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The Samsung Gear S3 promises to be more than just a novelty smartwatch
Wearables

The Samsung Gear S3 promises to be more than just a novelty smartwatch

Samsung launches connected variant of Gear S3 smartwatch in New Zealand, offering standalone 3G connectivity and a built-in speaker.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Aug 2017
Is that a painting or a television? Samsung launches The Frame TV in New Zealand
Digital Entertainment

Is that a painting or a television? Samsung launches The Frame TV in New Zealand

Samsung's The Frame TV lands in NZ, blurring the line between art and technology with its innovative display and design-focused features.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Jul 2017
Galaxy Note 7 issues fail to dampen bumper Samsung Electronics NZ profit
Samsung

Galaxy Note 7 issues fail to dampen bumper Samsung Electronics NZ profit

Samsung Electronics New Zealand has reported a bumper profit increase on the back of solid revenue growth – despite the Note 7 issues.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jul 2017
Samsung to install LED signage at Eden Park to enrich fan experience
Digital Signage

Samsung to install LED signage at Eden Park to enrich fan experience

The partnership marks Samsung's first deployment of LED signage in New Zealand since entering the market last year.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Jun 2017

Global Stories

Samsung stories

APAC drives global rise in smartphone sales – but challenges are on horizon
Digital Signage

APAC drives global rise in smartphone sales – but challenges are on horizon

Despite the encouraging growth there is concern about rising component costs due to reduced availability of critical components.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2017
The all-knowing Samsung TV can now tell you what song is playing on screen
Digital Entertainment

The all-knowing Samsung TV can now tell you what song is playing on screen

Samsung releases update for 2017 Smart TV platform to support Shazam, allowing users to identify songs playing on TV shows or films.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Aug 2017
Transfer data at light-speed: Samsung's portable SSD T5 is here!
Samsung

Transfer data at light-speed: Samsung's portable SSD T5 is here!

The Samsung Portable SSD T5 is meant to elevate data transference while still remaining relatively cost-effective...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2017
Huawei phones more popular than Apple, who would have guessed?
Apple

Huawei phones more popular than Apple, who would have guessed?

Huawei outshines Apple in Central and Eastern Europe with a savvy focus on affordable, yet capable smartphones.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2017
All Samsung phones will now have fingerprint scanners, yes, even the low-range ones
Biometrics

All Samsung phones will now have fingerprint scanners, yes, even the low-range ones

Enhanced by latest AI technology, BioSign 2.0 supports small fingerprint sensors and offers a robust authentication experience...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2017
Watch Coldplay live with VR! Samsung and Live Nation team-up to stream the show
AR, VR & Metaverse

Watch Coldplay live with VR! Samsung and Live Nation team-up to stream the show

Coldplay fans can stream their 'A Head Full of Dreams' concert in virtual reality through Samsung Gear VR on August 17.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Aug 2017
Smartphone and OS market – good for some, not so good for others
iOS

Smartphone and OS market – good for some, not so good for others

The data revealed Apple and Samsung continue to spearhead smartphone sales, each holding five models on the top 10 best-selling list.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Aug 2017
Tablet market continues downward spiral in second quarter of 2017
Lenovo

Tablet market continues downward spiral in second quarter of 2017

Despite the turmoil within the market, 3 of the top 5 vendors actually managed to increase their shares of the market and grow on an annual basis.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Sat, 5th Aug 2017
Slight decline in smartphone market for Q2 2017 to be short-lived
Apple

Slight decline in smartphone market for Q2 2017 to be short-lived

​New research from IDC has revealed the smartphone market declined slightly in the second quarter of 2017 – but this is expected to soon change.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2017
Siri versus Bixby: Can Samsung's artificial intelligence compete?
Artificial Intelligence

Siri versus Bixby: Can Samsung's artificial intelligence compete?

Samsung rolls out Bixby, a bold rival to Siri, poised to redefine smartphone AI prowess on Galaxy devices. Will it charm users?.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Jul 2017
Exclusive: OtterBox ultimate destruction test!
Samsung

Exclusive: OtterBox ultimate destruction test!

OtterBox cases undergo extreme durability tests, from knife attacks to fire, revealing astonishing resilience.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Sun, 2nd Jul 2017
GSMA: Here are the winners from the 2017 Asia Mobile Awards
Samsung

GSMA: Here are the winners from the 2017 Asia Mobile Awards

GSMA's Asia Mobile Awards recognize excellence in mobile communications across the Asia Pacific region. Samsung wins Best Smartphone.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Jun 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Samsung stories

Samsung opts with Suprema BioSign solution for its latest smartphones
Biometrics

Samsung opts with Suprema BioSign solution for its latest smartphones

​Suprema's BioSign mobile fingerprint authentication algorithm has been picked up by Samsung for its Galaxy J5 2017 and Galaxy A7 smartphones.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Aug 2017