After Apple Halts 'Hardware' Subscription Plans, Samsung Unveils Similar Strategy For AI-Powered Galaxy Smartphones

在蘋果暫停「硬件」訂閱計劃後，三星推出類似的人工智能驅動的銀河智能手機策略。

Benzinga · 01/09 19:52

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (OTC:SSNLF) is set to introduce a subscription model for its Galaxy smartphones. This move comes after Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) paused its own subscription service plans last month.

What Happened:The subscription service, known as the AI Subscription Club, was initially launched in December for select Samsung home appliances in South Korea. Samsung's vice chair, Han Jong-hee, confirmed the expansion to Galaxy phones and the Ballie AI robot. The service will be available in Korea and the U.S., with Ballie being introduced first in these regions, The Verge and ETNews reported on Wednesday.

Samsung's subscription model allows consumers to pay a monthly fee for AI-powered devices, offering optional repair and maintenance services. This approach aims to reduce upfront costs for users. The company plans to unveil more details during the Galaxy Unpacked event in San Jose, California, on Jan. 22.

Meanwhile, Apple was developing a similar subscription service for iPhones, intending to offer new phones annually for a monthly fee. However, Bloomberg reported that the project was halted last month due to regulatory concerns and internal challenges.

Why It Matters: The concept of hardware subscriptions has been gaining traction as a potential revenue booster for tech companies. According to a 2022 report, Apple was exploring this model to increase its revenue streams, as only the most dedicated Apple fans tend to upgrade their iPhones annually. Most users typically upgrade every three years, a frequency that has decreased over the past decade.

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event, scheduled for Jan. 22, 2025, in San Jose, will likely provide further insights into their subscription plans. The event will showcase the new Galaxy S25 series and advancements in Galaxy AI, potentially setting the stage for Samsung's expanded subscription service.

Read Also:

Samsung CES 2025 Press Conference: From Cutting-Edge AI To Transparent Screens, Here's What To Expect

Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of Benzinga Neuro and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.

Image via Shutterstock

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (OTC:SSNLF) is set to introduce a subscription model for its Galaxy smartphones. This move comes after Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) paused its own subscription service plans last month.

三星電子有限公司（場外交易：SSNLF）即將推出其Galaxy智能手機的訂閱模式。此舉是在蘋果公司（納斯達克：AAPL）上個月暫停自己的訂閱服務計劃後做出的。

What Happened:The subscription service, known as the AI Subscription Club, was initially launched in December for select Samsung home appliances in South Korea. Samsung's vice chair, Han Jong-hee, confirmed the expansion to Galaxy phones and the Ballie AI robot. The service will be available in Korea and the U.S., with Ballie being introduced first in these regions, The Verge and ETNews reported on Wednesday.

發生了什麼：這個名爲人工智能訂閱俱樂部的訂閱服務最初在12月爲韓國部分三星家電推出。三星副主席韓宗熙確認將該服務擴展到Galaxy手機和Ballie人工智能機器人。該服務將在韓國和美國提供，Ballie將首先在這些地區推出，《The Verge》和《ETNews》在週三報道。

Samsung's subscription model allows consumers to pay a monthly fee for AI-powered devices, offering optional repair and maintenance services. This approach aims to reduce upfront costs for users. The company plans to unveil more details during the Galaxy Unpacked event in San Jose, California, on Jan. 22.

三星的訂閱模式允許消費者每月支付費用以使用人工智能設備，提供可選的維修和維護服務。這種方式旨在降低用戶的前期費用。公司計劃在1月22日在加利福尼亞州聖荷西舉行的Galaxy Unpacked活動中揭曉更多細節。

Meanwhile, Apple was developing a similar subscription service for iPhones, intending to offer new phones annually for a monthly fee. However, Bloomberg reported that the project was halted last month due to regulatory concerns and internal challenges.

與此同時，蘋果正在開發類似的iPhone訂閱服務，意圖每年以月費的形式提供新手機。然而，彭博社報道由於監管問題和內部挑戰，該項目上個月被暫停。

Why It Matters: The concept of hardware subscriptions has been gaining traction as a potential revenue booster for tech companies. According to a 2022 report, Apple was exploring this model to increase its revenue streams, as only the most dedicated Apple fans tend to upgrade their iPhones annually. Most users typically upgrade every three years, a frequency that has decreased over the past decade.

重要性：硬件訂閱的概念正在成爲科技公司潛在的營業收入增長點。根據2022年的一份報告，蘋果正在探索這種模式，以增加其營業收入渠道，因爲只有最忠誠的蘋果粉絲才會每年升級他們的iPhone。大多數用戶通常每三年升級一次，這種頻率在過去十年中有所下降。

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event, scheduled for Jan. 22, 2025, in San Jose, will likely provide further insights into their subscription plans. The event will showcase the new Galaxy S25 series and advancements in Galaxy AI, potentially setting the stage for Samsung's expanded subscription service.

三星即將舉行的Galaxy Unpacked活動定於2025年1月22日在聖荷西舉行，可能會提供關於其訂閱計劃的更多洞見。該活動將展示全新的Galaxy S25系列以及Galaxy人工智能的進展，可能爲三星的擴展訂閱服務奠定基礎。

Read Also:

另請閱讀：

Samsung CES 2025 Press Conference: From Cutting-Edge AI To Transparent Screens, Here's What To Expect

三星CES 2025新聞發佈會：從先進的人工智能到透明屏幕，這裏是您期待的內容

Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of Benzinga Neuro and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.

免責聲明：此內容部分由Benzinga Neuro生成，並由Benzinga編輯審核和發佈。

Image via Shutterstock

圖片來源：Shutterstock

譯文內容由第三人軟體翻譯。

以上內容僅用作資訊或教育之目的，不構成與富途相關的任何投資建議。富途竭力但無法保證上述全部內容的真實性、準確性和原創性。