Handset Makers Switch to Budget Models due to Tougher Subsidy Rules
SEOUL, July 29 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s mobile phone makers are breaking away from their premium-oriented smartphone lineups to churn out cheaper phones as consumers are more price-conscious due to tougher subsidy rules, industry watchers said Wednesday. Samsung Electronics recently rolled out its latest mid-end phone, the Galaxy A8, at an about 20 percent [...]