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Samsung Showcases Evolution of SmartThings and Introduces New Device Experiences at SDC22
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Samsung Showcases Evolution of SmartThings and Introduces New Device Experiences at SDC22

Samsung Electronics held its annual Samsung Developer Conference (SDC) today in San Francisco, bringing together developers, creators and designers to explore seamless, connected experiences powered by Samsung. During the event, Samsung shared more about its commitment to creating simplified, game-changing customer experiences, including the company’s updated vision for SmartThings as it evolves from a connectivity platform to an enabler of smarter lifestyles. From deeper integration with Bixby to seamless connectivity with Matter-compatible devices, SmartThings is creating a richer, more open world that empowers all users to streamline their connections and their daily lives. “At Samsung, we continuously innovate our devices, platforms and services to be simpler and more convenient....
Samsung Electronics announces expanded partnership with Google to elevate smart home experiences
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Samsung Electronics announces expanded partnership with Google to elevate smart home experiences

The next level. In the coming months, Samsung Galaxy phone and tablet users will be able to easily onboard Matter-compatible devices to both the SmartThings and Google Home ecosystems. Until now, smart homeowners have experienced challenges using their devices across multiple ecosystems. Connecting devices between ecosystems often involved many steps across multiple apps to link accounts, which did not always work in both directions. This meant users had to remember which apps and interfaces they could control or automate a particular device. The Matter standard’s multi-admin capabilities provide the foundation for connecting devices directly to multiple apps and ecosystems, giving consumers more flexibility and choice. Samsung and Google are building on multi-admin, allowing users to s...
Sip your way to more coffee … or your next big trip: Delta Air Lines and Starbucks launch loyalty partnership
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Sip your way to more coffee … or your next big trip: Delta Air Lines and Starbucks launch loyalty partnership

Members of Delta SkyMiles and Starbucks® Rewards can turn their next coffee occasion into their next travel adventure with a new loyalty benefits partnership that lets customers unlock even more ways to earn rewards. Starting Oct. 12, U.S. customers who are enrolled in both Delta SkyMiles and Starbucks Rewards loyalty programs can easily link their accounts by visiting either deltastarbucks.com or starbucksdelta.com. Once the accounts are linked, members will earn one mile per $1 spent1 on eligible purchases at Starbucks, and on days when enrolled members have a scheduled flight with Delta, they will earn double Stars on eligible purchases at participating Starbucks stores2. This new benefit is open to currently enrolled members as well as new members of the companies’ loyalty programs....