South Korea ministry today announced that they’ll develop their own open-source smartphone OS to give local smartphone makers “competitiveness” against foreign smartphone OS makers. The details on how and what the OS will be are unknown but the Korean ministry said such a move will help manufacturers like Samsung, LG to compete against Apple’s […]
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Samsung NC215 Solar Netbook announced for South Korea
After releasing NC215 in few regions, Samsung has announced the solar netbook for its domestic market. Slated to go on sale from August 23, the 10.1-inch netbook sports a solar panel on the display lid that allows laptop charging via solar energy. Charging for two hours in the sun (approx. 87,000 lux) will give […]
Samsung announces Chromebook for South Korea
Just as expected, Samsung has announced the Chrome OS-powered Series 5 notebook for South Korea. Chromebook — as it is called — will be on pre-order from tomorrow and will go on sale from August 29. The notebook runs on Google’s Chrome OS and is said to have a faster boot speed, more security […]
White Galaxy S II comes to South Korea
After bringing the uniquely-designed limited edition battery covers for Korean consumers, Samsung has announced the white variant of Galaxy S II. Unlike Galaxy S, the Galaxy S II White will be painted in white on both the sides that according to Samsung, gives a sophisticated and luxurious look.
Now Samsung and Apple fight in Korean court
Samsung and Apple have taken their patent war to Samsung’s home country South Korea. Last Friday, both companies presented their side of arguments in a preliminary court hearing in Seoul Central District Court. Apple claimed Samsung’s Galaxy smartphones and tablets copy iPhone and iPad’s design as well as user interface. On the other hand, […]