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Samsung should be split up, says major US hedge fund
Elliott Associates, a big US hedge fund, lost a shareholder proxy battle against the Samsung Group last year as it sought to restructure the conglomerate. It lost against Samsung's founding Lee family after a long and bitter public shareholder proxy war which lasted for several months, however, Samsung management said it would follow through on some […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Several major cruise lines ban the Galaxy Note 7
Even though it's already replaced the majority of faulty devices in circulation, Samsung still can't seem to shake the belief that the Galaxy Note 7 is too dangerous to be used by passengers traveling in confined vehicles, despite the DGCA's decision to lift its ban of the handset on aircraft in India. Several major cruise lines, including Carnival, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Disney […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Purported Galaxy J7 (2017) surfaces on Indian import tracker
Earlier today, an unidentified Galaxy-branded smartphone was spotted in Indian import tracker Zauba's online database. Unfortunately, the listing doesn't reveal anything about the handset other than that it sports the model number SM-J727V, which is believed to be the tag for the upcoming Galaxy J7 (2017). However, recent leaks, rumors and speculation points towards the Galaxy J7 (2017) packing […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
PSA: You can now purchase the Galaxy Note 7 from T-Mobile in the US
As expected, T-Mobile has today reinitiated sales of the Galaxy Note 7 in the United States following Samsung's voluntary recall of the device after it discovered that a faulty battery was to blame for over seventy units catching fire while charging in the region alone. The Galaxy Note 7 is available in three different colors — […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Daily Deal: Samsung’s finest curved gaming monitor available at an unbeatable price
Samsung unveiled a trio of its finest curved gaming monitors earlier this year and the CF591 happens to be one of them. The monitors have been designed to match the natural shape of the human eye and incorporate a sharp 1800 mm (1800R) curvature radius which allows for a less visually-strenuous viewing experience. To minimize […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung may not be impacted by a potential deal between Apple and panel suppliers from China
Samsung Display is one of the leading suppliers of display panels in the world. Chinese panel suppliers have aggressively been making investments to try and win some of its market share. There has been speculation recently that Apple could start sourcing panels from Chinese suppliers but market analysts in South Korea are of the view […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Wallpaper Wednesday: Basketball Teams
Welcome to the latest edition of Wallpaper Wednesday. This week we’re focusing our attention on twelve basketball-inspired backgrounds. All images are available in a FHD resolution, which is a perfect fit for the Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 edge, Galaxy Note 7 and other flagships, but they can, of course, be used on different smartphones, too. If any of the following images float […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Grace UX confirmed by user manual for the otherwise pointless Galaxy Grand Prime (2016)
It was first reported about two months ago that Samsung is working on yet another low-end handset which might be a refreshed version of the Galaxy Grand Prime, a handset that was originally launched two years ago. The Galaxy Grand Prime (2016) has already received its Wi-Fi certification and it also cleared recently by the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung starts selling the Galaxy A8 (2016)
Samsung finally unveiled the Galaxy A8 (2016) last week. We had been hearing about this device for a few months and as can be expected from devices in the pipeline, we spotted it on benchmarking websites multiple times where specs of the handset were revealed. It's everything we expected it to be and now the Galaxy […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Ahead of Diwali relaunch, LG is having some fun at the Galaxy Note 7’s expense
Samsung never got around to launching the Galaxy Note 7 in India because on the day the handset was supposed to be released the company ended up confirming the battery cell defect and issuing a global recall. Customers who pre-ordered the Galaxy Note 7 in India still haven't received their units. It was reported recently […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung’s looking for Galaxy Note 7 owners to star in a new commercial it’s filming
Samsung is looking for customers who own a Galaxy Note 7 — regardless of whether they were affected by the recall or not — to register to be a part of a new commercial it will shoot in New York City later this month, reports Parent Herald. Interested parties will have to fill in an online form and […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Galaxy Note 7 recall hurting demand for other Samsung handsets in China
Samsung now has to spend considerable time and resources to rebuild consumer confidence in the Galaxy Note 7 as it starts resuming sales of the handset across the globe. China was least affected by the recall yet the country's state broadcaster slammed Samsung for the way it handled the recall in the People's Republic. Samsung is already […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung’s Tizen Theme Editor software makes it easier than ever to create custom skins
The chances are that if you own a Tizen-powered smartphone, you're going to want to add your own layer of customization by taking advantage of its integrated Theme Store. Unfortunately, the majority of the offerings available are pretty dull. However, Samsung has now made it easier than ever to create a custom skin with its […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung still might see a small increase in Q3 2016 profit
Last month was pretty hectic for Samsung as it confirmed a battery cell defect in its latest smartphone, stopped selling it and then recalled all Galaxy Note 7 units it had shipped since launch. Analysts have estimated that the Galaxy Note 7 recall is going to cost Samsung more than $1 billion. The true financial impact […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung awarded a Shonky Award for its faulty Galaxy Note 7
Unfortunately for Samsung, the exploding Galaxy Note 7 debacle hasn't been forgotten about just yet as the firm has been awarded Shonky Award for manufacturing one of the “worst of the worst” consumer products to launch this year. Believe it or not, this is actually the second year in a row that Samsung has received an […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung ranks 7th in Interbrand’s Best Global Brands 2016
Samsung appears to be very interested in doing away with the notion that the Galaxy Note 7 debacle has hurt its brand value significantly. A recent report out of South Korea revealed that despite the recall, Samsung retained its position as the most valuable brand in the country. Samsung has shared another report on its own website […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Retailer lists the Gear S3 frontier for $449
It has been over a month since Samsung unveiled its new smartwatch which comes in two different variants. The Gear S3 classic and the Gear S3 frontier have more or less the same specifications but the former is more suited towards those who want a conventional-looking wristwatch while the latter is geared towards those who […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung ramping up 3-D NAND production to meet rising demand
According to reports, Samsung is going to start production on its new Pyeongtaek semiconductor plant in the Gyeonggi Province of South Korea ahead of schedule in order to meet rising demand for 3-D NAND flash memory chips. Samsung is reportedly planning to complete construction on the plant by December this year and start producing chips from […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
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[Sponsored] The Wireless Phone Charger Pad by ZENS is a must-have for anyone with a Qi-enabled smartphone
Do you own a Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge, Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 edge, Galaxy Note 5 or Galaxy Note 7 and want to take advantage of your handset's integrated Qi capabilities to wirelessly charge it? If so, you've come to the right place as today we're taking a look at the Wireless Phone Charger Pad […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung reportedly bags contract from Qualcomm to manufacture 10nm-based Snapdragon 830 chipsets
Samsung has reportedly bagged a contract to manufacture Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 830 chipset. The next high-end smartphone SoC from Qualcomm will reportedly use Samsung's 10nm process for a smaller size, improved power efficiency, and greater performance. According to a report from ETNews, Samsung LSI will manufacture all the Snapdragon 830 chipsets. It is also being […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
