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LG may adopt fingerprint sensor for G4

Mar 4, 2015

BARCELONA, Spain ― South Korean tech giant LG Electronics is looking to introduce a fingerprint sensor on its new flagship smartphone G4 in a bid to jump into the red-hot mobile payments market, according to multiple sources on Wednesday.“LG Electronics has recently decided to deploy a fingerprint sensor on its next flagship smartphone and the scanner will be placed at the back of the device,” said an industry source close to the matter, on condition of anonymity. He predicted that the sensor co
[Herald Interview] Facial recognition developer offers better home security

Mar 4, 2015

With technological development many things in life have become simpler and easier. The way we enter a house will soon become much “smarter” as well, with facial recognition technology set to replace sets of keys.Jeong Gyu-taek, chief executive of start-up FiveGT, which produces facial recognition devices, is a South Korean tech pioneer who wants to keep the home safe and secure through biometric technology. “Home security systems have been changing over time and in the near future people will no
Rivals keep keen eye on Samsung’s curve appeal

Mar 4, 2015

Handset-makers see strong sales crucial for curved display to change game
[Newsmaker] Samsung mobile chief returns with new Galaxy

Mar 3, 2015

SEOUL/BARCELONA, Spain ― Samsung Electronics has fired its greatest shot against archrival Apple, with its new flagship smartphone the Galaxy S6 and its Edge variant being touted as the “most beautiful Samsung phone ever” during the unveiling event in Barcelona. The new phones use metal instead of plastic, are equipped with wireless charging and advanced camera technology, and feature Samsung’s new mobile payments system. The luxurious makeover is being led by the company’s co-CEO and mobile div
Fingerprint sensor firm attracts Chinese phone makers at MWC

Mar 3, 2015

BARCELONA, Spain ― CrucialTec, one of the world’s leading fingerprint sensor makers, is attracting attention at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, the world’s largest mobile and communications trade show.“Since there are few biometric module makers competent enough to integrate solutions, hardware and packaging technology into fingerprint modules, many device-makers and some fingerprint sensor suppliers visit the company’s booth to discuss business collaboration,” CrucialTec CEO Char
Samsung likely to expand dual-edge lineup

Mar 3, 2015

Executives buoyed by positive response to new phones at MWC
Samsung takes on Apple with new flagship phones

Mar 2, 2015

BARCELONA, Spain ― Samsung Electronics, the world’s largest smartphone-maker by sales, finally unveiled its new flagship smartphones ― the S6 and its variant S6 Edge ― in Barcelona on Sunday, a day before the official start of the Mobile World Congress, a global mobile and telecommunications trade show.Intermittently mocking and deriding California-based Apple and its iPhones, Samsung showed confidence that it could outrun its archrival with the new Galaxy smartphones at its annual “Unpacked” ev
Samsung CEO busy meeting partners at MWC

Mar 2, 2015

BARCELONA, Spain ― Top executives of global tech giants attending the Mobile World Congress are busy showcasing their companies’ new products and meeting with partners on the sidelines of the world’s leading mobile device fair.Samsung Electronics’ mobile business chief Shin Jong-kyun too has his hands full, with the latest smartphones Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge ― potential rivals to mega-hit iPhone 6 and 6 plus ― getting global attention.The CEO is also using the event to strengthen and broaden partn
Samsung debuts own version of Apple Pay

Mar 2, 2015

Samsung Pay offers better compatibility but less futuristic feel
Samsung takes on Apple with new flagship phones

Mar 2, 2015

BARCELONA, Spain -- Samsung Electronics, the world’s largest smartphone-maker by sales, finally unveiled its new flagship smartphones -- the S6 and its variant S6 edge -- in Barcelona, Spain, on Sunday, a day before the official kick-off of the Mobile World Congress, a global mobile and telecommunications trade show.Shin Jong-Kyun, the chief executive of Samsung Electronics’ mobile business unit, delivers a keynote speech at the tech giant’s annual Unpacked event in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday. (Sa
LG Chem to bulk up in specialty materials, batteries

Mar 1, 2015

Chemicals-maker plans to double sales in new materials by 2018
Samsung set to unveil next flagship phone at MWC 2015

Mar 1, 2015

South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics Co. is gearing up to unveiled its all new flagship smartphone at this year's Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, hoping to put the company back in the ring with arch-rival Apple Inc., corporate sources said Sunday.The flagship, widely expected to be called the Galaxy 6, aims to lay the foundation for Samsung to recapture the No. 1 smartphone manufacturer title that it lost late last year following lackluster sales of its Galaxy S5 and strong sale
Samsung rolls out new smartphone storage memory

Feb 26, 2015

New memory technology hints at new design of Samsung smartphones
LG takes on Samsung, Apple with new smart watch

Feb 26, 2015

Firm giant to unveil wearable supporting LTE, online payments
LG to unveil LTE-based smartwatch at MWC

Feb 26, 2015

LG Electronics Inc., South Korea's No. 2 smartphone company, said Thursday it will showcase its latest smartwatch upgraded with the long-term evolution network at the Mobile World Congress in Spain opening early next month. The LG Watch Urbane LTE touts a fast voice communication and data transmission between the caller and recipient, enabling users to speak through the wearable device without their smartphones present, a feature absent in the same model released early last week, the company s