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Galaxy A6 and A6+ launched in the UAE
After a flurry of leaks and rumors, Samsung officially announced the Galaxy A6 and A6+ earlier this month. Evident from their A series branding, these are midrange smartphones from Samsung and they slot in below the Galaxy A8/A8+ (2018) in terms of what they are bringing to the table. Since the official announcement, Samsung has […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Samsung expands AI centers to the UK, Canada, and Russia
Like every other tech giant out there, Samsung has been investing heavily in Artificial Intelligence (AI). Samsung Research, the R&D hub of Samsung Electronics, has been overseeing the expansion of the company's AI research capabilities. As part of the efforts, Samsung Research set up AI centers in Seoul last November and in Silicon Valley in […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Samsung clocks $5 billion in revenue from mobile sales in India
Samsung has lost its way completely in the Chinese smartphone market with its market share dropping below 1% recently. It’s a huge setback for Samsung given that China is the largest smartphone market in the world. However, in the second largest smartphone market, India, Samsung continues to be a dominant force, despite formidable challenges from […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Samsung reportedly started an R&D division for its foundry business
Samsung’s semiconductor division has been doing exceptionally well in the recent past. The division’s impressive performance is reflected clearly in the record-breaking earnings Samsung posted in the past few quarters. Last year was particularly good for Samsung with the company dethroning Intel to emerge as the largest chipmaker in the world. While Samsung has secured […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Samsung takes a subtle jab at the iPhone once again in latest ad
Samsung has a long history of mocking iPhones in its Galaxy smartphone adverts. It’s a marketing strategy that seems to have worked well for Samsung as the message it has tried to convey has resonated with its base, particularly in key markets where the iPhone rides on customer loyalty. Continuing its tradition, Samsung has released a […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Samsung increases lead over Intel in chip sales
Samsung’s semiconductor business has been performing exceptionally well in the last couple of years. The Korean company has posted record profits in the last few quarters, primarily due to the stellar performance by its semiconductor division. The fact that Samsung dethroned Intel as the largest chipmaker in the world in 2017 demonstrates its rapid growth […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Apple seeks $1 billion in damages from Samsung in patent retrial
As we reported earlier this week, the Apple v. Samsung patent infringement case is undergoing a retrial. The case is about Samsung infringing on three design and two utility patents owned by Apple. The retrial is not about whether Samsung is guilty of infringement or not, but what the damages should be. Samsung is hoping […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ get Oreo on US Cellular
Android updates are a messy affair. Buggy builds, delayed updates, carrier modifications, lack of security patches, etc. are all too common for many Android users. Even a major global brand like Samsung with millions of units in sales and billions of dollars in revenue offers a less than satisfactory experience when it comes to Android updates […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Samsung temporarily halts rollout of Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge Oreo update
After months of beta testing, Samsung finally started rolling out the Android 8.0 Oreo update in February beginning with the Galaxy S8 and S8+. Since then, the company has gradually pushed out the update to many older devices in its lineup. Earlier this month, the company started rolling out the Oreo update to the Galaxy […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Galaxy A8 Star inches closer to launch with Wi-Fi certification
There have been many leaks in the recent past about an unannounced Samsung smartphone with model number SM-G885. According to reports, the device will probably launch as the Galaxy A8 Star in the near future. Giving some credence to these rumors, the device was spotted on the Bluetooth SIG website last week with the Galaxy […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Apple vs Samsung damages retrial starts tomorrow
Samsung and Apple share a very complex relationship in the marketplace. Apart from being fierce competitors in the premium smartphone segment, they also share a supplier-client relationship with Apple buying billions of dollars’ worth of phone components from Samsung. Both companies are also involved in a high-profile patent infringement case, which started when Apple sued […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
SM-G885 sails through Bluetooth SIG as the Galaxy A Star
In the last few weeks, a Galaxy device with the model number SM-G885 has surfaced online. Initially, it was believed to be a high-end device with the Galaxy S9+ specs and an iPhone-like design. Proving all the rumors wrong, the TENNA listing for the device, however, mentioned mid-range specs. The specifications point to an upgraded […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Samsung granted new patents for a portable speaker and a possible smartwatch
Samsung is one of the highest R&D spenders in the tech industry. The company files thousands of patents every year, covering various divisions of its diversified business. The trend continues in 2018 as well with Samsung being granted hundreds of patents around the world so far. Recently, we reported about many new and interesting patents […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Android 8.0 Oreo for the Galaxy A8/A8+ (2018) is around the corner
Samsung started updating its devices to the Android 8.0 Oreo in February, beginning with the Galaxy S8 and S8+. Since then, the company has pushed out the Oreo update to the Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S7/S7 Edge, Galaxy A7 (2017), Galaxy A5 (2017), etc. However, the newer Galaxy A8 and A8+ which were launched earlier […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Samsung’s fixed 5G router receives FCC certification
Samsung has been working with many carriers around the world to bring 5G to market. The company plans to become a dominant player in the 5G market by providing end-to-end solutions to its partners. In the US, the company has joined hands with Verizon to conduct various field trials before the commercial launch of the […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
