Samsung plans to build a new DRAM factory on the Giheung campus in Yongin, which could output around 100,000 wafers per month.

According to KEDGlobal, Samsung is scrapping its R&D ambitions and betting on brute production instead. The company’s new DRAM factory, set to rise on the Giheung campus in Yongin, will crank out 100,000 wafers per month when it’s running.

Korean businessman Lee Byung-chull built it in 1987 and told his people to embrace “infinite exploration.” Samsung demolished it late last year; the plan was to replace it with two R&D buildings but that plan is now dead.

HBM demand has grown so quickly that DRAM makers can’t keep pace, and the shortage is bleeding into commodity chips used in phones and laptops.

Counterpoint Research reports that the global DRAM market revenue is projected to surge from $150 billion (223 trillion won) this year to $210 billion (312 trillion won) due to skyrocketing product prices.

Samsung’s internal team is already formed and eyeing a Q3 groundbreak. The company is even considering tearing down existing Giheung buildings to make room for auxiliary production infrastructure.

The company’s new DRAM factory joins a broader capacity push at Pyeongtaek, where Line 4 is getting a 100,000-wafer-per-month HBM4-capable production line.

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Google Pixel 11 modem situation has been quietly building for months, and now supply chain documents appear to have confirmed what the industry was already whispering: MediaTek is in, Samsung is out.

Every Pixel since Google launched its custom Tensor chips has run on Samsung’s Exynos modem. Even when Google moved Tensor G5 production to TSMC in 2025, it kept Samsung’s modem on board.

Google Pixel 11 phones use MediaTek 5G modem

MediaTek didn’t just edge out Samsung here. It beat Samsung and Qualcomm during Google’s evaluation process. The Pixel 11 reportedly spans four models, and MediaTek’s modem chips are going into all of them.

Following its entry into the Pixel 11, MediaTek is expected to maintain its steady partnership with Google while expanding its design-win share among other major US clients.

MediaTek cracked Apple’s supply chain in 2025 too, winning Apple Watch modem components. The company’s external modem business, long overshadowed by its integrated SoC work, is looking like a serious revenue arm.

Google didn’t just swap suppliers for cost reasons or experimental flair. Samsung was tested, evaluated, and passed over. Samsung’s Exynos modem division, already battered by its own SoC struggles, just lost one of its most visible Western customers.

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Samsung IFA 2026 plans no longer include a large-scale exhibition inside Messe Berlin. Instead, Samsung will host an off-site showcase at Berlin’s Humboldt Carré beginning September 2, two days before IFA officially opens. The venue will be used for product announcements and meetings with media, European retail partners, and B2B customers.

The move follows a similar strategy Samsung adopted at CES 2026, where it skipped the main exhibition hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center in favor of a dedicated space at the Wynn Hotel.

Rather than attracting the largest crowds possible, Samsung appears to be prioritizing a more controlled environment for demonstrating its AI products, connected ecosystem, and business strategy.

Despite leaving the main exhibition floor, Samsung isn’t disappearing from IFA altogether. The company will serve as the main sponsor of the IFA Creator Hub, where it plans to host creator-focused experiences and brand activities inside Messe Berlin.

The decision marks the biggest change to Samsung’s IFA presence in decades.

Aside from the pandemic-affected 2020 event, this will be the first time since Samsung debuted at IFA in 1991 that it won’t operate a major public exhibition at Messe Berlin.

With competitors including LG, TCL, and Hisense maintaining traditional booths, Samsung’s new approach could signal a broader shift in how it participates in global trade shows going forward.

Source – Samsung

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Samsung Camera Assistant in One UI 9 has reportedly added an exclusive Mirror View feature along with other improvements. The official version is set to launch later this month, with Samsung gearing up to introduce its latest software advancements to consumers.

What’s new in  One UI 9 Camera Assistant?

With Camera Assistant in One UI 9, Samsung introduces a new Mirror View feature for the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip 8, while also bringing a camera timeout toggle, an additional minimum shutter speed option, expanded language support, and better compatibility with TILTA wireless lens controllers.

At launch, Samsung will limit the Mirror View feature to the Galaxy Z Flip 8, Fold 8, and Fold 8 Ultra. The company hasn’t shared any details about what the feature actually does, leaving room for speculation until officially announced.

Based on the name alone, Mirror View could change how the camera preview is displayed or mirrored while taking photos or recording videos.

More Camera Assistant improvements

Samsung is also refining several existing tools that many Galaxy users already rely on. One welcome addition is the ability to disable the Camera app’s automatic timeout. Instead of closing after remaining idle for a period of time, the Camera app can stay open until you close it manually.

The company is also expanding the Minimum shutter speed setting that first arrived with Camera Assistant in One UI 8.5. Users can already choose from 1/1000, 1/500, 1/120, and 1/30 second, with the new update adding a 1/60-second option.

The app is also gaining support for additional languages, making Camera Assistant accessible to more users. Samsung is further improving compatibility with TILTA wireless lens controllers, making the accessory easier to use on supported Galaxy devices.

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Samsung will launch Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 later this month, but a new report has already revealed their Snapdragon chip upgrade, Bluetooth versions, and potential pricing for countries in Europe region.

Trusted outlet WinFuture is back with exclusive information on the Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2. The report reveals Samsung’s Snapdragon chip choice instead of Exynos, as well as the pricing decision for Europe.

Snapdragon chipset

Samsung could be using the Snapdragon Wear Elite chip in both smartwatches. It’s a big shift that the company is conducting years after utilizing its in-house Exynos processor.

