Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Features New Corning® Gorilla® Glass Ceramic 2 for Enhanced Durability
NewsVoir
New Delhi [India], May 9: Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced that the upcoming Galaxy S25 Edge will feature Corning® Gorilla® Glass Ceramic 2(1), a new glass ceramic offering that delivers advanced protection in a new, remarkably thin device form factor Driven by a shared vision to push the boundaries of mobile engineering, Samsung and Corning joined forces to ensure the premium S series experience balances elegance with resilience.
Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 further extends the legendary toughness that Corning® Gorilla® Glass is known for. Combining Corning's advanced glass technology with Samsung's proprietary processing and reinforcement technologies, the Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 cover on Galaxy S25 Edge delivers a sleek yet strong design.
"Galaxy S25 Edge will set a new standard for craftsmanship and performance as our slimmest Galaxy S series device yet," said Kwangjin Bae, EVP and Head of the Mechanical R & D Team of Mobile eXperience Business (MX) at Samsung Electronics. "To support this breakthrough design, it was essential to develop a display material that was both exceptionally thin and reliably strong - a challenge that brought Corning and Samsung together, united by a shared vision for purposeful engineering and user-centric innovation. That vision is embedded in every detail of Galaxy S25 Edge."
Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 features crystals intricately embedded within its glass matrix, enhancing the durability and crack deflection capabilities of the display cover. The synergy between the glass and crystal components is engineered to provide improved toughness while retaining high optical transparency. As a key component in enhancing damage-resistance, Corning's ion exchange process further fortifies the glass ceramic material and improves retained strength of the display cover.
"With Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2, we've achieved a remarkable combination of thinness and strength, giving consumers the best of both worlds -- exceptional durability in a modern, sleek and premium design," said Andrew Beck, Vice President and General Manager, Corning® Gorilla® Glass. "The craftsmanship of the Galaxy S25 Edge with Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 underscores Corning and Samsung's commitment to meeting the evolving needs of consumers worldwide."
For more information and details about the highly anticipated Galaxy S25 Edge, tune into the launch event to be livestreamed on Samsung's YouTube channel on May 13 at 9 a.m. KST, May 12 at 8 p.m EDT, and 5 p.m. PDT.
(1) Corning® Gorilla® Glass Ceramic 2 is integrated into the front of the device.
Corning (www.corning.com) is one of the world's leading innovators in materials science, with a 170-year track record of life-changing inventions. Corning applies its unparalleled expertise in glass science, ceramic science, and optical physics along with its deep manufacturing and engineering capabilities to develop category-defining products that transform industries and enhance people's lives. Corning succeeds through sustained investment in RD & E, a unique combination of material and process innovation, and deep, trust-based relationships with customers who are global leaders in their industries. Corning's capabilities are versatile and synergistic, which allows the company to evolve to meet changing market needs, while also helping its customers capture new opportunities in dynamic industries. Today, Corning's markets include optical communications, mobile consumer electronics, display, automotive, solar, semiconductors, and life sciences.
Samsung inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, home appliances, network systems, and memory, system LSI, foundry and LED solutions, and delivering a seamless connected experience through its SmartThings ecosystem and open collaboration with partners. For the latest news, please visit the Samsung Newsroom at news.samsung.com.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Hans India
2 hours ago
- Hans India
Samsung Eyes Perplexity AI Partnership to Redefine Smartphone AI Strategy
Samsung appears to be preparing a major revamp of its AI strategy because ongoing discussions focus on integrating Samsung Perplexity AI into its smartphone ecosystem. Samsung holds advanced negotiations with the American startup Perplexity AI to preload its assistant on forthcoming devices and to make substantial investments in the company according to Bloomberg. Samsung could implement Perplexity's AI tools across various platforms such as Samsung AI browser and Bixby assistant and potentially its operating system should the agreement succeed. Samsung plans to implement the changes initially this year followed by a full implementation during the Galaxy S26 series release in 2026. The report shows that these plans remain unstable and may undergo changes before an official announcement occurs. The partnership will mark a fundamental change in Samsung's AI strategy. The company has predominantly utilized Google's Gemini to drive the AI capabilities in its Galaxy AI suite. A partnership with Perplexity would enable Samsung to expand its AI options while lessening its Gemini replacement. This deal represents Perplexity's biggest mobile partnership to date. The startup currently works alongside Motorola to integrate its AI assistant into both the Razr 60 and Razr 60 Ultra devices. Samsung started discussions with Perplexity AI on Samsung earlier this year and recent meetings in South Korea brought them closer to completing their deal. Samsung will likely emerge as one of the top investors in Perplexity's next funding round as well as pursue software Samsung AI integration opportunities. Samsung NEXT, the investment arm of Samsung, provided funding to the startup in 2024. Apple recently displayed their interest in exploring Perplexity's technological capabilities. Apple services head Eddy Cue explained during the antitrust trial against Google that his company initiated talks to explore Perplexity search tools for Siri as an alternative to Google or ChatGPT because they were impressed by Perplexity's capabilities. The potential impact of a Samsung-Perplexity partnership on the current discussions between Apple and Perplexity is yet unknown.
