Misc.

Samsung may sue KT for Smart TV internet blackout

  KT’s decision to bar internet access for Samsung’s Smart TV may end up in court. Samsung has hinted they may sue KT for compensation of damages as they enforced an internet restriction for apps and services accessing from Samsung Smart TV. A long-term infliction of such unfair treatment could incur substantial damages on our [...]

Samsung wins injunction complaint filed by Apple against Galaxy Tab 10.1N

  The Dusseldorf Regional Court today gave the final verdict with respect to sales ban on Galaxy Tab 10.1N filed by Apple. The court concluded that unlike the original Galaxy Tab 10.1, the Galaxy Tab 10.1N differs in looks from the Apple iPad and is allowed to sell in the German market. The Galaxy Tab [...]

KT to restrict web access to Samsung Smart TVs

  KT in South Korea has announced that they’ll cut off internet access to apps on Samsung’s Smart TVs from tomorrow. The move is a result of excessive bandwidth used by apps on these internet-enabled TVs. KT is the largest fixed-line operator in South Korea and there are about 1 million Smart TVs in Samsung’s [...]

No Press Conference for Samsung this MWC

  Samsung generally comes in a big way at major trade shows but it will be different at this year’s Mobile World Congress (MWC). Samsung confirmed to PCMag that they won’t hold any press conference at the event. However, as the site points out, that does not mean we won’t see new products from Samsung. [...]

Samsung expects to sell 50m TVs in 2012, will launch low-end models

  Samsung had a great 2011 when it came to television sales and it seems they’re expecting a better 2012. At the launch of ES8000 in South Korea, Samsung expects its television sales to surpass 50 million units this year with almost 25 million are expected to come from sales of internet-enabled Smart TVs. Samsung’s [...]

Samsung gives free apps to bada and Android users to celebrate Valentine’s Day

Samsung gives free apps to bada and Android users to celebrate Valentine’s Day

  Valentine’s Day maybe a week away but Samsung has decided to celebrate the day a week before and after by giving away a bunch of paid apps for free to its users. Samsung is gifting its bada or Android users with free paid apps till February 21 and also a chance to win a [...]

Samsung Electronics mulling to merge Samsung Mobile Display

  Samsung Electronics revealed in a filing to the Korea Stock Exchange that they may take over the OLED and LCD panel producing unit – Samsung Mobile Display (SMD). SMD is an unlisted subsidiary which was formed by Samsung Electronics and Samsung SDI with the Electronics division holding a stake of more than 60 percent. [...]

Samsung unveils Smart Touch Remote Control

Samsung unveils Smart Touch Remote Control

  Samsung has unveiled its Smart Touch Remote Control that will improve the user experience of 2012 range of Smart TVs. The remote boasts something called as Edge User Interface that keeps out the clutter you’d normal find on a conventional remote control and integrates minimal keys – volume, channel. frequently used channel etc. Moreover, [...]

Samsung products could face a ban in Iran [Updated]

Samsung products could face a ban in Iran [Updated]

  UPDATE: Samsung issued a statement to CNN saying they did not produce or approved the ad. Samsung Electronics is aware of a recent news report in Iranian media regarding an advertisement aired by HOT cable network of Israel,” Samsung said in a statement. This advertisement was produced by HOT cable network without Samsung’s knowledge [...]

Corning renews agreement with Samsung, sets up OLED Glass Venture

Corning renews agreement with Samsung, sets up OLED Glass Venture

  Corning Incorporated, known for its Gorilla Glass made two announcements today with respect to Samsung. Corning has renewed its agreement with Samsung Corning Precision Materials (SCP) and the AMLCD division of Samsung Electronics (SEC) for five more years. Corning renewed its technology license agreement with SCP whereas renewed its long term supply commitment to [...]

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