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Nokia mobile networks assets said to draw Samsung's preliminary interest

The Finnish company has been having discussions with advisers about potential options for its mobile networks business, which has struggled for years to compete with larger rivals like Huawei

Tablet market grows over 2 times to 1.84 mn, Samsung leads with 48.7% share

Indian tablet PC market, including detachable and slates, more than doubled year-on-year to 1.84 million units in the second quarter of 2024, market research firm International Data Corporation said in a report. Samsung led the market with 48.7 per cent market share. It was followed by Acer with a 23.6 per cent share, Apple with 9.5 per cent, Lenovo with 6.9 per cent and Xiaomi with 4.7 per cent. "The Indian tablet market (inclusive of detachable and slates) shipped 1.84 million units in the second quarter (Q2) of 2024, up 128.8 per cent year-over-year. Along with the fulfilment of the Uttar Pradesh education manifesto deal in the Q2 of 2024, abnormally low shipments in the commercial segment in 2Q of 2023 also pertained to a high y-o-y growth rate of the India Tablet Market in Q2 of 2024," the report said. According to the report 808 thousand units were shipped during the same period a year ago. The slate tablet market grew by 178.1 per cent year-on-year, while the detachable tabl

Circle to Search: Google adds option to share selected portion with others

The new feature within Circle to Search will allow users to quickly send what they have circled, similar to a screenshot, to others without the need to save the image first

Samsung SDI finalises deal to build $3.5 bn joint EV battery factory in US

The plan was first announced in April 2023 when GM and Samsung SDI said the joint venture would cost more than $3 billion, with planned production capacity of 30 GWh and operations to begin in 2026

Samsung launches AI-powered washing machine, aims to lead premium segment

Consumer Electronics maker Samsung India on Tuesday launched a new range of AI-powered washing machines and aims to be the market leader in the premium segment in the coming quarters, said a company official on Tuesday. The company, which currently holds around 20 per cent of the washing machine market, has "an objective of becoming a consumer leader" by gaining market share quarter-on-quarter, outpacing the industry growth, said Samsung India Senior Director, Digital Appliances, Saurabh Baishakhia. Samsung expects new launches, the ongoing trend of premiumisation in the appliances segment and the coming festive season this year and tailwind from attractive financing schemes breaking down acquisition costs will help it gain in the segment and claim market leadership, he said. "We have 20 per cent market share and are looking further improving it. We aspire to become a brand that is bought by most consumers," Baishakhia told PTI. At present, South Korean maker LG Electronics is the

Tech wrap Aug 23: Poco Pad 5G, Google Essentials, Instagram profile, more

Poco debuts Pad 5G in India. Google introduces Essentials app for Windows PCs. Samsung announces offers on Galaxy A-Series models. Instagram introduces "song on profile" feature similar to Myspace

Tech wrap Aug 21: Black Myth: Wukong, iQOO Z9s series, Moto g45 5G and more

Black Myth: Wukong PC game is a hit on Steam platform. iQOO Z9s series smartphones launched. Motorola launched Moto g45 5G in India. Pixel 9 series bundle offers on pre-orders

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 'Slim' with titanium body in the works: Report

Reportedly, Samsung will launch a slimmer and lighter version of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 in the fourth quarter of 2024 in select regions

Google rolls out Gemini Live: What is it, how it works, and eligible phones

Google has reportedly begun a wide rollout to Pixel and Samsung devices, with further availability on Android in progress

Tech wrap Aug 15: Samsung Circle to Search, WhatsApp GIPHY stickers, more

Samsung expands Circle to Search. WhatsApp adds GIPHY sticker collection. Google announces price cuts on Pixel 8 series, Pixel 7a. Lenovo Legion Tab now available in India

Samsung expands Circle to Search to Galaxy A-series smartphones, Tab S9 FE

Circle to Search feature has evolved since launch and it now supports full-page translation, homework help, and QR and barcode scanning capabilities

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 review: Familiar design meets enhanced software

The Galaxy Z Fold 6 offers a premium foldable experience with improved design and innovative software features, though it still has room for improvement in key areas

Samsung Electronics' main SK union to strike over pay from Thursday

Lee Hyun-kuk, vice president of the National Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU), said in a live YouTube broadcast: "This strike is strategically designed to damage the company."

Samsung to take on next-gen Apple iPhone SE with AI-backed Galaxy S24 FE

Reportedly, the Galaxy S24 FE will be more than a budget offering with upgrades spanning across almost all aspect, but most importantly, packed with full suite of Galaxy AI features

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro back on sale after delay due to quality issues

Galaxy Buds 3 Pro were scheduled to go on sale in India on July 24 alongside Galaxy Z Fold 6, Flip 6 and other ecosystem products but Samsung delayed the availability over quality issues reports

Tech wrap Aug 8: OnePlus Open Apex Edition, Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x

OnePlus Open Apex Edition foldable launched. Lenovo launches Yoga Slim 7x Copilot+ PC. Instagram to make Views as primary metric for content. Samsung Independence Day offer for Galaxy S24

Samsung's 8-layer HBM3E chips clear Nvidia's tests for use in AI processors

The South Korean technology giant's 12-layer version of HBM3E chips, however, has yet to pass Nvidia's tests, the sources said, declining to be identified as the matter remains confidential

Samsung expands Galaxy AI 'Live Translate' to WhatsApp, Telegram, and Meet

In July, Samsung announced that the Live Translate feature will expand to third-party apps. WhatsApp is among the first wave of such third-party apps to support the Galaxy AI-powered feature

Tech wrap Aug 6: iOS 18 dev beta 5, Lava Yuva Star, Pixel 9 series and more

Apple released iOS 18 developer beta 5 with redesigned icons and more features. Lava launched Yuva Star budget smartphone. Zoom introduces Docs, powered by AI companion, for workplace collaboration

Samsung may bring Galaxy AI features to these A-series smartphones: Report

Samsung is preparing OneUI 6.1.1 update, which is expected to expand select Galaxy AI features to A-series smartphones launched in 2024