Saudi Central Bank signs deal to bring Samsung Pay to the Kingdom in Q4 of this year
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In pictures: Smartphone showdown: South Korea’s Samsung outsells Apple by 743 million units in a decade
Global smartphone shipments hit a whopping 14 billion in the past decade
AI powered smartphones
Global smartphone market grows 6% as AI and discounts boost demand
Latest market data showed the iPhone staging a recovery since March
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AI-led demand lifts Samsung’s operating profit by 933%
Korean giant reports revenue of $52.3 billion, up 12.81%, and operating profit of $4.79 billion
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UAE floods: Samsung Gulf announces support for customers affected by heavy rains
Samsung’s authorised technicians will visit homes to assess the condition of affected appliances and TVs, providing advice and support
IDC
Samsung pips Apple to clinch top global phone maker spot: Report
Global smartphone shipments also posted a 7.8 percent jump to reach 289.4 million units on a year-on-year basis in Q1 this year, the report by IDC said
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How to buy Samsung Galaxy S24 mobile phone in the UAE
Samsung S24 mobile phones now available for pre-order in the UAE
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Aramco named Middle East’s most valuable brand, Apple tops world list
Brand Finance names most valuable brands in the Middle East and around the world
Consumer Electronics
Samsung announces new AI-powered smart home assistant, Ballie
As a personal home assistant, Samsung’s Ballie has the ability to autonomously navigate through households, efficiently undertaking a range of domestic tasks
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India issues security alert on Samsung phones
The vulnerabilities impact various Samsung devices, including the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Flip 5, Galaxy Fold 5, and other Samsung devices running Android versions 11, 12, 13, and 14
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Samsung partners with RTA for digital Dubai Metro payments
How to use Samsung phones to pay for public transport in Dubai
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Samsung’s premium flagship devices Galaxy Z Fold 5, Flip 5 to be made in India
The Korean handset maker is expected commence pre-booking for the devices from midnight of July 27
Apple
New Foxconn unit in India: Karnataka govt approves $968 mn investment
Foxxconn, a global supplier to iPhone maker Apple, has reportedly won an order to make AirPods and plans to build a facility in India to manufacture the wireless earphones
Apple
India’s iPhone exports cross $1bn mark in Dec 2022
Apple, through its three contract manufacturers – Foxconn Hon Hai, Pegatron and Wistron – is producing and exporting iPhone 12, 13, 14 and 14+ models from India
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Dubai to unveil one of Samsung’s 29 Galaxy locations in 2023
Samsung announced 29 interactive Galaxy Experience Spaces in multiple locations around the world
Amazon
Apple named world’s most valuable brand for 10th year in a row
Apple is the world’s most valuable company, with a market cap of $2.2tn and the value of its brand is $482.2m
Blockchain
Samsung to launch crypto exchange in 2023
Samsung isn’t the only firm aiming to break into this market, multiple others in South Korea have also been reported to venture into crypto exchanges