Samsung Galaxy S10 5G now on sale via Verizon, but can only use 5G network in two cities

Samsung's first 5G-compatible smartphone, the Galaxy S10 5G, is finally going on sale in the United States on Verizon, but prospective owners will only be able to use the new connectivity speeds in parts of just two cities for the moment: Chicago and Minneapolis.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 27

Editorial: Why Apple's first port of the new TV app isn't to Android, but to Samsung's anti-Android

It once seemed necessary that Apple's iTunes worked on Windows PCs, and it wasn't surprising that the Apple Music app was delivered for Android phones. But in the world of smart TVs, Apple's first port to a larger outside platform isn't to Android. It's to Samsung's Tizen, an OS created specifically to rival Android as a platform that Samsung and its partners could use without Google's rules. Here's why.

Daniel Eran Dilger 7 years ago 34

Support for AirPlay 2, Apple TV app on Samsung televisions rolling out now

Samsung Electronics announced that beginning on Monday, all 2019 Samsung Smart TVs and select 2018 TV models will recieve a firmware update will feature the all-new Apple TV app, and add AirPlay 2.

Mike Wuerthele 7 years ago 14

The Samsung Galaxy Fold doesn't look like it's coming back any time soon

Potential owners of Samsung's Galaxy Fold may have a longer wait than anticipated to receive the flexible smartphone, if at all, as the South Korean electronics giant has started to warn customers who preordered the device their orders may end up being cancelled, and with no anticipated future shipping date set by the manufacturer.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 70

Xiaomi takes offense at smartphone estimates off by 2.5M units, Apple doesn't

Xiaomi took the unusual step of reporting its smartphone shipments for the March quarter, which it issued in response to phone shipment data it said was "inaccurate and unfair, and deviates from our actual performance in terms of shipment of smartphones." Apple neither reported iPhone units nor took issue with IDC's data, despite its shipments clearly being undercounted by a margin more than twice as large.

Daniel Eran Dilger 7 years ago 20

Apple Watch retaining clear lead in smartwatch market despite advances by Samsung & Fitbit

The Apple Watch maintained a solid grip on smartwatch shipments during the March quarter, according to new estimates, even as rivals from Samsung and Fitbit made headway.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 15

Editorial: Latest IDC estimate of Q1 2019 iPhone sales 'highly inaccurate' to the point of 'embarrassing'

IDC is one of the market research companies that confidently reports quarterly shipments, market share and growth figures for PCs, smartphones and other products with an implied accuracy down to the tenth of a percentage point. But, the company's latest figures are "highly inaccurate" to the point of "embarrassing," according to well-regarded analyst Neil Cybart of Above Avalon.

Daniel Eran Dilger 7 years ago 20

Apple iPhone shipments declined 30% in Q1, now in third place behind Samsung and Huawei

According to the latest estimates from market research firm IDC, Apple shipped 36.4 million iPhones during the first quarter of 2019, down a whopping 30% from the same time last year.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 51

Samsung posts weakest profit since 2016 because of weak chip, smartphone markets

Samsung Electronics on Tuesday reported Q1 operating profits of $5.4 billion, its lowest quarterly figure since 2016, blaming dropping chip prices and slowing display orders.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 17

Samsung to spend $116B in next decade to overtake chipmakers TSMC, Intel, Qualcomm

Samsung this week said it intends to spend $116 billion by 2030 in order to beat the likes of Intel, Qualcomm, and TSMC for a lead role in logic chip manufacturing.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 19

Apple retains leads in laptop technical support, but gap is narrowing

Apple has claimed the top spot on Laptop Magazine's 2019 customer service ratings, scoring 91 out of 100 based on a mix of phone and online performance.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 15

AT&T says the Galaxy Fold will ship on June 13, Samsung still has no date set

While Samsung itself has not given any specific shipping dates for a revised Galaxy Fold after multiple review unit failures forced a delay, AT&T representatives are insistent that it will be shipped to customers on Thursday, June 13.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 8

Samsung Galaxy Fold teardown suggests poor design decisions with 'massive gaps' [u]

Before Samsung chose to hold back launch for a redesign, the Galaxy Fold was inherently vulnerable to debris reaching the display, according to a new teardown.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 34

Samsung clawing back Galaxy Fold from reviewers amid faulty screen complaints

In addition to delaying the launch of the phone, Samsung is now asking reviewers to return their Galaxy Fold samples, acknowledging that they were encountering numerous problems with its foldable OLED screen.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 36

Editorial: Super Frenemies - why the world is better off with both Apple and Samsung

Apple and Samsung are often depicted as cutthroat enemies, but it's also no secret they are also their own largest customers, unquestionably dependent upon the success of each other's business. Could that change, and would the world be better off with just a single, giant, more vertical phone maker?

Daniel Eran Dilger 7 years ago 25

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