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First Look: Samsung Galaxy Gear

First Look: Samsung Galaxy Gear

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

At Rs 22,990, this watch is all you will ever need, but only on Galaxy flagship devices for now.

Samsung Galaxy S4 in India for Rs 39k?

Samsung Galaxy S4 in India for Rs 39k?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

Leading online retailers have confirmed that they will start selling the much-awaited phone by April 25 at an approximate starting pricing of Rs 39,000.

Has Samsung turned a new leaf?

Has Samsung turned a new leaf?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Although successful, Samsung has suffered a lot of criticism for sticking with non-metallic construction materials while its rivals competed in same price segment with far better build quality. With Samsung Galaxy A5, the company has tried to address the issue, and seems like they have got everything right, except for the pricing, says Himanshu Juneja

Samsung, Motorola 'defaulters'

Samsung, Motorola 'defaulters'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2004

A joint panel of Indian Broadcasting Foundation and Advertising Agencies Association of India has asked major television broadcasters not to carry commercials from Samsung, Motorola and Reckitt Benckiser after "consistent defaults" and "non-clearance

Samsung, LG eye bigger pie in India

Samsung, LG eye bigger pie in India

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

Despite their slugfest on the high street, Korean chaebols Samsung and LG have independently charted a similar strategy that will see India operations carve out a larger slice of their global turnover

Samsung Galaxy S III: First Impressions

Samsung Galaxy S III: First Impressions

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

Love at first sight? Here's what it feels like spending some time with Samsung Galaxy S III.

Tablet sales in India: Samsung beats Micromax, Apple

Tablet sales in India: Samsung beats Micromax, Apple

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

With 19 per cent market share, Samsung rules supreme in India.

Most Indians keen to buy 5G ready phones, Oppo, Samsung preferred brands

Most Indians keen to buy 5G ready phones, Oppo, Samsung preferred brands

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Around 83 per cent people in a survey in India shared that 5G is one of the factors they consider while buying a new phone and nearly three in every five existing premium smartphone users are looking to upgrade their device to the next generation technology, according to a report released by Cybermedia Research. According to the survey, 81 per cent respondents prefer Oppo for 5G smartphone and 79 per cent opted for Samsung. The global survey conducted in India, China and West Europe found that 5G users, where the service is available, have experienced better video calls, faster downloads and ability to stream ultra high definition videos and satisfaction level from 5G services is around 80 per cent.

Samsung may set up mobile handset plant in India

Samsung may set up mobile handset plant in India

Rediff.com7 Mar 2003

Samsung Electronics Co, the world's third-largest handset maker, said on Friday it was considering building a mobile handset plant in India.

How India is betting big on global outsourced chip play

How India is betting big on global outsourced chip play

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

India is all set to make its presence felt in the $47 billion global outsourced semiconductor testing and packaging market, an arena where Malaysia and Vietnam have been way ahead so far. The Cabinet last Thursday cleared two projects, the Tata's assembly testing and packaging plant (ATMP) and the Murugappa-owned CG Power with Renesas from Japan as its tech partner. These, together with Micron's assembly and testing plant which is already being constructed in Sanad in Gujarat, will collectively invest Rs 47,300 crore to set up the factories.

Why the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus is so exciting!

Why the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus is so exciting!

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Samsung's new addition to the Galaxy S10-series has something for everyone, says Khalid Anzar.

Can Samsung's Tizen smartphone take on Android?

Can Samsung's Tizen smartphone take on Android?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Tizen is an open source operating system built by the eponymous organisation that includes Samsung as a member.

Samsung seeks to douse Note 7 fire with S8

Samsung seeks to douse Note 7 fire with S8

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

Samsung has priced the S8 competitively at Rs 57,900, while the S8+ is available for Rs 64,900.

Will you buy Samsung J7 Duo for Rs 16,990?

Will you buy Samsung J7 Duo for Rs 16,990?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

With J7 Duo, Samsung joins the bandwagon of rear dual camera phones at a budget.

Smartphone wars: Will Google's Android One dethrone Samsung?

Smartphone wars: Will Google's Android One dethrone Samsung?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

The aim is a vast improvement in quality that would lead to a surge in demand for low-end Android phones

Samsung plans new brand rollout

Samsung plans new brand rollout

Rediff.com20 Nov 2004

Samsung launches mousepad mobile

Samsung launches mousepad mobile

Rediff.com30 May 2008

Addressing a press conference, Sunil Dutt, country head, Samsung Telecommunications, said, "We plan to double our turnover. We will focus on product innovation, and value-added services like internet experience on mobile and long battery life." Even Finnish handset biggie Nokia lost market share in India from 72.3 per cent to 69.5 per cent between January and March.

India's ambitious chip dream all set to be real

India's ambitious chip dream all set to be real

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Two full-fledged semiconductor fabrication plants are going to come up in India very soon entailing multi-billion dollar investment besides several chip assembly and packaging units, Minister of Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said. In an interview with PTI, the minister confirmed that the two projects include a $8 billion proposal submitted by Israel-based Tower Semiconductors and the other from Tata Group. "I am happy to share this with you and you are probably the first one I'm sharing this with.

Samsung to invest $5 mn in India R&D centre

Samsung to invest $5 mn in India R&D centre

Rediff.com17 Sep 2003

Korean major Samsung Electronics plans to invest $5 million in its research and development facility in India and more than double manpower to 300 next year.

