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'Positive outlook' for Indonesia smartphone shipments as Samsung, Oppo and Asus maintain market share
Samsung

'Positive outlook' for Indonesia smartphone shipments as Samsung, Oppo and Asus maintain market share

Increased activities by vendors as well as locals looking to upgrade their mobile phones due to improvements in their lifestyles, have spurred demand.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Sep 2016

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World first multi-vendor VDI alliance to help ANZ channel
Virtualisation

World first multi-vendor VDI alliance to help ANZ channel

In a world-first, ANZ channel partners are set for a simpler VDI experience, as top IT vendors form an innovative alliance.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Nov 2016
BANNED: NZ telcos to blacklist Samsung Galaxy Note7 from all mobile networks
Samsung

BANNED: NZ telcos to blacklist Samsung Galaxy Note7 from all mobile networks

The New Zealand Telecommunications Industry has now blacklisted the Samsung Galaxy Note7 from all mobile networks, starting from November 18.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Nov 2016
The Note 7 embarrassment: How badly damaged is Samsung really?
Wearables

The Note 7 embarrassment: How badly damaged is Samsung really?

Samsung's long-term prospects remain bright despite short-term challenges, according to a survey on the Note 7 recall.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016
Are Chinese vendors saving the global smartphone market?
Apple

Are Chinese vendors saving the global smartphone market?

Chinese vendors propel global smartphone market to 6% growth in second straight quarter, countering declines by giants Samsung and Apple, says Canalys.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2016
New IDC stats show Galaxy Note7 debacle hasn't slowed Samsung down
Apple

New IDC stats show Galaxy Note7 debacle hasn't slowed Samsung down

New statistics from IDC show that despite Samsung's Galaxy Note7 being removed from the market, this has had no effect on global smartphone shipments.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2016
'Total ban' for Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Samsung

'Total ban' for Samsung Galaxy Note 7

Air New Zealand enforces 'total ban' on Galaxy Note7 amid global safety fears following FAA and DOT directive.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Oct 2016
Samsung wades into AI waters with latest acquisition
Artificial Intelligence

Samsung wades into AI waters with latest acquisition

Samsung has agreed to acquire Viv Labs, a startup that has developed an open AI platform for digital assistants.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Oct 2016
Cheaper mobile devices push PC monitor market toward early grave
Digital Signage

Cheaper mobile devices push PC monitor market toward early grave

Mobile devices rise spells doom for PC monitor sales, with shipments to dip below 100m by 2020, says IDC tracker report.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
Why has HP acquired the Samsung Electronics printing business
Samsung

Why has HP acquired the Samsung Electronics printing business

HP has announced the acquisition of Samsung's printer business, valued at $1.05 billion, in a bid to disrupt the copier market.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Sep 2016
Samsung NZ issues recall of all Galaxy Note7 smartphones
Unified Communications

Samsung NZ issues recall of all Galaxy Note7 smartphones

Samsung New Zealand is recalling all Samsung Galaxy Note7s currently in circulation, after global reports that batteries could explode.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Sep 2016
It isn't easy being a RAN vendor these days, and that probably won't change
Samsung

It isn't easy being a RAN vendor these days, and that probably won't change

As mobile operators consolidate and grapple with revenue growth, RAN vendors have had to struggle with increasingly limited market opportunities.

By Daryl Schoolar • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Sep 2016
Inside Samsung's Rio 2016 Olympic Galaxy Studio
Samsung

Inside Samsung's Rio 2016 Olympic Galaxy Studio

Samsung's Galaxy Studio in Rio gave athletes and fans the chance to try out the latest wireless products and virtual reality experiences.

By Sam Worthington • 1 min read • Wed, 24th Aug 2016

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Know your rights: Ministry of Business sheds light on Samsung Note7 recall
Samsung

Know your rights: Ministry of Business sheds light on Samsung Note7 recall

Learn your rights amid Samsung Note7 chaos, says Ministry, urging consumers to seek refunds or replacements under CGA protections.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Oct 2016
Samsung NZ joins global halt on Galaxy Note7 sales & production
Samsung

Samsung NZ joins global halt on Galaxy Note7 sales & production

Samsung New Zealand is now halting all sales and production of the Galaxy Note7 as part of the company's global recall of the device.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Oct 2016
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 replacement stock hits NZ
Power / Energy

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 replacement stock hits NZ

Samsung says Note 7 customers who returned their devices should get in touch to arrange a pick up for their new Note 7.

By Patrick Pilcher • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
Worried your phone is about to blow? Samsung launches software fix for Note 7
Power / Energy

Worried your phone is about to blow? Samsung launches software fix for Note 7

After a huge launch, the Note 7 was labelled by many (myself included) as Samsung's best phone yet - now they've launched a fix for the fiery issue.

By Patrick Pilcher • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Sep 2016