Spotify offline playback for Galaxy Watch 4 is rolling out now

Even when its watches ran Tizen, Spotify was Samsung’s preferred music streaming service. The company recently made a major change for its smartwatches. It launched the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic that run on the Android-based Wear OS.

Spotify has had a Wear OS app for the longest time so it’s already available for these best Samsung smartwatches. A new update is now rolling out that brings Spotify offline playback to the Galaxy Watch 4.

Spotify offline playback for Galaxy Watch 4 is on the way

Before Samsung had even unveiled its new watches, Spotify had said that it would update its Wear OS app with support for downloadable content. It confirmed the update once again after Samsung’s latest watches were announced.

This update will now be available on the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic (review) since they run Wear OS. The offline playback feature will allow Spotify Premium subscribers to download albums, playlists and podcasts to listen to when they’re offline.

The feature is going to be of limited use to those who are on the Free tier. They can only download podcasts directly to the watch for offline playback. Their music can only be played in Shuffle Mode via either a Wi-Fi or cellular connection.

Saving songs, albums and playlists for Spotify offline playback on Galaxy Watch 4 will be quick simple. Just navigate to the content you want to download and tap on the Download to watch button. Once they’re downloaded, the content that’s available for offline playback will have a little green arrow next to its name.

Spotify offline playback for Galaxy Watch 4 is an amazing feature. It will let users listen to their favorite tunes without requiring an internet connection. So if you’re out on a run and don’t want to bring your phone with you, your watch can easily store your favorite workout tunes. Storage is not an issue on the Galaxy Watch 4. It has 16GB built-in, higher than any Samsung smartwatch.

Some users have reported on Reddit that they’re already able to use this feature. Looks like it’s rolling out now and should be available to everyone in the coming weeks.

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Samsung says Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 have broken its sales record

Samsung is seeing a lot of interest in its new foldable smartphones. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 have captured the attention of people across the globe. 2021 just might be the year that foldable smartphones go mainstream.

2020 was the first full year of Samsung selling foldable smartphones. It launched the Galaxy Z Flip and Z Fold 2. Both devices set a new record for foldable sales to date. That record has now been smashed only by the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 pre-orders so far.

Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 pre-orders are at an all time high

The Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 have been available for pre-order since last week. Reports from South Korea reveal impressive pre-order performance. Samsung received 450,000 pre-orders for both foldables combined in just one week. Analysts expect that the total number of pre-orders just in South Korea could cross 800,000 units.

It’s quite likely that Samsung is seeing such strong pre-order performance in other markets across the globe. That’s why the company confirmed the following in a statement:

“We are thankful for the great customer response to our new Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3. Interest in foldable smartphones is at an all-time high, with pre-order volume for Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 already outpacing total sales for Galaxy Z devices to date in 2021.”

Samsung didn’t provide any numbers. So it’s unclear how many units of the new foldables have been pre-ordered or how many units of the Galaxy Z Flip and Galaxy Z Fold 2 it has sold to date. Several market research firms estimate that Samsung sold around 2 million units combined of these two models.

They now expect Samsung to sell 5.2 million units of its new foldables this year. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 are more durable, powerful and stylish than their predecessors. They have also received substantial price cuts. If the pre-order figures are an indication, its new foldables are going to be super hit devices.

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Here’s how much the Galaxy M32 5G could cost in India

Last week, Samsung had revealed its plans to launch the Galaxy M32 5G in India. The company had listed the smartphone on Amazon along with some of its images and specifications. Now, the Indian pricing of the Galaxy M32 5G has been revealed before its official launch on August 25.

According to IANS, the Galaxy M32 5G will be available in two memory configurations, and they will be priced between INR 20,000 (around $270) and INR 25,000 (around $337). It will be available in black and blue color variants. The smartphone will reportedly be available via Amazon.in, Samsung India website, and other authorized retailers starting September 2, 2021.

It has already been revealed that the Galaxy M32 5G will feature a 6.5-inch TFT LCD Infinity-V display with HD+ resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. The display will be protected using Gorilla Glass 5. The Galaxy M32 5G will come equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 720 processor, 6GB/8GB RAM, and 128GB of internal storage. The phone will also feature a microSD card slot for storage expansion.

