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Samsung expands CPR partnership with 300 new repair locations in the US
Samsung is expanding its partnership with CPR (Cell Phone Repair), adding over 300 new repair locations in the US. This expanded collaboration will give Samsung customers even more options for trusted device care.
Notably, Samsung will add over 300 CPR locations to its repair network by year’s end in the US. This brings the total number of CPR stores to over 400 and the overall Assurant Repair Network to over 900 locations.
Expanding the number of CPR locations that are now certified by Samsung Independent Service Providers to more than 400 by the end of 2024 allows us to provide more Samsung customers with greater options for their service needs.
Whether it’s out-of-warranty repairs, cracked screens, a battery replacement – or to purchase of device accessories – Galaxy customers can trust they will receive the best care possible now at any in-network CPR store.
CPR services all Samsung smartphone models from the Galaxy S9 and later. Galaxy customers can count on CPR to get their devices fixed quickly and reliably, letting them get back to their daily routines with minimal disruption.
Over 9,000 Samsung Mobile certified repair technicians in the US
- More than 2,000 Samsung Authorized Care locations.
- More than 450 ‘We Come To You’ vans offer in-person service within a 30-60 minute drive.
- Nationwide coverage across all 50 states to all mobile customers.
- A comprehensive Self-Repair program for people who want to take device repair into their own hands.
Google is ramping up efforts to attain growth in the smartphone market. The company is working on the Pixel 9a, an affordable variant of the Pixel 9 flagship. The leaked specs sheet suggests that Google ensuring Pixel 9a beats iPhone SE 4, and Galaxy S25 FE.
AndroidHeadlines revealed Pixel 9a specifications that could keep it ahead of Galaxy S25 FE and iPhone SE 4 next year. The smartphone will reportedly get a 6.3-inch FHD+ 120Hz OLED display with up to 2700nits peak brightness.
The Pixel 9a could be powered by Google’s latest Tensor G4 and boot Android 15. While the chip is rumored to be the same as the Pixel 9, it would use Exynos Modem 5300 from the Pixel 8 series, potentially ditching satellite connectivity support.
Similar to the Pixel 8 and Pixel 9 series, the affordable model would be eligible for longer software support, including 7 years of major OS and security updates. Memory configurations could include 128GB and 256GB with 8GB of RAM.
In terms of optics, the Pixel 9a could have a 48-megapixel 1/2″ Sony IMX787 sensor. The 13-megapixel Sony IMX712ultrawide camera and 13-megapixel selfie snapper are said to remain the same as the Pixel 8a.
Apart from this, Google could bring a larger, 5000mAh battery to the Pixel 9a. It could be a whopping boost of 11% in battery capacity. The Pixel 8a comes with a 4492mAh battery, which is nearly 11% less than 5000mAh.
Samsung has recently launched the Galaxy S24 FE, and the S25 FE could be released in late 2025. Apple is rumored to debut its 2025 iPhone SE (SE 4) in the first half of the next year with some major upgrades over its predecessor.
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An alleged Galaxy S25 Ultra image is going viral, which is completely fake. Samsung could launch the flagship next year, but as we approach the release timeframe, the leaks and rumors start to float more intensively.
Southeast Asian countries always become the first to expose upcoming handsets. We’ve seen many cases with Google’s upcoming smartphones. Meanwhile, the S25 Ultra image that surfaced in a Vietnam-based Facebook group is far from reality.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra will have a quad camera on the back. The viral image has only three camera sensors on the rear side, lacking the 3x Telephoto. The ring is almost identical to the Galaxy Z Fold 6, accompanied by a dedicated island.
The volume button and power key also look weird in the leaked image. Samsung will be using a durable and lighter frame made of Titanium material. It would look rough like the S24 Ultra’s frame, not shiny like the S23 Ultra.
Earlier, aluminum dummy units of the S25 and S25 Ultra leaked online. The images revealed that the S25 Ultra corners won’t be as rounded as we expected. The sharp corners will just become rounded, not the same way as S25 and S25 Plus.
Samsung considering new flagship brand
Samsung is reportedly considering retiring Galaxy branding. The decision would only be for flagship smartphones. If the report’s input materializes, we could see the future flagship with a brand-new identity beyond Galaxy.
Future Samsung flagships may get a brand-new identity beyond ‘Galaxy’
One of the biggest Indian festivals has started today with Dhanteras. Ahead of Diwali, Samsung shared an awesome promo video, showcasing the smart Note Assist feature of Galaxy AI.
This Diwali, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is taking ease to new heights with Galaxy AI’s Note Assist, designed to empower users to capture, organize, and share moments with unmatched simplicity.
With just a tap, you can record heartfelt conversations, transcribe important details, and translate messages for loved ones who speak different languages.
Note Assist brings to you a true celebration of effortless connections. It ensures that every moment is preserved, shared, and understood with ease.
Samsung’s Galaxy AI promo for Diwali 2024 is a short yet nice story. An NRI came to India, who is unaware of some commonly used stuff throughout the festive season.
His relatives ask him to bring many different items from the market, requiring him to create a list. All the discussions happened in the local language, Hindi, understanding it was a bit difficult.
Thanks to Note Assist, the NRI used his Galaxy S24 Ultra to get things done. The Notes app has a transcribe feature that records and analyzes the conversation to convert it to text format.
He was regularly using the Note Assist to get list created in the Notes app. Galaxy AI showoff time comes at the end when a group realizes how he can bring those stuff due to lack of awareness.
Voila! Galaxy AI’s Note Assist has already finished the work. The list is all set, consisting of all the items that were used to be ordered by different persons for festive purposes.