The USITC this June gave a decision in favour of Samsung and ordered Apple to stop importing select iPhone and iPad models to sell in the United States. The ban was supposed to go in effect this week but the US Trade Representative, who’s been given the authority by the Obama administration, has disapproved the […]
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USITC postpones final decision in Apple-Samsung case
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has postponed the final ruling of the Apple complaint against Samsung. The final ruling was supposed to come out yesterday but the ITC notified about the delay till August 9, 2013 citing to “complete the investigation”. The USITC began investigating after Apple filed a complaint against Samsung on […]
Samsung fires engineering business chief for water tank explosion
Samsung has fired the head of Samsung Engineering Co. for a water tank explosion that occurred last Friday. The group held the chief responsible for the incident that killed three and injured twelve workers after the water tank exploded as the flying debris hit them. The 1300-ton steel tank was being built for Samsung MEMC […]
Samsung-made Retina Display could power next iPad mini’s display
Apple’s next-generation iPad mini is expected later this year and it seems they’ve tapped Samsung for its high-resolution display. According to a Wall Street Journal report, the new iPad mini will have a Retina Display and Samsung will most likely be one of the suppliers of the panel. Apple is known to buy panels from […]
Samsung looking to acquire Novaled that specialises in OLED tech
UPDATE: Samsung and its affiliate, Cheil Industries has bought the company. More here. Back in 2011, Samsung’s Venture Capital arm, Samsung Venture Investment Corporation (SVIC) invested in a German company called Novaled. Now Bloomberg reports that the Samsung Group is in final stages to acquire Novaled. The confirmation also came from Cheil Industries – Samsung-owned […]