FTC hits Samsung with a $15 million fine over Galaxy S21, S22's 'false' gaming performance

What you need to knowThe FTC has reportedly imposed a $15 million (20 billion KRW) fine against Samsung for misleading mobile gamers with the Galaxy S21, S22, and Tab S8.It states that the devices featured a GOS (game optimization service), which would handle heat generation for the devices; however, it was found to hinder gaming performance regardless of temperature.The devices would suffer from decreased graphical performance, lag, and freezes.Samsung has reportedly been served a hefty fine in South Korea over its "misleading" gaming experience on a few past-gen devices.According to Yonhap News (Korean), the FTC has imposed a $15 million fine (20 billion KRW) for misleading mobile gamers with the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S22, and Galaxy Tab S8 series (via SamMobile).

In a statement, the FTC said, "Gaming performance was one of the most effective indicators for showcasing the capabilities of premium smart devices through rapid screen transitions and elaborate graphical effects."However, in Samsung's old advertisements, it showcased an experience that users seldom received.It was reported that the devices in question featured a GOS: a game optimizing service.

The post states that this service was responsible for the "heat management system" for games.

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