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Samsung Galaxy M12 Android 12 One UI 4.0 Update Tracker
Back in March 2021, Samsung launched a new budget smartphone Galaxy M12 in several markets. The phone offers great features at a very less price such as a 6000mAh battery, quad-camera setup, 6.5-inch HD+ screen, and a 90Hz higher refresh rate, which makes it the cheapest phone offering from Samsung with a higher refresh rate panel.
Furthermore, the phone comes pre-installed with Android 11-based One UI 3.0/One UI 3.1 out-of-the-box. Also, it features 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage in three different color options including Black, Blue, and Green.
As per Samsung’s upgrade policy, the Galaxy M12 is eligible for two-generation Android OS upgrades. It is worth mentioning that the upcoming One UI 4.0 based on Android 12 will be the first major Android update for this budget phone.
On October 4, Google has officially launched its latest version of the mobile operating system, Android 12. This new version comes with many noticeable changes such as a new design, bubbly buttons, shifting colors, smoother animations, and more.
Along with this, Samsung has also started developing its fourth-generation custom skin, One UI 4 based on Android 12. So, here you can see all the newest insights on Samsung’s Android 12 and One UI 4 Beta/Stable updates for the Galaxy M12 smartphone.
In this article, We will keep updating all major and minor software updates for Galaxy M12 devices.
Samsung Global Goals app wins Bronze in the “Partnership or Collaboration – Responsible Technology” category of the 4th annual Anthem Awards.
Although the Global Goals app comes pre-loaded in One UI, it often gets overlooked by Samsung users. It’s a dynamic lock screen wallpaper service, that funds UN for Global Goals through ads.
Samsung has crafted the Global Goals app in partnership with UNDP. It empowers millions worldwide to contribute directly to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, AKA Global Goals.
Anthem Awards is an annual affair, which honoured One UI’s often ignored app with Bronze. It highlights Samsung’s continued dedication to fostering impactful, technology-driven solutions.
“We are truly honored to have our commitment to the Global Goals recognized by the Anthem Awards,” said Stephanie Choi, EVP & Head of Marketing, Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics.
The platform recognizes initiatives that leverage technology responsibly through strategic partnerships to address societal challenges and promote ethical technology use.
The future of Samsung’s Global Goals app
The South Korean tech giant reiterated its dedication to harnessing the power of technology to inspire collective action, open collaboration, and creating a better future.
As Samsung moves towards 2030 alongside the UNDP, the Global Goals app will remain vital for driving action and progress toward achieving the Global Goals.
Samsung believes wider RCS adoption unites Android (One UI) and iOS users. The company has been working with Google to evolve the next-gen messaging standard. After a long-standing moral fight, Apple adopted RCS across its products.
Apple iOS now supports RCS messaging standards, uniting iPhone users with Android and One UI users. Samsung and Google together worked hard for RCS evolution and ran a campaign #GetTheMessage to put pressure on Apple.
Text messaging has undoubtedly become a key part of how we connect. Rich Communication Services (RCS) is a modern, interoperable standard that evolved in close collaboration between Google and Samsung.
RCS is quickly becoming the universally adopted, modern messaging standard. As the world becomes more interconnected, this open, collaborative approach across the industry will be a key factor in enabling better experiences for all.
RCS unlocks a world of rich, seamless messaging on Android and iOS devices. As it’s now also available on Apple iOS devices, the key advantages of RCS when messaging between Android and iOS devices include:
- High-quality media sharing: Users can send high-resolution images and videos across Android and iOS devices, making sharing special moments in greater detail and clarity easier.
- Text Reactions: Users can react to messages with emoji or other expressions, similar to social media, making conversations more interactive and personal.
- Enhanced group chats: In group chats, users can add or remove other users whether they use Android or iOS.
RCS unites Android, One UI and iOS
RCS expansion to iOS takes the industry one step closer to a universal seamless messaging experience. Samsung has worked closely with Google for years to establish RCS as a universal standard that improves the messaging experience.
“We’ve been working with Google on RCS for years to provide users with a seamless, connected messaging experience,” said Patrick Chomet, EVP and Head of Customer Experience, Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics.
Android and One UI have united for years and the partnership is reaching new milestones. As Apple iOS 18 supports RCS, rich messaging features are now available beyond the Android and One UI ecosystem when messaging across platforms.
“We have worked hard for years to make RCS the standard for improved cross-platform messaging, and Samsung has been instrumental in the growing adoption of RCS,” said Sameer Samat, President of Android Ecosystem at Google.
Samsung has reportedly signed a contract valued at around $15 million to sell and purchase semiconductor equipment to expand HBM chip production facilities at its Suzhou plant in China.
BusinessKorea reports that Samsung is expanding its investments across HBM facilities. The company aims to strengthen its advanced semiconductor packaging to lead the supply chain.
Eying the HBM4 chip boom, the Korean tech giant is focusing on enhancing its packaging capabilities to secure future technological competitiveness and narrow the gap with SK Hynix.
KEDGlobal revealed that Tesla asked Samsung and SK Hynix to supply HBM4 samples. The US EV maker could choose either Samsung or SK Hynix as its HBM4 supplier after testing samples.
Pay attention, packaging includes the tech and processes for shaping semiconductor chips to fit the devices they will be mounted on – making it an important aspect of development and production.
Notably, the Suzhou China facility is currently Samsung’s test and packaging production base outside Korea. Increased investment is seen as a choice for innovation in packaging processes and production efficiency.
Apart from this, the company is also ramping up its packaging production bases in Korea. Samsung has recently signed an investment agreement with South Chungcheong Province and Cheonan City.