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Galaxy Fold: What went wrong?
At this stage, it looks like the answer to the question "what went wrong with the Galaxy Fold?" is that Samsung dropped the ball in spectacular fashion and was left scrabbling for a response when things went bad.
Samsung to invest $120 billion into logic chips by 2030
Samsung will invest 133 trillion won -- around $115 billion -- into its logic chip businesses such as processors and contract chip making by 2030 to become the market leader.
It's too early to fold Samsung Galaxy Fold for good
Samsung's Galaxy Fold screen issue drama continues to play out, but there are too many unknowns to shelve the device for good.
Samsung's best bet: Cancel the Galaxy Fold for good
Hats off to Samsung for taking a risk, but now it’s time to do the right thing.
It's official: Galaxy Fold launch delayed worldwide
A report claims that Samsung's $2,000 Galaxy Fold smartphone launch has been delayed worldwide while the company addresses issues relating to the durability of the display.
'I dumped Apple because it's too prima donna,' said the Best Buy salesperson
In my second attempt to see how different retailers suggest you avoid Apple's ecosystem, a Best Buy salesperson offered an eclectic grouping of gadgets. And some deep emotions.
Galaxy Fold woes, iPad mini phone, Pixel 3a (MobileTechRoundup show #466)
Samsung's Galaxy Fold showed up in the hands of a few reviewers and then started breaking after a couple of days. Kevin is using his iPad mini as a phone. Hear about these topics and more on the latest podcast.
The 10 best smartphones you can buy right now
It's easy to find a great phone today. In fact, current flagship devices are so good you really don't need to be replacing them every year.
Samsung just proved why Apple's always late
Several Samsung Galaxy Fold review devices seem to have badly malfunctioned. What's the actual benefit of being first, if you can't be good?
Samsung Galaxy Fold review unit screens are breaking
If the review units are anything to go by, Samsung still has a lot of work to do on the Galaxy Fold.
Samsung Galaxy Fold gets 'Eye Comfort' certification
The amount of harmful blue light emitted by the Samsung Galaxy Fold has been cut down to 7 percent without compromising color standards.
Samsung develops EUV 5nm chip process
Samsung Electronics has successfully developed a 5nm semiconductor process to gain more chip-making clients, pushing Moore's Law to its limit.
Samsung Galaxy Fold's biggest competition will be microeconomics
With the subscription economy already taxing our budgets will the Galaxy Fold, which starts at $66 a month for 30 months, be able to take wallet share?
Galaxy S10's sluggish in-screen fingerprint reader: Samsung issues urgent fix
Samsung Galaxy S10's poor-performing in-screen fingerprint reader should work better now it's been patched.
Security: Europe's pushback against Chinese tech has only just begun
A new case of suspected Chinese industrial espionage highlights Europe's tricky balancing act between exploiting opportunities in China and guarding against the theft of technology back home.
OtterBox Pursuit and Strada for Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus: Premium leather and enhanced audio
OtterBox is the Kleenex of rugged cases and the two I tested with the Galaxy S10 Plus are a bit unique. One has elegant leather while the other offers a lanyard and enhanced audio in a thin design.
Samsung Bixby Routines: Automation based on your daily work-life processes
Bixby isn't that popular with people, but Bixby Routines is only related in name. Bixby Routines learns your daily usage patterns and then helps you develop automation for these routines. Your new Galaxy phone truly does work for you with Bixby Routines.
Totallee matte case for Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10 Plus: Ultra thin scratch protection
The new Samsung Galaxy S10 products have stunning back glass panels with cool effects in various lighting conditions. The new Totallee cases provide some scratch protection while improving your grip on the phone.
Galaxy Fold first look at Samsung's Unpacked
Samsung gave its foldable phone an official name and revealed when you can buy it. (Warning: It isn't cheap.)
Galaxy S10 first look: All the models and colors up close
Here is Samsung's latest flagship range, in all its glory.
MWC: The best and worst of the past five years
Mobile World Congress is the premier trade show for mobile hardware, software, accessories and services. We regularly see new smartphones and wearables, some good and some bad, so let's take a glance at the past five years.
Mophie Juice Pack for Samsung Galaxy Note 9 review: New low profile design helps you achieve 22 hours of web browsing
After being disappointed with the S9 Plus Juice Pack, the design updates Mophie made for the Note 9 Juice Pack are exactly what I wanted to see. It's now an essential accessory for multi-day use.