It has a 13MP selfie camera and a 48MP quad-camera setup at the rear. Samsung has claimed that the phone will be compatible with 12 5G bands which means that it is future-proof. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery and features a dual-SIM card slot, GPS, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, a USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

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Samsung has a $206 billion game plan to survive in the future

Complacency can be fatal for any company but when you’re a global conglomerate with rivals itching to take you down, nothing can be left to chance. Samsung has faced incredible business challenges over the years but it has been able to overcome them through leadership and innovation.

As the world evolves and new technologies gain momentum, Samsung wants to ensure that it remains as competitive as ever before. To that end, the company has drawn up a new game plan worth $206 billion to secure its future.

Samsung is making bold moves for its future

Samsung confirmed today that the Samsung Group will be investing approximately $206 billion in the next three years to enhance its capabilities in the artificial intelligence, biopharmaceutical, semiconductor and robotics industries. The investments are meant to prepare Samsung for a leading role in the post-pandemic world.

These investments will be made through 2023. The company says that this move will enable it to strengthen in global position in competitive industries like the chip market while also providing it with new opportunities for growth in next-generation telecommunications and robotics.

Samsung Electronics didn’t provide a breakdown of the exact amounts that it will be spending on each of the highlighted industries. However, it once again reiterated that mergers and acquisitions are being considered to consolidate technology and gain market leadership.

With more than $114 billion in cash, Samsung is in a very strong position to buy new companies. Its potential targets are said to include automotive semiconductor companies like NXP and Microchip Technologies.

The company’s $206 billion game plan has been revealed over a week after its leader Lee Jae-yong was released from prison on parole. His return to the office was said to be crucial for progress on Samsung’s major plans. With the heir back in action, we might see some progress in its merger activities soon enough.

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Samsung made some serious money on these products recently

The semiconductor division is a literal cash cow for Samsung. It’s particularly the company’s dominance in the memory market that made it overtake Intel again to become the world’s largest semiconductor vendor by revenue.

The division’s performance did come under pressure a bit when the memory supercycle subsided and prices came down. However, once the pandemic hit, demand for memory products shot up again. Revenues have gradually increased since 2018 and have now reached a new high.

Samsung revenues at a record high since Q3 2018

A report from market research firm TrendForce highlights that the global DRAM sales in Q2 2021 were at $24.1 billion, up 26% compared to the previous quarter. Overall demand for memory products has increased and the average selling price has gone up as well.

Samsung made over $10.5 billion in revenue for its memory chip products in the second quarter of this year. This is the first time since the third quarter of 2018 that quarterly revenues for the memory business have crossed $10 billion.

The company saw a 30% jump in its revenues compared to the same period last year. It still remains the dominant player in the memory chip market. Samsung accounted for 43.6% of the entire market in Q2 2021.

The pandemic has contributed immensely to the increase in demand, particularly due to the sustained need for remote work and distance learning. Demand from the notebook sector was particularly strong. The average selling price of these products also increased. Prices were up by up to 23% in Q2 compared to Q1 2021.

Analysts expect this solid demand to continue in the third quarter of this year but expect that the price increase would be more limited at up to 8%. A decline in demand is predicted for the fourth quarter.

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Samsung launches Galaxy Z Flip 3, Galaxy Z Fold 3 accessories in India

Samsung has now opened pre-orders for the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and the Galaxy Z Fold 3 in India. The company is offering various discounts and pre-order gifts on its latest set of foldable phones to attract consumers. The South Korean firm has also launched various accessories for the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and the Galaxy Z Fold 3 in the country.

The Clear Cover with Ring case for the Galaxy Z Flip 3 is priced at INR 2,499. The Silicon Cover with Strap case for the Galaxy Z Flip 3, which is available in Navy and White colors, is priced at INR 3,099. The Silicon Cover with Ring is priced at INR 3,099 as well, but it is available in five colors: Coral, Green, Lavender, Olive Green, and Navy. The Aramid Cover, which is available in black, costs INR 5,399. The Leather Cover for the Galaxy Z Flip 3 costs INR 6,099 and is available in Black, Green, and Mustard.

