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Samsung Electronics today announced a new partnership with F45 Training1 — a leading global fitness community specializing in group workouts that are fast, fun and results-driven — to bring the brand’s functional training workouts to Samsung TV users via Samsung Daily+.2 The partnership with F45 Training will provide free access to a library of cardio, strength, hybrid and recovery workouts, which will grow over the coming months to include additional content, enhancing the at-home fitness experience for global users.
 
“Our objective is to create a central hub that offers fun and unique workouts to help each of our users achieve their personal fitness goals,” said Demian Hyun, Vice President and Head of the Experience Planning Group of the Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “Partnering with F45 Training on Samsung Daily+ underscores our commitment to delivering digital health experiences and improving consumers’ well-being.”
 
“For many, the idea of starting a fitness journey can feel overwhelming and intimidating, but that doesn’t mean people should miss out on the life changing benefits of working out,” said Tom Dowd, Chief Executive Officer for F45 Training. “Utilizing the power of technology through this new partnership with Samsung Electronics, users can experience F45 Training workouts from the comfort of their home, getting used to the class formats and building confidence to seamlessly transition to in-person training at one of our world-wide studio locations.”
 
Since 2013, F45 Training has provided group workouts with innovative technology to an ever-growing community at the company’s studios, spanning 65 countries. F45 Training’s holistic approach to health and wellness has fostered community among its members by offering an engaging and supportive environment for all fitness levels. Through its efficient 45-minute sessions, F45 Training provides access to workouts that deliver results in a shorter amount of time, making it easy to fit exercise into even the busiest of schedules.
 
“At F45 Training, innovation and technology are at the core of our brand. Our collaboration with Samsung to become the first fitness franchise offering our at-home, on-demand cardio, strength, hybrid and recovery workouts on the Samsung Daily+ platform exemplifies our commitment to staying ahead of the curve”, said Brian Killingsworth, Chief Marketing Officer, F45 Training. “This achievement highlights our relentless drive to integrate cutting-edge technology into our fitness experience, ensuring that F45 continues to lead the industry and redefine what’s possible in the world of fitness.”
 
Led by a team of diverse athletes, all F45 workouts can be easily modified to fit a variety of needs, ensuring everyone can participate and reap the benefits of the training regardless of where they are in their fitness journey. Through Samsung’s new partnership with F45 Training, Samsung Daily+ app users can enjoy a number of key benefits afforded by F45’s unique workouts, including:
 
Functional and Science-Backed Workouts: F45’s workouts improve everyday movements by incorporating exercises that mimic real-life activities. Developed with the latest exercise science, these sessions build lean muscle, enhance cardiovascular health and improve daily functionality. Variety of Workouts: The app offers four types of workouts: Hybrid, Cardio, Strength and Recovery. With access to on-demand training and a diverse workout library curated by F45’s Global Athletics Team, users can choose from a variety of workouts, ensuring their routines remain fresh, exciting and never repetitive. Community, Support and Motivation: The F45 Life area offers motivational content and links to nearby F45 studios, combining the ease of at-home workouts with the support and motivation of a global fitness community.  
The Samsung Daily+ lifestyle hub, powered by Samsung Tizen OS, delivers virtual health and wellness experiences with unmatched convenience and accessibility. Beyond F45 Training, Samsung Daily+ offers extensive health and wellness options through additional partners to provide users with many ways to support their individual fitness journey.
 
Samsung Daily+ also provides personalized service and recommendations through apps like SmartThings, Samsung Health and Workspace. It allows users to manage daily activities easily with a single interface on Smart TVs and enjoy home fitness, telehealth services, video calls and more.3
 
For more information on Samsung Daily+, visit Samsung.com.
 
 
About F45 Training
F45 Training (“F45” or the “Company”) is a leading boutique fitness franchise platform operating the F45 Training, FS8, and VAURA brands. F45 Training is a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout that utilizes proprietary technology, including a proven fitness platform that leverages a rich content database of thousands of unique functional training movements that offer members new workout experiences each day. FS8 is a progressive new fitness concept that remixes the best elements of Pilates, tone, and yoga into a 3-in-1 low-impact, high-energy workout. VAURA is a sensory athletic reformer Pilates experience designed to energize every cell of your body. Additionally, recovery services are available at participating studios including state of the art sauna, cold plunges and percussion therapy. F45 Training is committed to supporting our expanding global franchise network in the high-growth boutique fitness category. Join the pinnacle of fitness franchising with three globally renowned concepts: F45 Training, the leading HIIT training chain worldwide, along with our distinctive Pilates brands, VAURA and FS8. Discover more at https://f45training.com, https://fs8.com and https://vaurapilates.com.
 
 
1 F45 Training app is available through Samsung Daily+ on all 2024 Samsung TV models: Neo QLED 8K, Neo QLED, OLED, UHD (above DU7000), and The Frame worldwide. TV model users can download the F45 Training app through the app store. The content is provided primarily in English and supported with subtitles.
2 A lifestyle content hub with curated apps and features designed to enrich your everyday life.
3 Its supported features and apps may vary depending on the country.
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I have a UE50TU7020 TV for which I would like to install a Flutter application, however as support for this was only introduced in Tizen 6.0, and the TV's seem to have shipped with Tizen 5.0, I wonder if they can be upgraded? And if so, to what version? The device is remote, so I can't just check for upgrades in the normal way. Before instructing others to do so I would like to find out if this device even supports 6.0+
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Samsung Electronics today announced the launch of the Music Frame WICKED Edition, a customizable wireless speaker designed to seamlessly blend into any environment and enhance the home entertainment experience. This new edition, created in partnership with Universal Pictures’ spectacular film adaptation of the iconic stage musical (in cinemas November 22), brings a unique combination of art and technology to offer consumers a personalized and immersive audio experience.
 
