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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.

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Samsung Halts One UI 8.0 Rollout for Galaxy S23 Series Following Initial Release

Samsung has reportedly paused the distribution of its One UI 8.0 update for Galaxy S23 smartphones just weeks after its initial rollout. The suspension appears to be precautionary, with sources indicating the company detected issues requiring fixes. This marks the latest in a series of similar temporary halts across Samsung’s device lineup.

Samsung Pauses Latest Software Update for Flagship Devices

Samsung has temporarily suspended the rollout of its One UI 8.0 update for the Galaxy S23 series, according to recent reports. The suspension comes approximately three weeks after the company began distributing the major software update to its flagship smartphone lineup. Sources indicate the rollout had been progressing smoothly until this unexpected pause, though the exact nature of the issue prompting the suspension remains unclear.