Tag: korea

  • Samsung Pay is Already a Smashing Success in South Korea

    Samsung Pay is Already a Smashing Success in South Korea

    Mobile payment seems to be the next big thing getting users excited in the tech world. It refers to transactions, under specific financial regulations to ensure safety, using a mobile device. The latest company to be in news related to this tech development is Samsung, creating headlines with Samsung Pay. Samsung Pay

    The newest service of the company has been launched in its home country of South Korea less than a month ago, and the company claims it has already witnessed transactions amounting to $30 million. This amount is spread across 1.5 million transactions. They were made by people who were active throughout the course of last month, many using the service every day. The device mainly used for it was Samsung Galaxy Note 5.

    Earlier, Google Wallet has been a noticeable name in the realm of mobile payment. Apple is yet to introduce the service and there is little official news available about its launch. It would be interesting to see Samsung Pay pitted against other tech giants and the way in which market responds to it outside Korea.

  • Samsung 65 inch and 55 inch 4K TVs launch in June, to hit India around Diwali

    Samsung 65 inch and 55 inch 4K TVs launch in June, to hit India around Diwali

    Samsung has announced that it will launch smaller variants of the 85 inch 4k TV we saw earlier this year. The two variants will bring economies of scale to the 4K TV lineup with a 65 inch and a 55 inch 4K will be launched in June. 

    The Pricing on the smaller variants will ensure that the people stay interested in this technology and it does not become another Blue-Ray fiasco. The new TVs will also have Samsung’s upgradeable Smart TV platform and the “micro dimming ultimate” LED lighting. To the relief of most of the future buyers/owners the horrendous frame was not listed, and may not be included in the smaller, designed for home variants. 

    Read the translated PR below, or head on over to the link for a Korean flavored version. 

    Samsung India has verified that the company will carry the units around Diwali season. Aditya Gupta who is a sales manager at Samsung Electronics, said;

    The company is very excited about the new 4K lineup, and has seen huge response from India for the 85 inch variant. Samsung expects a large number of sales of their smaller 4K TVs especially if launched during Diwali season

    [via]

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    Samsung UHD TV and launching a new product type 65, type 55 in June to embark on UHD TV market.

    Samsung plans to strengthen market leadership UHD TV launched in January followed by the 85-UHD TV basing the additional five months in two sizes, the new UHD TV.

    UHD TV, 65 type, 55 type, the newly released Samsung boasts the highest level of quality technology to further enhance the clarity and vividness of the image, of course, the resolution is four times higher than the existing Full HD TV.

    Apply our own quality across the four steps, such as improving the noise of the screen, up-scaling, improved quality detail engine algorithms automatic detection and resolution of the original video signal, standard-definition (SD) and Full HD video all enjoy a clearer picture of the UHD class can

    In addition to share the details of the screen block (Micro Dimming Micro Dimming Ultimate Ultimate) technology presents a clearer picture on the screen handle every detail each block to step 3 for each contrast, detail keolreogam, and maximize the quality and sophisticated analysis. .

    UHD TV UHD TV lineup, expanding world markets, spurring these Samsung TV market in the world for seven consecutive years as one of the leading companies in the best UHD TV technology based on next-generation TV to market preemption me out of a clear commitment expressed.

    UHD broadcasts indefinite standard, especially in situations where Samsung Electronics ‘Evolution kit’ in all the UHD TV future UHD broadcast standards determined fully able to cope.

    ‘Evolution kit’ Samsung TV’s central processing unit (CPU) and graphics processing unit (GPU) hardware to software change to the latest version at the same time, of course, is the only state-of-the-art technology.

    UHD TV lineup more in line with the market trend of increasingly larger televisions in the big screen so you can enjoy a more vivid picture has expanded, “said Lee Sun – Woo, vice president of Samsung Electronics Visual Display Division imaging strategy marketing team as” the world’s # 1 TV makers UHD of a wide range of innovative products, including TV market leader in next-generation TV to realize the ‘the infinite gap’ competitiveness, “he said.

    Is expected to nearly double to 793 million in 2016, more than 60 types, according to market research firm DisplaySearch, the demand for a large TV from 440 million units in 2012.

    In, UHD TV market demand grows increasingly large TV’s, began in earnest this year, from 93 million units in 2013, and is expected to jump 987 million in 2016, more than ten times as

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  • LG shows off teaser of a Quad Core phone, 13MP camera, 2GB RAM and Leprechauns

    LG shows off teaser of a Quad Core phone, 13MP camera, 2GB RAM and Leprechauns

    LG has launched a Korean website for their next gen quad core phone running on the latest gear. A second-generation quad-core experience, the new flagship device will offer better power management and graphics performance thanks to the Snapdragon S4 Pro chipset. Other specs include a 13MP camera, 2Gb Ram and a MDM 96q5 chipset. The device is supposed on a 5 inch form factor.

