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Samsung. LG Work on Futuristic Smartphones with Bendable Screens

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:52:47 +1000

Samsung and LG is set to its most futuristic smartphones there is in the market

Samsung Gains Astonishing 95% of Android Mobile Market in Q1

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:27:11 +1000

Samsung Electronics Co. continues to establish its market leadership as the highest grossing smartphone maker in the congested Android smartphone industry.

A stretched Samsung chases rival Apple's suppliers

Fri, 17 May 2013 06:56:02 +1000

Overtaking Apple Inc as the world's leading maker of smartphones has stretched Samsung Electronics Co's in-house supply lines, and the South Korean firm is now courting some of its rival's main parts suppliers.

LG India Officially Launches Google Nexus 4 for ₹25,999

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:30:08 +1000

The Indian arm of the South Korean consumer giant LG has officially released its Google Nexus 4 (16GB) for ₹25,999, just a day after Indian e-retailer Flipkart began taking pre-orders for the smartphone.

LG Optimus G2 Image Leaked Online, May Arrive with Thin Bezel Design

Sun, 12 May 2013 16:55:55 +1000

South Korean mobile phone maker LG Electronics is reportedly working on the successor of Optimus G, a large and powerful quad-core smartphone which formed the basic groundwork for the Nexus 4 smartphone. A new image of the purported smatphone with a thin bezel design had surfaced online generating alot of buzz.

LG to Launch LTE TDD Smartphones in India and 5 Other Countries in 2013

Sat, 11 May 2013 22:55:24 +1000

The Korean smartphone maker LG will start rolling out its Long Term Evolution Time Division Duplexing (LTE TDD) Smartphones worldwide including in India soon, announced the company on Friday.

Sony bid to revive electronics to hinge on smartphones

Thu, 09 May 2013 20:14:02 +1000

Sony Corp's bid for revival as a consumer electronics maker this business year will hinge on the fortunes of its latest smartphones, as it struggles with shrinking sales of its TVs, digital cameras and game consoles.

LG Working on Next Generation Smartphone Nexus 5?

Sat, 04 May 2013 23:49:06 +1000

South Korean manufacturer LG is reportedly prepping the next generation Nexus smartphone in partnership with the internet giant Google.

LG Begins to Roll Out Optimus F5 to Global Markets

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 18:53:16 +1000

South Korean consumer electronics giant LG on Sunday announced its first Optimus F series smartphone will be rolle out initially on Monday (29 April) in France and later in South and Central America, Asia and the common wealth of Independent States(CIS) over the next several weeks.

Samsung takes more smartphone market share from Apple

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:49:02 +1000

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd grabbed more smartphone market share from archrival Apple Inc in the latest quarter, with sales of its phones jumping to account for one third of the global market.

Canon, Nintendo find solace in Abenomics as weaker yen boosts outlook

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:42:02 +1000

Super Mario creator Nintendo Co Ltd forecast a return to the black after two years of losses and camera maker Canon Inc raised its profit forecast by nearly 10 percent as a weaker yen, spurred by aggressive deflation-fighting policies, bolstered the outlook of Japan's tech companies.

LG Electronics first-quarter profit drops, TV pain outweighs phone revival

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:28:02 +1000

LG Electronics Inc <066570.KS>, the world's No.2 TV maker, said quarterly profit fell 13 percent as sharp price cuts resulted in razor-thin margins for its TV division, overshadowing a strong recovery in smartphones.

Slowdown in Apple orders weighs on LG Display's first-quarter profit

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:56:03 +1000

LG Display Co Ltd reported its smallest profit since it returned to the black in the second quarter of last year, as demand for iPhone and iPad screens from Apple weakened amid concerns the U.S. company is losing its luster in the mobile device market.

LG Display logs small profit as Apple orders slow

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:28:02 +1000

LG Display Co Ltd reported on Monday its smallest profit since it returned to the black in the second quarter of last year as demand for iPhone and iPad screens from Apple Inc, its single biggest customer, weakened amid intensifying competition.

