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Samsung

Great features … heavy price-tag
Article
/ 17 August 2018

Great features … heavy price-tag

The Galaxy S9 Note has huge storage capacity, a robust battery, a versatile stylus, a hot camera and really comes into its own as a pocket PC

By Nafisa Akabor
SA smartphones hammered as sales decline after festive season
Article
/ 11 June 2018

SA smartphones hammered as sales decline after festive season

South African mobile operators have shown resilience amid lower smartphone sales data

By Duncan Alfreds
Trump angers China and South Korea with new trade tariffs
Article
/ 23 January 2018

Trump angers China and South Korea with new trade tariffs

The new tariffs will cause the loss of about 23 000 American jobs and the cancellation or delay of billions of dollars in solar investment

By Agency
Samsung eyes reset with new Galaxy Note
Article
/ 24 August 2017

Samsung eyes reset with new Galaxy Note

Samsung on Wednesday unveiled a new model of its Galaxy Note as it seeks to leave behind the debacle over exploding batteries

By Staff Reporter
Samsung’s explosive earnings see it overtake Apple
Article
/ 27 July 2017

Samsung’s explosive earnings see it overtake Apple

South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics posted record-breaking earnings Thursday, putting it on course to better rival Apple’s quarterly profits.

By Staff Reporter
‘Equestrian princess’ arrested in Denmark over South Korea graft scandal
Article
/ 2 January 2017

‘Equestrian princess’ arrested in Denmark over South Korea graft scandal

The scandal has drawn hundreds of thousands of protesters onto the streets of Seoul for weekly demonstrations

By Staff Reporter
Samsung scraps production of the Note 7 over fire concerns
Article
/ 11 October 2016

Samsung scraps production of the Note 7 over fire concerns

Samsung has taken the drastic step of killing off its Galaxy Note 7 smartphone after failing to fix exploding batteries.

By Bloomberg News
Smartphone makers bring us virtual reality headsets
Article
/ 25 February 2016

Smartphone makers bring us virtual reality headsets

Virtual reality headsets led the charge in the maelstrom of new gadgets to expand phones’ capabilities at the Mobile World Congress 2016.

By Staff Reporter
The tablet explodes: Old and young charge towards tech
Article
/ 28 May 2015

The tablet explodes: Old and young charge towards tech

In the space of 5 years tablets have become a must-have device, a report shows that one in 10 three to four-year-olds own one.

By Mark Sweney
Mobile payments grow up
Article
/ 10 March 2015

Mobile payments grow up

The announcement of Samsung Pay, in direct competition with Apple Pay, is a signal that payments with mobile devices are growing up.

By Staff Reporter
Samsung battles iPhone 6 with its Galaxy S6
Article
/ 2 March 2015

Samsung battles iPhone 6 with its Galaxy S6

Samsung, LG and HTC unveiled their high-end smartphones at the world’s biggest mobile fair, in the hopes of challenging Apple.

By Staff Reporter
Amazon Fire phone: The crash and burn
Article
/ 3 November 2014

Amazon Fire phone: The crash and burn

Amazon says it will take its chances in the smartphone market despite the poor ratings of its Fire phone, but can it survive among the other big boys?

By Alistair Fairweather
Samsung takes Berlin at tech expo
Article
/ 5 September 2014

Samsung takes Berlin at tech expo

At the annual IFA consumer technology expo in Berlin, most of the big guns rolled out new weaponry, writes Arthur Goldstuck.

By Staff Reporter
Tablets: Samsung, Sony in hot pursuit of iPad Air
Article
/ 14 August 2014

Tablets: Samsung, Sony in hot pursuit of iPad Air

The iPad might be the benchmark for tablet design and efficiency but Samsung and Sony have released tablets that redefine the idea of a "benchmark".

By Staff Reporter
Emerging stocks rise as India leads world gains on election poll
Article
/ 13 May 2014

Emerging stocks rise as India leads world gains on election poll

Stocks in emerging markets have rallied, with India seeing the biggest gains on expectation that the main opposition party will win the elections.

By Staff Reporter
Samsung’s Galaxy Gear Fit is a go
Article
/ 30 April 2014

Samsung’s Galaxy Gear Fit is a go

Samsung has launched its Galaxy Fit. Liron Segev, who’s not too fond of wearable devices, has been impressed with its performance.

