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Home Phones, Desktop PCs in Decline as People Become More Mobile: Report

Home Phones, Desktop PCs in Decline as People Become More Mobile: Report

SEOUL, Feb. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — Phones used in homes and desktop personal computers (PCs) are being phased out as more people opt for mobile devices, a report by a local think tank showed Sunday. According to the Korea Information Society Development Institute (KISDI) that checked 9,332 people nationwide last year, home phone ownership stood [...]

Premium Home Appliances a Boon for Electronics Makers

Premium Home Appliances a Boon for Electronics Makers

SEOUL, May 10 (Korea Bizwire) – The home appliance divisions at Samsung and LG thrived in the first quarter of this year, despite Q1 traditionally being an off-season for household appliances, a reversal of fortunes largely attributed to the electronics giants’ premium products.  Despite higher price tags for premium electronics, the products help manufacturers boost [...]

Samsung Maintains No. 1 Spot in U.S. Home-Appliance Market for 2nd Straight Quarter

Samsung Maintains No. 1 Spot in U.S. Home-Appliance Market for 2nd Straight Quarter

SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics Co. has maintained its No. 1 spot in the U.S. market for home appliances for the second consecutive quarter in the third quarter of this year, the company said Thursday, citing a survey of a market researcher.  Samsung accounted for 18.8 percent of the U.S. market for [...]