Samsung is in talks with various payment companies to include wireless mobile payments system in their smartphones, much like the Apple Pay. Wireless mobile payment requires just waving or tapping of the phone instead of swiping the credit card to the payment system. As per a report by Re/code, Samsung is in talks with LoopPay, […]
Samsung to sell its wearable devices through bicycle retailer in Taiwan
Taiwan is the manufacturing hub of bicycles and active lifestyle. Leveraging this, Samsung has tied up with bike retailer Merida in Taiwan to sell its Galaxy Gear wearable devices, particularly Galaxy Gear S and Gear Circle to consumers. This strategy makes a lot of sense as Taiwan has a heavy population of cyclists and more […]
Samsung reveals structural reorganisation for 2015
Samsung Electronics announced its annual structural reorganisation for 2015 and it’s evident the changes reflect the urgency in the mobile handset department. As part of these changes, the Media Solution Center (MSC) and the Global B2B Center (GBC) have been integrated into related organisations while a part of MSC is now a part of Mobile […]
Hyunchil Hong is the new President of Samsung Southwest Asia
Hyunchil Hong has been appointed as the new President of Samsung Southwest Asia region. Hong takes over the responsibility from BD Park who held the position since 2012. Prior to this, Hong was the President of Samsung Electronics Latin America. Hong will be based out of Gurgaon, India that serves as a headquarter of the […]
Galaxy Alpha is the first Samsung device to use Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning has confirmed that Samsung’s Galaxy Alpha is the first devices to adopt their Gorilla Glass 4. The 6.9mm thick phone utilises Corning’s latest glass solution that is just 0.4mm thick and offers resistance to breaking and scratches. Corning claims to have examined hundreds of broken displays and have worked to make it more durable […]