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Samsung Galaxy S: An Android on steroids

The Samsung Galaxy S is one of the most feature-packed Android phone in the market.

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Windows Phone 7 launch next week

This new software is Microsoft's last chance to catch up with Apple and Google's Andriod smartphones.

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Samsung Elec says 5 million Galaxy smartphones sold

Galaxy S is powered by Google's Android operating system and sold through about 100 carriers worldwide.

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WSJ, NY Times, USA Today developing Galaxy applications

News organizations seek to line up behind new tablet device to broaden readership beyond owners of Apple product.

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Google getting larger in Apple's rearview mirror

Motorola, Samsung, HTC phones selling well. -Reuters

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Tablet wars

Apple iPad vs Samsung Galaxy Tab vs upcoming Blackberry PlayBook. What're the differences between the the tablet computers which challenge the iPad's dominance of the tablet PC market?

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Galaxy Tab global sales top 600,000 units

Demand has outpaced supply in most countries

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SITEX Best Buys: LCD TVs

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Galaxy Tab – iPad’s Christmas foe

The Galaxy Tab, despite its success since its launch finds itself trailing Apple's iPad by miles.

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Google unveils new smartphone, the Nexus S

It will be available in the US from Dec 16.

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Huawei launches Android tablet

Available in S'pore from Dec 18, it will cost $499, excluding GST and without contract.

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What mobile OS is right for you?

Thinking of getting a smartphone? Take this simple quiz to find out which is your ideal mobile OS

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1.5 million Windows 7 phones sold in six weeks

Sales 'in line with expectations'.

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Photos of this year's leaked gadgets

Gadgets which will hopefully make their way to our shores in 2011 after these tantalising previews.

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The top picks for point-and-shoot cameras

What’s not to love about point-and-shoot digital compact cameras? Here are 10 models that we like.

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2010: Thailand's year of the smartphones

Huge demand is expected to see the smartphone segment grow by 100 per cent in 2011.

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Seven back-to-school gadgets

Here’s a list of gadgets for all, from students to teachers.

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CES: Samsung seeks 15% TV sales jump, Smart TV push

The world's largest TV maker booked the biggest showing area in this year's CES to showcase a plethora of products.

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Always connected lifestyle on display at CES

Smarter devices and home appliances are taking centre stage during the four-day event at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

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CES round-up

A look at the latest trends and gadgetry from the world's largest consumer technology show, which kicked off in Las Vegas on Jan 6.

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LG eyes 4-fold jump in 2011 smartphone sales

Handset maker struggling with record losses.

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Samsung targets $39 billion in 2015 home appliance sales

It also aims for a 10 per cent share of the global market.

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Wired and connected

Smartphones have transformed people's lives in Asia in a dramatic fashion.

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Getting Red-dy for New Year!

Celebrate the Chinese New Year with these red tech stuff.

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Google topples Nokia from smartphones top spot

Hit models from Samsung, HTC and LG helped Android in the quarter as many phone companies aggressively promoted Android phones.

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Samsung unveils upgraded Galaxy S, Galaxy Tab

The new Galaxy S 2 will offer faster services compared to Galaxy S.

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Less talk, more action around Google's Android

Manufacturers launching numerous Android devices at Mobile World Congress fair.

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Samsung eyes 6th place in laptop market

The electronics maker launches super-slim laptop as part of strategy to carve a bigger share out of the high-end market.

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Apple’s iPad 2 hits US stores on Friday

It will go on sale in another two dozen countries on March 25.

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Price wars at IT Show 2011

Prices were fiercely competitive as the 3 major telcos elbowed to hook customers.

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Samsung introduces Galaxy Tab WiFi

It will be available from 26 March 2011at a recommended retail price of $538 inclusive of GST.

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Review: Samsung Galaxy Ace

Take a peek into Samsung's latest offering - the Samsung Galaxy Ace.

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Samsung strives for cool in Asia

In the great mobile phone wars, it seems like Apple still has the cool creds in Asia...for now.

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Samsung says to sell 25m ‘smart TVs’ this year

The firm hopes to fill more than half of its planned global flat-screen TV sales of 50 million this year with Internet-enabled, interactive TVs.

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Apple launches new legal attack on Samsung phones

In a suit filed last week in San Jose, Apple said the Galaxy Nexus infringes on patents underlying features customers expect from its products.

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Samsung expects to sell 10 million units of Galaxy Note this year

Upbeat about the global success of the 5-inch Note, Samsung on Monday unveiled its tablet PC version, the Galaxy Note 10.1 at the Mobile World Congress.

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Samsung, BMW to partner on batteries, software

Samsung president Lee Jae-yong in Germany to meet executives at BMW, Siemens.

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Where next for Samsung, Apple patent dispute?

