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Samsung VP: Chip Shrinks Deliver Diminishing Returns, DTCO Gains Importance

Samsung Electronics Foundry Vice President Shin Jong-shin reportedly stated that traditional process miniaturization now yields only 10-15% improvements. The company is increasingly focusing on Design-Technology Co-Optimization, which could account for 50% of performance gains at 3nm and below. This strategic shift comes as Samsung develops its second-generation 2nm GAA process.

Samsung Electronics is signaling a fundamental shift in semiconductor strategy as the traditional approach of shrinking transistors delivers diminishing returns, according to recent industry reports. The company’s Foundry Vice President Shin Jong-shin reportedly revealed that process miniaturization alone now offers only 10-15% improvements in performance and area reduction.

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Apple Reportedly Taps Samsung for Foldable iPad Display Technology by 2029

Apple appears to be turning to its longtime display partner Samsung for foldable technology in an upcoming iPad. According to industry reports, the collaboration could result in a foldable iPad by 2029, marking Apple’s entry into the foldable device market.

Apple’s Foldable Ambitions Reportedly Lean on Samsung Display Expertise

Technology industry sources indicate Apple is once again turning to Samsung Display for advanced screen technology, this time for a foldable iPad reportedly planned for 2029. The potential collaboration continues a long-standing partnership between the two tech giants in the display sector, with Samsung having supplied OLED panels for multiple Apple products over recent years.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 Begin Receiving One UI 8 in the US, With One UI 8.5 Already in Development

Samsung has commenced the rollout of the One UI 8 update for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 in the United States. Concurrently, sources indicate that development for the subsequent One UI 8.5, based on a newer build of Android, is nearly finished.

One UI 8 Reaches US Foldables

The latest major software update for Samsung’s foldable smartphones is now becoming available to users in the United States. According to reports, the One UI 8 update has started rolling out for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4, bringing a host of new features and system improvements to these devices. This marks a significant step in Samsung’s software support lifecycle for its innovative form-factor phones.

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Industry Sources Cast Doubt on Qualcomm and MediaTek Transition to Samsung’s 2nm Chip Production

New reports suggest Qualcomm and MediaTek are unlikely to shift 2nm chip production to Samsung Foundry despite earlier speculation. Industry sources indicate timing constraints and acceptable TSMC pricing make such a transition improbable. The semiconductor giants appear committed to maintaining technological parity with Apple through existing partnerships.

Timing Constraints Challenge Foundry Transition

Recent speculation about Qualcomm and MediaTek switching to Samsung Foundry for their 2nm chip orders appears increasingly unlikely, according to supply chain sources familiar with the matter. The reports, which initially suggested both semiconductor designers were exploring alternatives to TSMC due to rising costs, now face significant timing challenges that make such a transition impractical for upcoming product cycles.