Workers union at Samsung Electronics kicked off a 3-day strike, demanding better pay. The company’s around 24% workers are supporting the strike directed by the union. Approx 30,000 employees are on strike from Samsung’s entire workforce.

It’s not the first time controversy created between Samsung and the workers union. The company was in discussion with its leaders for a long but negotiations failed. It results in employees going on strike to get their demands fulfilled and also includes additional leave.

It is reported that workers gathered en masse near Samsung’s HQ in Hwaseong, south of Seoul. It is said that 6,540 workers are striking this week, mostly at manufacturing sites and in product development. There is also a complaint that the bonus system is unfair and needs a revisit.

“Education about labour unions for union members and employees has not been enough. But I don’t think this participation is low because our union is still young compared to other unions,” Union president Son Woo-mok said.

The National Samsung Electronics Labor Union (NSU) is the largest labor union at Samsung. This is the first time that the company’s union has gone on a general strike since its foundation in 1967.

Samsung Health users with Wear OS devices can now enjoy enhanced features as a new update has been rolled out. The fresh update is available on the Galaxy Store with version 6.27.0.123 and a package size of 100.17MB.

This update introduces several enhancements and bug fixes to improve user experience and enhance functionality. The update addresses issues reported by users in previous versions to ensure smoother operation and more reliable performance on Wear OS devices.

However, there’s a change for users with older Galaxy phones. The new Samsung Health version 6.27 is no longer compatible with Android 9 or older devices. Users on these phones can still use the app but may have limited access to features and won’t receive future updates and support.

The Korean tech giant continues to update its Health app to offer better features and support for newer ones. Samsung’s Wear OS users are advised to update to version 6.27.0.123 to take advantage of these improvements and bug fixes for a more optimized health tracking experience.

You need to connect your Galaxy Watch to your smartphone to install the update. Now, Open Galaxy Store >> Menu option >> Updates. Also, you can download the update from the third-party app link mentioned here.

Samsung is unlikely to release the Tri-Fold foldable phone this year. Huawei and Samsung were rumored to introduce their first triple-foldable devices in 2024. A new input indicates that Samsung may fail in bringing its rival against Huawei’s upcoming Tri-Fold phone.

IceUniverse tipped that Huawei could launch the world’s first Tri-Fold phone. The tipster mentioned that the handset will get no rival for a long time due to Samsung’s delay. It looks like Samsung doesn’t want to do hurry in exploring new form factors.

On July 10, Samsung will debut new Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 devices. The company has significantly reduced the thickness and weight of the next Fold. At the same time, a special “Slim” variant of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 might be launched in some markets later this year.

Ice noted that the Z Fold 6 Slim won’t be slimmer than foldable phones released in China. While Samsung is consistent with gradual hardware evolution, Chinese competitors are too aggressive. The company’s market share has already been divided in the global foldable market.

Well, Samsung is the only brand that sells foldable phones in the global market. China-based firms have also brought foldable products under their umbrella but didn’t do well. However, Samsung needs to evolve faster otherwise there will be a big danger in the future.

Last year, Samsung adopted the waterdrop hinge technology in its foldable phones. The company was not the first to use it in foldable handsets as several Chinese vendors utilized it. The technology made Samsung’s foldable folt flat, leaving no gap in the middle part.

Practically speaking, people still prefer buying regular bar-type flagship phones. Foldable phones undoubtedly matured enough and offer enhanced durability over generations. Still, the product lineup requires time and innovation to enter the mainstream.

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