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Samsung Electronics today announced the global launch of The Frame (HL03H model) at HITEC 2026, the largest and longest-running international hospitality technology event, held from June 15-18 at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. Designed for hotels and premium commercial spaces, the new model brings the world’s first Art TV to Samsung’s hospitality TV lineup. It serves as both a premium display and a design feature, adding artwork, entertainment and connected hotel services to guest rooms and shared spaces.
“With The Frame for hotels, Samsung is bringing one of its most distinctive TV experiences to hospitality businesses,” said Hyoung Jae Kim, Executive Vice President of the Visual Display (VD) Business at Samsung Electronics. “Samsung will continue to invest in hospitality display solutions that help brands deliver premium service, strengthen their brand identity and prepare for the next phase of connected guest experiences.”

A Hospitality Display Designed for Premium Spaces
With this hospitality model, Samsung brings the award-winning design and functionality of The Frame to hotels and corporate environments. The display combines 4K QLED picture quality with a refined form that fits naturally into premium interiors. Its Anti Glare panel reduces unwanted reflections, while the Slim Fit Wall Mount allows the TV to sit close to the wall for a clean, gallery-like installation. The Frame eliminates the need for a separate One Connect Box by integrating key connection components into the display, supporting simpler installation in hospitality spaces. Optional magnetic bezels allow hotel operators to customize the frame to match the mood and design of each space, as well.1
Collection Hub gives The Frame its distinct value as an Art TV for hospitality environments, allowing hotel operators to display selected artwork, photography or brand visuals when the TV is not in active use. Generative Wallpaper lets guests create AI-generated backgrounds for the screen, adding a customized touch to their room experience. Together, these features help each display become part of the room’s design, whether presenting hotel-curated visuals or AI-generated imagery selected by guests.
As Samsung’s most premium hospitality TV offering, The Frame for hotels is the first model in Samsung’s hotel TV lineup to support Generative Wallpaper and Live Translate. Live Translate helps international travelers comfortably watch local broadcasts or Samsung TV Plus with subtitles in their preferred language. The result is more accessible local content for users traveling overseas.2
Beginning with Samsung’s 2025 hotel TV lineup and extending to the HL03H model, Google Cast and Apple AirPlay support allows guests to share content from a smartphone or tablet to the in-room TV by scanning an on-screen QR code. No separate login is required and device connection information is automatically deleted upon checkout to help protect guest privacy.3

Managing Hospitality Features From One Platform
LYNK Cloud, Samsung’s comprehensive hospitality cloud solution, helps hotel teams monitor TV status in real time, update on-screen services and distribute guest-facing content across connected displays from a central platform.4
With the support of LYNK Cloud, guests can access digital concierge features, book hotel services and order room service through the in-room TV. This gives hotels another way to connect guests with property services directly from the display.
LYNK Cloud also includes Business Intelligence, a feature that helps hotel teams understand how guests use in-room TV services, including frequently ordered menu items or popular TV channels. These insights can support more relevant offerings and help identify new revenue opportunities.
Furthermore, LYNK Cloud supports Collection Hub management on hospitality model of The Frame. With it, hotel teams can distribute selected art content across connected devices simultaneously. They can adjust brightness and color tone based on indoor lighting conditions, as well, helping each display fit the hotel’s brand concept and room environment.
Samsung will showcase The Frame for hotels at booth 2442 during HITEC 2026. The new model will be available in 43-, 55-, 65- and 75-inch sizes, with global rollout beginning in the second half of 2026.5
For more information, visit www.samsung.com.
Bezels are sold separately. Supported bezel types may vary by country and model. ︎ Live Translate is available in English, French, German, Italian, Korean and Spanish. Availability may vary by model, region, language or channel. Requires supported broadcast content with closed captioning through antenna input or Samsung TV Plus. ︎ Google Cast and Apple AirPlay are supported on Samsung hotel TV models introduced in 2025 or later. Google Cast supports Android 6.0 and above and iOS 14.0 and above. Apple AirPlay supports iOS 11.0 and above, iPadOS 13.0 and above and macOS Mojave 10.14 and above. Availability may vary by model, device, software version and region. ︎ LYNK Cloud is sold separately. Availability of certain features may vary by region. LYNK Cloud supports Samsung hotel TVs with Tizen 5.0 or higher. ︎ Availability and model size may vary by region. ︎ View the full article

