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Samsung investing $15 billion to build advanced research facility
Today, Samsung has established a new semiconductor R&D (Research and Development) complex in Giheung, South Korea. With this, Samsung building an advanced research facility that aims to extend its leadership in state-of-the-art semiconductor technology.
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Samsung said it is planning to invest about KRW 20 trillion (~ USD 15 billion) by 2028 for this complex in an area of about 109,000 square meters within its Giheung campus.
This new establishment will conduct advanced research on next-generation devices and processes for memory and system semiconductors, as well as the development of innovative new technologies based on a long-term roadmap.
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Samsung is looking to overcome the limits of semiconductor scaling and solidify its competitive edge in semiconductor technology, with the establishment of this advanced research facility.
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Samsung’s new Giheung R&D structure, along with an R&D line in Hwaseong and the world’s largest semiconductor production complex in Pyeongtaek, is also expected to enhance synergy between Samsung’s three main semiconductor campuses in the urban region.
Further, this establishment ceremony was attended by Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Jay Y. Lee, President and CEO Kye Hyun Kyung, President of the Memory Business Jung-Bae Lee, President of the Foundry Business Siyoung Choi and President of the S.LSI Business Yong-In Park, along with more than 100 employees.
Samsung’s Giheung campus, located south of Seoul near the DS division’s Hwaseong campus, is the birthplace of the world’s first 64MB of DRAM in 1992, marking the beginning of the company’s semiconductor leadership.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 pricing have been tipped for the Europe region. The phones will launch next month, while price-related information has already started to pop up online.
According to SmartPrix, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 could be priced at €2200 for 256GB, €2330 for 512GB, and €2580 for 1TB. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 could cost €1330 for 256GB and €1450 for 512GB variants.
Galaxy Z Fold 6 Europe Price [Leaked]
- 12GB+256GB: €2200
- 12GB+512GB: €2330
- 12GB+1TB: €2580
Galaxy Z Flip 6 Europe Price [Leaked]
- 12GB+256GB: €1330
- 12GB+512GB: €1450
This pricing information is for certain European countries. It should be noted that local VAT and charges make differences in the prices. Converting Euro to USD for any other currency would also present misleading price info.
It’s worth noting that the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 will be introduced on July 10 in Paris. The company has started pre-reservation, which offers exciting discounts, early access to exclusive colors and free Samsung Credit.
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Galaxy S25 Ultra might ditch sharp corners in favor of rounded ones. It has been revealed by a Samsung insider who has a pretty good track record of revealing information about upcoming Galaxy products.
After three years, the Galaxy S Ultra might get rounded corners back. It is expected that the boxy design won’t be completely abandoned, but the corners would be made slightly rounded for an enhanced in-hand feel.
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Samsung officially announced this year’s Developer Conference will take place in early October. On the first day of the Conference, the company will introduce the One UI 7 advancements and features for Galaxy consumers.
Meanwhile, we will likely have our first look at the new software by August. Samsung might announce the One UI Beta Program for the Galaxy S24 series, bringing the Android 15 operating system.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra could be equipped with anti-reflective screen technology. The smartwatch is rumored to use anti-reflective coating, an identical feature to the Galaxy S24 Ultra. Ahead of the launch, crucial information about the wearable has been tipped.
According to the info, Samsung might pack the Galaxy Watch Ultra with anti-reflective coating on the screen. It would result in a greatly enhanced user experience over rivals. Apple’s iPhone is already defeated by the S24 Ultra in terms of screen visibility and color vibrance.
For the S24 Ultra, Samsung collaborated with Corning to develop an exclusive Gorilla Armor glass. It significantly reduces reflection and features extra durability. The lower the outside reflection, the better the display will screen colors and hues to the user.
Well, the Galaxy Watch Ultra could feature an anti-reflective coating. Whether it will be a Corning glass or coating material developed by Samsung remains to be known. However, it would be a major upgrade to the Ultra smartwatch, making it stand apart.
The Galaxy Watch Ultra is set to feature an anti-reflective coating.
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Samsung will hold the Galaxy Unpacked event on July 10. The Galaxy Watch Ultra will launch alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Watch 7 series, Galaxy Ring and Buds 3 series. These products are rumored to hit market shelves in the third week of the next month.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 price and specifications revealed on Amazon Canada website. The e-commerce site briefly listed the upcoming Samsung smartwatch. While the page is no longer live, netizens with eagle eyes managed to capture enough screenshots.
According to the info, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 may come with a price tag of $358.55 CAD in Canada. It translates to about $299 in the United States, similar to the Galaxy Watch 6 price. The listing also confirmed that the wearable will launch on July 10.
Interestingly, the upcoming Galaxy smartwatch may feature 128GB internal storage. Apart from the new 3nm Exynos chipset, the wearable may be equipped with Enhanced BioActiveSensor2. Integration of Galaxy AI will make health monitoring even more accurate.
The upgraded BioActiveSensor will offer features like:
- Advanced heart rate monitoring
- Blood oxygen level readings
- Sleep quality analysis
- Stress monitoring
- Various workout modes to suit all fitness levels
Galaxy AI-powered features could include AI Powered Sleep, AI Powered Exercise, and AI Powered Communication. Wear OS 5-based One UI 6 Watch operating system will also bring functional improvements and reliable performance.
Samsung is expected to hold the Galaxy Unpacked event next month in Paris. Earlier, a report claimed that the products would hit the market shelves in late July itself. It will be the first time when Samsung’s H2 Unpacked products will be available in July.