Samsung to appeal German ruling, but sources say two tech giants could agree on cross-license deals in the future.

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Chinese handset makers on the rise

Huawei rebranded itself as a high-end handset maker, touting its quad-core phone Ascend D as the world's fastest smartphone, while ZTE followed with 15 new phone announcements.

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Samsung files fresh lawsuit against Apple in S. Korea

Samsung claims that the iPhone 4S and iPad2 infringed on three of its patents.

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Demand for new iPad shakes up corporate market

Among the competitors, Samsung continues to remain a distant second in planned tablet buying.

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LG Display supplying panels for Apple’s new iPad: Rumour

Flat screen maker LG Display Co Ltd is supplying touch-screen panels for Apple Inc's new iPad, a source close to the matter said on Wednesday.

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Samsung losses bid to ban iPhone, iPad sales in Netherlands

Samsung and Apple are locked in escalating global patent battle, as they jostle for the top position in the booming smartphone and tablet markets.

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Low-priced tablets hope to take on the big boys

Low-priced tablets are receiving more attention in Korea with the success of Amazon Kindle in overseas markets.

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Samsung: "fast executioner" seeks killer design

Samsung's checkered entry into the smartphone market is emblematic of the South Korean conglomerate's strengths and weaknesses.

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Innovations for smarter living

Samsung's latest offerings at the company's Third Southeast Asia, Ocenia and Taiwan Forum in Bangkok.

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Samsung to ship Galaxy Tab 2 series

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 series will be offered in 7-inch and 10.1-inch form factors, both running on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system with improved Android features.

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Samsung certain to overtake Apple in Q1 smartphone sales

Backed by the strong sales of its flagship LTE handset Galaxy Note, Samsung is projected to announce high figures in sales and operating profit.

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Samsung hits a high Note, posts record quarterly profit

The Note - part phone, part mini-tablet - has sold more than 5 million since launching in October, and is proving a surprise money earner for the South Korean electronics giant.

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Samsung paves the way for flexible AMOLED displays

It may start making flexible Amoled displays soon and the devices will be ready by the end of the year.

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Samsung says to unveil new Galaxy S smartphone on May 3

The South Korean firm sold over 40 million Galaxy smartphones since the model was released.

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HTC's shares tumble; CFO change, Samsung launch weigh

HTC now faces another challenge after the roll-out of Samsung's third-generation flagship smartphone Galaxy S.

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Apple, Samsung chiefs to meet on patent disputes

The parties have indicated they are willing to participate in a Magistrate Judge Settlement Conference.

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Samsung pushes ahead with Apple patent suits

The move came as a surprise since many assumed the two parties would reach a compromise.

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Samsung says new Galaxy phone to use its quad-core processor

Samsung said it is sampling the chips to major handset makers.

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Smartphones push Samsung to record $55b net profit

Samsung said its display panel business also pushed up profit margins despite a seasonal fall in sales.

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Android 4.0 upgrade for most Samsung Devices

Samsung posted on its support pages a comprehensive list of specifics for the Ice Cream Sandwich update in the US.

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Samsung, Kia join hands for new K9

The move comes after the two jointly developed a customized solution for the owners of the newly launched car.

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Samsung unveils Galaxy S3

Other new developments include "intelligent camera features" which use face recognition technology and improved voice-activated controls.

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Apple iPad outmuscles Android in global tablet sales

While Apple will continue to sit comfortably on the top for now, the battle for the next several positions is going to be fierce.

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Samsung buys streaming music-movie services

Samsung said it will pre-install mSpot music, video and radio services in new mobile devices.

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Samsung gets 9 million preorders for new Galaxy phone: Report

Samsung toppled Apple as the world's biggest smartphone maker.

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No truce in Apple-Samsung patent war

Apple boss Tim Cook and Samsung chief Choi Gee-Sung met in San Francisco for nine hours.

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A look at this month's hottest gadgets

Here's a quick look at some of this month's hottest gadgets. Also, a preview of what will be coming next month at the PC Show 2012.

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Pre-orders for Samsung Galaxy S III to begin from May 29

Samsung today announced that the Galaxy S III will go on sale in Singapore from May 30, Saturday.

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Nokia aims to regain past glory with Lumia phones

The Lumia features touch-screen displays, cameras with Carl Zeiss lenses, and the new Windows Phone operating system.

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Samsung to start selling Galaxy S3 in 28 nations

The Galaxy S3, unveiled in London earlier this month, will hit shelves Tuesday.

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Telcos release price plans for Samsung Galaxy S III

The Android smartphone will be available at the telcos' stores during their launch events from 9pm tonight (May 29).

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'Blue' Samsung Galaxy S III to be delayed for weeks

Recent online reports pointed to the manufacturer dumping at least 600,000 blue cases due to quality concerns.

