home offers personalised experiences through its ecosystem with individual user accounts, tailoring content recommendations to each household member. The intuitive UI simplifies content discovery, with Samsung Knox Security safeguarding sensitive data and protecting against unauthorised access or malware. With features like Knox Vault, a dedicated security chip, Samsung ensures encrypted data transfer between all connected devices, providing peace of mind in the ever-connected digital age.

Samsung Tizen OS delivers as a one-stop destination for all. The Samsung Daily+ also integrates entertainment, health, and commerce in one TV hub, offering a comprehensive suite of features for a connected lifestyle. 

Furthermore, SmartThings’ latest enhancements create a more connected living room experience, enabling users to effortlessly monitor and manage all their other smart Samsung devices and home appliances, conveniently from their TV as the smart hub control centre.   

From 3 May – 30 June 2024, consumers can earn unbeatable rewards such as Touch n’ Go e-Wallet credits up to RM2,900 and win prizes worth a total of RM140,000 on the latest Samsung AI TV lineup and sound devices. Consumers can also participate in a running contest to win bonus gifts such as the Q-Series Soundbar, Galaxy S24, and Bespoke Jet Plus by uploading the receipt and a creative photo. To learn more about Samsung’s 2024 lineup of TV products, rewards, convenience, and experiences, please visit https://www.samsung.com/my/offer/2024-ai-tv/launch/.

Launch Promotion for 2024 Samsung TVs:

Launch Promotion for 2024 Samsung Sound Devices:

[1] QN900D only. The features provided may vary by model.

[2] QN900D only. The features provided may vary by model.

[3] Available on QN90 and QN95. The features provided may vary by model.

[4] Motion Xcelerator 144Hz available on S95D and S90D. The features provided may vary by model.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced that Samsung Knox, the trusted security solution integrated into its 2024 TVs, has achieved Common Criteria (CC) certification ahead of product launch.

The CC certification stands as a global benchmark, acknowledged by 31 countries[1] worldwide, for assessing the security integrity of IT products. Samsung has now achieved 10 consecutive years of CC certification for Samsung Knox, a top-tier security solution for its TVs that has continued to improve year over year. This year, Samsung Knox demonstrates its global security excellence with validation before the 2024 TVs are available to consumers on the market.

“As our daily lives become even more connected, Samsung understands the fundamental need that customers have for the privacy and security of their personal information,” said Yongjae Kim, Executive Vice President of the Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “With this in mind, we’re proud to have achieved 10 consecutive years of CC certification for Samsung Knox on our TVs, based on the continual strengthening of our security measures and standards.”

The CC exists to ensure consistent and rigorous integrity evaluation standards for IT products and continues to improve the efficiency of evaluation and certification. With improved evaluation and consistent standards, the CC aims to bolster confidence in the security of certified IT products. The CC certification comprises a Protection Profile (PP) and a Security Target (ST). Samsung Knox has successfully met the Security Target and achieved the standards for the CC.

The CC certification underscores three core security features of Samsung Knox:

• Tizen OS Monitoring: Samsung Knox actively detects potential hacking threats in real-time, flagging any unauthorized changes in critical sectors of Tizen OS, the core of Samsung TVs.
• Phishing Website Blocking: Samsung Knox verifies web pages accessed by users, preemptively blocking any phishing sites to safeguard user data and privacy.
• Enhanced Personal Information Protection: Samsung Knox ensures seamless protection of users’ sensitive personal data through a secure connection with Samsung Knox Vault, a dedicated processor for security functions.[2]

For more information on Samsung’s 2024 TV lineup, please visit: https://www.samsung.com/my/tvs/all-tvs/

[1] Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, United States, Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ethiopia, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, New Zealand, Pakistan, Slovakia, United Kingdom.

[2] Exclusive to QN900D and QN800D models.

Tech Seminar sessions are a longstanding program, having delivered detailed information and exclusive hands-on experiences with new products for the past 13 years. As part of Samsung’s Visual Display vision — “We look out of the box to inspire new ways of life” — this year the company is displaying select, cutting-edge technologies from its 2024 lineup that offer new lifestyles and new ways of consuming content.