    [LG Korean]

  • Another complaint comes up as Samsung probes Ireland’s S3 explosion

    Another complaint comes up as Samsung probes Ireland’s S3 explosion

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    Samsung is currently investigating a report that one of its Galaxy S3 handsets exploded in a user’s car in Ireland, and another model allegedly exploded in a Korean schoolboy’s pocket.

    The news comes as the electronics giant gears up to launch its flagship handset in its native Korea on Monday. A schoolboy in Korea was earlier reported to claim his handset’s battery exploded while in his back pocket.

    In that incident, Samsung claimed the external pressure pre-empted on the device was what caused it to explode.

    The Galaxy S3 is Samsung’s flagship device and these incidents would certainly put a doubt in the consumer’s mind. 

  • LG launches ‘Quick Voice’ on its phones in Korea, watch out Siri S-Voice

    LG launches ‘Quick Voice’ on its phones in Korea, watch out Siri S-Voice

    After Apple and Samsung transformed the Voice features on their flagship products, LG must’ve felt left behind. So enter ‘Quick Voice’  for its Android phones (time for more lawsuits). Just announced in Korea and rolling out soon for various members of the Optimus family like the Vu and Optimus 3D Max and L7, it brings natural voice recognition to commonly used functions like searching, setting up appointments or pulling up videos on YouTube.

    [LG Korea]

  • LG reveals X-Note Z330 Ultraportable – boots in 10 sec

    LG reveals X-Note Z330 Ultraportable – boots in 10 sec

     

    The new X-Note Z330 is only 14.7mm (0.58-inches) in thickness, 1.21kg (2.67 pounds) in weight and has a SSD that makes it an extremely versatile machine. The Ultra-book comes with the Intel’s Core i5 and Core i7 options with 4GB of Ram and SSD b/w 120GB and 256GB. The portable computer will also include as standard HDMI and USB 3.0  along with Intel’s Widi for wireless streaming. Price for the lower Core i5 model is set at US $1500 in Korea (INR 75,000) and US$ 2400 for the Core i7 ( INR 1,20,000). Still Interested?

  • iPhone 4S Sales in South Korea Stalled – the iPhone is Uncompetitive

    iPhone 4S Sales in South Korea Stalled – the iPhone is Uncompetitive

    Sales of Apple iPhone 4S are reportedly very low in South Korea and wireless customers are reportedly disappointed with the phone’s poor performance. The Korea Times reports that the movement of the iDevice is slow due to problems with the phone’s battery life and the lack of support for 4G LTE.

    Except for the ‘Siri’ function, I didn’t find any wow factors about the iPhone 4S and that’s why I decided to buy Samsung’s LTE smartphone, Also Siri doesn’t support Korean language and that means the iPhone 4S is technically the same as the iPhone 4. Why should I pay more to buy the same thing? It’s nonsense to purchase the 4S just to show my personal tribute to the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs”

    – Korean Consumer

    Internationally, Apple’s latest iPhone has seen record sales following its launch. In India the iPhone 4S went on sale on 25th November for a price os 44,500 for 16GB version

  • Samsung Series 3 350U Laptops – For Korea only!

    Samsung Series 3 350U Laptops – For Korea only!

    Looks like Samsung likes disappointing willing buyers. So looking forward to owning one of these devices now, Samsung only intends to launch the new Samsung Series 3 laptops in Korea.

    The 350U specs

    • 1.5 kg
    • 1.8 inches Thick /Thin
    • Core i5 sandy bridge
    • 12.5 inch screen / anti-glare coating
    • 8 hour usage time
    The color options include Black, Silver and my favorite : Pink. Prices currently stand at 45,000. But Samsung India plans to launch similar laptops in India for the price of 35,000 INR.
    Expect some coming iGyaan’s way.
  • LG’s Launches 20-inch D2000 / DX2000 glasses – free 3D monitor

    LG’s Launches 20-inch D2000 / DX2000 glasses – free 3D monitor

     

    The LG D2000 has been officially launched and It features a glasses free 3D experience. 

     

    “With a full line-up of 3D TVs, laptops, projectors and smartphones, LG Electronics is by far and away the industry leader in all things 3D.” said Si-hwan Park, Vice President of the Monitor Division at LG’s Home Entertainment Company. “LG’s position has always been that 3D will and must eventually function without glasses. The D2000 is a look at what the future has in store.”