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Early birds line up to get latest Samsung phone

They lined up since 6am yesterday for the launch at Mid Valley Megamall.

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Samsung releases multimedia laptop

Samsung's "Alive" audio software further enables consumers to enjoy 3D surround sound.

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Galaxy S III and iPhone 4S 'have the same camera sensor'

This is according to iFixt, the website that takes phones and computers apart.

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Apple faces delay in seeking US ban of Samsung tablets

Apple sued Samsung last year, accusing the South Korean electronics maker of "slavishly" copying the iPhone and iPad.

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Samsung vows to go ahead with Galaxy launch in US

This despite a fresh lawsuit filed by Apple seeking to block the cutting-edge model.

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Apple may seek to stop US launch of Galaxy phone

Apple filed papers this week seeking to ban Samsung's new Galaxy S III, along with the Galaxy Nexus.

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Samsung to Launch S III US despite lawsuit

Apple has asked a court for the Northern District of California in San Jose to ban sales of the Galaxy S III.

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Apple bid to stop Samsung smartphone in US stalled

They backed off a last-minute request to block the Galaxy S III model's US release.

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Samsung may release Galaxy Note II in Oct

Samsung's follow-up to the Galaxy Note is said to be thinner and have a larger display.

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Switch from iPhone to Galaxy easily

The South Korean tech giant has launched a new app that allows users to dump all the content from an iPhone to a Samsung Galaxy smartphone.

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Samsung expects Galaxy S III sales to top 10 million during July

Samsung launched its Galaxy S III, the strongest rival for Apple's iPhone, on May 29 in Europe.

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Samsung, LG's key display technologies leaked by Israeli firm

3 Korean employees likely to have leaked circuit diagrams and other key technologies to the firms.

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Judge rejects Samsung's request to lift ban on US tablet sales

Samsung had asked the court to stay the injunction pending resolution of an appeal.

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Samsung loses bid to lift ban on US tablet sales

Third setback for South Korean electronics firm in a week.

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Tablets to overtake notebook PCs by 2016: study

A key driver for tablet growth is adoption in North America, Japan and Western Europe, which will account for 66 per cent of shipments in 2012.

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Samsung's Galaxy powers record US$5.9 billion profit

The flagship Galaxy smartphones are likely to have stretched their lead over rivals Apple and Nokia - despite a parts shortage.

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‘Exploding’ Samsung Galaxy S3 owner confesses to microwaving phone

The Samsung device was not responsible for the cause of the fire, and that an "external energy source was responsible for generating the heat".

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Samsung wins court case against Apple because it's "not as cool"

The victory for Samsung comes days after a US appeals court lifted a freeze on sales of its Galaxy Nexus smartphones.

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Amazon testing new smartphone: Report

The online retail giant Amazon is testing a new smartphone and may launch production later this year or early next year.

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Global PC sales flat as consumers eye new gadgets

In the second quarter of 2012, the PC market suffered through its seventh consecutive quarter of flat to single-digit growth.

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Nokia cuts price of flagship smartphone in half

The spokesman also said a price cut is not unusual at this time in a smartphone's life cycle, noting that Samsung has cut the price for its Galaxy S II, launched before the Lumia 900.

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Judge rejects secrecy bids in Apple vs. Samsung battle

Apple sued Samsung last year in the United States and a highly anticipated trial is scheduled to begin July 30.

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Smartphones a brightspot amid Asian chipmaker gloom

Asia's top chipmakers are set to join Western peers in flagging caution over the outlook when they report their latest earnings in coming weeks, though those with exposure to hot mobile gadgets like tablets and smartphones may be spared the worst.

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Taiwan's HTC files patent suit against Apple

Apple and South Korean giant Samsung are also engaged in a slew of patent suits against each other in international courts.

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Steve Jobs shouldn't influence upcoming Apple/Samsung trial: Judge

Jobs' statement about Google's Android operating system will be barred.

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Samsung records robust sales of latest smartphone

They sold more than 10 million units since its launch about two months ago.

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Apple estimates $3.18b damages in Samsung battle

A high-stakes battle over patents for technology used in smartphones and tablets, such as the iPhone and iPad.

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Apple's invincibility fades on iPhone miss, global woes

The company has missed Wall Street targets twice in under a year.

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Samsung extends smartphone lead over Apple

Samsung is atop the fast-growing market for smartphones as well as the overall mobile phone market, which is expanding slowly.

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Apple, Samsung set for blockbuster US patent trial

Apple is seeking more than S$3.09 billion in a case accusing the South Korean firm of copying designs and other patents.

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Galaxy Note II to have bigger screen

A report said that the new model of the smartphone lineup would be thinner and taller than its predecessor, and fit well in human hands.

