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Latest Indonesia news
Here you will find the latest news and most recent developments on the Indonesia, with regular updates and all the information you need.
Samsung trumps Google to top best brand rankings globally
According to YouGov, a global polling company, Samsung Electronics managed to defeat Google to top the Global Best Brand Rankings list. Google was the top-ranked brand in 2021, but Samsung surpassed it in 2022. The rankings reveal that Samsung Electronics scored 127 points and topped the YouGov Global Best Brand Rankings 2022. The list was […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 6 months ago
WhatsApp launches Business Directory feature in five countries
WhatsApp Business has been a fruitful solution for many businesses across the globe, especially smaller ones. To make it more feature-rich, WhatsApp is rolling out a business directory feature that will be similar to the yellow pages from the past. Using this WhatsApp business directory, users will be able to browse for any company they […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 6 months ago
You can now directly pay Spotify for music subscription via Android devices
After antitrust allegations against Google in the EU, it announced a first-of-a-kind billing system with Spotify that would allow users to choose an alternative payment method for the music subscription. This billing system was called ‘User Choice Billing’ or, in short, UCB. This was not specifically meant for Spotify but for all other Android apps and their […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 7 months ago
Galaxy S22 Ultra to get a new Bora Purple color option within a week
Samsung might soon release a new purple color for the Galaxy S22 Ultra and make it available as an online-exclusive option, at least in some markets. The Korean tech giant will release its existing online-only color options (Sky Blue, Red, and Graphite) for the Galaxy S22 Ultra in Indonesia within a week, as revealed by […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 11 months ago
Galaxy S21, Z Flip 3, and A-series help Samsung regain top spot in Southeast Asia
Samsung came out on top of its rivals across the Southeast Asian (SEA) smartphone market segment in Q3, thanks to a combination of mid-range and premium products. Last year, Oppo led Samsung with a 1% market share difference, but in Q3 2021, the Korean tech giant dethroned its rival and kept pushing for a wider […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 1 year ago
Samsung wins over customers, climbs the ranks in Thailand and Indonesia
Smartphone shipments in Thailand and Indonesia have declined due to the ongoing global semiconductor shortage and the increasing number of COVID infections. Thailand and Indonesia have recorded 14% and 6% YoY fewer shipments, respectively, but despite these challenges, Samsung managed to improve its market position over its rivals. Samsung was the fourth-largest smartphone vendor in […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
Samsung is no longer the top smartphone brand in these four countries
Samsung has been losing its smartphone market share to Chinese brands in various African, Asian, and European countries. In Q4 2020, the South Korean firm lost its pole position in India to Xiaomi. The company has now reportedly lost its number one ranking in four Southeast Asian countries to another Chinese smartphone brand. According to […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 2 years ago
Galaxy S21 will be given away to early adopters in some markets
Samsung customers and prospective Galaxy S21 buyers in Indonesia have a chance to win the next flagship phone by showing their interest for the upcoming flagship lineup through a new dedicated registration page. Samsung Indonesia revealed in a recent tweet that Something EPIC is on its way without outright spelling the Galaxy S21 moniker. The […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
Samsung’s Indonesia smartphone market share still dropping in Q2 2020
Samsung’s share of the Indonesian smartphone market continued to plummet throughout the second quarter of the year, newly emerged industry data suggests. While the nation’s entire economy suffered greatly during the period, Samsung’s overall drop-off was even sharper than the 20% sales decline its mobile segment experienced over the said three months. Namely, Samsung captured […]
- By Dominik Bosnjak
- 3 years ago
Samsung Indonesia quietly outs Galaxy A01 Core with removable battery
The Galaxy A01 Core is official in Indonesia where Samsung has quietly added the device to its online shop earlier today along with specifications and complementary renders. It’s not yet available for purchase as of this writing but this should change very soon. The Galaxy A01 Core will be available in three color options – […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 3 years ago
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra gets green light from Indonesian telecom
Samsung’s upcoming S Pen flagship has seemingly been certified by a telecom agency in Indonesia, where the device is being referred to as the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. There’s no mention of the base model, but the Galaxy Note 20 series will follow a launch strategy similar to last year’s Galaxy Note 10 lineup, with the […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 3 years ago
Galaxy Movie Studio teaches aspiring filmmakers how to get better results
Samsung Indonesia wants to help aspiring filmmakers on their journey with the launch of Galaxy Movie Studio – an educational platform meant to teach people how to get the best out of their smartphone cameras and improve their filmmaking process from pre-production to post-production. According to The Jakarta Post, the platform consists of online and […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 3 years ago
Galaxy M20 launched in Indonesia, goes on sale on February 14
Samsung launched the Galaxy M10 and the Galaxy M20 in India last month, hoping to grab hold of some market share in the budget segment. The company is now bringing the new Galaxy M series to Indonesia and has launched the Galaxy M20 in the country. The device will go on sale in the country on […]
- By Sumit Adhikari
- 4 years ago
Samsung Galaxy M series coming to Indonesia on February 14
Samsung unveiled the new Galaxy M series in India last week to take on the burgeoning Chinese OEMs in the budget segment. The company launched the Galaxy M10 and M20 under the new lineup and is expected to add more models in the coming months. The two devices, which went on sale today on Amazon […]
- By Naresh
- 4 years ago