Samsung has launched five cases for the Galaxy Z Fold 3: Aramid Cover, Flip Cover with Pen, Leather Cover, Leather Flip Cover, and Silicone Cover. The Aramid Cover for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 comes in Black and costs INR 5,399. The Flip Cover with Pen, which is available in Black, costs INR 6,099. The Leather Cover is available in three colors: Black, Camel, and Green. It costs INR 6,099. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 Leather Flip Cover (Black, Camel, and Green) is priced at INR 6,899. The Silicone Cover comes in Black, Green, and White and is priced at INR 3,099.

The South Korean firm has also launched the S Pen Fold Edition and the S Pen Pro in India. The S Pen Fold Edition costs INR 3,999, while the S Pen Pro comes with a price tag of INR 9,999. You can pre-order all these accessories via Samsung’s official online store in India. The company has also listed official watch straps for the Galaxy Watch 4 and the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, but their prices haven’t been revealed yet.

• Pre-order Galaxy Z Flip 3, Galaxy Z Fold 3 accessories from Samsung India

Galaxy Z Flip 3

• Model: SM-F711B
• Dimensions: Folded: 86.4 x 72.2 x 15.9~17.1 mm
  Unfolded: 166 x 72.2 x 6.9 mm
  
• Display: 6.7 inch / 170.18 mm Dynamic AMOLED Display
• CPU: Snapdragon 888
• Camera: 12MP

More specifications

Galaxy Z Fold 3

• Model: SM-F926B
• Dimensions: Unfolded: 158.2 x 128.1 x 6.4 mm
  Folded: 158.2 x 67.1 x 14.4~16 mm
  
• Display: 7.6 inch / mm Dynamic AMOLED 2X
• CPU: Snapdragon 888
• Camera: 12MP

More specifications

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Samsung expands its HBM-PIM memory to more applications

Earlier this year, Samsung had unveiled the world’s first HBM-PIM (High-Bandwidth Memory Processing-In-Memory) modules with integrated processing. This new memory technology offers faster performance for AI applications while reducing power consumption. Now, the South Korean firm has announced that it will expand this DRAM technology to more applications.

During Hot Chips 33, an annual expo where brand new semiconductor technologies are unveiled, Samsung Semiconductor announced the first commercial application of HBM-PIM. This futuristic technology has been tested in the Xilinx Virtex Ultrascale+ (Alveo) AI accelerator, where it delivered 2.5x faster processing while offering 60% improved power efficiency. This shows that HBM-PIM is ready for a wider range of applications, including commercial servers and mobile devices.

AXDIMM (Acceleration DIMM) are DRAM modules powered by HBM-PIM chips, and they include both memory chips and processing cores. This combination reduces large data movements between CPU and DRAM. The AI engine built inside the buffer chip can perform parallel processing of multiple memory ranks, greatly improving speed and power efficiency.

These AXDIMM modules retain the conventional DIMM form factor, which means traditional DIMMs can be easily replaced with AXDIMMs. They are currently being tested on customer servers, and it has been noted that they offer twice the performance in AI-based recommendation applications while offering 40% improved power efficiency. SAP has been testing AXDIMM to offer improved performance on SAP HANA and to accelerate the database.

Samsung also announced that it would soon bring processing-in-memory to mobile devices through LPDDR5-PIM modules. These modules offer twice the performance in certain AI tasks such as chatbot, translation, and voice recognition. The world leader in the memory segment plans on standardizing the PIM platform in the first half of 2022 by working with other industry leaders.

Nam Sung Kim, Senior Vice President of DRAM Product & Technology at Samsung Electronics, said, “HBM-PIM is the industry’s first AI-tailored memory solution being tested in customer AI-accelerator systems, demonstrating tremendous commercial potential. Through standardization of the technology, applications will become numerous, expanding into HBM3 for next-generation supercomputers and AI applications, and even into mobile memory for on-device AI as well as for memory modules used in data centers.“

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