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JULY 31, 2019

Smartphone shipments for Samsung increased in the second quarter of 2019, the company said in its latest earnings report , thanks to retail sales of its mid-level models. As well, Samsung said it plans to “solidify (the) foundation in the global 5G market based on our leadership in 5G commercialization in the U.S. and Korea.”.

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JANUARY 13, 2020

Samsung Electronics is acquiring network services provider TeleWorld Solutions (TWS) to build out the next generation of wireless, TechCrunch reported Monday (Jan. Samsung will continue to drive innovation in communications technology while providing optimization services for network deployments that accelerate U.S.

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MARCH 6, 2020

Samsung has activated two-factor authentication after a data leak showed strangers’ private information, according to reports. Samsung hasn’t officially said that the data leak is the reason for the security. Samsung hasn’t officially said that the data leak is the reason for the security.

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OCTOBER 31, 2018

Samsung Electronics smartphone sales will increase in the holiday shopping season, with the general trend lasting into 2019, the company said when announcing its Q3 results. But competition and marketing expenses will cut into profits, and mobile revenue declined about 12 percent year over year. trillion won ($21.9

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FEBRUARY 15, 2019

In a potential challenge to Apple at brick-and-mortar retail, Samsung Electronics is looking to move beyond pop-up shops with its own full-scale U.S. And they will be able to have repairs on a walk-in basis for mobile technology as well as customer support — service offerings similar to those at the brick-and-mortar locations of Apple.

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MAY 31, 2018

inked a deal with Samsung in which it will provide consumers with access to artificial intelligence-enabled doctors via smartphones. The Financial Times reported that in the beginning, the technology will be found in any new Samsung smartphones in the U.K. Babylon , the digital health startup out of the U.K.,

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DECEMBER 3, 2018

Verizon and Samsung announced on Monday (Dec. The move would essentially beat Apple to the market with smartphones featuring 5G technology, because reports say that Apple is going to wait until 2020 to release the first iPhones featuring the tech. 3) that they would launch U.S. ”

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JANUARY 2, 2020

Samsung has introduced a new refrigerator that’s the latest addition to its Family Hub lineup, with artificial intelligence (AI) and features that can plan meals and connect with Samsung devices around the home, according to a report by VentureBeat. However, as the smart fridge market is booming, and expected to reach $125.7

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FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Samsung on Wednesday (Feb. According to Samsung , the “Galaxy Fold opens smoothly and naturally, like a book, and closes flat and compact with a satisfying click.” Last year in California, Samsung gave a first look at its foldable phone , which has a screen similar to a small tablet. starts at $1,980.”

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JULY 10, 2019

Samsung Venture Investment Corporation (SVIC) announced on Wednesday (July 10) an $8.5 million investment in four technology startups based in India, with plans to invest in over 100 additional startups over the next three to five years in the country.

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JUNE 24, 2019

Samsung has introduced three new smart home items that are low-cost entrants into the space, according to a report. The telecommunications and technology company, which acquired SmartThings in 2014, has released a SmartThings Cam and WiFi Smart Plug, which don’t require a separate smart home hub.

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JANUARY 6, 2020

Particularly standing in the spotlight are JPMorgan Chase , Samsung and Apple — for very different reasons. Samsung Virtual Human. Samsung disclosed that it will introduce a new “artificial human” to the world at CES 2020 in Las Vegas this week. It’s not a growth market.”. Chase’s Security Reset. It’s not healthy.

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OCTOBER 17, 2016

Given the virtual avalanche of troubles Samsung has endured of late, the investigation by its home government was the last shoe to drop. The investigation is actually ruled by analysts to be critical for Samsung at this point, as the firm is already taking a $5.3 billion hit to its operating profit over the next two quarters.

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APRIL 5, 2017

Mastercard announced Tuesday (April 4) that Mastercard cardholders from select banks in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will now be able use the Samsung Pay service to make payments in a quick and secure way. Mastercard said it has been actively driving contactless payments in the market.

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DECEMBER 12, 2018

Said sites including thenextweb.com , Samsung, no small player in mobile devices, submitted three trademark requests in Europe that offer up some clues into blockchain-focused phones. In the world of blockchain phones, another name may crowd the pantheon.

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OCTOBER 3, 2017

Samsung Electronics and Apple have appeared to be long-time fierce rivals in the smartphone market, but the South Korean consumer electronics company recently supplied the semiconductors and OLED screens for the iPhone X. In fact, Samsung stands to benefit greatly if its rival has a win on its hands.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Samsung Electronics , the South Korean consumer electronics company, is expanding in India, opening on Tuesday (Sept. According to a report in Reuters , citing Samsung Electronics, the 33,000-square-foot store is located in the southern tech hub of Bengaluru. 11) its largest mobile store in the world.

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JANUARY 26, 2017

Samsung, in its quarterly earnings call, indicated that it is working with its partner/rival Google to make a better-working AI on a wider range of devices. The new pair-up comes as the Samsung personal assistant — possibly named Bixby — is being speculated about as the next big addition to the Galaxy S8 smartphone.