Samsung Electronics today announced the global launch of the 32-inch Samsung Spatial Signage (SMHX model), adding a compact format to its glasses-free 3D commercial display lineup. Designed for narrow shelves and counters, it gives brands a flexible way to present product-focused content in full 3D rotation.1
“The 32-inch Spatial Signage makes immersive 3D accessible across a much wider range of commercial environments,” said Hyoung Jae Kim, Executive Vice President of the Visual Display (VD) Business at Samsung Electronics. “Combined with our growing portfolio of displays and solutions, the new model reflects Samsung’s commitment to building a connected commercial display ecosystem that customers can rely on, wherever they operate.”

Smaller Format, Bigger Impact at Shelf Level
The 32-inch model follows the global rollout of the 85-inch Spatial Signage earlier this year. While the 85-inch model is designed for large, high-impact retail installations with life-size product visuals, the 32-inch model brings the same glasses-free 3D experience to shelves, counters and other compact spaces.
Suited for a wide range of environments, including retail, public spaces, entertainment venues, education and hospitality, the smaller format brings immersive 3D content to places where close-up visibility matters most. The 32-inch Spatial Signage helps highlight featured products, promotional content, exhibit information, campus messaging and other high-impact content.
Spatial Signage uses Samsung’s patented 3D Plate technology, which applies binocular parallax to deliver different images to each eye, creating cinematic depth without 3D glasses. It retains full clarity while showing all sides of a product in realistic 360-degree rotation.
Weighing just 8.5 kg with a sleek 49.4 mm slim profile, the 32-inch model features FHD resolution (1,080 x 1,920) in a 9:16 portrait format. Unlike bulky box-type 3D displays, it is lightweight, easy to install and compatible with industry-standard VESA wall mounts for wall or stand placement, much like conventional signage.2
Spatial Signage has earned industry recognition, including a CES 2026 Innovation Award in the Enterprise Tech category and a Silver award at the Edison Awards. Going forward, Samsung plans to further expand the Spatial Signage lineup with new sizes, including a 55-inch model.

More Control and Creativity With Samsung VXT
Samsung also announced new updates to Samsung VXT, its cloud-based digital signage platform.3 The update brings new capabilities to Samsung’s full digital signage portfolio,4 including Spatial Signage. Businesses can use VXT to manage connected screens across multiple locations, schedule and automate content delivery and create signage-ready video content directly within the platform.
To further enhance remote management, Samsung has added scheduling capabilities to screen presets, allowing screen settings such as brightness, volume and on/off timers to be applied across connected displays at a designated time or according to a set schedule, including outside operating hours. VXT also includes Smart Download, which helps minimize network traffic load by enabling content to be downloaded by some screens and shared with other connected screens on the same network.5
Released earlier this month, AI Studio app enables users to create signage-ready videos from a single product image and a text prompt, with an option to upscale output to 4K UHD resolution at 60 frames per second. The app also includes an option to optimize content for Spatial Signage to enhance the overall 3D viewing experience.
Samsung VXT has also expanded its content management capabilities with the following features:
Event now includes automated content transitions, adding new event types, like weather conditions. This allows businesses to automatically display content based on real-world weather conditions.6 For example, signage can promote rain gear in wet weather and switch to sun hats in sunny conditions, allowing businesses to manage content more dynamically across different scenarios. Multiple Takeover enables synchronized content transitions across all linked screens based on a preset schedule and playback cycle, allowing centralized control over large-scale content campaigns. Streaming Widget enables real-time streaming of live broadcast content directly on connected displays, with support for closed caption settings. Samsung’s continued focus on advancing both display hardware and platform capabilities has contributed to its position as the world’s No. 1 commercial display provider for 17 consecutive years.7 For more information, visit www.samsung.com.
Now available in Korea, the 32-inch Spatial Signage will roll out to global markets throughout 2026. Availability of Spatial Signage may vary by size and region. ︎ Spatial Signage supports wall mount installation. Wall mount and stand accessories are sold separately. ︎ Samsung VXT is sold separately and availability varies by region. Additional usage fees may apply for certain apps within the platform. ︎ Samsung VXT is available on signage running Tizen 4.0 or above. ︎ Smart Download is supported on signage running Tizen 6.5 or above. ︎ Weather data is sourced through The Weather Channel (TWC) widget. ︎ Omdia Q4 2025 Public Display Report, by unit sales. Excludes Consumer TVs. Omdia. For general information only; not an endorsement/certification/recommendation; no liability for reliance. ︎ View the full article

