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The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Major mobile brand to DELETE accounts in weeks unless users act now
IF you haven't used your Samsung account in a while, you should probably start now before the phone maker deletes it for good. The Korean phone giant is having a big clear out of its Galaxy user accounts this summer. 2 Samsung accounts are used to access apps on Galaxy devices Credit: Samsung 2 If you've logged into your account at least once in the last 24 months, there should be no risk of removal Credit: Getty Samsung accounts are used to access apps on Galaxy devices. The Galaxy Store and all of Samsung's native apps, like Health and Galaxy Wearables, require an account to log in. This can be tied to a Google Account, which will not be affected by the shut down. However, they are often separate. READ MORE ON SAMSUNG If you haven't signed into your Samsung account in the past two years, the phone maker with deem it inactive. The company will delete inactive accounts on 31 July. For people who use their Samsung devices regularly, this shouldn't be a worry. It is difficult to operate a Samsung device without logging into your account. Most read in Phones & Gadgets However, if you switched from Samsung to another mobile brand, you might want still want to keep your account in case you switch back. Alternatively, if you have a secondary account that you don't want to lose, then it's important to act now. Major US Phone Carriers Warn of Imminent Price Hikes Amid Tariff War If you've logged into your account at least once in the last 24 months, there should be no risk of removal. But it is a good idea to check and make sure your account doesn't get culled. Any accounts that are deemed inactive will be deleted, and it will be impossible to retrieve them. Save your Samsung account Simply log into your Samsung account before 31 July. This will mark the account as active to Samsung, and spare it from deletion. Galaxy users who haven't logged in for a while should receive an email from Samsung notifying them of the change. Though, as Samsung – a brief history Here's what you need to know... Samsung is a major South Korean company made up of many businesses that operate globally It's known locally as a 'chaebol', which means 'business conglomerate' It was founded by Lee Byung-chul in 1938 as a trading company But over several decades, it branched out into food processing, insurance, textiles and retail It wasn't until the late 1960s when Samsung entered the electronics industry – for which it's best known in the West today It also launched businesses in construction and shipbuilding in the 1970s Today, Samsung's most important sources of income are its smartphones and computer chips The firm accounts for around a fifth of South Korea's total exports, and roughly 17% of the country's GDP More than 270,000 staff are employed by Samsung globally And in 2023, Samsung Electronics turned over the equivalent of $194 billion in revenue
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Samsung is giving away FREE tablets worth £259 with one of its top gadgets – find out exact date deal will end
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SAMSUNG customers can pick up a brand new tablet at no extra cost as part of a limited time offer. The gadget, worth £259, will be included for free every time a shopper picks up a new Android phone. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Samsung is currently offering a limited time deal with every purhcase of the new Galaxy handsets (stock image) Credit: Getty Images - Getty If you're planning to update your phone, buying a specific Galaxy model can earn you a free Samsung tablet. With this deal, there's no better time to upgrade to the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, or Galaxy S25 Ultra. If you switch to one of these latest Galaxy S25 handsets, Samsung will reward you with a Galaxy Tab A9+ tablet free of charge. Given that Samsung usually sells this Android tablet for £259, that's not a bad offer. Read More On Samsung TO-TELLY CHEAP! Samsung giving away FREE £800 phones if you buy a TV from list of 43 models Complete with an 11-inch LCD touchscreen display, the tablet offers 90Hz high refresh-rate for smoother animations and fast-paced gameplay. This Samsung gadget also has fitted dual speakers, which are ideal for watching your favourite TV shows and movies on-the-move. An 8MP camera on the rear case and a 2MP front-facing camera are perfect for capturing moments and carrying out video calls. It boasts a 7,040mAh battery for all-day usage and 64GB of built-in storage. You can expand your storage up to 1TB with a microSD card while Wi-Fi 5 is built-in for reliable streaming. It comes pre-installed with Samsung's popular One UI software with features like Samsung Knox to secure your personal information and Quick Share to wirelessly share files between devices. Samsung insider reveals top tricks every user needs to know about to save battery and storage The tablet has been praised by tech experts, with NotebookCheck awarding it a score of 84%. They branded it "a fast and far-better-quipped successor to the much-loved Galaxy Tab A8". And now, you can nab one of these well-reviewed 11-inch Android tablets at no cost. From now until June 26, you can claim a free tablet with any purchase of a Samsung Galaxy S25, S25+, Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy Flip 6 or Galaxy Fold 6 from the Samsung Store or a participating retailer. Simply submit a claim within 30 days of purchase to claim a free Galaxy Tab A9+. Samsung – a brief history Here's what you need to know... Samsung is a major South Korean company made up of many businesses that operate globally It's known locally as a "chaebol", which means "business conglomerate" It was founded by Lee Byung-chul in 1938 as a trading company But over several decades, it branched out into food processing, insurance, textiles and retail It wasn't until the late 1960s when Samsung entered the electronics industry – for which it's best known in the west today It also launched businesses in construction and shipbuilding in the 1970s Today, Samsung's most important sources of income are its smartphones and computer chips The firm accounts for around 20 per cent of the South Korea's GDP More than 270,000 staff are employed by Samsung globally While the tablet is available in Graphite, Silver, and Navy when bought in-store, Samsung is only sending out the Graphite colourway for free. Shoppers need to be aged 18 or over to submit a claim on the separate Samsung website. And that's not the only deal the brand is currently offering customers. Samsung is also offering £200 for any broken phones you want to trade in. Regardless of the phone's condition, you will receive the discount on your new upgrade.
