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Samsung Galaxy S24’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy w/ Ray Tracing with Global Illumination announced!
Three days after Samsung Galaxy S24’s unveiling, Qualcomm recently announced the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy processor. The company, like last year, revealed that the 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy is the fastest Mobile Platform crafted in history.
Samsung will ship the Galaxy S24’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy variants in countries like the US and Canada. The base and Plus variants will be available in Exynos 2400 chip models in all other markets, while the S24 Ultra uses Snapdragon chip internationally.
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Level up with the @SamsungMobile #GalaxyS24 Ultra, powered by #Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy — our fastest processor ever. It supports Ray Tracing with Global Illumination so you can game with lifelike lighting effects. pic.twitter.com/O1pXjXMJC1
— Snapdragon (@Snapdragon) January 19, 2024
Over the standard Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, Qualcomm’s new “for Galaxy” is exclusively designed for the Galaxy S24 series. The chip is fabricated by TSMC’s 4nm process node and brings an Octa-core configuration including 3.39 GHz, 3.1 GHz, 2.9 GHz and 2.2 GHz CPU core frequencies.
The US chip designer also noted that this processor packs Ray Tracing with Global Illumination so you can game with lifelike lighting effects. Brief info about Ray Tracing and Global Illumination can be found below:
- Ray Tracing is a method for rendering 3D scenes by simulating how light rays bounce off objects and materials.
- Global illumination is a more advanced form of ray tracing, which adds to the local model by reflecting light from surrounding surfaces to the object.
Samsung has pushed the September 2024 security patch for Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 smartphones, following the One UI 6.1.1 update. The latest update improves system security and stability by fixing over 65 issues.
September 2024 security update for Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 smartphones is currently live for both locked and unlocked models in the US. The company will expand this update in more countries soon. Users can check the firmware versions below.
Locked
- Galaxy Z Fold 5 – F946USQS4DXI3
- Galaxy Z Flip 5 – F731USQS4DXI3
Unlocked
- Galaxy Z Fold 5 – F946U1UES4DXI3
- Galaxy Z Flip 5 – F731U1UES4DXI3
Notably, the latest patch fixes 1 critical and 43 high-level security issues for Google. In addition, Samsung fixes 23 security fixes for My Files, Theme Center, One UI Home, Knox, and Dex to make your experience better.
You can also check the update by visiting the Settings app on your smartphone and opening the Software Update section. Now, click on the Download and install option.
Last week, Samsung rolled out One UI 6.1.1 update for Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 smartphones in the US. This update lets you convert your drawings to artwork, improve photo styles, and use text auto-completion on the Samsung Keyboard. It also brought support for real-time translation for calls and text in images, voice-to-text conversion, better PDF management, and dynamic wallpapers
One UI 6.1.1 update hitting Galaxy Z Flip 5, Fold 5 models in the US
Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and Galaxy S23 Ultra users are getting a September 2024 security update in Brazil. This update is already live in Europe, India, Canada, and the US.
The fresh update makes the Galaxy S23 phone more reliable, secure, and stable by fixing a bunch of issues. The company is regularly working to make it available for all models.
September 2024 security update for Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and Galaxy S23 Ultra in Brazil can be verified through One UI build version S911BXXS6CXHA, S916BXXS6CXHA, and S918BXXS6CXHA respectively. 
Users can manually install the update by going to the smartphone’s settings, selecting ‘Software Update’, and then choosing ‘Download and install’. Following these steps will help ensure that your Samsung Galaxy S23 remains secure and up-to-date.
September 2024 Security Patch Details
The latest security patch addresses 1 critical and 43 high levels of CVEs for the Android operating system. However, 1 CVE was resolved by previous updates from the company, and 1 is not relevant to Galaxy devices.
Besides Google patches, Samsung offers 23 SVE items to improve user experience. The latest security patch fixes various issues related to My Files, Theme Center, One UI Home, Knox, Dex, and more. It also enhances the stability and performance of the device.
Samsung started Galaxy S24 FE pre-orders in India. The company is bringing a free storage upgrade as a pre-order benefit. The phone’s set to start shipping on the auspicious day of Navratri, a widely celebrated festival in India.
Free storage upgrade on Galaxy S24 FE means that you can avail 256GB model by paying for the 128GB variant. It’s a direct benefit of INR 6,000 that you can grab by pre-ordering the latest Fan Edition for yourself or your loved one.
The Galaxy S24 FE 256GB costs INR 65999 in India, while you get it for INR 59999. The 256GB variant is pre-selected and you will get the discount on the checkout page. There are more stunning offers available alongside the page to purchase accessories.
You can avail a discount of up to INR 25,000 by exchanging your current device. There’s a Samsung Assured Buyback plan costing IRN 1499 that ensures up to 70% resale value. You can also bundle more Galaxy devices to get an additional 5% discount.
- Pre-order Galaxy S24 FE on Samsung.com
Registering on Samsung Shop for the first time will unlock another cool discount. You will be offered a coupon of INR 2000 towards your Galaxy S24 FE purchase that can be used to purchase accessories through Samsung Shop.