Samsung Electronics

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.

Nov 18, 2014, 14:11 PM IST

Samsung fires back at Nvidia with chip patents lawsuit

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd has accused Nvidia Corp of infringing several of its semiconductor-related patents.

Nov 12, 2014, 09:38 AM IST

Samsung Electronics near licence for new $3 bn Vietnam mobile phone plant

The facility will be built in Thai Nguyen province, where Samsung Electronics Vietnam has operated a $2 billion plant for mobile phone production since March 2014.

Nov 10, 2014, 09:22 AM IST

Samsung, LG turn to quantum dots as OLED still too pricey

The world`s biggest TV makers, Samsung Electronics Co Ltd and LG Electronics Inc, are turning to quantum dot technology for their next-generation TVs as it could still be years before OLED is affordable for the mass market.

Oct 31, 2014, 06:59 AM IST

Xiaomi moves into third place in global smartphone war

China`s Xiaomi Inc has become the world`s third-largest smartphone vendor just three years after first hitting the market, trailing only Samsung Electronics Co Ltd and Apple Inc, according to a new industry study.

Oct 30, 2014, 11:36 AM IST

Samsung`s Q3 profit plunges to near three-year low

The third-quarter performance by the world`s largest manufacturer of smartphones and televisions followed a 20 percent drop in profit in the second quarter.

Oct 30, 2014, 06:11 AM IST

Samsung scales down LED lighting as outlook dims

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd said that it will cease its light emitting diode (LED) lighting business outside of South Korea.

Oct 27, 2014, 17:21 PM IST

Samsung Electronics scales back LED lighting business

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd said on Monday that it will cease its light emitting diode (LED) lighting business outside of South Korea, scaling back what was identified as a key growth business four years ago.

Oct 27, 2014, 14:35 PM IST

Samsung flags 60% plunge in Q3 operating profit

Operating profit for the July-September period was estimated at 4.1 trillion won ($3.8 billion), down 59.6 percent from the third quarter last year, the company said.

Oct 07, 2014, 13:08 PM IST

Samsung heads for annual profit fall after weak Q3 guidance

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd is heading for its first annual earnings drop since 2011 after it revealed its July-September profit would be the lowest in more than three years and said short-term prospects for smartphones were uncertain.

Oct 07, 2014, 09:39 AM IST

Samsung makes $14.7 bn bet with new S.Korean chip plant

April-June operating profit for Samsung`s mobile division fell in annual terms for the second straight quarter, the longest streak since at least 2011. 

Oct 06, 2014, 14:41 PM IST

RJIL raises 12 yr loan of $750 mn

This deal is notably Korea Exim Bank's largest telecom infrastructure financing till date, RJIL said, adding that it is also Korea Exim Bank's largest deal in India

Sep 25, 2014, 20:27 PM IST

Samsung expects quick mobile business turnaround

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd`s mobile business will recover quickly due to its strong fundamentals and technological prowess, a senior company executive said on Wednesday.

Sep 24, 2014, 09:38 AM IST

Samsung seeks state probe of LG executives for vandalism

Samsung said Sunday it had requested a state investigation of senior executives from its South Korean rival LG for allegedly destroying its products at stores in Berlin, renewing a bitter feud between the electronics giants.

Sep 14, 2014, 19:10 PM IST

Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini launched; priced at Rs 26,499

With a 4.5-inch HD Super AMOLED screen, the handset is powered by 1.4 GHz quad processor, 1.5GB RAM and 16GB ROM (expandable up to 64GB).

Sep 09, 2014, 19:08 PM IST

Samsung Galaxy Note 4: Key features

Samsung Electronics on Wednesday unveiled the much anticipated smartphone, Galaxy Note 4 at the IFA 2014 in Berlin.

Sep 04, 2014, 19:37 PM IST

Samsung launches world's largest curved UHD TV

"It's a flat panel UHD TV. It's a curved UHD TV. We know some people love different viewing experience for different programmes. This 105-inch UHD TV is the world's first and the largest bendable TV," Samsung Electronics Senior Director Michael Zoller said.

Sep 04, 2014, 18:14 PM IST

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 with quad HD display, 16MP camera unveiled

Electronics giant Samsung Wednesday unveiled a range of premium devices, including Galaxy Note 4 which will be available in markets from October.

Sep 03, 2014, 21:53 PM IST

Samsung unveils Galaxy Note 4, Note Edge at IFA 2014

South Korean giants Samsung Group on Wednesday launched a series of products at the ongoing IFA 2014 in Berlin.

Sep 03, 2014, 20:03 PM IST

Samsung Elec says may acquire rest of Samsung Medison

Samsung Electronics said in a regulatory filing that it has not yet made a final decision. It did not elaborate on its plans. 

Sep 02, 2014, 15:52 PM IST