Microsoft, Samsung settle contract dispute over patents
Microsoft and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd have settled a contract dispute over patent royalties, though terms of the settlement are confidential, Microsoft said in a statement on Monday.
Feb 10, 2015, 05:34 AM IST
Samsung posts first annual profit decline in three years
The tech giant said Thursday it recorded a net profit of 23.4 trillion won ($21.45 billion) in 2014, down 23.2 percent from a year ago and the first decline since 2011.
Jan 29, 2015, 08:42 AM IST
Apple takes top spot in Chinese smartphone market
Apple Inc has shipped the most number of smartphones in China in the fourth quarter, overtaking Samsung Electronics Co Ltd and homegrown companies such as Xiaomi for the first time, according to data firm Canalys.
Jan 28, 2015, 02:10 AM IST
Samsung keen to acquire Blackberry despite denials?
Samsung is reportedly keen on acquiring Blackberry despite denials by both companies.
Jan 23, 2015, 17:02 PM IST
Samsung drops Qualcomm processors in next Galaxy S phone
Samsung will use its own processors instead, the report said.
Jan 21, 2015, 12:44 PM IST
Samsung talks to BlackBerry about $7.5 billion buyout: Source
Samsung Electronics recently offered to buy BlackBerry Ltd for as much as $7.5 billion, seeking its valuable patents as it battles Apple in the corporate markets.
Jan 15, 2015, 06:30 AM IST
Samsung flags 37% on-year fall in Q4 profit
Operating profit for the October-December period was estimated at 5.2 trillion won (USD 4.7 billion), down 37.4 per cent from the fourth quarter of 2013.
Jan 08, 2015, 06:48 AM IST
Samsung Elec says Q4 operating profit likely down 37.4 %
This would still mark the company`s fifth consecutive quarter of declining operating profit in annual terms, and means annual profit fell for the first time in three years.
Jan 08, 2015, 05:46 AM IST
Samsung launches four new Galaxy series smartphones in India
Samsung India Tuesday announced the launch of four new mid-segment smartphones - Galaxy A3, Galaxy A5, Galaxy E5 and Galaxy E7.
Jan 06, 2015, 18:13 PM IST
Samsung unveils latest range of ultra high definition TV
The Ultra High Definition (UHD) television with 4k resolution comes with a smart TV feature, powered by its homegrown operating system – Tizen.
Jan 06, 2015, 17:34 PM IST
For Samsung 'Internet of Things' is the sign of things to come
With an aim to provide a new level of experience to consumers, Korean electronics major Samsung plans to interconnect all its products, from home appliances to mobile phones in the next five years.
Jan 06, 2015, 17:18 PM IST
Samsung to introduce ''most seductive TV of all time'' at CES
Samsung, which has left no stone unturned in hyping up its CES product lineup this year, has reportedly claimed that it has made the "most seductive TV of all time."
Jan 04, 2015, 15:18 PM IST
Public scorn greets LG and Samsung's storm in a washing drum
South Korea`s two top technology firms, Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics, have a history of bitter rivalry, but their latest spat over a handful of washing machines has prompted a barrage of public mockery.
Dec 31, 2014, 11:20 AM IST
Samsung Electronics shares rise more than 4% on dividend, profit recovery hopes
Several brokerages have tipped Samsung Electronics to post a recovery in fourth-quarter profit, after bottoming out in the July-September period.
Dec 19, 2014, 08:31 AM IST
CCI rules out anti-competitive conduct by Samsung
Competition Commission has dismissed allegations that handset major Samsung indulged in unfair business practices with respect to sale and supply of spare parts and equipments for its mobile phones.
Dec 15, 2014, 17:09 PM IST
Samsung asks appeals court to throw out $930 million damages in Apple infringement case
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd asked a U.S. appeals court on Thursday to toss out an order that it pay Apple Inc $930 million for infringing on iPhone patents to make its Galaxy line of smartphones and tablets.
Dec 05, 2014, 09:42 AM IST
Samsung mobile executives to leave after profit slide
Three deputies to the head of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd`s mobile division are leaving, a person with knowledge of the matter said on Thursday, as the world`s largest smartphone maker faces a rapid decline in profit.
Dec 04, 2014, 10:12 AM IST
Samsung Electronics to sell fibre optics business to Corning
Corning supplies glass for smartphones made by Samsung Electronics and rival Apple Inc.
Dec 02, 2014, 15:22 PM IST
Samsung may bring Tizen-based smartphone to India this month
Previously, Samsung ran 'Bada' OS, which did not see much success.
Dec 01, 2014, 22:44 PM IST
Samsung Electronics wins $3 billion Vietnam project licence
South Korea`s Samsung Electronics Co Ltd has secured a licence to invest $3 billion to expand its production in northern Vietnam, the Vietnamese government said.
Nov 25, 2014, 09:24 AM IST
