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Samsung Unpacked February 2023: What to expect – Galaxy S23, Book3, One UI 5.1, and more

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Samsung Unpacked February 2023

Today, Samsung will hold 2023’s first Galaxy Unpacked event. At this mega show, the company will introduce plenty of new gadgets such as the Galaxy S series phones, Galaxy Book laptops, new Android 13-based software iteration as well as details of Galaxy-exclusive chip (possibly).

At today’s mega event, Samsung will be unveiling the Galaxy S23 smartphone lineup with meaningful camera upgrades. These devices run the new One UI 5.1, while the Galaxy S25 could come with a new Samsung-exclusive system on chip, which could be detailed shortly.

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Here are the products that will launch today:

Galaxy S23 / S23+ / S23 Ultra

The Galaxy S23 and S23 Plus smartphones feature refined design on the back with separate camera cutouts, inspired by S22 Ultra. The front camera hole is way too little, whereas the chin and bezels are also classy so you can express yourself with the new Galaxy!

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Galaxy S23 Ultra, on the flip side, comes with two new camera sensors including a 200MP primary shooter and a 12MP front-facing snapper. In design aspects, the S23 Ultra features negligible changes, however, the middle frame is slightly thick with a less curved display.

The S23 trio is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 process, with overclocked CPU and GPU. In addition, the S23 and S23+ devices also have boosted batteries of 3900mAh and 4700mAh, respectively. You can check more leaks and rumors of the device here.

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Galaxy Book3

Samsung has not officially disclosed, which Galaxy devices coming at the Unpacked. Since the S23 series is naturally pre-planned, the Galaxy Book3 laptops are revealed to consumers, who have reserved. These new laptops may run Windows 11 operating system with further advancements. Check renders

One UI 5.1

Android 13-based One UI 5.0 software will get a mid-cycle x.1 version with the Galaxy S23 series. The new version reportedly brings great new nightography features (AstroHyperlapse), lock screen personalization tools as well as further system optimization. Read more

Galaxy-exclusive chip [Details]

Due to heating and throttling issues, Exynos processors completely lost their hard-gained reputation among consumers. Samsung will be using 100% Qualcomm chipsets for the S23 lineup, while, it’s also established a chip development team to find ways for Galaxy-exclusive chip. Read more

Breaking: Samsung plans to use custom chipset in each Galaxy model

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OpenAI eyes AI integration on Samsung phones like Apple Intelligence

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OpenAI AI Samsung

Apple collaborated with OpenAI to power Apple Intelligence features. The ChatGPT maker continues to create obstacles for Google. In a recent move, OpenAI discussed a potential AI partnership with Samsung.

TheInformation (via Reuters) reported that OpenAI has recently discussed powering AI features on Samsung-made devices. It seems the ChatGPT-maker wishes an AI partnership with Samsung to expand its reach in multiple folds.

The company is considering developing a web browser to rival Google’s Chrome. OpenAI recently introduced its search engine called SearchGPT. It is available to limited users alongside internal testers and strategic partners.

Samsung x OpenAI

Samsung and Google’s close partnership doesn’t need any elaboration. The friendship isn’t limited to services, as both firms work across an ecosystem. However, it doesn’t stop Samsung from partnering with OpenAI in favor of better service.

As the AI phone market is growing rapidly, OpenAI may innovate further. Google doesn’t lag, but there’s still room for a potential alliance. Apple Intelligence-like features might be deployed on Galaxy phones after Samsung’s partnership.

OpenAI knows Samsung holds the command of the worldwide smartphone market. Expansion of its services will be quite broader than Apple if its partnership with Samsung pens down. For now, take this information as a grain of salt!

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Apple x OpenAI

Apple leads the worldwide premium smartphone market. Google and Samsung introduced their AI phones in October 2023 and January 2024, respectively. It forced Apple to immediately enter the segment to normalize the innovation gap.

Google’s availing Gemini Nano AI model, but Apple joined hands with OpenAI. To create a difference, OpenAI powering some of the coolest AI features on recent iPhones. The move is to attract other vendors to adopt source AI from OpenAI.

Well, Apple still reportedly considering bringing Gemini AI on iPhones. The company believes that iPhone users should have different AI providers available. Hence, a multi-collaborative approach is also in the pipeline, at least from Apple’s end.

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Your Galaxy is safer than you think, Samsung reveals how

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Samsung Galaxy Cyber Threat Intelligence

Samsung revealed its Project Infinity, which aims to make your Galaxy devices safer against cyber threats. Android is vulnerable due to its open-source nature, making regular security updates necessary for your Galaxy phone’s security.

Project Infinity of Samsung is a classified operation, working on safeguarding Galaxy devices and users around the clock for safer operations. Samsung Newsroom has recently published a blog post, revealing insights from specialist meetings.

Cyber Threat Intelligence

Samsung’s Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) taskforce is a reconnaissance unit within Project Infinity along with the Red (RED), Blue (BLUE), and Purple (PURPLE) Teams, which go beyond lab conditions to identify real-world dangers.

  • RED and BLUE perform proactive attack and defense functions, seeking out vulnerabilities and taking measures against them.
  • PURPLE is a special operations unit that acts as both a sword and shield for specific critical areas.

Samsung Galaxy Cyber Threat Intelligence

It’s worth noting that Samsung has deployed RED, BLUE, and PURPLE teams in various countries including Vietnam, Poland, Ukraine and Brazil. CTI is dedicated to identifying potential threats and stopping hackers from taking control of your device.

“Once we spot these kinds of threats, we collaborate with developers and operators to lock everything down for preventing attacks,” said Ranger, a CTI member.

Samsung Security Updates

Earlier this year, Samsung announced it to support flagship Galaxy devices for seven years. The new policy applies to all flagship Galaxy devices launched after the Galaxy S24 series. It’s the longest software support offered by any mobile brand.

These updates mean customers can safely use their phones for longer. As cyber threats become more common than you think, security updates are much more crucial to safeguard your Galaxy from any potential threat of vulnerability.

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Samsung Gaming Hub adds the biggest Xbox Game Pass titles

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Samsung Gaming Hub Rivals Arena The Six

Owners of select Samsung Smart TVs, monitors, The Premiere 7 & 9 projectors, or The Freestyle 2nd Gen can stream Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Flight Simulator 2024 and hundreds of other games with Gaming Hub Xbox Game Pass.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Flight Simulator 2024 are two of the most popular games of 2024. Thanks to Samsung Gaming Hub, you don’t need to download any of the Xbox Game Pass titles, no meaning no storage required – just jump in and play.

The company has also built an engaging gameplay experience designed by fans, for fans through The Six, challenging players’ knowledge and providing another way to interact with the world of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

Notably, Samsung’s Gaming Hub is available on a variety of Samsung screens. It includes the AI-powered 2024 TV lineup, monitors, projectors, The Premiere, and The Freestyle 2nd Gen projector, offering instant access to console-free gaming.

Anyone with a Samsung Smart TV will be able to use their remote to jump in and play. This way, Gaming Hub provides a co-branded experience, giving Call of Duty fans another way to engage with the franchise they love.

For starters: The Six offers daily trivia where players can answer a series of six questions in competition with other players around the world. Correct answers with the fastest response time will achieve higher scores.

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