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LG develops semiconductor solution that can reduce smartphone size, improve heat management

LG Innotek said Wednesday it has developed a next-generation semiconductor substrate technology that can reduce smartphone thickness while improving heat dissipation — a longstanding challenge in high-performance mobile devices.

2025-06-25

Court tosses class-action against Samsung alleging performance throttling in Galaxy S22

A Seoul court ruled against Galaxy S22 smartphone users who filed a class-action lawsuit against Samsung Electronics, claiming the company deliberately limited gaming performance without a disclosure.

2025-06-12

'Oppa' Pyongyang style: Smartphones in North swap out slang from South in messages

North Korea is blocking its people from using South Korean-style slang and terms of endearment in smartphone communications, swapping them out with state-approved terminology.

2025-06-04

Samsung Electronics teases new foldable smartphone ahead of July unpacking event

Samsung Electronics released a teaser for its upcoming foldable smartphone Wednesday, promising wider screens and higher-performance cameras.

2025-06-04

Trump threatens to impose 25% tariffs on Apple, Samsung phones

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Friday to roll out 25 percent tariffs by the end of next month on smartphones made by Apple, Samsung Electronics and other companies if they are not manufactured in the United States.

2025-05-24

From budget phones to foldables, Apple is targeting Samsung's territory

Apple targets the budget and foldable segments amid rising competition with Samsung, gaining market share with the iPhone 16e.

2025-04-19

Samsung, Apple smartphones exempt as Trump excludes key tech products from tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump has excluded a number of key consumer and tech products — including smartphones, laptop computers and semiconductor manufacturing equipment — from the list of items subject to reciprocal tariffs.

2025-04-13

IOC denies allegations that North Korean athletes received Samsung smartphones

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) denied allegations that North Korean athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympics received Samsung smartphones, which could have violated international sanctions on Pyongyang for its nuclear and missile programs.

2024-08-09

IOC's provision of Samsung phones to North Korean athletes potentially violated UN sanctions, says Seoul

Providing North Korean athletes with Samsung Galaxy smartphones during the Paris 2024 Olympics could violate international sanctions on Pyongyang's nuclear and missile programs, the South Korean government said Thursday.

2024-08-08

Huawei to topple Samsung in the foldable smartphone market in H1

Huawei is expected to dethrone Samsung and take the No.1 spot in the foldable smartphone market in the first half of this year, according to market tracker DSCC on Monday.

2024-03-12