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[Gearbest Technology]2024 is coming to an end. For Samsung fans, this is an extraordinary year. Samsung has brought a lot of updates to look forward to and be excited about, and in many ways, it feels like Samsung has turned a new page.
Samsung S24 series
For Samsung and its fans, 2024 may be the most important year in recent years. As we near the end of the year, before heading into 2025 and starting a new chapter, let’s take a look back at Samsung’s year. Here are Samsung’s highlights for 2024:
Entering the GenAI era and setting the tone
In 2024, Samsung made a strong start with the successful launch of the S24 flagship series and Galaxy AI. Generative AI tools are now SamsunguserAn integral part of the mobile experience, its launch marks the beginning of a new era for the company.
Galaxy AI
Not only did Samsung release a powerful GenAI toolset with Galaxy AI, but it was the first OEM (original equipment manufacturer) to do so, and others, including Apple, have followed suit.
Although Galaxy AI first debuted on the S24 series, it is now available on numerous flagship phones and tablets. Even smart TVs are getting a taste of GenAI with the newly released wallpaper generation feature.
New firmware support policy
The launch of the S24 series in early 2024 also marks the introduction of a new pro-consumer firmware update policy. Galaxy flagship phones and tablets released starting in 2024 will receive seven years of support,as well asSeven major Android operating system upgrades.
Samsung didn’t stop there. The company alsoimprovedSupport for low-end mobile phones. The Galaxy A16 budget phone is the first to benefit from this strategy. Samsung launched the Galaxy A16 in October and promised to support it with six Android OS updates.
2024 is a good year for Exynos
There is a lot of talk about the low manufacturing yield rate of Samsung’s foundries.at presentSamsung is still struggling to reliably produce 3nm chips.
Still, we shouldn’t ignore the success of the 4nm Exynos 2400 SoC launched earlier this year. Even the Exynos 2400e, launched through the S24 FE, holds its own.
Samsung S24 FE
The Exynos 2400 chip powers the S24 and S24+ in some regions, and it’s proven to be a fast and reliable solution indeed. ExynosLoginS24 users on the market did not experience poor optimization issues at launch, which is much better than previous chips.
While the Exynos 2400 may not be enough to correct all the mistakes of the past, it doesn’t hurt the S24 experience like previous internal chips did.
Samsung’s first smart ring will debut in 2024
After years of speculation and digging into Samsung’s smart ring-related patent applications, the company has finally entered this new market space with the launch of the Galaxy Ring in 2024.
Samsung first showed off the Galaxy Ring at its first Unpacked event of the year, followed by a prototype at MWC 2024.
Samsung Galaxy Ring
A few months later, in July, the Galaxy Ring hit shelves in select markets and continues to expand its reach to more regions.
The Galaxy Ring uses the same Samsung Health platform as other wearables, making it a great addition to the range for users who want to track fitness activity and health without being distracted by a screen.
Unlike other brands of smart rings, the Galaxy Ring is available in a variety of sizes, ranging from US sizes 5 to 13, and comes in three colors.
Making fitness and health tracking more accessible
While the Galaxy Ring is a relatively expensive solution, Samsung is also releasing several cheaper fitness and health tracking wearables in 2024.
The first is the Galaxy Fit 3. Samsung hasn’t dabbled in the Fit series since 2020, but it launched a new model this year for budget-conscious customers.
Samsung Galaxy Fit 3
Galaxy Fit 3 features a new design with a 45% larger screen and more health tracking and emergency features.
In addition, the first Fan Edition smartwatch will be released in 2024. Launched in June, the Galaxy Watch FE bridges the price gap between the Fit 3 and flagship smartwatches. Even though it’s a rebranded and slightly upgraded Galaxy Watch 4, it’s an affordable and popular solution for those who don’t want to spend too much on such a wearable.
Samsung launches Ultra smartwatch in 2024
We’ve had Ultra smartphones and tablets for years, but 2024 marks the release of the first Ultra version of the Galaxy Watch.
Galaxy Watch Ultra features a rugged design made from titanium, improved water resistance, the new Exynos W1000 chip, and a gorgeous, bright display.
For potential buyers looking for a less obtrusive smartwatch, Samsung has released the Galaxy Watch 7. The latter has the same internal hardware as the Ultra version, but is less suited to harsh conditions.