Qualcomm’s chip is bringing notable improvements to the Watch models. On-device AI is also coming to your wrist gadgets, reducing the reliance on your Galaxy device at all times.

Samsung may launch both the Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 with 2GB of RAM paired with 32GB of storage and 64GB of storage, respectively.

The Galaxy Watch 9 is expected to come with 32GB of storage, while the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 reportedly offers 64GB. Both smartwatches feature 2GB of RAM.

Upgraded connectivity and battery

The report also reveals that the two watches come in Bluetooth connectivity variants. Samsung has adopted Bluetooth 6.0 technology and dual-band Wi-Fi; however, it remains to be seen whether it’s Wi-Fi 5 or Wi-Fi 6.

Galaxy Watch 9 will have 325mAh and 445mAh batteries as per their sizes. The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is getting a huge upgrade in the battery segment, taking the capacity to 800mAh.

Pricing for Europe

• Galaxy Watch 9 – €409 (40mm Wi-Fi-only)
• Galaxy Watch 9 – €439 (44mm Wi-Fi-only)
• Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 – €749 (€100 pricier than Watch Ultra)

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Samsung is gearing up to commence mass production of the Tesla AI5 chip at its Taylor fab on the 2nm process. The company has reportedly completed “tape-out,” that is, finalizing the design for mass production.

Recently, a Samsung Foundry executive announced on LinkedIn that the 2nm chip design tape-out has been completed for Tesla AI5. However, the Samsung official removed the post shared on his LinkedIn account.

In his post, the Samsung Foundry principal engineer stated, “The AI5 is scheduled to be produced using Samsung’s 2nm process at the Taylor, Texas plant and will soon be equipped in Tesla’s latest products.”

The Taylor fab is expected to start initial operations later this year before taking on mass production for key customers, including Tesla, in 2027.

Why does Tesla AI5 matter for Samsung Foundry?

The AI5 program carries significance well beyond a single customer win. Samsung already manufactures Tesla’s current AI4 chip on its 7nm process at its Pyeongtaek campus, with an upgraded AI4 variant also expected to remain there.

AI5, however, represents the transition to Samsung’s cutting-edge 2nm technology and its brand-new Texas manufacturing base. Reports also suggest Tesla’s future AI chip roadmap will be divided between Samsung and TSMC.

Securing a large production program like Tesla AI5 could help improve factory utilization and demonstrate the competitiveness of Samsung’s advanced process technologies.

This project is likely to become the industry’s first real test of how well Samsung’s Taylor fab can execute leading-edge production at scale.

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Samsung Messages app has been discontinued in the US, and Google Messages is the officially preferred switch. Google Messages offers all the great features you need for everyday messaging, along with support for Rich Communication Services (RCS). Still, if you want to rely on the Samsung Messages app, there’s a workaround that keeps it alive for now.

Back in April 2026, Samsung announced that its native Messages app would be discontinued. The app started to notify users in early July, with the deployment happening on July 6, disconnecting the app from the connection.

Samsung recommends Galaxy users get Google Messages from the Play Store and make it the default messaging app. Once done, you will retain all your chats in Google’s app and continue further messaging through it.

Notably, Samsung has started shipping recent flagships without the Samsung Messages app in the US. It includes the Galaxy S25 series and Galaxy S26 series, as well as the Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6, Z Fold 7, and Z Flip 7 foldable phones.

Well, it’s not impossible to keep Samsung Messages alive; here’s how:

Samsung Messages app is just disconnected, not banned or revoked. Users can get the app working again on their Galaxy device despite the official discontinuation. However, you will have to use its factory version, which it was shipped with.

Open your phone Settings > Apps > Messages > More Options (three dots) and tap Uninstall Updates.

Once done, open the Galaxy Store > Menu > Updates > Samsung Messages, and uncheck Enable auto-update.

These tweaks will roll back updates you’ve installed over the past time. Unchecking “auto-update” will ensure the Galaxy Store or Play Store won’t trigger an automatic update and stop the functionality of the app again.

The workaround is working as of July 2026, but no guarantee for the future. Also, we recommend that users comply with the official guidelines.

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If Bixby has recently started speaking in a different voice on your Samsung device, you’re not alone. Some Galaxy users say the assistant now switches between voices during the same conversation, even when a single voice is selected. Samsung has reportedly acknowledged the feedback and says it will share the issue with the relevant team, although it hasn’t confirmed whether this is a software bug.

Bixby changing its voice on Samsung phones

A handful of Samsung Galaxy users have reported an unusual voice changing issue with Bixby after a recent update. Instead of consistently using the selected voice, the assistant appears to alternate between different voices while responding.

The complaint surfaced on Samsung’s Korean Community forum, where one user explained that Bixby begins with a lower, unfamiliar voice before switching back to their chosen voice on the second response.

According to the report, later replies also continued to use the unexpected voice, making conversations with the assistant feel inconsistent.

Another Galaxy owner echoed the concern, saying Bixby’s voice noticeably changes depending on what it is saying.

Has Samsung acknowledged the Bixby voice issue?

A moderator from the Bixby team responded to the community post, apologizing for the inconvenience and confirming that the feedback regarding Bixby’s voice style would be forwarded to the relevant department.

Samsung did not describe it as a software bug, nor did it mention whether a fix is currently being developed. That response leaves the situation somewhat open; until Samsung provides further clarification, it’s difficult to say with certainty.

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