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Samsung Scores Major Wins with Tesla and Apple, Reigniting System Semiconductor Ambitions

Samsung Scores Major Wins with Tesla and Apple, Reigniting System Semiconductor Ambitions

SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics has secured two major deals with global tech giants Tesla and Apple, signaling a potential turnaround for its long-struggling System LSI and foundry divisions. The company recently landed a record-breaking 23 trillion won ($16.5 billion) order from Tesla, followed by confirmation that it will begin supplying image [...]

Samsung Tops Global Smartphone Shipments, But Apple Leads in Sales Amid U.S. Tariff Fallout

Samsung Tops Global Smartphone Shipments, But Apple Leads in Sales Amid U.S. Tariff Fallout

SEOUL, April 17, (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics retained its position as the global leader in smartphone shipments in the first quarter of 2025, according to multiple market research firms. However, a separate analysis based on sales volumes placed Apple in the top spot, raising questions about diverging metrics and the impact of U.S. trade [...]

Wildfires Devastate Key Apple-Producing Region in South Korea, Sparking Fears of ‘Golden Apple’ Price Surge

Wildfires Devastate Key Apple-Producing Region in South Korea, Sparking Fears of ‘Golden Apple’ Price Surge

CHEONGSONG•ANDONG, South Korea, April 17 (Korea Bizwire) — A series of large-scale wildfires that swept through South Korea’s northern Gyeongsangbuk-do Province earlier this year are threatening to severely reduce the country’s apple harvest, fueling concerns that soaring prices may again lead to so-called “golden apples” in the marketplace. The fires, which ravaged key apple-producing counties [...]

Samsung and Apple Expand AI Integration to Enhance User Experience

Samsung and Apple Expand AI Integration to Enhance User Experience

SEOUL, Feb. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung and Apple are adopting multiple artificial intelligence (AI) models in their smartphones to offer greater convenience and functionality to users, signaling a new era of AI-driven mobile experiences. According to the IT industry, Samsung is expected to integrate OpenAI’s ChatGPT into its Galaxy S series in the near [...]

Apple’s iPhone to Support RCS Messaging in South Korea, Bridging Gap with Galaxy Phones

Apple’s iPhone to Support RCS Messaging in South Korea, Bridging Gap with Galaxy Phones

SEOUL, Feb. 20 (Korea Bizwire) — Apple is set to introduce rich communication services (RCS) messaging on iPhones in South Korea later this year, enabling chat-style messaging and large file transfers between iPhone and Samsung Galaxy smartphone users.  The Korea Communications Commission (KCC) announced on February 19 that it has issued administrative guidance recommending Apple implement [...]

OLED Panels Gain Ground in Global Market as LG Display Pivots Strategy

OLED Panels Gain Ground in Global Market as LG Display Pivots Strategy

SEOUL, Jan. 31 (Korea Bizwire) — OLED panels are steadily increasing their market share in the global display industry, potentially boosting LG Display’s performance as the company shifts its focus toward OLED technology. According to market research firm Omdia, OLED panels are projected to capture 43% of the global display market by revenue by 2031, while [...]

Xiaomi Challenges Samsung-Apple Dominance in South Korean Smartphone Market

Xiaomi Challenges Samsung-Apple Dominance in South Korean Smartphone Market

SEOUL, Jan. 20  (Korea Bizwire) — In a move to penetrate South Korea’s tightly controlled smartphone market, Xiaomi is looking to establish its first physical store in Seoul, potentially disrupting the long-standing dominance of Samsung and Apple.  The Chinese tech giant, which recently established a Korean subsidiary, launched its first product, the Xiaomi 14T, on January [...]

Changes 2025 Will Bring, Improving Daily Lives and Enhancing Convenience

Changes 2025 Will Bring, Improving Daily Lives and Enhancing Convenience

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – In 2025, South Koreans will see a number of small and big changes, including some that will improve convenience in their daily lives and some that may even lead to changes in how they live. Among Korean companies, CJ Logistics Corp. is set to take what may be the [...]

Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro Likely to See 10% Price Hike as South Korea Joins First-Wave Launch

Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro Likely to See 10% Price Hike as South Korea Joins First-Wave Launch

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 [...]

Samsung Galaxy Narrows Satisfaction Gap with Apple iPhone, Survey Finds

Samsung Galaxy Narrows Satisfaction Gap with Apple iPhone, Survey Finds

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 [...]