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Samsung copying Apple since 2007, says lawyer

Apple is seeking more than S$3.1 billion in a court case.

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Apple designer crafters are 'maniacal'

The world's most valuable technology corporation on Tuesday allowed a rare glimpse into a zealously guarded internal hardware design process.

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Apple extends gains in surging tablet market: Survey

Samsung jumped into second place with sales of nearly 2.4 million, up 117 percent from a year earlier.

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Samsung to unveil new Galaxy Note in late August

South Korean media reports speculate the new Galaxy Note may feature an unbreakable, 5.5-inch display - slightly larger than the current one.

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Samsung set to release Galaxy Note 10.1 in US

The newest addition to Samsung's tablet PC lineup, the Galaxy Note 10.1 features the largest screen size and updated capabilities such as better Web browsing and multi-tasking, according to its official website.

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Samsung exec 'very offended' by Apple rip-off claim

Samsung copied Apple designs and features amounted to "very offensive" accusations.

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Samsung says not considering buying RIM or BlackBerry licence

A lack of support from potential partners such as Samsung could mean more trouble for RIM, which is seeking various options to turn around its embattled business. -Reuters

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Is the stylus bouncing its way back to popularity?

Steve has long rediculed the idea of using the apparatus to interact with the screen.

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Samsung says not considering buying RIM or BlackBerry license

A lack of support from potential partners such as Samsung could mean more trouble for RIM, which is seeking various options to turn around its embattled business.

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Apple expert shines light on Samsung sales in US

Apple's legal battle with its fiercest business rival, which has transfixed the global mobile industry, moved into a technical damages-estimate phase this week.

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Stylus, split-screen stand new Samsung tablet apart

Samsung Electronics is looking to build on the popularity of its Note 'phablet', and expects key features such as a stylus-type pen and split-screen function to stand the new device apart from rival Apple Inc's iPad.

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Sales of tablet computers top notebooks in Taiwan: Samsung

the penetration of notebooks is already high in Taiwan, and consumers tend to buy tablet PCs instead of new notebooks to replace their old notebooks.

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Xiaomi releases new smartphone amid concerns

The lack of a clear strategy added to analysts' concerns over its future.

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Apple, Samsung make final pitch to US jury

Apple says Samsung copied iPhone, Samsung countersued over patents.

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Smartphone users exceed 30 million in S. Korea

The tech-savvy nation has more mobile phones than people. The population hit 50 million in June.

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Apple, Samsung infringed each other's patents: S. Korea court

The court ruled that Apple breached two Samsung technology patents, and ordered it to pay 40 million won ($35,242) in damages, court officials said.

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Samsung blasts Apple verdict, says 'not final word'

Verdict will lead to fewer choices, less innovation, and potentially higher prices, said Samsung.

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With Samsung win on Galaxy Tab, judge may reconsider US ban

US District Judge Lucy Koh issued a pretrial order barring Samsung from selling the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in USA.

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Apple-Samsung patent war set to continue

US tech giant to file injunction, Samsung says US verdict is 'not the final word'.

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Apple up on Samsung win, analysts see problems for Android rivals

Analysts believe this verdict could lead to Samsung also delaying near-term product launches as it attempts to design around Apple's patents.

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Friend and foe; Samsung, Apple won't want to damage parts deal

Samsung products comprise 26 per cent of the component cost of the iPhone.

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Apple seeks quick bans on eight Samsung phones

The world's most valuable company wasted no time in identifying its targets on Monday: eight older-model smartphones, including the Galaxy S2 and Droid Charge.

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Samsung to fight jury verdict in San Jose

Company says it will make utmost efforts until US judge’s final ruling.

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After Apple bruising, Samsung to bounce back with new Note phablet

The Galaxy Note phablet, Samsung's second most popular smartphone after its flagship Galaxy S, is not included in the list of the potential US sales ban.

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Samsung steals march on Nokia with first Windows phone

Samsung’s announcement comes a week before the latest Lumia.

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Samsung wows crowd with new Galaxy Note 2, Galaxy Camera

Firm becomes world’s first to roll out Windows 8 handset.

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Japan court rejects Apple patent claims against Samsung

The Japanese court found that Samsung did not infringe on Apple's iPhone and iPad patents for some of its own Galaxy smartphones and tablet computer.

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Apple-Samsung patent battle intensifies

Apple adds Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note to infringement list, Samsung seeks counteraction.

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Samsung's two OLED TVs disappear during delivery to Germany

If the TVs are deemed to be stolen, it could lead to a technology leak.

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Samsung's advanced TVs go missing en route to Berlin

Media reports had said it may have been a theft aimed at stealing the advanced TV technology.

