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Samsung accelerates semiconductor capacities with ASML’s EUV investment
Samsung aiming for a rebound by investing in large-scale semiconductor equipment. A new report claims that Samsung will additionally import EUV (extreme ultraviolet) semiconductor exposure equipment from ASML of the Netherlands starting in 2024.
EUV exposure equipment is a key equipment in the semiconductor ultra-fine process that Samsung is focusing on and costs about 200 billion won/unit. Exposure is a major process that accounts for more than half of the total process cost and time.
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Due to a confidentiality clause in the contract, details have not been revealed. There’s growing support for the theory that a total of 50 units will be supplied over 5 years. Besides, the annual production of units is limited to the extent that it is said to be “more complex than satellite parts.”
After introducing the world’s first 3nm foundry process using GAA tech in June last year, Samsung aims to enter the 3nm 2nd-gen process in the first half of next year, 2nm process in 2025, and 1.4-nano process in 2027, and is planning to use EUV exposure equipment.
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE may be available in five color options. The phone is expected to launch later this year, but a reliable source seems already aware of the upcoming shades. Interestingly, the next FE would also be available in Black, the most preferred color among buyers.
According to RossYoung, Samsung may launch five color variants of the Galaxy S24 FE. Black will likely be produced in the highest volume, while the other four colors may include Gray, Light Blue, Light Green, and Yellow. Notably, marketing names may be different from the leaked ones.
Samsung’s Galaxy S23 FE comes in Mint, Cream, Purple, Indigo, Graphite, and Tangerine.
S24FE colors:
– Black
– Gray
– Light Blue
– Light Green
– Yellow
Black is highest volume.— Ross Young (@DSCCRoss) July 1, 2024
Earlier, we saw the CAD renders of the upcoming smartphone. Rendering showcased that the next FE would feature the same design aesthetics as the Galaxy S24. Meanwhile, the phone’s chin would be thinned over its predecessor, giving a more premium appearance.
Under the hood, the Galaxy S24 FE could be equipped with Exynos 2400 paired with 8GB of RAM. We expect two memory variants of the device, including 128GB and 256GB. The battery may have a capacity of 4,500 mAh, featuring 25W fast charging support.
The Korean tech giant will hold its next Galaxy Unpacked event in July. At the event, Samsung will launch the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6 foldable phones. Besides, the new lineup of wireless Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Watch 7, and Galaxy Watch Ultra also coming.
If you are wondering about a refreshed design and upgraded specs, wait till January next year. Samsung is said to be working on major design changes for its Galaxy S25 lineup. The Ultra variant may also get upgraded sensors for enhanced photography.
As we enter the 2nd day of July 2024, Samsung has unveiled details of its newest security patch for Galaxy devices. This update aims to enhance security and performance, however, the rollout is yet to start.
July 2024 Security Maintenance Release (SMR) combines patches from Google and Samsung. Google brings fixes for 4 critical and 21 high-level vulnerabilities in Android, although 2 are not applicable to Samsung devices.
Moreover, Samsung has resolved 33 Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE) to further improve device security. These SVE items are mainly related to One UI Home, System Property, System UI, Filter Provider, Secure Folder, Configuration Message, IMS service, Knox, MTP app, and more.
This time, Samsung’s semiconductor patch also introduces fixes for 2 high-level CVEs specific to their hardware.
Samsung July 2024 Security Patch Details
Android Patch Details
Critical
- CVE-2023-43556, CVE-2023-43538, CVE-2023-43551, CVE-2024-31320
High
- CVE-2024-0671, CVE-2024-1065, CVE-2024-23698, CVE-2024-23696, CVE-2024-23697, CVE-2024-23695, CVE-2024-23711, CVE-2024-26926, CVE-2024-20066, CVE-2024-20068, CVE-2024-20067, CVE-2023-43542, CVE-2024-23363, CVE-2024-31331, CVE-2024-34720, CVE-2024-34723, CVE-2024-31332, CVE-2024-31339, CVE-2024-34722, CVE-2024-34721, CVE-2024-31338
Moderate
- None
Already included in previous updates
- None
Not applicable to Samsung devices
- CVE-2024-20069, CVE-2024-20065
Samsung Semiconductor
Samsung Semiconductor patch is also included in this Security Maintenance Release with the following CVE item:
High
- CVE-2024-29153, CVE-2023-50805
One UI Patch Details
- SVE-2023-1279(CVE-2024-20888): Improper access control in OneUIHome
- SVE-2023-1514(CVE-2024-34583): Improper access control in system property
- SVE-2024-0067(CVE-2024-20890, CVE-2024-20889): Improper implementation in BLE
- SVE-2024-0144(CVE-2024-20891): Improper access control in SystemUI
- SVE-2024-0146(CVE-2024-34585): Improper access control in SystemUI
- SVE-2024-0148(CVE-2024-34595): Improper access control in SystemUI
- SVE-2024-0194(CVE-2024-20892): Improper verification of signature in FilterProvider
- SVE-2024-0440(CVE-2024-20893): Improper input validation in libmediaextractorservice.so
- SVE-2024-0490(CVE-2024-20894): Improper handling of exceptional conditions in Secure Folder
- SVE-2024-0547(CVE-2024-20895): Improper access control in Dar service
- SVE-2024-0700(CVE-2024-20896): Use of implicit intent for sensitive communication in Configuration message
- SVE-2024-0716(CVE-2024-34584): Improper privilege management in SumeNNService
- SVE-2024-0772(CVE-2024-20899, CVE-2024-20898, CVE-2024-20897): Use of implicit intent for sensitive communication in FCM function in IMS service.
- SVE-2024-0788(CVE-2024-34586): Improper access control in KnoxCustomManagerService
- SVE-2024-0793(CVE-2024-34587): Improper input validation in librtp.so
- SVE-2024-0794(CVE-2024-34588): Improper input validation in librtp.so
- SVE-2024-0795(CVE-2024-34589): Improper input validation in librtp.so
- SVE-2024-0810(CVE-2024-34590): Improper input validation in librtp.so
- SVE-2024-0811(CVE-2024-34591): Improper input validation in librtp.so
- SVE-2024-0812(CVE-2024-34592): Improper input validation in librtp.so
- SVE-2024-0818(CVE-2024-34593): Improper input validation in librtp.so
- SVE-2024-0834(CVE-2024-20900): Improper authentication in MTP application
- SVE-2024-0851(CVE-2024-20901): Improper input validation in copying data to buffer cache in libsaped
- SVE-2024-0882(CVE-2024-34594): Exposure of sensitive information in proc file system
Some SVE items included in the Samsung Android Security Update cannot be disclosed at this time.
After One UI 6.1, Samsung is gearing up for the release of its next software iteration based on Android 14, One UI 6.1.1. Ahead of its official launch, details about the update have already begun to surface, thanks to insights shared by community moderators. Also, Samsung has initiated the process of updating its apps with One UI 6.1.1 support.
The Korean tech giant is already updating its apps to ensure they work smoothly with One UI 6.1.1. The first app in line for this support is Samsung Theme Park, a module of Good Lock.
By preparing its apps early, Samsung aims to prevent any compatibility issues when One UI 6.1.1 is rolled out in the coming days. The company is ensuring the apps work smoothly with One UI 6.1.1.
Let’s check the list of Samsung apps that received One UI 6.1.1 support.
- Theme Park
- One Hand Operation +
- MultiStar
It is expected that Samsung will extend this support to more apps soon. Stay tuned with us to know more details.