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• [New] Samsung just unveiled Exynos 2500, its first smartphone chip made using a 3 nm process. Sammy Fans
• [New] You can currently only code Android XR apps for VR headsets like Moohan, but Google will open up software for smart glasses later in 2025, and it's also working with Samsung and glasses designers like Warby Parker to ship the first set of smart glasses soon. Android Central
• [New] Samsung has officially announced that the next generation Galaxy smartwatch - Watch 8 series will launch with pre-installed One UI 8 Watch (Wear OS 6) operating system. Sammy Fans
• [New] Exynos 2500 is Samsung's first 3 nm smartphone chip, which was initially planned for the Galaxy S25 series. Sammy Fans
• [New] India's smartphone manufacturing output will grow to a record 20% share of global output in 2025, fuelled by export demand from Apple and Samsung. BusinessLine
• [New] Samsung will make Perplexity its default AI assistant on Galaxy S26 devices, integrating AI deeply across its ecosystem for enhanced user experience. Blue Tech Wave Media
• [New] When Android 16's Advanced Protection meets Samsung's hardware and software improvements in One UI 8, Galaxy phones are going to be incredibly secure. Sammy Fans
• [New] The Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 For Galaxy will be manufactured using Samsung's 2 nm process, rather than TSMC's. Gizmochina
• On the hardware side, Snap is launching its Specs AR glasses in 2026 to consumers, as rumours suggest Samsung's Android XR headset will launch next month in South Korea. UploadVR
• Samsung Electronics is set to fulfill its final DDR4 contracts in June, with production expected to end by the close of 2025. DeepNewz
• Samsung Electro-Mechanics will begin glass substrate sample production in Sejong, South Korea, by mid-2025, aiming to supply two to three major US tech firms. DIGITIMES Inc.
• TSMC's 2 nm chips are expected to be significantly expensive, so Samsung might not put the Snapdragon 8 Elite 3 in every Galaxy S27. Sammy Fans
• The Galaxy S26 series would push boundaries with upgraded AI and a new 200 MP camera, but Samsung may still face a tricky road ahead, with technical challenges, political tensions, and tariffs threatening its premium status, especially in the US. Sammy Fans
• The Galaxy Watch could soon let users pay for things using Samsung Wallet in South Korea. Sammy Fans
• The Asia-Pacific region is the fastest-growing, expected to experience high growth due to key players like HTC, Samsung, and Nreal, alongside a massive gaming population in China, Japan, and South Korea. Credence Research
• With big augmented reality plans in the works from Samsung and Google, it seems like big tech will continue betting on AR headsets and smart glasses. Yahoo Tech
• Samsung is reportedly nearing a deal with Perplexity to preload its app and assistant on the Galaxy S26 series in 2026. Cointelegraph Magazine
• Many features, such as Samsung's exclusive Galaxy-specific capabilities (like Samsung Pay and advanced health tracking features), will be locked behind Samsung phones, so it's important to double-check compatibility if you are eyeing a non-Samsung device. Stuff
• Google still faces the challenge that its relationships with partners like Samsung have come with the express promise that Google will not give its home-grown devices preferential treatment. Business Insider
• Analysts are closely monitoring the outlook for Apple and Samsung, given Mr Trump has threatened a 25% tariff on smartphones not made in America. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• The final release of One UI 8 will set a new standard for Android-based user interfaces, further solidifying Samsung's dominance in the premium smartphone segment. Logeshwaran.org
• Latest android with One UI: Undoubtedly, the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G will ship with the latest version of Android, skinned with Samsung's One UI interface, providing a user-friendly experience, enhanced customization options, and regular software updates. Archynewsy
• If Samsung manages to secure Nvidia orders, the memory semiconductor business could have the potential to make a comeback. Sammy Fans

Last updated: 30 June 2025