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Police probe into 'lost' Samsung TVs

They are probing the disappearance of two next-generation Samsung TVs en route to Berlin.

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Samsung violates Chinese workers' rights: Report

According to China Labor Watch's probe of eight factories, the South Korean electronics giant is guilty of widespread "legal and inhumane violations."

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Microsoft, Nokia pin hopes on new Lumia as mobile war escalates

The world's largest software maker and the Finnish company that once dominated the cellphone market will showcase the device in New York on Wednesday morning and demo it for industry insiders about the same time in Helsinki.

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Samsung, LG, Sony shine at Berlin show

IFA needs reinvigoration to meet increasing expectations: experts

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Apple cuts memory chip order to Samsung for new iPhone: Source

Apple has been cutting its orders from Samsung as it tries to diversify its lines of supply for memory chips, although the South Korean firm remains on the list of initial suppliers for the new iPhone.

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Battle of the premium compact shooters

Under siege from above by mirrorless models with interchangeable lenses, and harried from below by powerful mobile phones, high-end compact cameras have had to step up their game significantly, with compelling results.

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Tougher oversight vowed after alleged abuses by Samsung and Apple in China

Human resources and social security authorities will continue to strengthen law enforcement and inspection of companies' behaviour in labour management.

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Opinion: Apple's iPhone needs to dazzle as market gets crowded

Apple is looking increasingly defensive as Samsung Electronics Co Ltd and other rivals have been first to market with phones that sport bigger screens or run on faster wireless networks.

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Samsung pips Apple in US buyer preferences

Preference for Samsung has increased rapidly to surpass that for Apple over the past two weeks.

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No compromise with Apple, Samsung CEO says

Sales of Galaxy Note 2 projected to reach 20m units, Galaxy S3 to exceed 30m this year.

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Stretched iPhone, coming soon to a screen near you

Peer pressure forces Apple to backtrack and come up with a larger screen size.

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Samsung attacks iPhone 5 in latest print ad

The smartphone manufacturer came up with an ad that had a comprehensive description of why the features on the Galaxy SIII were better than those of the iPhone 5.

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Apple did not violate Samsung patents: US trade judge

Apple did not violate patents owned by Samsung Electronics in making the iPod touch, iPhone and iPad said a judge.

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Samsung 'disappointed' at US judge's tablet decision

Samsung Electronics said Thursday it was "disappointed" at a US judge's refusal to lift a ban on US sales of its tablet computer as it fights a long-running global legal battle with arch-rival Apple.

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Apple still draws crowds in Asia with new iPhone 5

Softbank and Singtel, Singapore's biggest mobile phone operator, said demand for the iPhone 5 had exceeded previous offerings from Apple.

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Apple seeks from Samsung $866m more in damages

The two companies are locked in patent battles in 10 countries as they vie for top spot in the fast-growing market.

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Apple seeks more damages in wake of win against Samsung

But in a court document filed late Friday, Apple said it "is requesting an amendment to the existing verdict and a total judgment" of more than US$707 million.

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Samsung launches new oversized smartphone

The Galaxy Note II - first unveiled at a trade fair in Berlin last month - will eventually hit stores in 128 nations.

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LG accuses Samsung of infringing patents

There was no immediate comment from Samsung, which in July accused LG Display employees of stealing its OLED technology.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 ban will be reconsidered

The jury found that Samsung had not violated the patent that was the basis for the tablet injunction and Samsung argued the sales ban should be lifted.

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RIM buys itself breathing room for BB10 launch

While RIM's performance gave Wall Street a modicum of optimism, analysts stressed RIM has to now prove that the BlackBerry 10 devices, due early next year, can halt its brand's downward spiral.

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Samsung files lawsuit against Apple over iPhone 5

In a statement, Samsung said: "...we have little choice but to take the steps necessary to protect our innovations and intellectual property rights."

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Apple ranks #6 on US most-hated companies list

One writer says its actions represent a "market behemoth doing as it pleases to preserve its dominant position".

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Samsung mum on stake in Renault unit

Group yet to clarify if it will keep stake in Renault Samsung.

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Microsoft CEO sees company becoming more like Apple

Microsoft Corp Chief Executive Steve Ballmer has signaled a new direction for the world's largest software company, pointing to hardware and online services as its future.

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Samsung says to launch Galaxy S Mini phone in Europe

The model will be in direct competition with the iPhone 5.

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U.S. court clears Samsung phone, hands Apple setback

A U.S. appeals court overturned a pretrial sales ban against Samsung Electronics Co Ltd's Galaxy Nexus smartphone.

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Tablet-centric apps key to success

It's apparent that Google finally understands why Apple is doing something right with the iPad: Android lacks tablet-centric apps.

