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Mobile OS market: Android continues to dominate Asia but Apple holds the US
Apple

Mobile OS market: Android continues to dominate Asia but Apple holds the US

The latest smartphone OS data from Kantar Worldpanel ComTech has revealed Android and iOS are continuing to increase their share of most markets.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jun 2017

Global Stories

Samsung stories

Smartphone and OS market – good for some, not so good for others
iOS

Smartphone and OS market – good for some, not so good for others

The data revealed Apple and Samsung continue to spearhead smartphone sales, each holding five models on the top 10 best-selling list.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Aug 2017
Tablet market continues downward spiral in second quarter of 2017
Lenovo

Tablet market continues downward spiral in second quarter of 2017

Despite the turmoil within the market, 3 of the top 5 vendors actually managed to increase their shares of the market and grow on an annual basis.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Sat, 5th Aug 2017
Slight decline in smartphone market for Q2 2017 to be short-lived
Apple

Slight decline in smartphone market for Q2 2017 to be short-lived

​New research from IDC has revealed the smartphone market declined slightly in the second quarter of 2017 – but this is expected to soon change.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2017
Siri versus Bixby: Can Samsung's artificial intelligence compete?
Artificial Intelligence

Siri versus Bixby: Can Samsung's artificial intelligence compete?

Samsung rolls out Bixby, a bold rival to Siri, poised to redefine smartphone AI prowess on Galaxy devices. Will it charm users?.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Jul 2017
Exclusive: OtterBox ultimate destruction test!
Samsung

Exclusive: OtterBox ultimate destruction test!

OtterBox cases undergo extreme durability tests, from knife attacks to fire, revealing astonishing resilience.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Sun, 2nd Jul 2017
GSMA: Here are the winners from the 2017 Asia Mobile Awards
Samsung

GSMA: Here are the winners from the 2017 Asia Mobile Awards

GSMA's Asia Mobile Awards recognize excellence in mobile communications across the Asia Pacific region. Samsung wins Best Smartphone.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Jun 2017
Three AI projects that come close to making HAL 9000 a reality
Artificial Intelligence

Three AI projects that come close to making HAL 9000 a reality

Echoes of HAL 9000: Explore three AIs transforming daily life with brainy to virtual assistance, without the sci-fi rebellion.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jun 2017
Global wearables market grows 17.9 percent - and we have a new leader
Wearables

Global wearables market grows 17.9 percent - and we have a new leader

The worldwide wearables market continued its rapid rise in the first quarter of 2017 (1Q17) with multiple companies experiencing triple digit growth.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2017
High-end market to drive smartphone shipment rebound in 2017
Apple

High-end market to drive smartphone shipment rebound in 2017

After a slow 2016, a new forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) has revealed smartphone shipments are expected to rebound in 2017.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2017
Hackers run circles around Samsung's iris scanner security
Biometrics

Hackers run circles around Samsung's iris scanner security

Chaos at Samsung: Hackers bypass S8 iris scan with picture and contact lens, exposing security flaws in high-tech system.

By Alex Crossan • 3 min read • Wed, 24th May 2017
Mergers and acquisitions play major role in semiconductor market growth
Semiconductors

Mergers and acquisitions play major role in semiconductor market growth

According to Gartner, consolidation played a major role in the market share rankings, with several large companies growing through acquisitions.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 18th May 2017
Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy S8
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy S8

Samsung Galaxy S8 dazzles with top-tier display and design, but biometric quirks and Bixby disappoint. A stylish yet pricey choice at 7.9/10.

By Alex Crossan • 4 min read • Tue, 9th May 2017

Stories from Other Regions

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Galaxy Note 7 issues fail to dampen bumper Samsung Electronics NZ profit
Samsung

Galaxy Note 7 issues fail to dampen bumper Samsung Electronics NZ profit

Samsung Electronics New Zealand has reported a bumper profit increase on the back of solid revenue growth – despite the Note 7 issues.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jul 2017
Samsung to install LED signage at Eden Park to enrich fan experience
Digital Signage

Samsung to install LED signage at Eden Park to enrich fan experience

The partnership marks Samsung's first deployment of LED signage in New Zealand since entering the market last year.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Jun 2017
Samsung topples Apple for smartphone shipments in NZ
Apple

Samsung topples Apple for smartphone shipments in NZ

Samsung has returned to the number 1 spot in the NZ smartphone market after reclaiming the position from Apple - but change could be near.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Jun 2017
Smartphone rankings: Who the F**k is Oppo?
Apple

Smartphone rankings: Who the F**k is Oppo?

Oppo launched in New Zealand for the first time in March of this year, bringing us their R9, F1 and A39 models.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017