Samsung Rolls Out 85-Inch Ultra-High Definition TV With Aussie Accent

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:32:32 +1000

South Korean tech giant Samsung literally rolled out the gigantic 85-inch ultra-high definition TV on Wednesday night in Sydney. The $40,000 device, soon to be available in retail outlets in Australian this month, features an Australian accent.

Microsoft, Hon Hai sign patent deal for Android, Chrome devices

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:14:03 +1000

Microsoft Corp and Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd signed a global patent licensing agreement on Wednesday designed to protect Hon Hai clients from patent claims arising from their use of Google Inc's Android and Chrome operating systems.

New Miranda Kerr? Hottest Photos of Australian Model, Jessica Gomes Who Could Replace Kerr as Victoria’s Secret Angel [PHOTOS]

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:37:33 +1000

Jessica Gomes to Replace Miranda Kerr on Victoria's Secret

iPhone supplier Japan Display turns to smaller smartphone makers

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:14:02 +1000

Japan Display Inc, one of two Japanese producers of Apple Inc iPhone screens, wants to boost sales by up to 60 percent by winning more business from smaller makers of phones and tablets to offset lackluster orders from its bigger clients.

Top Hottest Models Who Could Replace Miranda Kerr as Victoria’s Secret Angel [PHOTOS]

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:44:04 +1000

Could Kendall Jenner replace Miranda Kerr as the next Victoria’s Secret angel? Or could Bradley Cooper’s young British model girlfriend take Miranda Kerr’s places on Victoria’s Secret? Read on and check out the top hot models who could be the next Miranda Kerr in Victoria’s Secret.

Panasonic executive says Europe consumer sales hold up

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 03:35:02 +1000

Panasonic's consumer electronics sales did not fall in Europe in the fiscal year just ended despite the fact that the business is struggling globally, the company's Europe head said.

LG Introduces Redesigned Optimus G Pro In Japan

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:41:36 +1100

Following its successful launch in Korea, LG's Optimus G Pro is now available in Japan through the carrier partner, NTT DOCOMO.

Nokia Plays Down $383 Million Tax Order

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 19:30:36 +1100

Mobile phone maker Nokia Oyj has played down a multi-billion rupee tax demand from India, saying it did not have to pay any part of the demand for now and would continue to fight the claim.

Nokia plays down $383 million India tax order

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:35:02 +1100

Mobile phone maker Nokia Oyj has played down a multi-billion rupee tax demand from India, saying it did not have to pay any part of the demand for now and would continue to fight the claim.

Insight: Nation-states enter contentious patent-buying business

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:56:02 +1100

Patent competition in the United States is usually a fierce arena for private companies, but now the South Korean and French governments are suiting up.

Asian Stocks Recover from Cyprus Bailout Fears

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:46:37 +1100

Asian markets pick up from the previous session's slump as investors await the Cypriot parliament's decision.

LG to Release Value Pack Upgrade for Optimus G Pro; Eye Tracking ‘Smart Video’ and Dual Camera Features On Offer

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 22:21:26 +1100

LG's Value Pack upgrade to its flagship smartphone Optimus G Pro includes ‘Dual Camera’, ‘Smart Video’, ‘Magic Remote Pad’ and other innovative features.

LG Optimus G Pro Gets Value Pack Upgrade With Eye Recognition Technology

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:14:50 +1100

LG Electronics introduced premium features like eye recognition tech as a part of the Value Pack upgrade for the first time to the Optimus G Pro.

27 LG Products Recognized With Red Dot Design Awards

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:13:38 +1100

Twenty-seven of LG Electronics products were recognized by the red dot design awards for their excellence in the field of design. The red dot award ceremony is scheduled to begin at 1 July 2013 in the Aalto Theater, Essen, Germany.

At Galaxy unveiling, Samsung will have insurance plan in back pocket

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:21:02 +1100

The success of Samsung Electronics Co's latest Galaxy phone, set to be launched in New York on Thursday, could hinge on a supply backup plan aimed at preventing a repeat of a costly snag for its premium smartphone last year.

LG Unveils Optimus L5 II Smartphone; India Launch Slated for April: report

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 22:44:24 +1100

South Korean consumer electronics giant LG on Monday released the much-awaited Optimus L5-II, the successor to the popular Optimus L5 mid-range smartphone series.