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Apple loses tablet copyright appeal against Samsung

The decision is valid throughout Europe and should prohibit further legal disputes between the two companies over the design of tablets in the region.

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Long queues form for Samsung Note II launch in S'pore

Long queues formed at StarHub Plaza Singapura, M1 Paragon and the SingTel Hello! ComCentre as customers waited to collect their new phones. -AsiaOne

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US ITC judge says Samsung infringed Apple patents

Samsung was found to infringe an Apple patent that helps the touchscreen interpret whether the user wants.

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First Samsung Experience Corner opens at Challenger Funan

Samsung launches new retail concept to provide consumers with new digital experience.

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Galaxy beats iPhone in US 'torture tests'

The structural difference between Galaxy S3 adopting a detachable battery and iPhone 5 with an in-body battery accounts for the different results.

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Samsung sells 3m Galaxy Note II smartphones since debut

It grew far faster than its predecessor and would likely be more than 3 times those of the Galaxy Note.

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Samsung muscle versus Apple's 'cool'

Samsung Electronics is speeding away from the iconic iPhone maker in the race for the global smartphone market.

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Court in UK tells Apple to change statement on Samsung case

Apple must re-write a statement posted on its website acknowledging that Samsung did not infringe on its registered designs for tablet computers.

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Apple and Samsung rule smartphone market: Study

Industry trackers said they accounted for nearly half of handsets sold in the third quarter of the year.

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Apple, Samsung allowed to add products in US patent lawsuit

A US judge allowed Samsung Electronics Co Ltd to pursue claims the iPhone5 infringes its patents.

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iPhone 5, Galaxy S3 added to US patent battle

The judge granted motions to add them to a patent infringement suit.

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Samsung hits back at LG in patents row

Samsung Display asked a Seoul patents court to annul seven patents related to OLED panel technologies held by LG.

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Apple seeks to add more products to Samsung patent lawsuit

Apple Inc has asked a federal court to add six more products to its patent infringement lawsuit against Samsung Electronics Co.

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As global consumers shop mobile, Apple outshines rivals

Apple stores and electronics retailers were bustling last week, in contrast to the Microsoft pop-up stores in the United States promoting Windows 8 and Surface tablets.

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US agency makes initial ruling against Apple 'pinch-to-zoom' patent

Apple's claims were rejected on the grounds that prior patents covered the inventions.

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A final shot for compact cameras

Sales of digital point-and-shoot cameras continued to decline and were at its worst this year, a sign that the market is no longer interested. Obviously, smartphones are to blame.

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The best new gadgets of 2012

We review some highlights that happened throughout 2012 that can help you expect what's to come for 2013.

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Samsung to widen smartphone gap with Apple this year

Analysts say iPhone Mini will not arrive before 2014.

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Samsung to widen smartphone gap with Apple this year

Apple could roll out a smaller, cheaper "iPhone Mini" next year.

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Handset makers scurry to join Year of the Phablet

The clunky mobile phone - closer in size to a tablet than the smartphone of a couple of years back - is here to stay.

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Samsung's new strategy: Smart devices

It also did what many other handset makers were unable to do: support multiple operating systems.

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Samsung, LG fined for LCD price-fixing in China

It was the first time China had imposed penalties on foreign firms over anti-trust issues.

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Hitting a high Note: 'phablets', chips to drive Samsung Q4 profit

Samsung Electronics is likely to earn a quarterly profit of $8.1 billion (S$9.9 billion).

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Samsung offers two shows at once on new OLED TV

The feature allows two people "to watch completely different Full-HD content simultaneously on the same screen with corresponding audio and controls"

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Samsung's big push for 2013: Content, corporates

The South Korean electronics company is investing in devices that enterprise users like corporations will endorse.

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Huawei challenges Samsung, Apple with big-screen phones

Huawei unveiled its new Ascend Mate -- claimed to have the world's biggest screen for such a device, a 6.1 inch display -- as well as an Intel processor and improved battery life.

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Samsung seeks broader chip base as Apple cuts loose

Concerns have grown that Samsung may see its processor revenues tumble.

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Samsung announces 100m Galaxy S smartphone sales

For Samsung, 2012 was a watershed year that saw it take a giant bite out of Apple.

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In Asia's trend-setting cities, iPhone fatigue sets in

Driven by a combination of iPhone fatigue, a desire to be different and a plethora of competing devices, users are turning to other brands, notably those from Samsung.

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Apple edges out Samsung for mobile phone sales lead in fourth quarter

Samsung had been the top mobile phone vendor in the US since 2008.

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HTC sees Q1 revenue flat to 17 per cent lower versus Q4

The former contract manufacturer's fortunes have been declining sharply since the second half of 2011.