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Samsung is giving away FREE tablets worth £259 with one of its top gadgets – find out exact date deal will end
SAMSUNG customers can pick up a brand new tablet at no extra cost as part of a limited time offer. The gadget, worth £259, will be included for free every time a shopper picks up a new Android phone. 1 Samsung is currently offering a limited time deal with every purhcase of the new Galaxy handsets (stock image) Credit: Getty Images - Getty If you're planning to update your phone, buying a specific Galaxy model can earn you a free Samsung tablet. With this deal, there's no better time to upgrade to the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, or Galaxy S25 Ultra. If you switch to one of these latest Galaxy S25 handsets, Samsung will reward you with a Galaxy Tab A9+ tablet free of charge. Given that Samsung usually sells this Android tablet for £259, that's not a bad offer. Read More On Samsung Complete with an 11-inch LCD touchscreen display, the tablet offers 90Hz high refresh-rate for smoother animations and fast-paced gameplay. This Samsung gadget also has fitted dual speakers, which are ideal for watching your favourite TV shows and movies on-the-move. An 8MP camera on the rear case and a 2MP front-facing camera are perfect for capturing moments and carrying out video calls. It boasts a 7,040mAh battery for all-day usage and 64GB of built-in storage. Most read in Tech You can expand your storage up to 1TB with a microSD card while Wi-Fi 5 is built-in for reliable streaming. It comes pre-installed with Samsung's popular One UI software with features like Samsung Knox to secure your personal information and Quick Share to wirelessly share files between devices. Samsung insider reveals top tricks every user needs to know about to save battery and storage The tablet has been praised by tech experts, with awarding it a score of 84%. They branded it "a fast and far-better-quipped successor to the much-loved Galaxy Tab A8". And now, you can nab one of these well-reviewed 11-inch Android tablets at no cost. From now until June 26, you can claim a free tablet with any purchase of a Samsung Galaxy S25, S25+, Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy Flip 6 or Galaxy Fold 6 from the Samsung Store or a participating retailer. Simply submit a claim within 30 days of purchase to claim a free Galaxy Tab A9+. Samsung – a brief history Here's what you need to know... Samsung is a major South Korean company made up of many businesses that operate globally It's known locally as a "chaebol", which means "business conglomerate" It was founded by Lee Byung-chul in 1938 as a trading company But over several decades, it branched out into food processing, insurance, textiles and retail It wasn't until the late 1960s when Samsung entered the electronics industry – for which it's best known in the west today It also launched businesses in construction and shipbuilding in the 1970s Today, Samsung's most important sources of income are its smartphones and computer chips The firm accounts for around 20 per cent of the South Korea's GDP More than 270,000 staff are employed by Samsung globally While the tablet is available in Graphite, Silver, and Navy when bought in-store, Samsung is only sending out the Graphite colourway for free. Shoppers need to be aged 18 or over to submit a claim on the separate And that's not the only deal the brand is currently offering customers. Samsung is also offering £200 for any broken phones you want to trade in. Regardless of the phone's condition, you will receive the discount on your new upgrade.
