A year can make a big difference to a corporate storyline. This time last year, battery issues in the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 created a series of unfortunate problems that resulted in a ban on the devices by the FAA, an expensive recall and damage to Samsung’s share...
Samsung Electronics Co. has launched a new Galaxy 8 smartphone geared for users in extreme environments, such as outdoor sporting events and construction sites. According to news from Bloomberg, the Galaxy S8 Active features a metal frame, larger battery and shatter-resistant screen, among other features. Samsung...
Apple has been having a tough go of it in China, but with the upcoming launch of the iPhone 8, there are hopes that it may be able to boost smartphone sales in the country. The Wall Street Journal, citing analysts, reported news that thanks...
Samsung Electronics remained the leader in terms of global mobile smartphone shipments during Q2 2017. That’s according to market research firm Canalys, which reported news that Samsung shipped more than 79 million Android units around the globe. The smartphone shipments in Q2 2017 represent flat...
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is on its way. The new smartphone is set to bow at the end of this month at the next Samsung launch. And as TechCrunch notes, the new device may have a few new wrinkles. The chief new wrinkle: a...
Believe it or not, there are organizations that still require employees to carry a separate cell phone for business activity. While carrying an extra phone around can be a hassle, there’s a company that’s come to the rescue. Mobile smartphone company Hypori has launched its virtual...
The obsession Americans have with their mobile phones and apps may play a role in the slow pace of inflation, reported Reuters. Citing a bond manager from BlackRock, Reuters reported consumers aren’t spending money on consumer electronics like cameras, radios and TVs, as well as taxis...
Getting a cab or a meal, sending or receiving money, or shopping for a last-minute birthday gift: All of these everyday tasks are easy to complete from a smartphone. But updating your phone plan, adding some extra gigabytes of data or activating a roaming plan...
Individuals patiently looking forward to the release of Samsung’s Bixby, the company’s mobile virtual assistant that will go head-to-head with Apple’s Siri and Amazon’s Alexa in the U.S., will need to wait a bit longer, according to sources familiar with the matter. The highly anticipated...