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Samsung launches new premium 'smart' TVs

The 16 new "smart TV" models, which come in sizes ranging from 46 to 75 inches, allow users to navigate the Internet.

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Samsung, Canon the big winners at tech awards

Samsung wins seven accolades while Canon bags six at annual DL Awards.

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Apple, Samsung face onslaught at mobile fair

Offering big-screen, slick, slim smartphones at lower prices, Chinese manufacturers Huawei, ZTE and Lenovo will leverage the Mobile World Congress to chip away at the mighty duopoly.

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Apple signals emerging-market rethink with India push

More than four years after it started selling iPhones in India, Apple Inc is now aggressively pushing the device through installment payment plans that make it more affordable.

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Japan court rejects Samsung claim against Apple

The Tokyo District Court ruled that Samsung has no rights over data transmission technology used.

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Judge slashes $1.24b Samsung-Apple penalty in half

A judge on Friday cut $558m from a $1.24b award to be paid by Samsung in a landmark patent lawsuit from Apple.

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At Galaxy unveiling, Samsung will have insurance plan in back pocket

A simple manufacturing snafu cost Samsung some 2 million units of lost sales in just a month after it launched the S III in May last year.

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Samsung unveils new product in Apple offensive

Samsung fires its latest salvo in the quest for dominance in the smartphone market, despite being embroiled in a bitter dispute with Apple.

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Sharp rejects Samsung offer to buy copier business

Selling the copier business would help raise cash to repay a convertible bond due in September, but it would also diminish the company's cashflow.

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Trade panel delays decision on Apple, Samsung patent fight

The panel has requested filings on whether there are acceptable substitutes for the Apple products if they were to be banned.

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Now you can capture 3-D photos and videos

The Samsung NX300 is the first camera that will be able to use the 3-D-capable version of the 45mm F1.8 NX lens.

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Samsung Galaxy S4 emerges to do battle on Apple's home turf

The Samsung Galaxy S4 - which Samsung preceded with a marketing blitz that drummed up industry speculation reminiscent of some of Apple's past launches - will be available globally in the second quarter.

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Samsung Galaxy S4's specs

Samsung's latest addition has features not typically found on rivals' screens.

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Tests find some cellphones may catch fire, explode

75% of sample cellphones tested found to be of inferior quality.

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Samsung Galaxy S4 blitz may prompt Apple rethink

Apple appears stuck in an iPhone product cycle, with a new phone typically launched in the second half.

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Samsung working on wristwatch to rival Apple's

The Samsung device will perform many of the tasks of a smartphone: source.

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Smartphones: The wish-list

There are 3 things that Samsung should relook for future device launches.

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Putting more smarts in a smartphone

The Samsung Galaxy S4 launched with a bang last week. Sherwin Loh got a first look at the new phone at the preview event in New York.

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5.9-inch Galaxy Note III rumoured to launch end 2013

The rumour mill is now focusing on the next big thing in the mobile scene - the successor of the Galaxy Note II.

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Google-Moto phone to allow customisation?

More leaked details about the upcoming X Phone suggest that it will be fully customisable and built to last.

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Flexible screen breakthrough

New technology by US company paves the way for large flexible displays with faster touch response times that cost less.

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Galaxy S4 Mini specs and photos leaked

The existence of the Galaxy 4 Mini has not been officially acknowledged by Samsung, but numerous details have already been revealed online.

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Galaxy most valuable brand in Korea

It beat out global social network service competitors Twitter and Facebook.

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Facebook stakes out Android ‘home’ to battle rivals

New software suite weaves the social network into the homescreen of HTC and Samsung phones.

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ITC judge says Samsung infringes key part of Apple patent

If it is upheld, the ITC can order any infringing device to be barred from importation into the United States.

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Samsung Electronics marketing blitz stirs debate over innovation

The South Korean firm is spending more on marketing than R&D for the first time in at least three years.

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Samsung to open brand shops in Best Buy stores; Wall St approves

The 'Samsung Experience' shops will have specially trained staff to help with demonstrations and post-purchase support.

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Experts warn Samsung not to shrink R&D

The S. Korean firm looks set to spend more on marketing than R&D for the first time in at least three years.

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China runs task force to study Samsung

Samsung heir apparent says Chinese leader knows much about the top Korean firm.

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High-end models lift LG to No.3 smartphone maker by sales

Apple, Samsung remain at the top; LG shares up 54 pct from July 2012 low.

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Apple and Samsung: Frenemies for life

While the two companies compete fiercely in the high-end smartphone business, their strengths and weaknesses are in many ways complementary.

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Registration for Samsung Galaxy S4 starts on April 17

Samsung has announced that the registration of interest for the Samsung GALAXY S4 with LTE will start at midnight on April 17 with the three local mobile operators.

