Samsung’s range of television sets are enjoying a fair amount of success in the North American region. The Korean giant claims to have sold 1 million Samsung TVs in the month of October, which is about one TV every 3 seconds. Samsung also confirmed that its premium TV sets which comprises of Smart TVs […]
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Samsung demands iPhone 4S firmware source code
The ongoing legal battle between Samsung and Apple took a new turn as Samsung’s legal team has demanded Apple to hand over iPhone 4S’ firmware source code and agreement details that Apple has struck with major Australian carriers. The source code will allow Samsung to assess potential patent infringements whereas subsidies offered to iPhone, […]
Korea FTC fines Samsung and others for LCD price fixing
Korea’s Fair Trade Commission has fined six LCD makers and their subsidiaries for unfair trade practices by rigging the LCD panel prices. Korea FTC ruled that LCD makers like Samsung Electronics, Samsung Electronics Taiwan, Samsung Japan, LG Display, AU Optronics, Chi Mei Innolux Display Corp, Chunghwa Picture Tubes and Hannstar Display secretly agreed on […]
Sony to reportedly walk out of S-LCD venture
Sony is in talks with Samsung to terminate their LCD panel production joint venture, S-LCD. According to a report by Japan’s Mainchi Daily News, Sony is hoping to reach an agreement with the Korean company by the end of the year. Both companies have 50 percent share each in the venture with Samsung holding […]
Samsung Electronics celebrates 42nd anniversary
Samsung today held an event in South Korea celebrating Samsung Electronics’ 42nd anniversary. Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman and CEO, Choi Gee-sung addressed the event to the 400 employees in attendance, highlighting the future prospects of the division. Choi iterated the Vision 2020 – which they announced two years back – to achieve a revenue […]