Samsung acquired US-based MOVL last month to enhance the multi-screen experience around Samsung devices. MOVL confirmed the move to Tech Crunch saying they’re now working with Samsung from last month to combine “multi-screen capabilities with Samsung’s scale and innovation in its device ecosystem.” Prior to the acquisition, MOVL has worked with the Samsung Connected TV […]
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New gas leak at Samsung plant injures three
A new gas leak occurred earlier today at one of Samsung’s plant in Hwaseong, South Korea. The hydrofluoric acid spilled at the plant when workers were changing the pipes containing the acid, resulting in minor injuries to three workers. This is the second gas leak incident since January where a similar leak happened at the […]
Eric Schmidt: Samsung relationship helped define Android
Google’s chairman Eric Schmidt has downplayed the rumour about its strained relationship with Samsung. During a Q&A session at Dive into Mobile 2013, Schmidt confirmed that the relationship with Samsung is “very healthy”. He does not see the equation between the companies change and in fact applauded Samsung’s decision to go with Android that has […]
Taiwan FTC investigating Samsung’s role in smear campaign against HTC
Samsung is under scrutiny from Taiwan’s Fair Trade Commission for their alleged role in spreading malicious comments online against HTC. The Taiwanese FTC setup an inquiry last week after they received complaints that Samsung has hired students to say bad things about HTC and in return promote their upcoming Galaxy S4 device. Samsung will be […]
Samsung will deploy LTE for Three Ireland
Three Ireland – a subsidiary of Hutchison Whampoa has selected Samsung to deploy its LTE equipment in Ireland. As part of the agreement, Samsung will be the sole provider of LTE Radio Access Network (RAN) and LTE core infrastructure equipment, making Ireland the second country in Europe where Samsung will facilitate to roll out commercial […]