Samsung is the next tech giant to chase after prominent leakers
Robert Triggs / Android Authority
TL; DR
- Samsung is tackling leaks by sending copyright claims to remove images and videos.
- Some material could go away in a matter of days.
- This has no impact on websites that report leaks.
Some of the images will go away in a matter of days, Jambor said, and this was supposedly “just the beginning”. The well-known leak sharer Evan Blass recommended he would delete posts for Samsung material. The author emphasized that Samsung was only chasing after the original suppliers, not the media reporting these leaks. You will not see Android authorityThen suddenly the Samsung leak reporting disappears.
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We asked Samsung for a comment.
Xiaomi has also taken action against leaks in the past few days.
Movements like this are not surprising. Leaks are typically corporate confidentiality violations. By definition, exact leakers share material without permission. And while it is tempting to claim that Samsung profits every time a leak shows up, it could be argued that they are stealing the thunder of events and even dampening sales. Perhaps you already have a good idea of what to expect from Samsung, for example, at the next Unpacked event – why tune in if you won’t be surprised?
Whether the Samsung leak crackdown has a big impact in practice may be another question. Leaks travel quickly after all, and it may not take long to distribute spy photos and press photos while the source posts are being deleted. This won’t do much to stop text-based leaks either. Still, you shouldn’t be shocked if Samsung product launches offer more surprises in the future.
