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Samsung Electronics shares hit 4-year lows on Trump risks, AI chips

The South Korean tech giant is the worst performing stock among global chipmakers like TSMC and Nvidia this year

iPhone 15 was the best-selling smartphone in Q3 2024

Apple's iPhone 15 led global smartphone sales in the third quarter (July, August, September) of 2024, according to a new report from Counterpoint Research, a global tech research firm. The iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 15 Pro followed closely, showing strong demand for Apple’s latest models.

Samsung Q3 operating profits soar to $6.6 bn, miss forecast

The world's largest memory chip maker posted an operating profit of 9.18 trillion won ($6.6 billion) "largely due to one-off costs".

Samsung India employee strike continues into second month

More than 1,000 workers at the Samsung Electronics factory in southern India have continued their strike into its second month, rejecting a recent settlement offer from the company. The workers, stationed at a facility near Chennai in Tamil Nadu, are demanding higher wages and official recognition of their union, as per a recent report by Reuters.

Samsung apologises for delayed AI chip production

Samsung Electronics has issued an apology to its investors after revealing worse-than-expected revenue and profit forecasts, according to a recent report by Bloomberg News. The company acknowledged that it is struggling to maintain its technological competitiveness, especially in the fast-growing field of artificial intelligence (AI).

Samsung's profit recovery seen weakening in Q3

Operating profit for Samsung likely stood at 10.33 trillion won ($7.67 billion) in the quarter ended Sept 30

Samsung says planning job cuts in some Asian operations

The world's largest memory chipmaker is modifying staffing levels in Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, a company spokesman told AFP, adding that "the adjustments include job cuts"

Epic Games to take legal action against Google and Samsung for unfair competition

Epic Games, the creator of the popular game "Fortnite," has announced plans to file a lawsuit against tech giants Google and Samsung, alleging conspiracy to restrain competition in the app market.

Samsung India strike highlights labour movement's growing influence

A strike at Samsung's Sriperumbudur plant in Tamil Nadu has brought attention to India's powerful labour group, the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), which is backing the protests and signalling its intent to expand its influence in the electronics manufacturing sector.

September 20, 2016
September 20, 2016

Google smartphone expected at Oct 4 event

Google sends out invitations to an October 4 event, hinting that the Internet titan will show off a new smartphone powered by its Android mobile software.

May 19, 2016
May 19, 2016

Free Broadband with Samsung TV sets

The buyers of Samsung televisions will get free broadband connection provided by Doze Internet.

May 18, 2016
May 18, 2016

Nokia to make mobile, tablets comeback

Nokia, once the world's top mobile phone maker, announces its return to the fiercely competitive handsets and tablets market years after being crushed there by Samsung and Apple.

February 22, 2016
February 22, 2016

Samsung, LG lock horns with new Android platform

The problem stems from the fact that there is just one flagship iPhone running Apple's iOS platform, however a number of Android licensees are fighting it out to identify a hardware contender that can woo premium buyers.

October 24, 2015
October 24, 2015

Samsung unveils new ‘stripe’ batteries

Samsung has unveiled two new batteries that represents major step forward in battery tech for mobile devices.

October 17, 2015
October 17, 2015

Apple patent case: Wisconsin university wins huge damages

A US jury has ordered technology giant Apple to pay more than $234m (£152m) in damages for patent infringement.

September 16, 2015
September 16, 2015

Rumor claims Samsung will unleash its craziest smartphone ever in January

Samsung rolled out the stunning Galaxy S6 edge smartphone this year, but it looks like this is a mere prelude for what Samsung has planned for the next year, reports BGR news according to Yahoo Tech.

September 11, 2015
September 11, 2015

Smartwatches, wearables open door to hackers: study

People who wear smartwatches and connected fitness gadgets can open the door to hackers who could gain access to their data.

September 2, 2015
September 2, 2015

Sony smartphone has 4K screen and new camera module

Sony has unveiled the first smartphone to feature a 4K-resolution screen.

August 26, 2015
August 26, 2015

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 faces stylus issue

Some early adopters of a new Samsung phone have said the device's stylus suffers from a design flaw.