By Liron Segev
Bigger smartphone screens? It’s all about video
Article
/ 18 March 2014

Bigger smartphone screens? It’s all about video

As smartphone screens go ever-larger, some expect a backlash and a return to poky displays. But there is a powerful force behind the trend.

By Staff Reporter
Mobile World Congress’s top seven gadgets
Article
/ 5 March 2014

Mobile World Congress’s top seven gadgets

The main focus at the Mobile World Congress was on big names like Samsung, Sony and Nokia but smaller and lesser known brands also made a splash.

By Staff Reporter
Phones, watches, wristbands – a whole Samsung ecosystem
Article
/ 25 February 2014

Phones, watches, wristbands – a whole Samsung ecosystem

Samsung’s "Unpacked" event in Barcelona has delivered not only the new Galaxy S5 and Gear products, but also the promise of a new device ecosystem.

By Staff Reporter
Sony’s Xperia T2 Ultra destined for Africa
Article
/ 15 January 2014

Sony’s Xperia T2 Ultra destined for Africa

Sony Mobile has unveiled a large-screen 6" smartphone, the Xperia T2 Ultra, targeted at emerging markets, including Africa.

By Staff Reporter
Samsung aims to double smartphone sales in Africa in 2014
Article
/ 13 November 2013

Samsung aims to double smartphone sales in Africa in 2014

Samsung Electronics expects to supply half of the smartphones sold in Africa this year and hopes to double sales on the continent in 2014.

By Reuters
Smartwatches aren’t as dumb as they sound
Article
/ 1 September 2013

Smartwatches aren’t as dumb as they sound

Rumours are swirling that both Apple and Samsung are working on a new gadget: the smartwatch. But does the world really need – or want – these gizmos?

By Alistair Fairweather
What happened to BlackBerry?
Analysis
/ 14 August 2013

What happened to BlackBerry?

The once high-tech tool of world leaders and the financial elite has lost its cutting-edge reputation, aspirational appeal and its customers.

By Stuart Jeffries
Weekend 101: Mandela vs Mandela, Egyptians revolt
Videos
/ 4 July 2013

Weekend 101: Mandela vs Mandela, Egyptians revolt

On Weekend 101 this week, Mandla and Makaziwe Mandela battle in court, Egyptians overthrow their president; and where the hell is Edward Snowden?

By Staff Reporter
Samsung, Chelsea initiative scores big with SA youth
Article
/ 20 May 2013

Samsung, Chelsea initiative scores big with SA youth

An initiative to give boys a chance to be coached at Chelsea has shown how sponsorship can go beyond return on investment, writes Arthur Goldstuck.

By Staff Reporter
Samsung makes 5G breakthrough
Article
/ 13 May 2013

Samsung makes 5G breakthrough

Samsung has tested super-fast fifth-generation (5G) wireless technology that will eventually allow users to download an entire movie in one second.

By Staff Reporter
Living up to expectation: Samsung Galaxy S4 comes to SA
Article
/ 20 March 2013

Living up to expectation: Samsung Galaxy S4 comes to SA

The recently launched Samsung Galaxy S4 will be released in April and for once "around the world" means South Africa, writes Arthur Goldstuck.

By Staff Reporter
Samsung raises the stakes even higher with S IV
Article
/ 12 March 2013

Samsung raises the stakes even higher with S IV

With the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S IV this week, it will be easy to forget the massive presence of the company’s other devices.

By Staff Reporter
Is personal technology the rock ‘n roll of the 21st century?
Article
/ 28 January 2013

Is personal technology the rock ‘n roll of the 21st century?

Personal technology is now a fully fledged cultural force, and it will only become more powerful, writes Alistair Fairweather.

By Alistair Fairweather
Apple loses world’s most valuable company crown
Article
/ 26 January 2013

Apple loses world’s most valuable company crown

Apple shares have extended their losses, ending a miserable week for the tech giant as it surrendered its position as the world’s biggest company.

By Sapa Afp
2012: Phones of the year
Article
/ 18 December 2012

2012: Phones of the year

From high-end smartphones to feature phones, Arthur Goldstuck declares his choice for the best phones of 2012.

By Staff Reporter
Judge rejects Apple injunction bid against Samsung
Article
/ 18 December 2012

Judge rejects Apple injunction bid against Samsung

A US judge has denied Apple’s request for a permanent injunction against Samsung’s smartphones.

By Dan Levine
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