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PDF edit app Flexcil eyes cross-device expansion into iPhone and Android
PDF annotation app Flexcil used in the iPad will launch an iPhone version within the year, and an Android version in the first quarter of 2019, backed by its success with the iPad and increased use of the stylus with tablets, the company's co-founder has said.
SK Telecom launches 4.8Gbps Wi-Fi
SK Telecom has launched Wi-Fi based on the 802.11.ax standard that supports up to 4.8Gbps data transfer rate per access point.
LG to launch V40 ThinQ on October 3
LG has sent out media invites for the unveiling of V40 ThinQ in the form of a 10-second animation that highlights its camera feature. The flagship phone will be unveiled in New York on October 3, as well as on October 4 in Seoul.
LG OLED TV suffers burn-in from 4,000 hour test
A months-long OLED TV burn-in test on LG models show that after 4,000 hours, logos and static images were vulnerable to permanent image retention, much less than the South Korea electronic company's assertion of 30,000 hours.
This single feature changed my mind about Samsung's Galaxy Note 9
And, no, it's not the S Pen.
'Crypto haven' government officials to gather in Seoul
High-level officials from Estonia, Switzerland, Malta, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Lithuania -- considered as havens for cryptocurrency firms -- will gather in Seoul to discuss the best policies for fostering blockchain ecosystems.
Upbit to hold developers conference next month to promote blockchain tech
South Korea's largest cryptocurrency exchange will host a developers conference in September with global heavyweights to talk about the latest blockchain tech.
LG CNS launches new brandings for enterprise offerings
LG CNS has launched new brand names for its AI, smart factory, blockchain, IoT, smart city, robot service, and smart energy platforms to streamline its enterprise portfolio.
SK Telecom to develop AI tech for genome analysis
South Korean telco SK Telecom will work with local biotechnology firm Macrogen to develop AI tech for genome analysis to help cancer patients get the right chemotherapy treatment.
SK Telecom to install earthquake sensors on national network
SK Telecom will install earthquake sensors on over 8,000 radio station clusters nationwide and send the data to the Korea Meteorological Administration.
Samsung finally got carriers to agree on same price for Note 9
It's a small detail, but worth pointing out: the Note 9 is the same price, regardless of where you buy it.
Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Everything you need to know about Samsung's latest phone
A new S Pen, more storage, longer battery life, and a slightly larger display all add up to equal Samsung's new Galaxy Note 9.
Samsung announces Galaxy Watch with improved battery life, LTE, health features
The Note 9 isn't the only new product Samsung announced on Thursday.
South Korea to invest $1.34b in next-gen semiconductor tech
South Korea will invest 1.5 trillion won ($1.34 billion) for the next 10 years for the development for next-generation semiconductor technology to support Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.
KT, LG Uplus propose quantum key standard to ITU
Telcos KT and LG Uplus have proposed a global standard for quantum key distribution to the ITU's Study Group 13.
Hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy Note 8: In pictures
Existing Note owners are in for a big -- quite literally -- upgrade with the launch of the Note 8 on Sept. 15. We go hands-on.
Samsung's latest smartphone and accessories, in pictures
Samsung announced the Galaxy S8, a new Gear VR headset, second-generation Gear 360, and a docking station that turns its latest smartphone into a full-fledged desktop computer.
Samsung Pay: Hands on
Samsung has begun beta testing its mobile payment system Samsung Pay in its home country of South Korea.
SK Telecom launches SmartThings pet tracker
SK Telecom has launched SmartThings Tracker, a tag that weighs 24 grams designed to track children and pets using its Cat.M1 IoT network. Read more: https://zd.net/2MVd7Ty
Samsung Galaxy Note 9: What we know so far
A leaked video touts the device's "all new powerful S Pen", all-day battery life, and 1 TB of storage with 512 GB microSD card. We get to see it all August 9.
South Korea's KT first to apply blockchain tech to its commercial network
The telco plans to launch a slew of new platforms in multiple industries that capitalise on the network.
KT's AI assistant checks in to Novotel Ambassador Hotel
The company's Giga Genie has been applied at the Novotel Ambassador Hotel & Residence at Dongdaemun, Seoul, allowing guests to use voice commands in their rooms. Read more: https://zd.net/2JvAYnj
Hyundai and Kia cars get Android Auto in Korea
Android Auto will be available in South Korea for the first time through local car makers Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors, Google has announced. Read more: https://zd.net/2Nc0gJ4
LG encounters more OLED burn-in issues at SID tradeshow
LG Electronics' OLED TV on display at a prestigious industry tradeshow had shown signs of prominent burn-in, ZDNet has learned. Read more: https://zd.net/2KDQtPi
SK Telecom and Nvidia to launch GPU cloud solution
The South Korean telco has teamed up with Nvidia to launch its SKT Cloud for AI Learning, or SCALE, a private GPU cloud solution, within the year. Read more: https://zd.net/2KNcfzC
LG Uplus brings IoT platform to Wooshin apartments
LG Uplus will deploy its home Internet of Things platform to 1,664 households in North Chungcheong Province, South Korea. Read more: https://zd.net/2MjHcs1
Tumblr agrees to cooperate with South Korea in their fight against online pornography
Tumblr has agreed to better monitor illegal porn distribution with South Korean authorities after initially refusing to do so.
Samsung plans to go fully renewable for energy in US, China, Europe by 2020
Samsung Electronics plans to install 63,000 square meters of solar panels in its campuses in South Korea by 2020, and it will source renewable energy for 100 percent of energy use in US, Europe, and China.
KT launches child monitoring service using NB-IoT
South Korean telco KT has launched a child monitoring service that uses its national NB-IoT network.
South Korea confirms 5G spectrum auction prices
South Korea's 5G spectrum auction kicking off in June will have a starting price of 3.3 trillion won ($3.09 billion) for 3.5GHz and 28GHz spectrum bandwidth. Read more: https://zd.net/2Hy8dtf
Apple facing lawsuit in South Korea over battery scandal
Law firm Hanuri, representing 63,767 consumers, filed a class action lawsuit against Apple for damages caused by the tech giant intentionally slowing down older iPhone models. Read more: https://zd.net/2pNpXXp
South Korea to push 10Gb internet rollout with new funding
Korea's Ministry of Science and ICT will choose up to two consortia to give up to 940 million won ($877,000) in financial support. Read more: http://zd.net/2G6VmNI
LG Display, Bluepoint Partners to run accelerator program
LG Display and Bluepoint Partners will run an accelerator program for startups working on innovative display technologies. Read more: http://zd.net/2FRkojG
