Samsung receives 9 million pre-orders for Galaxy SIII (South Korea)
Samsung Electronics has received some 9 million pre-orders for its third-generation Galaxy S smartphone from more than 100 global carriers, according to a report by the Korea Economic Daily.
Samsung toppled Apple as the world’s biggest smartphone maker in the first quarter, helped by its line-up of Galaxy named devices running on Google’s free Android software. The latest version of its flagship phone, unveiled this month, will first go on sale on May 29 in Germany before being rolled out to other countries.
The newspaper, also said the company’s smartphone factory in South Korea was running at its full capacity of 5 million units per month.
Samsung is yet to make an official statement regarding the same.
Apple places chips contract with Elpida, Samsung loses $10 billion market value (USA, South Korea)
US giant Apple has placed huge chip orders with Japanese maker Elpida, causing Samsung shares to dip 6 percent resulting in a market value loss of $10 billion, according to a report by ET.
As per the report, Apple recently placed large mobile dynamic random access memory (DRAM) orders with Elpida’s 12-inch plant in Hiroshima, Japan, securing around half the facilities total chip production. Following this news Samsung’s shares, the world’s biggest DRAM maker, tumbled 6.2 per cent to a 9-week low of $1,100 – the stock’s biggest daily fall in nearly four years.
Analysts claim that this move came as Apple doesn’t want to see Samsung and hynix dominate the chip market. Apple wants to maintain its bargaining power by keeping Elpida running.
Samsung is yet to make an official statement regarding the same.
LG favours Android over Windows (USA, South Korea)
Microsoft’s chief executive, Steve Ballmer has recently announced that the company is planning to focus on smartphones running on Google’s Android mobile operating system. According to a report by KoreaHerald, the executive also said LG is taking a step back from Windows phones powered by Microsoft’s platform, adding that it will continue research and development efforts on Windows Phones.
As per the report, a spokesperson for LG revealed that the total unit of Windows Phone sold in the global market is not a meaningful figure. Further, the company currently has no plans of rolling out another LG-manufactured Windows phone soon.
The report reveals that Ballmer may holding a meeting with the chief of LG Electronics, as the U.S. software giant chief is expected to visit Seoul this month. Microsoft Korea spokesperson Lee Seung-yeon said that Ballmer, who will speak about the ‘new era of technology,’ will be staying for a day in Seoul.
Samsung confirms use of 1.4 GHz Quad-Core Processor in Galaxy S III (South Korea)
In a recent press release, handset giant Samsung, has confirmed that it will be using the quad-core Exynos processor chip in its upcoming smartphone, the Galaxy S III. According to reports, the company said that the processor chip is scheduled to be adopted first into Samsung’s next Galaxy smartphone that will be officially announced on May 3, in London. The new chip is expected to offer significantly higher processing capability while using 20 percent lesser power consumption.
Samsung is yet to confirm other factors such as the screen size which is rumoured t be between 4.5 to 4.8 inches. Further, the phone is expected to be compatible with 4G/LTE. As per reports, Samsung has claimed that mobile operators Vodafone and O2 will sell the Galaxy SIII, while it is rumoured that Verizon may be approached to sell the phone in US.
Samsung to launch the Galaxy S3 on May 3 (South Korea)
South Korean manufacturer has confirmed that it will be releasing the Samsung Galaxy S3 on May 3. The smartphone was announced by the company at the Mobile World Congress 2012 held in Barcelona and is expected to be promoted as the official smartphone of the 2012 Olympic Games, as per reports.
The Samsung Galaxy S3 will be launched simultaneously in New York, Seoul and Dubai. As per rumours doing the rounds regarding the successor of the Galaxy S2, the S3 is expected to be powered by Google Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) and a quad-core 1.5 GHz Exynos processor.
Further the phone is said to have a 4.65” AMOLED SuperPlus HD display, with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. The S3 would boast of a 1 GB RAM with 32 GB storage capacity. There are two cameras in the phone, a 2 megapixels camera in front and a 8 megapixel rear camera offering HD recording. Reports reveal that the phone will be compatible with the LTE network as well.
The launch of the new Samsung Galaxy S3 will be held at Earl’s Court in London, on May 3.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 to be released in April 2012 (South Korea)
Mobile handset maker Samsung has revealed that it will be delaying the much awaited Galaxy Tab 2 and Galaxy Tab 2 tablets until the end of April. According to reports, the company has said that it needs more time to work on driver support and a seamless user experience for the Google Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system.
The Galaxy Tab 2 will include both 3G and Wi-Fi versions. The tablets were announced to be launched in March, at the Mobile World Congress 2012, but are now being delayed by a few weeks. The Galaxy Tab 2 has a display screen of 7 inches as well as a model with a display screen of 10.1 inches.
FMP Samsung wins two awards at the Mobile World Congress 2012 (Spain, South Korea)
Handset maker Samsung’s main distributor for mobile devices, Future for Modern Products (FMP), was quite successful at the Mobile World Congress 2012 recently held in Spain. According to reports, the South Korean manufacturer was awarded two awards for the year by hosts GSMA of Mobile World Congress 2012 in Barcelona as, ‘Device Manufacturer of the Year’ and ‘Best Smartphone’.
Samsung was awarded best smartphone for the Galaxy SII which is considered to be its most successful smartphone yet. Both FMP and Samsung have reportedly been involved in discussions during the event, charting out future growth possibilities and opportunities.
As per reports, Shehab Rashad, Commercial Director of Future for Modern Products said that they have always been proud of their association with Samsung over these years and recognitions like these for the brand and its products reinforce their belief and commitment to Samsung. Through their partnership, they have expanded the market share for Samsung products in the region, thereby creating a formidable combination of best products with impeccable sales and after sales network.
Samsung to supply the touch screen for Apple’s latest iPad (USA, South Korea)
South Korean manufacturer Samsung Electronics Co. will supply the touch screen for Apple’s new iPad, as LG Display Co. and Sharp Corp. were unable to uphold the quality standards, as reported by BN.
As per the report, Samsung is the sole provider for the 9.7 inch device, which will be sold from 16 March. Apart from the display screen, Samsung also provides Apple with the chips that power the iPhone and iPad.
The reason for this move is being said to be the demand for very high resolution in the new iPad’s display specifications. Further, achieving this high resolution without compromising on the power consumption and brightness and maintaining Apple’s quality standards are supposedly proving to be a challenge for LG Display and Sharp.
Industry analysts believe that Apple will be looking for other suppliers as well, owing to the number of legal disputes that the two are involved in.
The companies are yet to make an official statement about the same.
