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Galaxy S23 Ultra BMW M Edition unveiled in South Korea

Every year, Samsung launches limited-edition versions of its smartphones, smartwatches, and wireless earbuds. This year, the company unveiled the Galaxy S23 Ultra BMW M Edition in South Korea. This version of the smartphone is a little pricey compared to the standard version. The Galaxy S23 Ultra BMW M Edition is priced at KRW 1,727,000 (around […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
2 years ago

Galaxy S23 rumor alleges price hike compared to 2022 models

Samsung may announce the Galaxy S23 series in the first week of February. The lineup should consist of a base, a Plus, and an Ultra model, and alleged prices for the Galaxy S23 lineup in South Korea have now surfaced, suggesting that the trio of flagship phones will be more expensive than the Galaxy S22 […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

South Korean telcos raise subsidies on Galaxy Z Flip 4 ahead of iPhone 14 launch

Each new iPhone launch affects the sales of Samsung's Galaxy smartphones. This year, Apple launched four new iPhones: iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max. These devices will launch in South Korea next month, and ahead of the launch, carriers have started offering higher subsidies on Samsung's latest foldable […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
2 years ago

Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 get October 2021 security update in Korea

The Galaxy S21 series was the first to receive the October 2021 security patch earlier this week, and now, Samsung is rolling out a similar firmware update for its new range of foldable flagships, including the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the Galaxy Z Flip 3. The new firmware update is rolling out for the […]

By Mihai Matei
3 years ago

Galaxy Wide 5 goes official in South Korea

A new Samsung smartphone has been made official in South Korea. The Galaxy Wide 5 is a mid-range device with 5G connectivity, a triple-camera setup, and a big battery. The smartphone is priced at KRW 4,49,900 (around $385) and can be purchased via SK Telecom's website. It comes in three color variants: Black, Blue, and […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
3 years ago

Galaxy Quantum 2 with Snapdragon 855+ processor goes official in Korea

Samsung and SK Telecom have finally made the Galaxy Quantum 2 official. The smartphone features a high-end processor, a 120Hz display, and a dedicated quantum cryptography chipset for added security. The phone could be rebranded and launched as the Galaxy A82 in other markets worldwide, but we don't yet have an official word on it. […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
4 years ago

2nd Quantum phone is almost here and it’s based on the Galaxy A82

Samsung and South Korean network operator SK Telecom have reportedly joined forces once again for the purpose of creating a second Galaxy smartphone equipped with a so-called quantum RNG chip for advanced security. The first Galaxy A Quantum phone was released last year and it was based on the Galaxy A71 5G. This year, reports […]

By Mihai Matei
4 years ago

Samsung collaborates with Intel, HP, and SK Telecom in commercializing 5G virtual networks

SK Telecom announced earlier today that it has joined hands with Intel, HP, and Samsung to commercialize 5G virtual networks. The companies have collaborated for the development, deployment, and establishment of virtualization process standards. Recently, Samsung had started offering 5G vRAN (Virtualized Radio Access Network) solutions to network carriers for easier cost and network optimizations. As […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
4 years ago

Galaxy A Quantum gets new banking app that uses quantum security chip

The Galaxy A Quantum was launched in South Korea three months ago as an SK Telecom exclusive device. It is a variant of the Galaxy A71 5G with an added quantum security chipset for added security layer. Now, the carrier has announced that the phone's 5G quantum cryptography technology is currently being used in a new […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
4 years ago

Galaxy A Quantum launched in South Korea as SK Telecom exclusive

Samsung and SK Telecom launched the Galaxy A Quantum in South Korea today. It is the world's first 5G smartphone with a quantum random number generator (QRNG) chipset, and it is exclusive to SK Telecom's network. The Galaxy A Quantum is a rebranded Galaxy A71 5G, and it is priced at KRW 649,000 (around $530). The Galaxy […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
5 years ago

Samsung and SKT might release Galaxy A71 5G / A Quantum on May 15

SK Telecom's exclusive Galaxy A71 5G variant will reportedly be released on May 15, according to the Korean media. In addition, the device – which may launch on SKT's network as the Galaxy A Quantum – will be available for 600,000 won ($494) as opposed to the price of 700,000 won ($576) that was previously […]

By Mihai Matei
5 years ago

SKT’s Galaxy A71 5G boasts a quantum RNG chip for advanced security

The Galaxy A71 5G destined to launch in South Korea via SK Telecom next month will be the world's first smartphone to boast a QRNG (Quantum Random Number Generator) chip for advanced security, claims a recent ETNews report. Unlike non-quantum cryptography systems, a QRNG chip is capable of generating truly random and unpredictable numbers. While […]

By Mihai Matei
5 years ago

Samsung and SK Telecom join forces to develop 5G-enabled 8K TVs

Samsung and SK Telecom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to “jointly develop and commercialize” the world’s first 5G-enabled 8K TV. Samsung already sells 8K TVs and is also a major player in the 5G market. Naturally, the company is looking to leverage its strengths to introduce another industry-first product. When launched, customers will […]

By Naresh
5 years ago

Galaxy S10 5G speed to hit 2.7Gbps in South Korea

5G networks will significantly improve data speeds on our mobile devices. SK Telecom, one of South Korea's largest mobile carriers, is looking to kick things up a notch by aggregating its 4G LTE and 5G networks. The carrier said today that the Galaxy S10 5G speed will hit a peak of 2.7Gbps on its network. […]

By Adnan Farooqui
6 years ago

Galaxy S10 gets 1.2Gbps LTE with SK Telecom in South Korea

Leading South Korean wireless carrier SK Telecom Co. has rolled out 1.2Gbps LTE with the launch of the Galaxy S10 in the country. The new speed will be faster than ITU's max LTE speed of 1Gbps, and is 16 times faster than LTE speeds back in 2011, when it was first rolled out. The Galaxy S10 goes on sale […]

By Sumit Adhikari
6 years ago

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