Samsung redesigns Galaxy Buds wireless earphones
In 2024, Samsung completely redesigned its wireless headphone product line, releasing not one but two models. Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are here.
Both feature a new stemmed design and matching casing. The handle design reduces the chance of accidentally triggering the touch control. It also helps to secure it more securely inside the charging case.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
The Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are the best headphones Samsung has released yet. It’s the first headphone to feature planar drivers, and the sound quality exceeds all previous models.
The Pro version also introduces Blade Lights for the first time – a new LED light strip that helps users quickly find their headphones and check battery level at a glance.
Samsung expands foldable phone lineup
Samsung has been pursuing a two-pronged foldable phone strategy for years, but in 2024, the company finally expanded its lineup with a third model, the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition
The Special Edition has a wider aspect ratio, ditches the S Pen, has a better camera setup, and improves the foldable display’s crease.
Unfortunately, this new device is only available in limited quantities in South Korea and China (under the W25 brand). It went on sale shortly after the Galaxy Z Fold 7’s global launch, but some users weren’t happy with it.
Nonetheless, the release of the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition is a major highlight of 2024. It shows that Samsung is still willing to try new folding phone designs, and may show folding phone enthusiasts what new directions 2025 may take.
Rethinking the Galaxy Tab S series
In 2024, Samsung revamped the Galaxy Tab S series in two main ways with its first redesign in years.
First, the company streamlined its flagship tablet lineup by removing base models. Secondly, the new 2024 Galaxy Tab S10+ and Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra use MediaTek chips rather than Exynos or Qualcomm solutions.
In addition to these big changes, Samsung has also considered tablet accessory compatibility. For the first time, a new generation of tablets is fully compatible with previous generations of Samsung accessories.
One UI 7.0 is the biggest update in years
Although One UI 7.0 has not yet been released to the public and will remain in beta testing for the rest of the year, it is still an important part of Samsung’s narrative in 2024.
One UI 7.0
One UI 7.0 is the biggest upgrade in years. Samsung is developing it with new concepts.
The company aims to elicit positive emotional responses from users with One UI 7.0. To this end, the update brings a new blur engine, new UI elements like the Now Bar, redesigned quick and notification panels, new icons, and more.
The update is also supposed to bring new animations, but they’re not currently available – at least not in the first beta. As of press time, One UI 7.0 is being improved and Beta 2 has been released.
UI for more devices, including smart TVs
In addition to wanting to create the best version of One UI for phones and tablets, Samsung is also taking a big step toward a more unified user experience across devices.
In 2024, Samsung launched a new Tizen OS version for smart TVs and called it the One UI update.
Although we are still a long way from achieving a perfect match between TV and mobile device user experiences, the launch of One UI for smart TVs marks an important turning point in Samsung’s corporate philosophy.
Now more than ever, Samsung is trying to look at things holistically rather than developing each device type in isolation. This new philosophy will lead to a more consistent user experience across different products, and it all starts in 2024.
Samsung consumer electronics have never been so perfectly integrated with SmartThings
Similar concepts are being further extended to the SmartThings platform. In 2024, Samsung released new consumer electronics products, such as artificial intelligence-powered robot vacuum cleaners and kitchen appliances, that are better integrated with the SmartThings mobile platform.
There’s more work to be done on this front, but in 2024, Samsung gives Galaxy device owners even more reasons to buy Samsung smart home devices and build an ecosystem. Things can only improve from now on.
extended reality
In early 2023, Samsung announced its intention to cooperate with Google and Qualcomm to develop the next generation extended reality (XR) experience.
The next generation of Samsung XR devices won’t be released until 2024, but we finally got our first look at the device in December when Google unveiled its Android XR platform.
Samsung XR device rendering
The picture above is a rendering of the upcoming Samsung XR headset. Google used it to showcase its new XR operating system, and industry reports sound very promising.
Some believe Samsung and Google may be setting a new standard for the emerging XR market — one that Apple may have to follow.
in conclusion
Overall, 2024 is a great year for Samsung fans, whether they are mobile phone users,Sports and healthEnthusiasts and consumer electronics customers alike are treated to new product categories, great hardware and software upgrades, Galaxy AI, a more unified experience across devices, and more.
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