Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Vies for Spotlight Ahead of iPhone Launch
Samsung confirms the Galaxy Note 2 launch on August 29 in Berlin, two weeks ahead of Apple’s planned launch of the next iPhone.
Galaxy Phones Drive Samsung to Record Profit Again
Samsung Electronics Co. said Friday its net profit swelled to 5.2 trillion won or $4.5 billion in the April-June quarter, a 48% jump from a year earlier.
Standards-Essential Patents & Destruction of Evidence In Apple vs. Samsung Patent Wars
The theme of the Apple vs. Samsung patent wars seems to be escalation, with both parties pulling out the big guns in an effort to win the courts (and dollars).
Samsung Galaxy S3 Loses Local Search Function Amid Patent Row
Samsung has disabled local search in an update to the international version of its flagship Galaxy S3 smartphone, following a patent dispute with Apple.
Will Chirp Be The Next Sharing Standard for Connected Devices?
It’s like Tweeting, but literal! Online service Chirp transmits an actual chirp and compatible devices will respond by downloading content from the Internet.
Mobile Overtakes Desktop Internet Access in Rural China
Mobile phones are now the most common way for people to connect to the internet in China, and 50% of users are from rural areas.
Developing Economies More Mobile Than Rich Nations, Says World Bank
The World Bank says mobile use in developing economies surpasses that of richer nations, with usage geared toward education and development than entertainment.
Samsung Acquires WiFi, Mobile Chip Technologies of UK’s CSR
Samsung has bought the mobile-phone technology division of CSR, the British firm formerly known as Cambridge Silicon Radio.
80% of Chinese Households to Have Smartphones by 2017
With a rising middle class and falling hardware prices, 80% of Chinese families will be able to afford at least one low-end smartphone within the next 5 years.
Makati City Plans to Offer City-Wide WiFi Network
Philippine city announces plans to launch city-wide WiFi network to facilitate business and government transactions for mobile devices.




