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New Vodafone technology to speed up 5G rollout

Vodafone has become the first mobile operator in Ireland to trial "Dynamic Spectrum Sharing" (DSS) technology to speed up the rollout of 5G coverage.

Business • 02 Jul 20

Vodafone is the world's second-biggest mobile operator

Vodafone says 5G targets will suffer if Huawei dropped

Vodafone Group has warned that Britain's desire to lead the world in 5G technology will face a big blow if it decides to remove China's Huawei Technologies from the UK's telecoms infrastructure.

Business • 10 Jun 20

Samsung's solid chip sales is helping cushion the blow from the coronavirus pandemic on smartphones and TVs

Samsung's first quarter results beat estimates

Samsung Electronics said today its first-quarter operating profit likely managed to rise slightly from a slump a year earlier, as solid chip sales helped cushion the blow from the coronavirus pandemic on smartphones and TVs.

Business • 07 Apr 20

The Galaxy Flip Z is Samsung's second effort at a folding phone

Hands-on with Samsung's new folding screen phone

It is somewhat ironic that the latest thing in smartphone technology immediately conjures up thoughts of the past, writes Will Goodbody

Business • 27 Feb 20

Google last year announced its acquisition of Fitbit as it tries to strengthen its challenge to Apple and Samsung

Google's Fitbit takeover 'could pose privacy risk'

Alphabet-owned Google's $2.1 billion bid for fitness trackers company Fitbit could pose privacy risks, the European Data Protection Board has warned, adding its voice to other critics of the deal.

Business • 20 Feb 20

Half of Samsung's smartphones are now made in Vietnam

Samsung set to benefit from virus woes hitting rivals

Samsung Electronics stands to be a major beneficiary of the China production problems announced by rival Apple, reaping the rewards of a decade-long bet on low-cost smartphone manufacturing in Vietnam.

Business • 18 Feb 20

Conor Pierce, Samsung's Corporate Vice-President, UK and Ireland

Samsung exec not expecting coronavirus disruption

Samsung's mobile boss for Ireland and the UK has said the company is not expecting disruption to the supply of its new products as a result of the coronavirus.

Business • 15 Feb 20

The $1,980 Galaxy Fold which opens like a book was launched in September

Samsung unveils new foldable phone during Oscars

Samsung Electronics, the world's top smartphone maker, gave a glimpse of new square-shaped foldable phones in a surprise TV commercial aired during the Academy Awards last night.

Business • 10 Feb 20

The creations known as NEONs are modeled after people but can show highly detailed expressions and gestures

AI-powered avatar at CES touted as 'artificial human'

Avatars touted as "artificial humans" are creating a buzz at the Consumer Electronics Show even as debate swirled on what exactly the digital entities were.

Business • 08 Jan 20

Samsung was boosted by strong sales of its new Galaxy Note 10 smartphone series

Samsung's Q3 profit estimate exceeds expectations

Samsung Electronics has today flagged slightly better than expected third quarter profits.

Business • 08 Oct 19

Huawie said its new devices were more compact, their cameras superior and wraparound screens brighter

Huawei takes on Apple's iPhone 11 with Mate 30 range

Huawei today launched its Mate 30 smartphone range in a challenge to Apple's new iPhone 11, saying the Chinese firm's new devices were more compact, their cameras superior and wraparound screens brighter.

Business • 19 Sep 19

Samsung first revealed the Fold in March, but after early testers in the US reported issues with the screen

Samsung says lessons learned after Galaxy Fold delay

Lessons have been learnt at Samsung following the delay of its first foldable smartphone because of screen issues, a senior UK executive has said.

Business • 10 Sep 19

IFA organisers have predicted AI, voice-control technology and 5G will be among the biggest trends at this year's event

Smarter TV, laptops first gadgets announced at IFA 2019

Smarter TVs and powerful laptops have been among the first new products revealed ahead of Europe's largest technology trade show.

Business • 05 Sep 19

Samsung's Galaxy Fold phone took eight years to develop

Samsung to launch foldable smartphone after major delay

Tech giant Samsung has said it will launch its hotly anticipated first foldable smartphone tomorrow, months after faulty screens forced an embarrassing delay of its release.

Business • 05 Sep 19

K-Pop bands often garner a fanatical following - making endorsements from its stars extremely valuable

Samsung latest brand to be embroiled in 'One China' row

The world's number one smartphone maker Samsung has become the latest global brand to face criticism for damaging China's "territorial integrity", with a Chinese K-pop star ending an endorsement contract.

Business • 14 Aug 19

There will also be a 5G-ready version of the Note 10+

Samsung unwraps new Note 10 phablets

Samsung has unveiled two new versions of its big-screen Galaxy Note smartphone, as the tech giant tries to maintain its position as the world's biggest phone maker.

Business • 07 Aug 19

The Samsung Galaxy Fold smartphone will be released in September despite trade dispute

Samsung to release Galaxy Fold despite trade dispute

South Korean electronics giant Samsung has announced it will release its cutting-edge foldable smartphone in September, despite a trade dispute between Seoul and Tokyo which analysts say will affect delivery.

Science and Technology • 25 Jul 19

The Galaxy Fold was due to be released in the coming days

Samsung delays launch of folding smartphone

Samsung is delaying the launch of its folding smartphone after trouble with handsets sent to reviewers.

World • 23 Apr 19

Samsung's Fold Phone, which are priced at nearly $2,000

Samsung to inspect Galaxy Fold phones after complaints

Samsung said today it will inspect units of its highly anticipated folding smartphone after some reviewers reported screen damage.

Business • 18 Apr 19

On Wednesday South Korea became the first country to launch nationwide 5G services

Samsung launches first phone with built-in 5G tech

Telecom giant Samsung Electronics has released the Galaxy S10 5G, the world's first available smartphone with built-in fifth-generation communications, as South Korea seeks to build a lead in the transformative technology.

Science and Technology • 05 Apr 19

The Vodafone chief called for the US to share evidence it has on Huawei with Europe

Why barring Huawei could delay 5G rollout in Europe

A complete barring of Chinese mobile technology company Huawei could delay the rollout of 5G in Europe by two years, according to the head of Vodafone.

Science and Technology • 25 Feb 19