The competition in the foldable phone market is expected to intensify this year. Amid predictions that Chinese companies, including Huawei, are set to release a “tri-fold phone” that can fold both inwards and outwards twice, Samsung, a leader in the foldable phone market, is anticipated to unveil it
As global electronic component companies that manufacture Multi-Layer Ceramic Capacitors (MLCCs) seek breakthroughs by expanding their automotive MLCC businesses amid ongoing smartphone demand slumps, Samsung Electro-Mechanics, a leading South Korean MLCC company, is focusing its investments on the
During the Lunar New Year holiday, Lee Jae-yong, chairman of Samsung Electronics, visited the Samsung SDI battery manufacturing facility in Malaysia, emphasizing the need for bold investments despite challenges. On Feb. 12, Samsung Electronics reported that Chairman Lee, having arrived in Malaysia o
Apple is accelerating the development of a “foldable iPhone,” entering the foldable phone market pioneered by Samsung Electronics with its Galaxy Fold five years ago.The Information, a specialist IT media outlet, reported on Feb. 7 (local time) that Apple is developing prototypes of a clamshell-shap
Last year, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) achieved the top spot in semiconductor sales worldwide for the first time. On Feb. 6, Taiwan News reported that TSMC, established in 1987, has become the leading semiconductor sales company for the first time.According to TriOrient Investm
Xiaomi and Huawei, major Chinese smartphone manufacturers, are set to launch a series of new premium phone models, intensifying competition for Samsung Electronics, which is already contending with Apple’s iPhone. The Xiaomi 14 series will be globally released this month, featuring the Qualcomm Snap
Samsung smartphones, once leading the market in the United States, have seen a significant drop in market share, facing a crisis as Galaxy sales plummet in one of the world’s largest markets.According to market research firm Counterpoint Research on Feb. 6, Samsung Electronics’ market share in the U
Netflix, leading the over-the-top (OTT) online video streaming industry in subscription rates, has been found to trail behind YouTube Premium and Tving in user satisfaction, according to a survey.Consumer Insight, a telecommunications research institute, announced on Feb. 5 that this result emerged
Samsung Display has relinquished its leading position in the foldable Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) market to Chinese display manufacturer BOE in the last quarter of the previous year.According to the market research firm Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC) on Jan. 30, Samsung Display’s ma
Samsung Electronics is set to launch its new Galaxy S24 series in China, featuring “Erniebot,” an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot developed by Baidu as a response to OpenAI’s ChatGPT.According to foreign media reports on Jan. 29 (local time), Baidu announced that Samsung Electronics will utiliz
The U.S. government is expected to pay the first-quarter subsidies under the CHIPS Act, or Semiconductor Support Act, signaling significant benefits for Intel, Samsung Electronics, and Taiwan’s TSMC, all of which have invested in local operations. According to foreign media reports on Jan. 29, the J
South Korea’s share of China’s import market fell to 6 percent last year. This is the lowest level in 30 years since 5.2 percent in 1993, the year after the establishment of diplomatic relations between South Korea and China. South Korea also slipped to third place in the rankings of countries from
In 2023, Chinese smartphone manufacturers continued to expand their adoption of OLED technology, increasingly sourcing their required volumes from domestic display panel companies. This shift has led to Chinese display manufacturers breaking through a 40 percent market share.According to market rese
Samsung Electronics is set to revolutionize the Chinese smartphone market with its upcoming artificial intelligence (AI) phone, the Galaxy S24 series, featuring Baidu's generative AI. This strategy, aimed at enhancing AI service quality through collaboration with various AI partners and capturing th
Following the election of an anti-China candidate in the Taiwanese presidential election, the geopolitical risks associated with Taiwan, a central player in the global semiconductor supply chain, have elevated the roles of Southeast Asian countries like Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam as new global
At the beginning of this year, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024, the world’s largest consumer electronics and IT exhibition, brought into focus the trend of “on-device AI,” or artificial intelligence operating within the device. The emergence of devices equipped with this technology is injec
SK telecom anticipates further advancement in artificial intelligence (AI) technology this year, with plans to enhance its AI personal assistant “A.” and secure allies in the global market for tangible results.On Jan. 25, Yoo Young-sang, CEO of SK Telecom, discussed the company’s AI strategy with th
South Korean heavy machinery and electronic components manufacturer LS Mtron announced on Jan. 22 that it will showcase its business-to-business (B2B) solutions at a globally recognized information technology (IT) exhibition.The company will participate in the technology exhibition DesignCon 2024, s
Samsung Electronics has incorporated its next-generation mobile application processor (AP), the Exynos 2400, into the latest premium smartphone, the Galaxy S24 series.On Jan. 17, Samsung Electronics hosted Galaxy Unpacked 2024 at the SAP Center in San Jose, California, in the U.S., where they unveil
Apple has overtaken Samsung Electronics in global smartphone shipments. While Samsung Electronics had previously led in shipments with its mid-range Galaxy A series, the increasing preference for premium smartphones last year led to Apple surpassing Samsung. This marks the first time Samsung has los