March 2025 New Revenue Share Model for Galaxy Store
From May 15, 2025, Galaxy Store will introduce a new, developer-friendly revenue share model. Developers and publishers of paid games, applications, themes, and in-app items (both consumable and non-consumable) will earn 80% of the sales proceeds generated through the Galaxy Store, with Samsung retaining 20%. For subscriptions, the revenue share will be 85% for developers and 15% for Samsung. Get ready to boost your revenue potential with Galaxy Store!

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Today, Samsung is announcing a new revenue share model for Galaxy Store, increasing the current revenue share of 70/30 to 80/20 for developers and publishers.
Starting May 15, 2025 (GMT+0), developers and publishers of paid games, apps, and consumable and non-consumable in-app items using Samsung Checkout will start receiving 80% of the net sales proceeds* generated and received through Galaxy Store, while Samsung will retain 20%. For subscription services, the revenue share model will be 85% / 15%.
For all developers and publishers who are currently publishing an app on Galaxy Store and obtained certification via the Galaxy Store Seller Portal, no action is required to start benefiting from this higher revenue share. Unless you have a custom agreement, Samsung will automatically apply the new revenue share terms on May 15, 2025 (GMT+0). If you have a custom agreement with Samsung, you will not be impacted by this change and the terms of the custom agreement will continue to apply.
FAQ
Q: When will I start receiving the new increased revenue?
A: The new revenue share model will start on May 15, 2025 (GMT+0).
Q: Will purchases made today in Galaxy Store be affected?
A: Purchases made in Galaxy Store before May 15, 2025 (GMT+0), will continue at the current 70/30 revenue share model.
Q: Will there be any other changes in the calculation of the revenue share?
A: No. Before distributing your revenue share, Samsung will deduct the same customary fees from the total revenue such as sales tax, bank fees and other cost as provided in the Galaxy Store Seller Portal Terms and Conditions.
Q: I have a custom agreement with Samsung. Will this change affect the agreement?
A: No, if you have a custom agreement you will not be impacted. If you are interested in moving to the new revenue share model, please contact your Samsung account manager.
Q: What apps will benefit from the new revenue share model?
A: All paid apps, including games and themes, as well as consumable and non-consumable in-app items will benefit from the new 80/20 revenue share model.
    Developers of subscription services (where recurring payment is made by users) will receive a higher revenue share based on an 85/15 revenue share model.
Q: What do I need to do to receive my increased revenue share?
A: If you have accepted Samsung Galaxy Store Seller Portal Terms and Conditions, then no action is necessary. Samsung will automatically update your revenue share to the new terms on May 15, 2025 (GMT+0). If you have a custom agreement, you will not be impacted by this change. If you are interested in moving to the new revenue share model, please contact your Samsung account manager.
For further inquiries, please reach out to [email protected].
*Subject to the deduction of customary sales tax and other fees.
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