The 2024 European Tech Seminar in Frankfurt sets the stage for similar sessions in major regions worldwide later this year, including Southeast Asia and Latin America. At these events, Samsung will feature new technologies that span across the latest TVs and lifestyle product lineup:

• Samsung’s 75-inch Neo QLED 8K QN900D incorporates the new and powerful NQ8 AI Gen3 Processor, which supports features like 8K AI Upscaling Pro and AI Motion Enhancer Pro for the best Neo QLED 8K visuals to date.
• The 2024 Tizen OS brings content front and center, offering a personalized experience based on different accounts set up on smart TVs. Tizen features services such as Samsung Gaming Hub, an all-in-one game streaming discovery platform, with content recommendations for a convenient and tailored cloud gaming experience.
• Music Frame is a customizable wireless speaker designed to seamlessly blend into its surroundings. It can operate as a standalone speaker, or it can pair with a Samsung TV and soundbar via Q-Symphony to deliver a more immersive viewing experience with surround sound.
• New OLED Glare Free technology was specifically designed for Samsung’s 2024 OLED screens and preserves color accuracy and image sharpness while reducing reflections from nearby lighting. The new, specialized hard-coating layer and surface coating pattern overcomes the trade-off between gloss and reflection.

▲ Martin Kim, Picture Quality Solution Lab at Samsung Electronics, explains that the 2024 Neo QLED 8K incorporates the new and powerful NQ8 AI Gen3 Processor, supporting AI-backed features such as 8K AI Upscaling Pro and AI Motion Enhancer Pro.

▲ Andrew Sohn, Picture Quality Solution Lab at Samsung Electronics, shows off Samsung’s AI engine that can instantly optimize picture and sound quality based on the game or genre being played.

▲ Haylie Jung, Picture Quality Solution Lab at Samsung Electronics, demonstrates how users can set up their own profiles on the 2024 Tizen OS for Samsung Smart TVs to enjoy a customized experience including personal recommendations.

▲ Haylie Jung, Picture Quality Solution Lab at Samsung Electronics, demonstrates how users can set up their own profiles on the 2024 Tizen OS for Samsung Smart TVs to enjoy a customized experience including personal recommendations.

“Kicking off our Tech Seminar series is always something we look forward to,” said Yong-Jae Kim, Executive Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “Each year we have the opportunity to meet with local media and professionals, not just to provide in-depth demonstrations and explanations on new technology, but also to discuss the products we are most excited about and hear their feedback.”

For more information on Samsung’s 2024 TV and lifestyle product lineup, visit samsung.com.

During the keynote, Samsung introduced new ways to create safer, healthier and more sustainable experiences through its multi-device ecosystem, which has been particularly enhanced by new SmartThings connectivity features and an updated Samsung Knox Matrix. The event also spotlighted One UI 6, the latest version of its class-leading mobile user interface, featuring an array of personalized styles and new features for an all-around smartphone experience.

“Over 500 million Samsung products are sold every year, and the number of people using Samsung accounts exceeds 600 million. To us, this is both a huge achievement and a profound responsibility,” said Jong-Hee (JH) Han, Vice Chairman, CEO and Head of Device eXperience (DX) Division at Samsung Electronics. “Samsung’s technologies connect countless people, products and services. I believe that if you — our developers and partners — join this journey of innovation, we can create greater opportunities and a brighter future together.”

CEO JH Han also emphasized that sustainability and security are the foundation to all of Samsung’s latest updates, as both values are essential for innovating responsibly in a new age of hyperconnectivity.

Smart Homes More Connected Than Ever

 Samsung’s vision of the connected home is deeply rooted in SmartThings and open innovation. Since applying the Matter standard last year, the total number of SmartThings users who have connected compatible products and services has increased to over 290 million. Now, the SmartThings Home API[1] makes it easier than ever for developers to create SmartThings-based apps, and the SmartThings Context API provides new ways to leverage AI and sensing technology for better user experiences.

Samsung is embedding SmartThings Hub functionality into existing and new products, including Samsung Sound Bars and Smart TVs, so users can quickly and easily start their smart homes from their connected devices. This Multi-Hub Network also means when it’s time to replace or add a device, there is a powerful and stable network of others ready to keep the smart home continue. These experiences are enhanced further with Samsung’s work with Aqara, who joined Samsung onstage to share how its Internet of Things (IoT) sensors work with SmartThings to create more intuitive and accessible smart homes.

