Samsung integrates local languages into devices

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Samsung Electronics has enhanced user experience and inclusivity with the introduction of Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba as official language options on selected Samsung Galaxy devices.
  
The feature, which is now available on the Galaxy S25, A56, A36, and A26 devices, reaffirmed Samsung’s commitment to delivering innovative technology that speaks the language of its users.
  
With this update, Samsung users across Nigeria can now navigate their smartphones in their preferred local language, making technology more accessible while also upholding our cultural heritage.
  
To mark the launch, Samsung hosted a culture-themed press briefing featuring traditional music, local cuisine, and a showcase of the new language feature. Employees and guests attended traditional Yoruba, Igbo, and Hausa attire, celebrating Nigeria’s rich cultural diversity.
  
Samsung also announced plans to expand local language support to more devices shortly, reinforcing its dedication to making technology more inclusive for African users.

The integration of Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba on Samsung devices reflected the brand’s mission to bridge the digital gap and enhance user engagement.
  
Speaking at the press conference, Head of Marketing, Samsung Electronics West Africa, Oge Maduagwu, said, “At Samsung, we understand that technology is most powerful when it is accessible to all. By incorporating our local Nigerian languages, we are making our devices more intuitive and relatable, ensuring that millions of Nigerians can interact with their smartphones in the language they love and understand best.”

 

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