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National Forensic Service to Investigate iPhone Slowdown Claims

National Forensic Service to Investigate iPhone Slowdown Claims

SEOUL, Jun. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — The National Forensic Service will be investigating allegations that U.S. smartphone maker Apple deliberately caused the slowdown of its older iPhone models. The Seoul-based civic group Citizens United for Consumer Sovereignty submitted iPhone 6 and iPhone 7 models as samples to the National Forensic Service for an in-depth inspection. [...]

S. Korean Law Firm Representing 63,767 iPhone Users Sues Apple

S. Korean Law Firm Representing 63,767 iPhone Users Sues Apple

SEOUL, Mar. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — A South Korean law firm representing more than 60,000 consumers filed a lawsuit against U.S. tech giant Apple Inc. and its local branch for intentionally slowing down older iPhones. Hannuri Law said it filed the suit at the Seoul Central District Court on behalf of 63,767 iPhone users. It [...]

Apple to Launch 1st Retail Shop in South Korea

Apple to Launch 1st Retail Shop in South Korea

SEOUL, Jan. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — Apple Korea said Wednesday it will open its first full-fledged retail shop in South Korea this month to help customers buy, repair and experience iPhones and other Apple products. The first shop in South Korea will open on Garosugil in the affluent southern district of Gangnam in Seoul on [...]

Consumer Group to File 1st Local Lawsuit Against Apple over iPhone Slowdown

Consumer Group to File 1st Local Lawsuit Against Apple over iPhone Slowdown

SEOUL, Jan. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — A consumer activist group said Wednesday it will file for a compensation suit with a Seoul court this week against Apple Inc. and its local headquarters for a reward of 2.2 million won (US$2,056) per plaintiff. The Citizens United for Consumer Sovereignty (CUCS) is expected to file the suit [...]

Samsung Launches Program to Allow iPhone Users to Test Galaxy Smartphones

Samsung Launches Program to Allow iPhone Users to Test Galaxy Smartphones

SEOUL, Nov. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics Co. said Tuesday it will launch a program to allow iPhones users to try out the latest Galaxy smartphones for a one-month period, as Apple Inc. releases its newest models in the South Korean company’s home market. Under the program, iPhone users can purchase the latest Galaxy [...]

New iPhone’s Price Dependent on S. Korean Parts

New iPhone’s Price Dependent on S. Korean Parts

SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — The consumer price of U.S. tech giant Apple Inc.’s new iPhone to be unveiled this month will depend on how much is paid to South Korean parts manufacturers, industry watchers said Friday. The outlook came as many high-end features to be applied in the upcoming iPhone, including OLED panels, [...]

Used iPhones Retain Value Better than Samsung’s Galaxy Series

Used iPhones Retain Value Better than Samsung’s Galaxy Series

SEOUL, Aug. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – Apple’s iPhones are more popular than its rival Samsung’s phones in the secondhand mobile market, according to a new study. Findings from a study released by market researcher Strategy Analytics on Tuesday revealed that from last November to July this year, the prices of iPhone 7 handsets traded on [...]