&w=3840&q=100)
Business Standard
2 hours ago
- Business Standard
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge available with storage upgrade, no-cost EMI offers
Although the 512GB variant of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is officially priced at Rs 121,999, it is being offered with an upfront discount of Rs 12,000 under the storage upgrade promotion New Delhi The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is now available for purchase in India. The ultra-thin smartphone comes with a storage upgrade offer, allowing consumers a free upgrade to the 512GB model at the price of the 256GB variant. This promotional offer was initially exclusive to pre-orders. Additionally, Samsung is providing an 18-month no-interest equated monthly instalment (EMI) plan. Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: Price and offers 12GB RAM + 256GB Storage: Rs 109,999 12GB RAM + 512GB Storage: Rs 121,999 Although the 512GB variant is officially priced at Rs 121,999, it is being offered with an upfront discount of Rs 12,000 under the complimentary storage upgrade promotion. As a result, consumers may purchase the higher storage model at the cost of the base variant. Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: Details The Galaxy S25 Edge features a sleek titanium frame and an ultra-slim profile measuring just 5.8mm, making it one of Samsung's thinnest smartphones to date. Weighing 163g, it is marginally heavier than the standard Galaxy S25, yet remains lightweight considering its expansive 6.7-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 for enhanced durability. In terms of imaging capabilities, the smartphone is equipped with a 200MP primary sensor, which is reported to deliver up to 40% improved brightness in low-light conditions compared to the Galaxy S25. This is accompanied by a 12MP ultra-wide lens supporting autofocus and macro photography. Powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, the device is compatible with the complete range of Galaxy AI features. These include Now Brief, accessible via the Now Bar, the Google Gemini AI assistant with cross-application functionality, and tools such as Audio Eraser, Drawing Assist, and Nightography. The Galaxy S25 Edge also introduces ProScaler, a feature driven by Samsung's mobile Digital Natural Image engine (mDNIe), which enhances the quality of visual content through upscaling. Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: Specifications Display: 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate (1–120Hz), 2600 nits peak brightness Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite RAM: 12GB Storage: 256GB and 512GB Rear Camera: 200MP primary + 12MP ultra-wide Front Camera: 12MP Battery: 3900mAh Protection: IP68 rating, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 Operating System: Android 15-based One UI 7
&w=3840&q=100)
Business Standard
2 hours ago
- Business Standard
Samsung's big bet: Perplexity AI could soon be everywhere on its devices
Samsung Electronics is close to finalising a significant partnership with Perplexity AI Inc, an artificial intelligence (AI) search technology startup, Bloomberg reported. The South Korean tech giant is negotiating to preload Perplexity's app and assistant onto its upcoming devices. Additionally, Samsung aims to integrate Perplexity's search features into its web browser. Talks have also covered incorporating the startup's technology into Samsung's Bixby virtual assistant, the report said. Samsung plans to unveil the Perplexity integrations as early as this year, with the goal of making it a default assistant option on the Galaxy S26, expected to launch in the first half of 2026. However, the specifics of the deal are still being finalised and may change, the sources noted. So far, the company has relied significantly on Google's Gemini to support a range of AI capabilities within its Galaxy AI suite. Significant investment in Perplexity In addition to the technology partnership, Samsung is expected to participate in Perplexity's upcoming funding round, potentially as one of its largest investors. Perplexity is currently in advanced discussions to raise $500 million at a valuation of $14 billion, the news report said. The collaboration could help Samsung lessen its reliance on Alphabet Inc's Google and position it to work with a broader range of AI developers — a strategy similar to Apple Inc.'s approach to its ecosystem. For Perplexity, this would represent its most substantial mobile partnership to date, following a recent deal with Motorola. The two companies began exploring a partnership earlier this year. In recent weeks, representatives from both sides met in South Korea and made significant progress toward finalising the agreement, the report said. In addition to embedding Perplexity's technology into Samsung's devices and Bixby, the companies have also discussed developing an AI-infused operating system and an app that can connect Perplexity's capabilities with other AI assistants. Apple's interest in Perplexity Meanwhile, Apple has also shown interest in collaborating with Perplexity. According to Bloomberg News, Apple has considered using Perplexity as an alternative to Google Search and as a replacement for ChatGPT within the Siri voice assistant. 'We've been pretty impressed with what Perplexity has done, so we've started some discussions with them about what they're doing,' Eddy Cue, Apple's senior vice-president of services, said during recent testimony at a Google antitrust trial.