Samsung also announced the second-generation SmartTag2 at SDC23. With battery life lasting up to 700 days,[2] an IP67 rating for water and dust resistance and a streamlined and smaller design, the SmartTag2 can follow lost items through rain, snow, and even underground with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connectivity.

Bixby is increasingly integrating with SmartThings. This year, Samsung announced more intuitive command control for multi-device environment. Now, even if multiple devices are connected in the same space, Bixby intuitively understands which device is best suited to each command, with a deeper understanding of every scenario. In the future, Bixby will evolve to provide personalized experiences with simple commands by understanding users’ languages widely and optimizing their intentions.

As a growing number of connected devices come together to build these new experiences, security and privacy is more important than ever. Last year, Samsung introduced Knox Matrix, Samsung’s blockchain-based security vision for a future wherein devices connected in an ecosystem can protect each other — as well as their users. This year, Samsung is updating Knox Matrix’s key features including Credential Sync and Trust Chain. Samsung is also bringing Knox Vault to more devices including Samsung Neo QLED 8K TVs in 2023 and select Galaxy A series smartphones that launch with One UI 6 or later in 2024. Engineered for an age of hyperconnectivity, these advancements enable greater convenience and choice for users, empowering them with added ways to safely do what they love.

Tizen OS: Maximizing Developer Opportunities

Over the past decade, Tizen has effectively powered digital screens including TVs, home appliances, monitors and signs. This year, Samsung announced that Tizen is coming to even more devices including home appliances with a 7-inch screen while also boosting experiences with on-device AI and the Home AI Edge Hub. With Home AI Edge technology, appliances with lower computing power can request AI services to the devices in the house with strong computing resource such as CPUs and NPUs. This will ultimately make all devices in the home intelligent.

Tizen is also powering Samsung’s immersive gaming experiences, including the Samsung Gaming Hub which now supports 3,000 games on the cloud platform — a 300% increase since it was launched last year. And, with HDR10+ GAMING and Samsung’s IRIS tool for graphics developers, there’s never been a better time to explore the virtual worlds of gaming on Tizen.

Tizen is also offering increased support for the rising open-source semiconductor architecture RISC-V and the programming language RUST, alongside new features like the Remote Test Lab to test apps and experiences on Samsung TV devices in the cloud.

One UI 6: Enabling Your Galaxy, Your Way

The new One UI 6 offers more ways to make your smartphone experience easier to navigate, simpler to manage and a little more you. It includes a revamped Quick panel with a refreshed, intuitive look and feel with settings grouped together for easier use. With One UI 6 a new exclusive typeface has also been introduced: One UI Sans, to improve readability on digital screens. For photos, One UI 6 analyzes the photo you are viewing and suggests the most relevant AI editing tools all within one easy to access tool. And with Samsung Studio, you can make multi-layered edits to your video like adding text, stickers, and music exactly where and when you want within the video.

With its ability to provide a personalized and intuitive user experience alongside streamlined capabilities, One UI 6 truly lets users get more out of their smartphones than ever before.

Taking Health Care to the Next Level

Samsung Electronics further used SDC23 to share its enhanced health solutions based on the power of connectivity. New digital health experiences provided by SmartThings and Samsung Food, and a personalized sleep environment are enabled through the better connection of users, devices and services. To build on these experiences, Samsung announced its continued commitment of the Samsung Privileged Health SDK, which enables developers and partners to create digital health solutions using the Samsung BioActive Sensor.

Additionally, Samsung highlighted its latest clinical research collaborations with Brigham & Women’s Hospital, the MIT Media Lab, Tulane University and Samsung Medical Center with MIT Media Lab’s Dr. Pattie Maes joined Samsung onstage.

Samsung also shared more details of its new Samsung Food service, including the Food AI and Vision AI technologies, which offer a comprehensive food experience across all connected devices. This includes a creator program for recipe-sharing and services for grocery purchases, personalized recommendations, and more. Samsung plans to offer Samsung Health integration with Samsung Food so that users will be able to receive suggestions for diet management.

Samsung invites developers, creators, partners and others to join in its commitment to open innovation and better experiences enabled by connectivity. For additional information about SDC23, please visit www.samsungdeveloperconference.com.

