SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – As Apple prepares to include South Korea in its initial launch of the iPhone 16, industry insiders predict a significant price increase for the Pro models, which are particularly popular among Korean consumers. According to telecommunications industry sources, Apple plans to commence sales of its new iPhone 16 series in [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – In a recent survey, Samsung Galaxy users reported nearly identical satisfaction levels to those of Apple iPhone users, signaling a significant shift in the smartphone market dynamics. According to a mobile communications survey conducted by Consumer Insight, a market research firm, the overall satisfaction score for Samsung’s Galaxy S series [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – In a potential shake-up of its supply chain, Apple is expected to diversify its camera sensor suppliers, ending Sony’s long-standing monopoly in the iPhone’s imaging technology. According to noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of TF International Securities, Samsung Electronics could begin supplying image sensors for iPhones as early as 2026. [...]
SAN FRANCISCO, Jun. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – Apple’s program aimed at recognizing students with exceptional coding abilities has provided a Korean student with the remarkable opportunity to showcase her innovative app before Apple’s Chief Executive Officer, Tim Cook. On June 9, the day before the annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) kicked off, Apple hosted an event [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — Major smartphone manufacturers are taking steps to grant consumers greater “right to repair” their devices amidst growing demands. On April 11, Apple announced that certain iPhone models can now be repaired using recycled components. Previously, iPhone users had to undergo “part pairing” when self-repairing their devices, only allowing parts that [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s inflation stayed over 3 percent for the second consecutive month in March on record prices of fruits and rising global oil prices, data showed Tuesday. Consumer prices, a key gauge of inflation, rose 3.1 percent on-year last month, following a 3.2 percent increase the previous month, according [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – With apple prices hitting record highs and fresh food costs skyrocketing, retail chains in South Korea are deploying innovative techniques to extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables, seeking to minimize wastage of these increasingly precious and perishable commodities. At Lotte Mart, the company has been installing “Pure Space” [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – In the latest assessment of telecom operators’ efforts to protect users, LG U+ and SK Telecom have set a high standard by receiving the highest rating of “Outstanding.” In contrast, Apple’s App Store and Meta have struggled to improve, maintaining the lowest rating of “Poor” for another year. The evaluation, [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – Despite the significant increase in fruit and vegetable prices, government interventions to regulate import quantities as a means to manage inflation are not feasible for apples, which have seen substantial price hikes, earning them the nickname “golden apples.” The stringent quarantine system is the primary barrier. According to the Korea [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – The South Korean apple industry faces significant challenges, with a 30% reduction in last year’s apple production causing prices to skyrocket. Further compounding the issue, a report released on March 2 by the Korea Rural Economic Institute predicts a 8.6% decrease in apple cultivation areas over the next decade. According [...]