SEOUL, Feb. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — In the midst of an increase in the number of apps that enable artificial intelligence (AI) speakers to be operated by smartphones, SK Telecom Co.’s NUGU secured the largest number of users among such apps, data showed Monday. Market researcher Nielsen Koreanclick analyzed Android OS-based AI speaker app users [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics Co. reportedly decided to use a lower than expected quantity of its own mobile application processor (AP) for its new Galaxy S22 smartphones amid concerns about low production yields at its foundry division. Instead of using its new processor, the Exynos 2200, the tech giant decided to [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 16 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s ICT ministry said Wednesday it will start providing 5G-speed Wi-Fi services inside subway trains on major lines in Seoul by the end of this year in a move to improve network services. The ICT ministry said it plans to make 5G network services on the 28-gigahertz (GHz) [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s antitrust regulator said Tuesday it has raised the fine slapped on Google over alleged anti-competition practices by 17.5 billion won (US$14.63 million) to 224.9 billion won. In mid-September, the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) decided to fine the global tech giant for forcing smartphone makers into only [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics Co. was outpaced by Apple Inc. in the fourth quarter in terms of global smartphone shipments, reports showed Friday. Apple surpassed its South Korean rival to become the top smartphone maker in the three months ending in December, with a 22 percent market share versus Samsung’s 18 [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — After suffering sluggish performance in the designated driver service market, T Map Mobility Co. is exploring new ways to catch up to rival Kakao Mobility Corp, South Korea’s top taxi-hailing company. The mobility unit under telecom operator SK Telecom Co. plans to integrate two independent apps – T Map [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics Co. on Thursday unveiled its latest Galaxy S smartphones, which boast upgraded camera performances, stronger chips and eco-friendly features. Samsung’s flagship phone lineup comes in three models — the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus and Galaxy S22 Ultra — powered by the first-ever 4nm processor on a [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 9 (Korea Bizwire) — Google has filed a lawsuit against South Korea’s antitrust regulator to overturn the regulator’s decision to fine the global technology giant for pressing smartphone makers into only using its Android mobile operating system, sources said Wednesday. The legal action by Google against the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) came [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics Co. said Monday it will repurpose discarded ocean-bound fishing nets in its Galaxy devices as part of its efforts to expand the use of eco-conscious materials and make its business more environmentally friendly. The world’s largest smartphone maker said the use of a new material “marks another [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics Co. said Wednesday it will hold its Unpacked 2022 event next month to showcase the latest Galaxy smartphone with improved chips and boosted camera performance and capabilities. The tech company will show off the Galaxy S22 smartphone at the Feb. 10 event, saying it will “set an [...]