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In our little corner of the tech world, Samsung is by far the most recognizable brand name in the space, often considered synonymous with Android itself. Samsung phones are perpetually a part of Android Authority’s best smartphone roundups, and there’s good reason why Samsung is one of the biggest phone manufacturers in the world. It’s a position the tech giant held for 13 years, taking over from Nokia all the way back in 2010, and only recently dropped to a close second place behind Apple, according to IDC’s 2023 market share data.
Samsung has a rich and storied history that can be traced back to 1938, but if you’ve ever wondered where the name “Samsung” comes from and what it means, you’re in the right place.