Samsung has enabled premium SMS billing option for Samsung Apps users on Android OS in South Africa. In addition to credit card, consumers now have an option to buy paid apps via SMS, which when selected, will confirm the purchase via SMS and will charge it to user’s monthly phone bill or deduct from […]
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Samsung and SAP partnership tipped to push Android to businesses
Samsung has reportedly struck a deal with SAP AG to push Android devices to the corporate sector. According to Bloomberg’s sources, companies will announce their partnership at MWC next week and will showcase how Android OS can be useful and safe to businesses. Some of the things the partnership will bring are the ability […]
Samsung bags two 4G contracts from US operators; competing for an LTE contract in India
Samsung has managed to bag two new 4G contracts in one of the world’s most advanced 4G market – United States. According to I.P. Hong, head of marketing of network-equipment business, Samsung has won contracts from a top and mid-tier operator and will provide 4G equipment to the operators. Meanwhile, Samsung is vying for […]
Samsung S-Cloud service to launch in August?
Samsung may launch its S-Cloud service by August, according to a report by ETNews. The Korean company is planning to launch its own cloud service to combat Apple’s iCloud but it seems Samsung won’t be ready to rollout the service soon. Samsung S-Cloud’s infrastructure was developed by Samsung SDS but apparently, the infrastructure developed […]
Samsung to donate 1000 Solar LED Lanterns in Africa
Samsung has teamed up with Korea International Volunteer Organization (KVO) to donate 1000 Solar LED lanterns in the villages of Oromia, Ethiopia. Samsung will contribute these solar powered LED lanterns to 1000 households in a bid to address the electricity problem (which is under 10 percent) and to also protect citizens (especially children) from […]