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MAY 17, 2017

Samsung Electronic launched its contactless mobile payment service Samsung Pay in the U.K. can make digital payments via Samsung’s Galaxy S line of smartphones to purchases goods and transportation by tapping their mobile phones on contactless payment terminals. paving the way for Android Pay and Apple Pay to grab market share.

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JANUARY 17, 2017

At the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) Big Show 2017, Samsung Electronics has unveiled its latest physical retail innovations: IoT-enabled digital solutions for traditional brick-and-mortar stores that enable an actively engaging, personalized mobile-first customer shopping experience. Samsung’s solutions include consumer data measurement.

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JANUARY 12, 2020

12), as Samsung has unveiled its Galaxy XCover Pro, an enterprise-grade smartphone that comes pre-installed with Visa’s Tap to Phone app. The partnership with Samsung is the first time the Tap to Phone software has been integrated into a device. The mPOS landscape got more interesting today (Jan.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2016

In what will be its largest acquisition to date, South Korean electronics giant Samsung has announced it will buy U.S. The big buy of the Connecticut-based firm instantly vaults Samsung into the world of automotive technology in a big way. Samsung now finds itself at the table with Toyota supplier Denso Corp.,

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JULY 7, 2017

Samsung Electronics recently announced that operating profits saw record highs in the second quarter, buoyed by surging prices for memory chips. Samsung has committed to investing more than $18 billion in memory technologies and next generation displays. That outpaced the 13 trillion won expected by analysts.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2018

It was a solid earnings report for Samsung in the fourth quarter of 2017, as earnings surged due to strong sales of the manufacturer’s memory chips, the company said in an announcement. But on the downside, Samsung faced challenges with its System LSI and Foundry businesses, as weak seasonality impacted the growth of those product lines.

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MARCH 14, 2017

A new report by Global Market Insights reveals that the market size for mobile POS terminals will gain significant growth in the coming years, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 19 percent from 2016 to 2023. According to a press release , the POS Terminal Industry is expected to be valued at $103.52

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FEBRUARY 21, 2019

In other news, Telefónica plans to experiment with a system based on blockchain technology, enabling individuals to benefit from their personal information, CoinDesk reported. Samsung announced on Wednesday (Feb. The smartphone, Galaxy S10, is set to hit the market in late April, and will be priced just under $900.

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AUGUST 6, 2020

As bank-FinTech collaborations evolve, more traditional financial institutions (FIs) are not only implementing services and technologies developed by FinTech partners, but they’re also lending their own expertise to augment FinTech solutions. Bottomline Rolls Out Open Banking Service. ’s Faster Payments real-time payments system.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Samsung said on Tuesday (Sept. 27) that its one anniversary of Samsung Pay in the United States has brought some new features to the payments platform. The coupons, linked to a membership account, are automatically applied upon checkout using Samsung Pay. formerly Coupons.com), which has a platform for digital promotions.

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MARCH 25, 2019

And this isn’t a small or niche subset of consumers – according to the latest edition of the Digital Consumer Report , a PYMNTS/ Samsung Pay collaboration, 58 percent of consumers reported engaging in contextual commerce. If you asked them, however, they’d probably just say they were shopping, and the word “contextual” would never come up.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Samsung is now providing the possibility for this with its upcoming invite-only event at New York’s Fashion Week. At this event, Samsung will be incorporating virtual reality (VR) into the fashion show experience to give attendees a more immersive experience.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2017

Samsung Electronics is gearing up to create an artificial intelligence (AI) research center, designating an executive role to search for new business, according to news from Reuters. Citing a statement by Samsung Electronics, the move would enable the South Korean consumer electronics giant to respond quickly to changes in the market.

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APRIL 25, 2019

Samsung has invested 2.6 In his tweet, Larchevêque noted that while hardware wallets are still needed, the smartphone will play a “central role” in the crypto market. The Samsung investment puts Ledger’s valuation at 260 million euros ($290 million). million euro (around $2.9

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Samsung Pay is getting even more tech-savvy with a new feature that lets you make a payment with your eyes. According to a report , with the feature, which is part of Samsung Pay version 2.3, Over the weekend, Samsung said in a statement it had divested itself of stakes in four technology companies to help pay for the recall.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The investment funds will enable the Montreal-based startup to continue to deploy its patented solution in markets around the world, develop new product offerings and expand the company’s head count. “We This is a major market validation of our payment acceptance platform, and highlights Mobeewave as an industry leader in the FinTech space.”.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2019

After announcing its Galaxy Home smart speaker in 2018, Samsung Mobile CEO DJ Koh has reportedly indicated that the device would be rolled out by April. As it stands, Samsung has other products that tap into the technology of its Bixby voice assistant. The product is seen as a rival to the HomePod, according to reports.

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AUGUST 10, 2017

This time last year, battery issues in the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 created a series of unfortunate problems that resulted in a ban on the devices by the FAA , an expensive recall and damage to Samsung’s share price in the aftermath. Overall, the saga of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 had shaved $14.3 It’s just that Samsung grew more.

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MARCH 7, 2017

Today’s connected universe has seen its fair share of innovative technologies to help make consumers’ lives easier. Behind the scenes, however, businesses have been slow on the uptake to adopt and integrate new technologies into their businesses. The latest company to join the chatbot game from a retail standpoint is Samsung.

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