    The monitors are already shipping in Korea with the DX2000 label and will soon hit India somewhat south of September 2011.

    Read the press release below

     

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    SEOUL, July, 13, 2011 – LG Electronics (LG) today unveiled the world’s first glasses-free monitor utilizing eye-tracking technology to maintain an optimal 3D image from a range of viewing angles. The 20-inch D2000 (Korean model: DX2000) monitor was developed as a fully functional entertainment display capable of reproducing games, movies and images in all their realistic glory. “With a full line-up of 3D TVs, laptops, projectors and smartphones, LG Electronics is by far and away the industry leader in all things 3D.” said Si-hwan Park, Vice President of the Monitor Division at LG’s Home Entertainment Company. “LG’s position has always been that 3D will and must eventually function without glasses. The D2000 is a look at what the future has in store.”

    The D2000’s 3D effect comes courtesy of glasses-free parallax barrier 3D technology, and the application of the world’s first eye-tracking feature to the monitor. The combination of parallax barrier and eye-tracking in a single unit promises to open up new horizons for glasses-free 3D products.

    Existing glasses-free 3D technologies generally require viewers to stay within a tightly restricted angle and distance to perceive the 3D images. However, the D2000 has done much to resolve this issue, allowing viewer much freer movement and more comfortable viewing. Eye tracking in the D2000 works via a special camera sensor attached to the monitor which detects changes in the user’s eye position in real-time. With this information, the monitor calculates the angle and position of the viewer and adjusts the displayed image for the optimal 3D effect.

    In addition to playing back existing 3D content, the D2000 has a highly refined 2D to 3D conversion feature which adds a new dimension to existing movies and game playing.

    The D2000, available in Korea this month, will be introduced in other markets around the world in the latter part of 2011.
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  • Samsung 2 Ghz Dual Core Phone coming next year

    Samsung 2 Ghz Dual Core Phone coming next year

    Maeli Business Newspaper reports “a high-ranking” company official has disclosed that Samsung plans to release a 2 Ghz phone latest by next year. But, remember that 2 Ghz is a total of 2 x 2Ghz cores not 1Ghz cores. According to the report Samsung also plans to sell the chips to other manufacturers, so that you can enjoy boosted performance in your favorite brand.

  • Rumor: Lg to release Optimus Big 4.3 inch Smartphone

    Rumor: Lg to release Optimus Big 4.3 inch Smartphone

    According to some leaked images and specs, LG has a new phone in the works codenamed “Optimus Big”. This device is all set to take on the likes of HTC with their humongous displays. The Optimus Big sports

    • 4.3-inch screen
    • Single-core 1GHz processor
    • T-DMB TV tuner
    • LG’s NOVA display.
    • Forward-facing camera for video chats
    • Android (version unknown)

    [hankyung]

  • Samsung introduces a super quiet robot vacum : Tango

    Samsung introduces a super quiet robot vacum : Tango

    The newest vacum cleaner from Samsung termed the “intruder” is super quiet at just 50db of noise level, Priced in Korea for about 750,000 Won (32,,000 Inr). The company plans to launch it worldwide by August 2011.


    Via : Engadget

  • Samsung Galaxy S 2 and 10.1-inch Honeycomb tablet leaked on Korean website

    Samsung Galaxy S 2 and 10.1-inch Honeycomb tablet leaked on Korean website

    Here ye, Here ye! The Samsung Galaxy S2 was spotted on the company’s korean website.

    • Android 2.3 Gingerbread
    • 4.3-inch display
    • 1GHz dual-core processor
    • HSPA+
    • Bluetooth 3.0
    • 802.11 a/b/g/n WiFi
    • Weighs 116g (4.09 ounces)
    • 8.49mm thick  or should we say thin!


    The article also mentions that 10.1-inch Honeycomb tablet with:

    • 1GHz dual-core processor
    • 8 megapixel camera with “full HD” video recording
    • Dual surround sound speakers
  • LG Optimus 2X goes on sale in Korea, White version coming soon

    LG Optimus 2X goes on sale in Korea, White version coming soon

    Looks like Lg is officially the first to drop its Tegra 2 powered, Full HD video recording capable, dual core Mobile Phone. Yep its official LG is shipping the LG Optimus 2X in Korea, The first phone in the world to have a dual core processor which is available now. They will also have the white version in February, hopefully!

    Via : Engadget

    Source IT Today (KR)

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