Samsung Electronics recalled its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones because of a faulty battery and announced a global replacement programme just days before archrival Apple is set to unveil its newest iPhones. Sales will be halted in 10 countries where the large-screen
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Xiaomi, the once-hot Chinese smartphone maker, saw shipments tumble 38% in China in the second quarter as Huawei took over the top spot in the world’s largest market, according to research from
Samsung Electronics is involved in detailed work with South African banks to launch the company’s Samsung Pay mobile payment and digital wallet service locally next year. The company’s South African
After extending its lead over Apple in the global smartphone market with the Galaxy S7, Samsung Electronics is now trying to keep that spirit alive before a new iPhone arrives. The South Korean company
Samsung Electronics reported second quarter profit that beat analysts’ estimates, fuelled by stronger sales of Galaxy S7 smartphones and aggressive cost cuts. Net income, excluding minority interests
A lack of ideas is a gloomy thing to behold in a tech leader. Executives try to strike all the right notes and use all the latest buzzwords, but the numbers show a disturbing trend and competitors are way ahead with real innovations that can be
Samsung Electronics reported its biggest operating profit in more than two years, bolstered by brisk demand for its Galaxy S7 smartphones, cost controls and sluggish iPhone sales. Shares in the world’s largest maker of phones and memory chips rose
Technology companies have tightened their grip on the world’s most valuable brands, an international survey shows. The Brandz list, compiled by Millward Brown, found that Google led the
If you need evidence that LG is capable of making world-class handsets, have a look at the new G5 smartphone. LG’s new flagship handset is a polished and compelling entrant into the high end of the smartphone market. I’m a lifelong Apple
Korean electronics giant Samsung has the top-selling smartphone and tablet brand in South Africa, according to international researchers. Samsung dominated South African smartphone sales in the last three months of 2015 with a