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iPhone XR attracting Android Users in the U.S.

Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) released the results of its analysis of the first 30 days of iPhone XR sales in the U.S. In short, not only is the iPhone XR one of Apple's best-selling iPhones, but it's also one of the most appealing iOS-based phones for Android users.

US Opinion

·8 years ago

Lenovo Z5 Pro GT: First Phone with 128GB Ram

Lenovo announced today the Lenovo Z5 Pro GT, the first phone to come with 12GB and the first to sport the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC.

Devices and OS China Android

·8 years ago

IOC and Samsung Extend Partnership to 2028

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Samsung today announced an extension to their global Olympic partnership through to 2028.

News Samsung

·8 years ago

Google Employees Walk Out WorldWide over treatment of Female Staff

Google employees at offices around the world have been walking out to protest the way Google has handled sexual misconduct in the past — and the way they're still being handled today. The employees are demanding several key changes in how sexual misconduct allegations are dealt with at the firm, including a call to end forced arbitration - a move which would make it possible for victims to sue.

Google

·8 years ago

ICO fines Facebook £500,000 over Cambridge Analytica Data Harvesting Scandal

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined Facebook £500,000 for serious breaches of data protection law. In July, the ICO issued a Notice of Intent to fine Facebook as part of a wide ranging investigation into the use of data analytics for political purposes.

UK News

·8 years ago

Amazon Launches New Business Prime Benefits in US, Germany and Japan

Amazon Business today launched new Business Prime benefits for businesses of all sizes in the United States, Germany and Japan. Business Prime now helps members visualize spend data and identify money-saving opportunities with Spend Visibility, as well as set policies to improve compliance and maximize their budget with Guided Buying.

News US Amazon Germany

·8 years ago

Samsung to Acquire Zhilabs Expanding AI-Based Automation Portfolio

Samsung today announced its acquisition of Zhilabs, known for its Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based network and service analytics, to further enhance its 5G capabilities. The acquisition lays the foundation for Samsung to foster its 5G offerings of automation and network analytics to finely tune the customer experiences in the 5G era.

Financial Samsung 5G

·8 years ago

ICO survey shows most UK citizens still don’t trust organisations with their data

The Information Commissioner is reminding organisations to be transparent with people’s personal information, after a survey revealed trust and confidence in how organisations handle personal data is still low, despite an improvement across sectors.

Opinion UK

·8 years ago

Developers can now test their apps on Galaxy Note9 remotely

Samsung's remote testing solutions allow you to access an actual Samsung mobile device over the air and are exclusive and free to Samsung Developer Program members.

Developers Samsung

·8 years ago

Samsung Launches World’s First Thunderbolt 3 QLED Curved Monitor at IFA2018

Samsung has expanded its curved display line-up upon the global launch of the new CJ79 (Model name: C34J791) monitor at IFA 2018. The CJ79 34-inch curved monitor is the first of its kind to feature Intel’s Thunderbolt 3 connectivity and is designed for creative and business audiences who seek a comfortable and efficient work experience through powerful connectivity.

Devices and OS Samsung

·8 years ago

Planet Computers showcases Gemini PDA at IFA 2018

Planet Computers today announced the Gemini PDA, a dual boot Android/Linux smartphone with a full physical keyboard, is being showcased at IFA 2018 – Hall 26, Stand 182.

Devices and OS Android

·8 years ago

Exynos Modem 5100, Industry’s First 5G Modem

Samsung today announced that it has developed Exynos Modem 5100, the industry’s first 5G modem that is fully compatible with 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) Release 15 (Rel.15), the most up-to-date standard specification for 5G New Radio (5G-NR).

Samsung 5G Connected

·8 years ago

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