Here's what Samsung's new One UI looks like on a Galaxy S9
We installed the One UI beta on a Galaxy S9 to see the company's new approach looks like for ourselves.
iPhone XS Max cost too much? Great smartphones in every price range
It's a great time to buy a smartphone, no matter what your budget. You can find functional and reliable handsets from about $197 to over $1,000.
iPhone XS: Here's what it needed, and what we got
Ahead of the iPhone XS unveiling I compiled a wishlist of what the iPhone needed to stay ahead of the flagship Android smartphones. Let's take a look at what we got, and what we didn't.
Speck Presidio cases for Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Multi-layer drop protection with no-slip grip
The Galaxy Note 9 has a high level of dust and water resistance, but it is still made of glass panels and isn't made to be dropped. Speck released a couple of cases that satisfy the Designed for Samsung requirements.
LifeProof Next for Samsung Note 9: Clear drop protection with little added bulk
The Galaxy Note 9 has a high level of dust and water resistance, but it is still made of glass panels and isn't made to be dropped. LifeProof has a case option designed to protect from drops while also showing off the cool Samsung color schemes of the device itself.
Incipio DualPro for Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Good looks and two layers drop protection
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has IP68 dust and water resistance, but it is still a glass sandwich. Incipio offers dual layer shock protection with five color options.
Buyer's remorse: Phones, tablets and more tech purchases we regret
Regrets, we've had a few. Exploding phones. Just plain useless phones. Unstable devices and not-very-smart devices. Hardware that was obsolete before we got it setup. Stuff we wish we'd never heard of.
UAG Monarch for Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Stylish leather and metal drop protection
There are plenty of cases available for the most popular smartphones, but my absolute favorite comes from Urban Armor Gear. The UAG Monarch provides the style and protection I want in a case.
No Samsung Galaxy Fold for at least another month
Samsung's $2,000 Galaxy Fold smartphone launch has been delayed worldwide while the company addresses issues relating to the durability of the display.
What the Galaxy Fold phone issues say about Samsung
ZDNet's Chris Matyszczyk talks with TechRepublic's Karen Roby about Samsung's latest phone issues and about the upcoming rollout date. Read more: https://zd.net/2PhOcbH
Is it possible to leave the Apple ecosystem?
TechRepublic's Karen Roby asks ZDNet's Jason Perlow and Jason Cipriani if it's feasible to happily leave the Apple ecosystem after being invested in their products. Read more: https://zd.net/2XtjT4v
Samsung Galaxy Fold: The issues and the 'fix'
ZDNet's Adrian Kingsley-Hughes sits down with TechRepublic's Karen Roby to talk about all of the issues with the latest Galaxy foldable phone and what the company is doing to solve these problems.
EU rethinks relationship with China as new corporate espionage case surfaces
A new case of suspected Chinese industrial espionage highlights Europe's tricky balancing act between exploiting opportunities in China and guarding against the theft of technology back home.
Samsung begins OLED production for Galaxy Fold
Samsung Display has begun mass production of the foldable OLED panels that will go into the Galaxy Fold smartphone.
How Apple and MasterCard's rivals need to counter Apple Card
A unified competitive response by the tech giants is required in order to counter the Apple Card from potentially monopolizing the future of the smart wallet and mobile payments industry.
Samsung and KT achieve 1Gbps speed on 5G commercial network
KT's 5G network will be ready for use in 85 cities across South Korea, including Seoul, by the end of the month. This includes 5G service coverage throughout various major national highways and high-speed railways.
With Samsung's new DRAM, smartphones will have more memory than many laptops
Samsung plans to triple the volume of 8GB and 12GB DRAM units in anticipation of higher demand for devices with massive memory.
Samsung's latest innovations show how much the company has grown
ZDNet's Jason Cipriani tells TechRepublic's Karen Roby about the ways that Samsung is growing as a company, as well as giving his review for the Samsung Galaxy S10. Read more: https://zd.net/2UzB2IJ
Galaxy Buds: Do they live up to the hype?
TechRepublic's Karen Roby sits down with ZDNet's Jason Cipriani to talk all things relating to the Galaxy Buds, including price, comfort, and usability. Read more: https://zd.net/2CfYpzV
The best smartphones on the market right now
ZDNet's Matthew Miller talks with TechRepublic's Karen Roby, breaking down the best of the best smartphones that are available to consumers right now. Read more: https://zd.net/2AEIxGA
Samsung wants to use technology to boost health and social care
Samsung is looking at digital health and medical tech through a longer lens than some of its competitors.
Why buy a super expensive smartphone if there's no 5G to make it work?
So, you want to spend over $1,000 on a new Android or an iPhone with no next-generation wireless network? You're nuts. Read more: https://zd.net/2NHYVeB
Streaming killed the Blu-Ray
Samsung is discontinuing its Blu-ray and 4K Blu-ray player lines. That's lousy news for people who love older TV shows and movies.
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