Samsung eyes $ 4.9bn sales in India

Samsung eyes $ 4.9bn sales in India

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

Korean consumer durables major Samsung on Wednesday introduced 60 new products across all categories in India with an eye on achieving a 40 per cent jump in sales to $ 4.9 billion in the country by year-end.

India's apex court summons Samsung Chairman Lee Kun-hee

India's apex court summons Samsung Chairman Lee Kun-hee

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

The court made it clear that it was not expressing any opinion on the merit of the case pending before the trial court.

6 Samsung Galaxy phones to watch out for

6 Samsung Galaxy phones to watch out for

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

This is how the South Korean electronics major plans to indulge its Indian fans

5G phone shipments in India surged by 74% in 2022

5G phone shipments in India surged by 74% in 2022

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Shipments of 5G smartphones spurted by 74 per cent in 2022 even as overall mobile phone shipments declined by 8 per cent in the year, CyberMedia Research said on Tuesday. According to the CyberMedia Research (CMR) report, Xiaomi led the overall smartphone market with a 21 per cent market share while Samsung led in the shipment of 5G smartphones with a 23 per cent market share. Driven by a resilient consumer appetite to switch and upgrade, the premium smartphone market continued to gain traction, the report said.

Global subsidy race puts a spanner in India's chip manufacturing hopes

Global subsidy race puts a spanner in India's chip manufacturing hopes

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

The Indian government is keen to woo major semiconductor players, but a global race to attract them to countries where there is already an ecosystem is making it difficult for India to attract the biggies in the business. On Wednesday the government decided to throw open the doors to more players to participate in its semiconductor scheme. It is now looking at not only 28 nanometre (nm) chips and below, but higher nodes like 40 nm.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 with 6GB RAM?

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 with 6GB RAM?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Yes. While the Indian variant launched August 11 comes with 4GB RAM, Samsung is all charged up to release the 6GB variant in China on August 26.

India smartphone growth slips; Samsung still at top: Report

India smartphone growth slips; Samsung still at top: Report

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

Among the top five vendors, Micromax (18 per cent) and Lava (54 per cent) were the only ones to have outstripped the market growth.

Apple, Samsung face the onslaught of new sleek devices

Apple, Samsung face the onslaught of new sleek devices

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

A fleet of cutting-edge premium handsets have been lined up by OnePlus, Google, Huawei and Nokia.

After 17 years of toil, India is finally ready for tryst with semiconductors

After 17 years of toil, India is finally ready for tryst with semiconductors

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

The exclusive club that dominates the global semiconductor fab scenario is about to get a new member. Taiwan, South Korea, and China control nearly 70 per cent of the global capacity. SEMI, the global industry body for semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing, projects all fabs collectively will churn out 30 million wafers a month this year.

Samsung unveils Tizen-powered Z3 at Rs 8,490

Samsung unveils Tizen-powered Z3 at Rs 8,490

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

The new phone offers better hardware including a faster processor, a higher quality screen and improved cameras.

Samsung launches Galaxy Tab 7.7 in India, Tab 2 globally

Samsung launches Galaxy Tab 7.7 in India, Tab 2 globally

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 DT-P6800, also known as the Galaxy Tab 680, has been launched in India, with the device listed on Flipkart at Rs. 33,571. The device runs on Android 3.2 Honeycomb, but will get an Android 4.0 ICS upgrade soon.

Samsung bets big on laptops

Samsung bets big on laptops

Rediff.com17 Sep 2009

Having earned a place for itself in the big screen (LCD TV) and small screen (cell phone) space in India, South Korean electronics firm Samsung wants to make a mark in the mid-screen (notebook and netbook PCs) segment.

Samsung Ultra Edition: Thin is in

Samsung Ultra Edition: Thin is in

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

How Samsung plans to counter iPhone7 launch

How Samsung plans to counter iPhone7 launch

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Plans a high-voltage relaunch of Note7, multi-media campaign before new iPhone launch

Samsung Galaxy S III Mini to debut in India before Diwali

Samsung Galaxy S III Mini to debut in India before Diwali

Rediff.com3 Nov 2012

If the grapevine is to be believed Samsung will not price the S III Mini above Rs 21,000 to take on the competition and make it available for Indian consumers just before Diwali.

India will lead the world on 6G: Modi

India will lead the world on 6G: Modi

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at the India Mobile Congress in New Delhi on Friday reeled out statistics to show how India has turned into an exporter of mobile phones from being an importer and how big tech companies -- from Apple to Google -- are lining up to become manufacturers in the country. He said after the fastest rollout of 5G mobile telephony services, India will lead the world on 6G. Recalling the launch of 5G technology in the country on October 1, 2022, he remarked that within a year there are about 5 lakh 5G base stations across the country.

Is Samsung Galaxy S8 worth Rs 58k?

Is Samsung Galaxy S8 worth Rs 58k?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

Samsung has crafted a remarkable device, something revolutionary to stand out from the crowd, in the form of Galaxy S8, says Himanshu Juneja

How good is the Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro?

How good is the Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro?

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Paper tiger or worth buying?

How Samsung is battling a brand crisis

How Samsung is battling a brand crisis

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

Finding a solution is critical to prevent a crisis from blowing up.

Samsung's slimmest phone @ Rs 16,499

Samsung's slimmest phone @ Rs 16,499

Rediff.com19 Jul 2006

Samsung has unveiled its new line of slim mobile phones with the launch of 'The Ultra Edition Series' in New Delhi.