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Galaxy Store
Company typeDigital marketplace
IndustryMobile software distribution
FoundedSeptember 14, 2009; 17 years ago (2009-09-14)
Headquarters
Seoul
,
South Korea
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsApplications, games, exclusive themes, customizations for Samsung devices
OwnerSamsung Electronics
Websitegalaxystore.samsung.com


This article is about the app marketplace managed by Samsung. For the company's retail outlets, see Samsung Experience Store.

Template:Infobox software The Galaxy Store (Template:Ko-hhrm) is a digital marketplace that delivers applications, games, exclusive themes, and various customizations specifically designed for mobile devices produced by Samsung Electronics.[1] This platform is generally pre-installed on Samsung Galaxy smartphones, tablets, and Galaxy Watch wearable technology. Access to the service necessitates having a Samsung account.[2]

History

The inception of the Galaxy Store can be traced back to 2008 with the launch of the Samsung Mobile Innovator program aimed at developers.[3] In 2009, Samsung introduced Samsung Mobile Applications, an app marketplace powered by Handango, debuting at the Mobile World Congress. This service offered software compatible with Windows Mobile, Symbian, and starting August, Java ME.[4] By the third quarter of 2009, these services had expanded to China and several European markets.[5]

On 14 September 2009, the Samsung Apps store was launched initially in Western Europe, supporting software for the Omnia (i900) and Omnia HD (i8910) smartphones, with additional devices supported subsequently.[6] The platform expanded in 2010 to include applications for the Bada OS, which powers the Wave device.[7] By September 2010, app downloads in Europe reached 10 million across Java, Windows Mobile, and Bada platforms.[8]

Additionally, Samsung launched Samsung Apps TV targeting smart TVs, which had amassed 10 million downloads by October 2011. The company also organized the Free the TV Challenge developer contest in 2010; WeDraw won with an application that enabled drawing on mobile devices while displaying the output on a TV screen.[9] In March 2011, Samsung Apps was extended to support the Android-based Samsung Galaxy series. By its second anniversary in 2011, the platform hosted around 40,000 applications.[7] The store was also accessible on Samsung Gear wearables and Samsung REX feature phones. In 2013, Samsung introduced S Suggest (available via app and www.ssuggest.com), a recommendation service for apps within the store.[10] This feature was discontinued in 2014.Template:Fix/category[citation needed] With most mobile products unified under the Galaxy brand by mid-2014, Samsung Apps was renamed to Galaxy Apps.[11][12] Beginning in 2018, Samsung established an annual recognition event called Best of Galaxy Store Awards to honor outstanding developers. At its first ceremony during the Samsung Developer event, winners included Booking.com for 'Best App' and Wrist Camera for 'Best Watch App', among others.[13]

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In early 2019, shortly after unveiling One UI, Samsung rebranded Galaxy Apps as Galaxy Store.[14] The platform underwent a redesign in October 2020 that emphasized gaming content more prominently.[15]

Games rewards

Users who buy games on the Galaxy Store earn reward points as part of the platform's incentive system.

Best of Galaxy Store Awards

The winners for the 2022 edition of the awards included:[16]

  • Pengtai Interactive Advertising Co. – Best Theme Collection
  • Bergen – Best Wallpaper Collection
  • Cogul Planet – Best Icon Pack Collection
  • Sirius XM Streaming by Sirius XM Radio Inc. – Best Music App
  • Vudu by Fandango Media – Best Entertainment App
  • SOLAR by CurtCo Media – Best Podcast
  • Catalyst Black by Super Evil Megacorp – Game of the Year

Samsung apps provided

Below is a catalog of applications and tools developed by Samsung available on the Galaxy Store as of September 2023:

Application Overview
Samsung TV Plus Complimentary TV streaming platform
Samsung Internet Browser for web navigation
Samsung Wallet Digital wallet solution incorporating Samsung Pay
Samsung Health Tracker for personal health metrics
Samsung Members Access to exclusive content and Galaxy device support
Samsung Music Audio player compatible with MP3, WMA, AAC, and FLAC formats
Samsung Smart Switch Tool for transferring data to a new Galaxy device
Samsung Notes Application for note-taking and PDF viewing
Samsung Kids Parental control features for child safety
Samsung Free Platform offering media and entertainment content online
Samsung Blockchain Wallet Management app for cryptocurrencies
Samsung Gallery Photo and video management gallery
Samsung Email Email client application
Samsung Video Library Video browsing and playback service (Support ended January 1, 2024)[17]
Samsung TTS (Text-to-speech) Speech synthesis technology application
Samsung Calendar Calendar scheduling tool
AR Zone Augmented reality features including My Emoji creation
Samsung Level Companion app for Samsung Level headphones
Samsung Family Hub Organizes family reminders, shopping lists, schedules, and more
SmartThings Home automation system management app
PENUP Social platform centered on artwork sharing and creation
My Files File management utility
Samsung Shop Online storefront for purchasing Samsung Electronics products
Good Lock User interface customization suite with productivity tools like Camera Assistant and One Hand Operation+
Good Guardians (formerly Galaxy Labs) Specialized utilities for managing battery, temperature, and device performance on Galaxy devices
Sound Assistant Enhanced audio control application
Galaxy Wearable Connects Galaxy devices with Samsung Galaxy Gear accessories
Samsung Global Goals 'Advertising platform supporting donations to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals
Expert RAW Advanced image editor capable of handling Raw image format files
Galaxy Enhance-X 'AI-driven tool designed to automatically enhance photographs[18]
Samsung Good Vibes 'Communication aid designed to facilitate interaction for deafblind users
Samsung PPT Controller 'PowerPoint presentation controller compatible with Galaxy Watch
'Health Platform' 'Aggregator consolidating data from multiple health-related applications '- 'Samsung Compass' 'Compass utility designed for use on Galaxy Watch devices[19] '- 'Daily Board' 'Emulates a photo frame experience on Galaxy tablets[20] '- 'Walkie-Talkie' 'Walkie-talkie communication app designed for Galaxy Watch[21] '- 'Perf Z' 'Performance monitoring tool tailored for gaming on Samsung devices[22]


Third-party Applications

Although Galaxy devices operate on the Google Mobile Services framework, which includes access to the Play Store, the Galaxy Store also offers a selection of third-party applications. Among these are well-known titles such as Firefox, Microsoft 365, Wikipedia, and Clip Studio Paint. Additionally, certain Android games have been made exclusively available through the Galaxy Store; for example, Fortnite was accessible solely to users in the United States via this platform.

See also

References

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