“We created the Music Frame to give users a way to enjoy great quality music while making a style statement that enables them to truly make the technology their own,” said Cheolgi Kim, Executive Vice President of the Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “The Music Frame WICKED Edition is a unique way to celebrate a landmark cinematic release by combining stunning sound with an engaging backstory.”
 
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Jon M. Chu (“Crazy Rich Asians,” “In the Heights”), Wicked is the untold story of the witches of Oz, starring Emmy-, Grammy- and Tony-winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (“Harriet,” Broadway’s “The Color Purple”) as Elphaba, a young woman misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.
 
 
Unlocking the Music Within Homes With “Wicked”
In collaboration with Wicked, the Music Frame WICKED Edition offers a unique combination of functionality and aesthetic appeal. This edition includes a Wicked edition Photo Frame with three photo cards featuring autographs and images of the film’s beloved characters, including one exclusive picture only available with the Samsung Music Frame WICKED Edition.
 

 
Further enhancing the experience, the WICKED Edition comes with a specially designed limited edition Wicked-themed bezel and customized Wicked-themed packaging, adding an extra touch of excitement and making the unboxing experience truly enchanting.
 
The Music Frame also comes fully customizable, allowing users to effortlessly match their home decor with photo frames and optional art panels. The sleek and slim design, combined with a discreet wall-mount bracket and slim power cable, ensures the Music Frame blends seamlessly into any environment.
 

Elevating Homes With Immersive Sound and Smart Features
With its rich, immersive sound, the Music Frame WICKED Edition enables users to transform their living space into a surround sound haven. Equipped with Dolby Atmos technology, it creates a multidimensional audio experience that brings every note and sound to life. The Music Frame can also work closely with other compatible Samsung screens and soundbars using the Q-Symphony feature, which offers a more immersive, three-dimensional sound experience.
 
Boasting two-channel 120W sound quality, the Music Frame WICKED Edition incorporates clear and powerful sound via SpaceFit Sound Pro for optimized audio based on the acoustics of a given room, as well as Adaptive Sound that adjusts audio settings based on content to deliver premium audio performance. These features ensure that the Music Frame WICKED Edition offers exceptional sound quality and versatility, making it a perfect addition to any home.
 
The built-in Alexa and Chromecast offer easy smart home integration with supported devices, while Airplay and Tap Sound provide seamless connectivity with Android and iOS devices. Versatile connectivity options — including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and Optical — ensure the device meets all audio needs.
 
Available in North America starting from the end of October 2024, with a subsequent rollout to other regions, the Music Frame WICKED Edition will be sold through Samsung’s official online store and select retail locations. For more information, visit Samsung.com.
 
 
About Universal Pictures’ Wicked
After two decades as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, Wicked makes its long-awaited journey to the big screen as a spectacular, generation-defining cinematic event this holiday season.
Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.
The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Glinda’s unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power, while Elphaba’s determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences on her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
The film also stars Oscar® winner Michelle Yeoh as Shiz University’s regal headmistress Madame Morrible; Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton, Fellow Travelers) as Fiyero, a roguish and carefree prince; Tony nominee Ethan Slater (Broadway’s Spongebob Squarepants, Fosse/Verdon) as Boq, an altruistic Munchkin student; Marissa Bode in her feature-film debut as Nessarose, Elphaba’s favored sister; and pop culture icon Jeff Goldblum as the legendary Wizard of Oz.
The cast of characters includes Pfannee and ShenShen, two conniving compatriots of Glinda played by Emmy nominee Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live) and Bronwyn James (Harlots); a new character created for the film, Miss Coddle, played by Tony nominee Keala Settle (The Greatest Showman) and four-time Emmy winner Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones) as the voice of Dr. Dillamond.
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians, In the Heights), Wicked is the first chapter of a two-part immersive, cultural celebration. Wicked Part Two is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on November 26, 2025.
Wicked is produced by Marc Platt (La La Land, The Little Mermaid), whose films, television shows and stage productions have earned a combined 46 Oscar® nominations, 58 Emmy nominations and 36 Tony nominations, and by multiple Tony winner David Stone (Kimberly Akimbo, Next to Normal), with whom Platt produced the blockbuster Wicked stage musical. The executive producers are David Nicksay, Stephen Schwartz and Jared LeBoff.
Based on the bestselling novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked is adapted for the screen by the stage production’s book writer Winnie Holzman and by legendary Grammy and Oscar® winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz. The Broadway stage musical is produced by Universal Stage Productions, Marc Platt, the Araca Group, Jon B. Platt and David Stone.
 
About Universal Pictures
Universal Pictures is a division of Universal Studios (www.universalstudios.com). Universal Studios is part of NBCUniversal. NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production and marketing of entertainment, news and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group and world-renowned theme parks. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
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