Samsung stories - Page 22
Global wearables market grows 17.9 percent - and we have a new leader
Fri, 9th Jun 2017
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The worldwide wearables market continued its rapid rise in the first quarter of 2017 (1Q17) with multiple companies experiencing triple digit growth.
Samsung topples Apple for smartphone shipments in NZ
Fri, 2nd Jun 2017
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Samsung has returned to the number 1 spot in the NZ smartphone market after reclaiming the position from Apple - but change could be near.
High-end market to drive smartphone shipment rebound in 2017
Thu, 1st Jun 2017
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After a slow 2016, a new forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) has revealed smartphone shipments are expected to rebound in 2017.
Hackers run circles around Samsung's iris scanner security
Wed, 24th May 2017
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smartphones
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biometrics
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cybersecurity
Chaos at Samsung: Hackers bypass S8 iris scan with picture and contact lens, exposing security flaws in high-tech system.
Mergers and acquisitions play major role in semiconductor market growth
Thu, 18th May 2017
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According to Gartner, consolidation played a major role in the market share rankings, with several large companies growing through acquisitions.
Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy S8
Tue, 9th May 2017
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Samsung Galaxy S8 dazzles with top-tier display and design, but biometric quirks and Bixby disappoint. A stylish yet pricey choice at 7.9/10.
Smartphone rankings: Who the F**k is Oppo?
Tue, 2nd May 2017
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Oppo launched in New Zealand for the first time in March of this year, bringing us their R9, F1 and A39 models.
Magnify VR expo brings a taste of the future to Auckland
Wed, 26th Apr 2017
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A full day of virtual and augmented reality demonstrations and experiences are on offer, including a specially made short movie that incorporate VR.
Getting hands on at the Samsung S8/S8+ launch event
Fri, 31st Mar 2017
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Samsung wows with new Galaxy S8 and S8+ at Auckland launch, showcasing water resistance and innovative new gadgets.
Samsung turn smartphones into desktops with new 'DeX'
Thu, 30th Mar 2017
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Samsung revolutionizes desktop computing with Samsung DeX, a device that turns the Galaxy S8 into a desktop computer.
Samsung comes out firing: New Gear 360 announced
Thu, 30th Mar 2017
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Samsung unveils Gear 360: A lightweight, 4K camera reshaping the VR landscape with real-time broadcasting and enhanced content features.
Samsung puts environment first: Note 7 recycling effort
Tue, 28th Mar 2017
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Samsung announces recycling plan for Galaxy Note 7 devices, including reselling refurbished units in different countries.
Weather forecasts meet virtual reality with launch of AccuWeather app
Thu, 23rd Mar 2017
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digital entertainment
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Step into the storm with AccuWeather's new VR app, offering immersive 360-degree weather experiences in collaboration with Samsung.
Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy A7 - a sleek midrange smartphone
Tue, 21st Mar 2017
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Samsung’s latest Galaxy A series might just smooth what has been something of a bumpy path for the global giant. We get hands-on with the A7.
IDC NZ: Apple takes top smartphone vendor spot for first time since 2012
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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The smartphone market in 2017 looks almost guaranteed to be extremely competitive, with stakes heating up between the three main vendors.
Apple iPad sales defy the declining Indian tablet market in December quarter
Mon, 6th Mar 2017
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personal computing devices
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Apple recorded the fastest growth in the quarter ended December 2016, making it into the top five despite the segment shrinking 3.1 percent.
Mobile World Congress 2017: Samsung unveils new tablets and VR with controller
Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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Samsung has introduced the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 and the Galaxy Book at Mobile World Congress, which kicked off this week in Barcelona.
Galaxy S7 Edge: Samsung gets sleek with limited edition Black Pearl
Thu, 16th Feb 2017
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Samsung launches limited edition Black Pearl finish for Galaxy S7 Edge, exclusively available in 128GB memory configuration.
Dominating Apple not immune to tablet market woe, Lenovo ‘one to watch’
Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
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lenovo
Even the holiday quarter of 2016 couldn't save the dwindling tablet market as it continued its spirally decline, IDC says.
Apple pips Samsung following ‘roller coaster’ year for the smartphone
Thu, 2nd Feb 2017
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The global smartphone market experienced growth in Q4 2016, with vendors shipping a total of 428.5 million units, according to IDC.