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Taiwan probes allegations of Samsung wrongdoing

The company is accused of hiring students to post malicious comments about HTC online.

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Taiwan probes Samsung over 'false ads'

The Taiwanese authorities said on Monday they had launched an investigation into allegations that South Korean tech giant Samsung hired students to post malicious comments online about local rival HTC.

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Samsung vows to stop all Internet ad-writing efforts

The company was accused of hiring Internet users in Taiwan to promote the Galaxy S4 and to attack HTC.

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Samsung Galaxy S4 available from April 27

Samsung's Galaxy S4 with LTE will hit Singapore's shelves on April 27, retailing for $998 without contract.

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First Look: Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0

Easy to hold and its 8-inch display is the perfect size for reading e-books.

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Sharp to supply IGZO panels for Samsung notebook

The energy-saving, high-performance LCD panels will be supplied as early as summer.

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Launch of Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE in Singapore

It comes in a highly crafted design encompassing a larger screen size and battery, minimised bezel; all housed in a light and slim shape.

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Apple's dimming luster roils suppliers, investors

Apple appears to be losing a once vice-like grip on its supply chain and Wall Street.

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Samsung, LG urged to cooperate on OLED

Both display makers claim dominance over this next-generation display technology and are in a related legal dispute.

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Launch apps with the mind

The technology would allow users to control a computing device with their thoughts alone.

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Samsung's new Galaxy S4 hits supply snags in US

Samsung attributed the disruption to unexpectedly strong demand for the Galaxy S4, the South Korean company's direct challenge to Apple Inc's iPhone.

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Samsung sells 69.4 million smartphones in Q1

Samsung Electronics Co sold a record 69.4 million smartphones in the first quarter, boosting its market share to an all-time high of 33.1 per cent.

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Samsung posts record Q1 profit of $7.9 billion

The earnings figures were released on the same day as the new version of Samsung's flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S4, went on sale in South Korea ahead of a planned global roll-out.

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Samsung releases new smartphone, posts record profit

After years of following and refining the iPhone's pioneering innovations - a strategy that resulted in bitter patent battles - Samsung has dethroned arch-rival Apple as the world's top smartphone maker.

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Novel camera modes in Samsung Galaxy S4

Some of the spectacular Samsung Galaxy S4 functions such as Air View may be full of hot air, but how about the camera modes?

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Samsung rules in smartphones

The company posted a more than 40% increase in its first quarter net profit.

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One in 4 S4 owners will break phone 'within a year'

Statistically, a handset is 10-13 times more likely to fall victim to accidental damage than it is to theft. Since 2007, in the US alone, Android handset owners have paid out over $7.2 billion in repair fees, with $3.7 billion spent on Samsung handsets alone.

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How to organize your busy life with Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0

It ushers a new era of portability and productivity wherein organising, multitasking and decluttering are key factors to achieve mobility.

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SK Hynix to supply Samsung as early as June

SK Hynix chips to fill 20 percent of Samsung's mobile demands.

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Judge sets new trial dates in Apple vs. Samsung patent battle

The court will not permit Apple and Samsung to expand the scope of the damages trial by relying upon new sales data, new products and new methodologies or theories, the order said.

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Pentagon may soon clear use of Apple, Samsung, BlackBerry devices

This is part of an effort to ensure the military has access to the latest communications technology.

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HTC marketing blitz to squeeze 2013 margins

Operating margins were also expected to widen to between 1 and 3 per cent from the previous quarter's 0.1 per cent, as HTC spends more on a campaign to improve its brand image.

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Apple, Samsung slammed for child, environmental exploitation

International group claims the tech giants are using suppliers linked to unregulated tin mining in Indonesia.

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Apple, Samsung fans mocked in Windows Phone ad

New ad for the Nokia Lumia 920 Windows phone is a hilarious dig at the ongoing battle between Samsung and Apple.

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Samsung announces 5G data breakthrough

The new technology will offer transmitting speeds 'up to several hundred times faster' than existing 4G networks.

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Amazon buys Liquavista from Samsung, launches digital currency

Amazon is also testing and developing other gadgets, such as smart phones and an Internet-based set-top TV box, according to recent reports.

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Sharp to seek Samsung edge for survival as Apple sales lose steam

A key challenge for Sharp's recovery, is keeping its factories busy enough to earn profits that will satisfy its creditors despite slowing growth in its business making screens for Apple.

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Android, Samsung extend smartphone lead: survey

South Korean electronics giant Samsung, the largest maker of Android phones, boosted its lead in the marketplace with a 30.8 per cent share, up from 27.6 per cent a year earlier.

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A stretched Samsung chases rival Apple's suppliers

Trampling on Apple's supply patch could make life tough for the US firm as it prepares for its next product line-up including a cheaper iPhone.

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