[1] An application programming interface (API) is software that enables two applications to communicate with each other.
[2] Battery life is based on results from internal lab tests for typical usage pattern scenarios conducted by Samsung. Tested with results from a pre-release version of the device using inbox CR2032 battery. Actual battery life may vary depending on different usage patterns, device model, or the battery manufacturer.

The new smart TVs powered by Tizen follow the announcement of Samsung’s Tizen TV Platform Licensing program at the Samsung Developer Conference (SDC) in 2021. The licensing program allows other TV brands to take advantage of Tizen OS, which provides industry-leading smart features, content discoverability tools, apps and modern user interface for the ultimate smart TV experience.

To support the seamless adoption of Tizen OS, Samsung collaborates with a selection of partners on content licensing and hardware optimizations. These partnerships give many TV brands access to a whole world of entertainment that Samsung Smart TVs exclusively provide, while also allowing Tizen to leverage its ever-expanding ecosystem to strengthen its offerings. Key features that the users of the licensed TV brands will gain access to include:^[3]

• Samsung TV Plus, Samsung’s free streaming TV and video platform that will allow users to enjoy hundreds of live channels, entertainment, news, shows and sports — for free.
• Universal Guide, allowing easy browsing and discovery of all content across different streaming apps, along with personalized recommendations so users can spend more time watching and less time searching.
• Bixby, a voice assistant platform that will provide users with more convenient way to explore smart TVs. Users can tell Bixby to search, watch, or perform various features.

Since Samsung teamed up with the Linux Foundation to unveil the first version in 2012, Tizen OS has made an exponential growth over the past decade. To date, around 200 million people from 197 countries are using Samsung Smart TVs powered by Tizen, and, the number is expected to expand with the latest addition of Tizen-powered smart TVs.

“2022 has been a memorable year for Tizen OS as we celebrate its 10^th anniversary and the very first Tizen-powered smart TVs available from other brands,” said Yongjae Kim, Executive Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “Starting with these new Tizen-powered smart TVs, we will continue to expand the licensing program and introduce Tizen OS and its ecosystem to more products and brands around the world.”

For more details, please visit www.samsung.com.

^[1] Tizen TV brands include Akai, Bauhn, Linsar (distributed by Tempo), RCA, Vispera (distributed by HKC) Sunny and Axen (distributed by Atmaca).

^[2] Akai, Bauhn, Linsar Tizen TVs are available as of September 2022 in Australia. Other brands will be available later in Q4 2022.

^[3] Available smart features may vary depending on country.

Powered by the Tizen OS, Samsung Electronics’ TV lineup provides users with a central hub for seamless streaming experiences. Along with Samsung’s cutting-edge picture quality, state-of-the-art sound and user-friendly OS, the company’s partnerships with leading content providers such as HBO are bringing users’ at-home streaming experiences to the next level.

In order to learn more, Samsung Newsroom sat down with Jennifer Mirgorod, Head of Partner Management and Marketing for WarnerMedia, to hear about the state of streaming, the future of the industry and how HBO’s partnership with Samsung is bringing users a truly premium experience.

Q: Please introduce yourself and your role at WarnerMedia.

A: As head of partnership management and partner marketing, I’m responsible for the distribution and marketing of WarnerMedia’s streaming services including HBO Max, its transactional video business and the linear television networks. I lead the team managing our multichannel video programming distributor partners in North America as well as our global platform partnerships, including with Samsung.

Q: Streaming services have seen massive growth over the last year. What are some notable trends the industry has seen over the past year?

A: Since my career in media began more than 25 years ago, I’ve witnessed the entirety of the streaming industry’s lifespan. We’ve seen massive increase in its popularity over the years and the global over-the-top services market size is projected to reach $86.8 billion by 2026.¹

As more streaming platforms emerge, content is so critically important to any platform. This trend, then, has been of rising importance for ensuring that the most iconic titles – from Warner Bros. and across our entire portfolio – live on HBO Max. The relative scarcity of premium content in our industry has made owning franchises like Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, and the DC Universe, among others, has been an incredibly powerful differentiator for WarnerMedia.

