Samsung Group

Samsung building $14.3 bn `Semiconductor Valley`

Samsung is reportedly beginning construction on a 14.3 billion dollar manufacturing complex that will be of the size of 400 soccer fields and will supply essential components to the electronics industry.

May 10, 2015, 16:51 PM IST

Samsung to plough $9 billion more into South Korea chip plant: Report

Samsung has said it will seek sustainable memory chip profit growth, suggesting that it will not initiate a price war.

Apr 23, 2015, 09:23 AM IST

Samsung removes logo on smartphones in Japan

Samsung has removed its corporate logo from its new smartphones sold in Japan, a company spokeswoman confirmed Saturday.

Apr 18, 2015, 10:52 AM IST

Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 Edge now in India for sale

Samsung's latest high-end smartphones Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge are official available in India for sale starting Friday, 10 April with a starting price of Rs 49,900.

Apr 11, 2015, 00:41 AM IST

Samsung and Apple clash with rollout of new products

Samsung rolled out a new smartphone on Friday in a bid to regain market dominance as arch-rival Apple, eyeing the next generation of wearable technology, opened pre-sales for its first watch.

Apr 10, 2015, 19:09 PM IST

Samsung rolls out Android 5.0.1 Lollipop update for Galaxy Note 4 in India

The update is being rolled out out over-the-air (OTA).

Apr 02, 2015, 23:12 PM IST

Samsung Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge to be launched in India on Monday

The company has started sending out invites for the launch of the devices stipulated to take place in New Delhi this Monday.

Mar 20, 2015, 16:08 PM IST

Apple dethrones Samsung as global smartphone No1: Gartner

iPhone maker Apple has dethroned Samsung from the top spot on the global smartphone tally, a position that the Korean electronics giant had strongly held for over three years, research firm Gartner said Tuesday.

Mar 03, 2015, 17:22 PM IST

Samsung unveils Galaxy S6, S6 Edge to rival iPhone6

Korean electronics giant Samsung has unveiled its much-awaited Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge smartphones and would begin selling them in India and other markets from April 10 to compete with rival iPhone6.

Mar 02, 2015, 15:12 PM IST

Samsung launches affordable Galaxy J1 4G smartphone

Facing growing competition from brands like Micromax and Xiaomi, Samsung Monday launched the Galaxy J1 4G - to be priced at Rs 9,900 in India - as the Korean electronics giant looks to protect its turf in one of the world's fastest growing smartphone markets.

Feb 16, 2015, 18:14 PM IST

Microsoft, Samsung settle contract dispute over patents

Microsoft and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd have settled a contract dispute over patent royalties, though terms of the settlement are confidential, Microsoft said in a statement on Monday.

Feb 10, 2015, 05:34 AM IST

BRIC nations, US help Apple close gap with Samsung: IDC

Tech giant Apple managed to close the gap with rival Samsung after nearly 3 years at number two position in the global smartphone market as iPhone sales increased in Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC) as well as the US, says IDC.

Feb 02, 2015, 17:28 PM IST

Samsung keen to acquire Blackberry despite denials?

Samsung is reportedly keen on acquiring Blackberry despite denials by both companies.

Jan 23, 2015, 17:02 PM IST

Samsung says considering stock split

Head of investor relations Robert Yi said the South Korean tech giant had been looking into a possible split "for a while" but was still debating the benefits of such a move.

Jan 20, 2015, 09:12 AM IST

Samsung launches four new Galaxy series smartphones in India

Samsung India Tuesday announced the launch of four new mid-segment smartphones - Galaxy A3, Galaxy A5, Galaxy E5 and Galaxy E7.

Jan 06, 2015, 18:13 PM IST

Samsung predicts 'wearable tech' to create new power dressing trend in 2015

Samsung has predicted that wearable technology 'will create a new era of power dressing' in 2015.

Dec 18, 2014, 16:31 PM IST

Samsung Galaxy S6 likely to be unveiled at CES 2015

According to the reports, the Galaxy S6 will feature 5.5-inch QHD (1440×2560 pixels) display, an Exynos 7420 octa-core processor supported by 3GB of RAM and 32GB internal storage.

Dec 18, 2014, 00:30 AM IST

CCI rules out anti-competitive conduct by Samsung

Competition Commission has dismissed allegations that handset major Samsung indulged in unfair business practices with respect to sale and supply of spare parts and equipments for its mobile phones.

Dec 15, 2014, 17:09 PM IST

Samsung may bring Tizen-based smartphone to India this month

Previously, Samsung ran 'Bada' OS, which did not see much success.

Dec 01, 2014, 22:44 PM IST

Samsung sells units and announces $2 bn share buyback

Samsung announced Wednesday the $1.7 billion sale of stakes in four affiliates and a $2.0 billion share buyback as the South Korean giant steps up restructuring efforts ahead of a generational ownership succession.

Nov 26, 2014, 15:24 PM IST