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Samsung’s Harman Acquires Masimo’s Audio Unit for $350 Million to Bolster Global Audio Market Position

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Samsung Electronics announced on Wednesday that its subsidiary Harman International has signed a $350 million deal to acquire the audio business of U.S.-based medical and consumer technology company Masimo. The move is aimed at strengthening Harman’s leadership in the global consumer audio market, which is projected to grow from $60.8 billion in 2025 to $70 billion by 2029.

Samsung said the acquisition will create synergies with its existing businesses, particularly mobile devices, TVs, and home appliances, enhancing its competitive edge in high-end sound and audio technologies.

This acquisition is part of a broader strategy Samsung outlined in March during its annual shareholder meeting, where executives emphasized the importance of pursuing “meaningful” mergers and acquisitions to drive growth and respond to investor concerns. The company signaled its determination to deliver tangible results in 2025, and this deal marks a key step toward that goal.

Harman, known for brands such as JBL, Harman Kardon, and AKG, will now be further empowered to expand its reach in the premium and professional audio segments by integrating Masimo’s audio assets.

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE May Reuse Exynos Chip from Galaxy S24 FE, Report Claims

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Samsung appears to be working on the Galaxy S25 FE, the next entry in its popular ‘Fan Edition’ line of smartphones. While the company has yet to officially confirm the device, industry sources suggest it could launch by late Q3 or early Q4 of 2025. Designed as a more budget-friendly alternative to the flagship Galaxy S25, the upcoming model may carry over several specifications from its predecessor—including the processor.

According to a report from Android Authority, the Galaxy S25 FE is internally codenamed R13, following the naming sequence used for previous models (R12 for the Galaxy S24 FE and R11 for the S23 FE). Leaked firmware information reveals that the device is expected to use the same Exynos 2400e chipset found in last year’s S24 FE, with the codename “siop_r13s_s5e9945” hinting directly at the processor’s part number.

If these details are accurate, Samsung may be opting to reuse its Exynos 2400e chip in the new FE model, rather than upgrading to a newer SoC. This could help the company manage production costs, especially with the Fan Edition series aimed at offering flagship-like features at a more affordable price point. However, sticking with the same chip means the S25 FE may lag behind competitors powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 or MediaTek Dimensity 9400 chips—possibly even trailing the older Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in performance benchmarks.

In related news, the report also notes that Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy M36 5G for the Indian market will be powered by the same Exynos 1380 processor used in the Galaxy M35 5G. This further suggests Samsung is focused on maintaining consistency across its midrange devices, though some fans may be disappointed by the lack of significant performance upgrades in the S25 FE. As always, more details are expected to emerge closer to the official launch window.

Samsung Galaxy M36 Surfaces on Geekbench Featuring Exynos 1380 SoC and 6GB RAM

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The Samsung Galaxy M36 has recently surfaced on Geekbench, revealing some key details about its internals, including its chipset, RAM configuration, and the version of Android it will run. Although Samsung has not officially confirmed the device yet, the Galaxy M36 is expected to be the successor to the Galaxy M35 5G, which launched in India in July 2024. It is anticipated to feature an Exynos 1380 chipset and offer up to 8GB of RAM, building on the specifications of its predecessor. The Galaxy M35 launched with Android 14-based One UI 6, and it is likely that the M36 will debut with a similar Exynos chipset.

As per the Geekbench listing, the Galaxy M36 carries the model number SM-M366B, which suggests that it will be the global variant of the device. The benchmark shows an octa-core processor with four high-performance cores running at 2.40GHz and four efficiency cores at 2.0GHz, indicating that the Exynos 1380 will be the processor powering this handset. This is the same chip that powered the Galaxy M35, ensuring continuity in performance between the two models.

The Geekbench data also confirms that the Galaxy M36 will come with at least 6GB of RAM and will run Android 15 with One UI 7 on top. When tested, the phone scored 1,004 in the single-core and 2,886 in the multi-core tests, reflecting solid performance levels. These scores are comparable to what we’ve seen in the Galaxy M35, indicating that the new M36 might feature similar capabilities to its predecessor. Given that the Galaxy M35 shared specifications with the Galaxy A35 5G, there is a possibility that the Galaxy M36 might also share some similarities with the Galaxy A36 5G, which launched in India earlier this year.

The Samsung Galaxy A36 5G, which offers a 6.7-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Victus+ Glass protection, could serve as a benchmark for the M36’s display and design. The A36 5G also includes a robust camera setup, featuring a 50-megapixel primary sensor with OIS, an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor, and a 5-megapixel macro camera, in addition to a 12-megapixel front-facing camera. With an IP67-rated water and dust resistance and a powerful 5,000mAh battery supporting 45W fast charging, the M36 could follow a similar feature set.