Q: With more consumers “cord cutting” and moving to OTT services, how do you see the market for premium content playing out over the next decade?

A: The past few years have been described as the era of “peak TV”, with hundreds of new television series being released each year, and one thing has remained clear: consumers crave premium content. It’s premium stories that make their way into the zeitgeist and resonate with large audiences, regardless of the platform on which they premiere. HBO has long been the home for exactly that type of content and, with HBO Max, we fully expect to build on that.

Q: What changes has HBO made to its platform to promote growth and provide subscribers new experiences?

A: There are quite a few things we’ve done both to the product itself as well as our approach to provide the best possible experience to our customers.

Throughout HBO Max’s first year, our product team has focused on evolving the app by adding new features to ensure that the platform provides a premium experience that is fitting for the premium content it houses. That means adding new personalization features including “For You” trays, age-targeted kid profiles, improved design, improved content details pages, accessibility features and others. We also took a bold step late last year and decided to release our 2021 Warner Bros. theatrical slate in theaters and on HBO Max on the same day, giving customers the ultimate choice on how they wanted to consume content, which proved to be a solid strategy.

Our tech team is also working hard to deliver the best viewing experiences which includes support for HDR10 and 4K streaming. As we regularly update and release new content via HBO Max, you’ll see more and more content available in these formats.

Q: What have been some of the biggest benefits of HBO Max being available on Samsung Smart TVs?

A: There have been plenty of benefits we’ve found in partnering with Samsung and leaning into Tizen’s distinct operating system. Thanks to Tizen OS, Samsung’s TV and projectors allow us to take HBO Max into many different large-format surfaces and enable high-quality as well as varied interactions with users.

It also offers an integrated, streamlined experience for users for more enjoyable viewing. The HBO Max app will be featured on the launch bar for 2021 and 2022 televisions for convenient access, and we’re leveraging the strength of Tizen’s Universal Guide feature in those regions where it’s available. We have also deepened our integration of HBO Max content into Tizen’s search functionality to provide a more seamless experience for customers from start to finish.

Q: Is there anything you can share on the HBO Max roadmap that, along with Samsung’s Smart TVs, will help provide consumers with more valuable experiences?

A: Samsung is a valued partner of ours and we’re looking forward to building on a solid foundation we’ve built together since the launch of HBO Max. Samsung customers can expect key updates to the app experience in the coming weeks including the addition of 4K, Dolby Atmos and 5.1 audio. Also on the roadmap are enhanced functionality with Bixby, as well as the addition of ‘Continue Watching’ and ‘Personalized Preview’ features that will help to create an even more seamless and customized viewing experience.

Q: Lastly, are there any exciting movies and shows that HBO Max subscribers can look forward to later this year?

A: Absolutely. We are excited about a number of new series and movies set for release throughout the second half of this year and plans for expansion into new markets.

Our team is excited about the recently launched Gossip Girl series reboot, as well as the original film No Sudden Move, plus new Max originals The Sex Lives of College Girls from Mindy Kaling and the next chapter of Sex and the City called And Just Like That. There’s also the return of HBO-favorites including Succession, Insecure and Curb Your Enthusiasm. On the movie front, new Warner Bros. theatrical releases have been and will be released on the platform on the same days as theaters with titles including Space Jam: A New Legacy, The Suicide Squad, The Many Saints of Newark and Dune, among others.

¹ Over the Top (OTT) Services Market Latest Industry Trends, Size, Share, Statistics, Applications and Competition Strategies by 2028, Fortune Business Insights

The hidden secret behind the multifaceted offering of the Samsung Smart TV is Samsung Electronics’ smart operating system (OS) Tizen. Tizen is a Linux-based, open-sourced web OS that is open to everyone, and supports a range of devices including TVs, mobile devices, home appliances and even signage.

As of now, over 190 million people in 197 countries around the world are enjoying Tizen OS through their Samsung Smart TVs – though given the TV’s communal role in the family space, the number of actual users is expected to be much more. Tizen is a platform that truly encompasses Samsung’s user-driven values of “Screens Everywhere” and “Screens for All”, and the company is set to further expand the Tizen experience through collaboration across various fields including those of video, art and gaming.

Take a look six advantages of Tizen OS on the Samsung Smart TV in the infographic below to learn more.