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According to app code, Samsung is developing a “Galaxy AI Premium” subscription in early access that unlocks enhanced photo and browsing assistant features and additional functions like Gen Video and Bixby Action in a possible “Galaxy AI Max” tier. Core Galaxy AI features are expected to remain free but may be subject to usage limits in the future; exhausted quotas could be replenished with credit packs. Price indications in the code point to about $5 per month (or $48 per year) for the Max plan, and test payments are said to be refunded after the trial ends. Compatibility could initially be limited to the Galaxy S27 series, and availability may vary by region. » More on heise.de

After massive production cuts by memory manufacturers like Samsung, rising demand from AI servers is meeting a constrained supply, causing prices for DRAM and NAND to surge. This is leading to significant price increases for laptops, desktop PCs, graphics cards and smartphones; graphics card prices in September were nearly double those of a year earlier. Retailers warn of a strained holiday season, and analysts expect shortages and a high price level likely to persist into next year. » More on faz.net

Shares of Samsung Electronics dropped 3.2% in Seoul, weighed down by a sell-off in technology stocks on Wall Street. Investors in Asia are cautious ahead of the US midterm elections and key quarterly results from major US tech companies. Additional market uncertainty has arisen after stabilization measures by Chinese regulators were met with disappointing reception. » More on handelsblatt.com

Technology stocks recovered in East Asian markets, the Kospi rose about 2.2 percent, led by gains at Samsung Electronics (+1.8%) and SK Hynix (+3.8%). Brent oil fell by about 3 percent to below $110, which helped ease tensions. Investors were also awaiting Apple's results and outlook, while robust Chinese PMI data and strong Xiaomi EV deliveries provided additional market impetus. » More on finanzen.net

Samsung missed very optimistic analyst estimates in its semiconductor business, which weighed on the stock. The disappointment dampened South Korean markets and contributed to a 1.2% drop in the Kospi. Overall, Asian markets were mixed, supported by an unchanged US interest rate decision and mixed corporate results. » More on finanzen.net