Pai Hails Samsung for Unlocking FM Chips in Galaxy S9 Smartphones

July 2, 2018 |Smartphones

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai is “pleased to hear” Samsung “stepped up to unlock” FM chips in its Galaxy S9 smartphones, he tweeted Friday, citing an AndroidCommunity.com report. “When disaster strikes, FM-enabled handsets can help save lives,” said Pai. “Hope others take notice and follow Samsung’s lead.” Samsung didn’t comment, nor did representatives of NextRadio, the Emmis Communications FM-reception smartphone app.