Samsung Electronics posted an 8.0 percent fall in second quarter net profit on less than stellar sales of its flagship smartphone and stiff competition from cheaper Chinese rivals. The world’s largest smartphone maker said net…
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Samsung unveils a comfort machine: A washing machine with a built-in sink
Samsung unveils revolutionary washing machine to meet middle class demands. As Kenya’s middle class potential grows and yearns for convenient, smart and efficient gadgets, Samsung has reiterated its commitment to enriching the home experience by…
Samsung creates Sh2.8 million luxury kennel
A luxury kennel costing £20,000 has been created. The Samsung Dream Doghouse was created by a team of 12 designers over six weeks and features an entertainment wall and a ‘woofing’ tannoy system. Pampered pooches…
Samsung challenges Apple with snazzy new smartphones
Several big Asian phone companies launched new high-end smartphones and other wireless gizmos on Sunday, hoping to challenge US giant Apple in a big year for wireless gadgets. Samsung, fellow South Korean firm LG and…
Samsung unveils new TV platform to cut Google reliance
South Korean electronics giant Samsung Electronics said Thursday it will release smart televisions equipped with its new platform built around the Tizen operating system this year, as it seeks to lower its reliance on Google….
Samsung to slash number of smartphone models
Samsung Electronics has announced plans to slash the number of smartphone models it issues next year by up to one-third as it tries to cut prices in the face of intense Chinese competition. The strategy,…
Samsung flags 60 percent plunge in Q3 operating profit
Samsung Electronics on Tuesday flagged a near 60 percent on-year plunge in operating profit, as its key smartphone sector continued to struggle in the face of increased competition. Operating profit for the July-September period was…
Samsung rejects claims of Galaxy Note defect
Samsung on Wednesday rejected claims that its new oversized smartphone had a defect, after some customers posted pictures of a gap between the frame and display panel. The South Korean electronics giant, which had poked…
Samsung launches Note 4 ‘phablet’ ahead of schedule
South Korea’s Samsung launched the latest version of its oversized Galaxy Note smartphone earlier than expected after US rival Apple reported record sales of its latest iPhone 6. Samsung said the Galaxy Note 4 —…
Samsung to release Note 4 ‘phablet’ on October 17
Samsung announced Thursday that its eagerly-anticipated Note 4 “phablet” will be released on October 17. The South Korean consumer electronics titan credited with being the first major manufacturer to blend tablet and smartphone features said…