SEOUL, Apr. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — North Korean smartphones are reportedly showing technological progress as they now offer facial recognition as well as wireless charging features. Sogwang, a North Korean state media outlet, introduced North Korea’s newly developed smartphone, the Pyongyang 2425, on its official website. “The Pyongyang 2425 comes with enhanced features, praised by [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics Co. has reportedly delayed the launch events of its upcoming Galaxy Fold in China, days after reports of broken prerelease units given to U.S. reviewers, according to media reports Monday. Samsung had planned to hold launch events for its foldable smartphone in China this week for media [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics Co. said Thursday it has retrieved Galaxy Folds given to some early reviewers in the United States to look into their claims that some units broke. Samsung provided a limited number of the device to media for review ahead of its launch for April 26 in the [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Electronics Inc. has been in talks with South Korea’s three mobile carriers to delay the release date of its first 5G smartphone so as to better ensure stable service, industry sources said Monday. LG Electronics had initially planned to launch V50 ThinQ in domestic market on April 19, [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics Co. started preorders for the Galaxy Fold in the United States but closed it due to limited supplies and high demand for the new device, the South Korean electronics maker said Monday. Samsung said it started accepting reservations for advance orders of its first foldable device for [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics Co. said Thursday it has showed off its latest mid-range Galaxy A series with its first rotating camera in Thailand to target tech-savvy consumers in the Southeast Asian nation. The South Korean electronics giant unveiled the Galaxy A80 with a 6.7-inch full screen design without a notch, [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 9 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Electronics Inc. said Tuesday it has adopted upgraded artificial intelligence (AI) technologies for its latest smartphones to provide users with smarter, faster services. The South Korean handset maker said advanced AI engine and software power V50 ThinQ, its first 5G smartphone set for launch next week, and G8 [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — With an increasing number of ‘homebodies’, those who enjoy spending most of their time at home, it has become clear that large and multifunctional household appliances are gaining significant popularity. Emart Inc., South Korea’s leading discount chain operator, announced on Sunday that the share of 65-inch TV sales exceeded [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 5 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics Co. launched its Galaxy S10 5G in South Korea on Friday, hoping to boost the stagnant smartphone market with the new device designed for the latest mobile network. The nation’s three mobile carriers — SK Telecom Co., KT Corp. and LG Uplus Corp. — started official registration [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 3 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Electronics Inc.’s revenue from its home appliance rental service jumped over the last two years, its business report showed Wednesday, as more people opt for renting gadgets to save money on purchases, installations and maintenance. The electronics maker posted 292.4 billion won (US$257.2 million) in sales from its [...]