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# androidproblems

13 problems only hardened Android users will understand

Calling all the aliens.

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Sep 24th 2014, 9:30 PM

# First Mover

Samsung responds to iPhone sales by launching Note 4 ahead of schedule

The device, which was originally scheduled for launch in October, will hit stores in South Korea and China this week before Apple.

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Sep 24th 2014, 9:38 AM

# Crescent Bay

Oculus Rift takes a step closer to release with new prototype headset

The new headset, nicknamed Crescent Bay, features a higher resolution and refresh rate, integrated headphones and 360-degree head tracking.

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Sep 22nd 2014, 9:30 AM

# struggling

Sony smartphones not so clever any more

Company predicts massive losses after writing off more than €1 billion in worthless goodwill for its mobiles.

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Sep 17th 2014, 10:09 AM

# shade

Samsung is throwing some excellent shade at Apple in their new TV ads

New ad accuses Apple’s iPhone 6 of copying the Samsung Galaxy.

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Sep 15th 2014, 9:56 AM

# new challenger

Samsung makes its entry into virtual reality official with Gear VR launch

The company also announced two new smartphones, the Galaxy Note 4 and the Note Edge, at a conference in Berlin.

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Sep 3rd 2014, 3:19 PM

# Patent Wars

Apple fails again in its bid to ban Samsung's US phones sales

Despite dropping all claims outside the US, the patent battle between both companies rages on.

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Aug 28th 2014, 12:41 PM

# charged up

Samsung has created a cable that charges three devices at the same time...

Because why not?

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Aug 22nd 2014, 4:25 PM

# so metal

Samsung ditches the plastic design for a metal Galaxy phone

The Galaxy Alpha has a similar design to the Galaxy S5 and is one of the thinnest smartphones it has created.

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Aug 13th 2014, 11:05 AM

# Patent Wars

Apple and Samsung decide to call a patent truce, but only outside the US

The two companies will continue to pursue existing cases that are taking place in US courts.

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Aug 6th 2014, 9:19 AM

# displaced

Samsung has been knocked off the top spot in China by a local smartphone maker

Chineses smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi has overtaken Samsung as the top smartphone maker on its home turf, thanks to the popularity of its low-cost RedMi smartphone range.

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Aug 5th 2014, 1:07 PM

# Competitiveness

Samsung blames slow smartphone sales and increased competition for profit slump

Slow global sales of smartphones and tablets and rising marketing costs to shift stock were some of the factors Samsung cited as its net profit fell by nearly 20% in the second quarter.

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Jul 31st 2014, 5:56 PM

# Limbo

Samsung postpones Tizen smartphone launch so it can improve its new OS

The company has said it needs more time to develop Tizen’s ‘ecosystem’ before it releases its smartphone, but no new release date was provided.

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Jul 28th 2014, 1:25 PM

# sponsored by did electrical

6 indispensable Android hacks that will make your life much easier

These are not the Androids you are looking for.

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Jul 15th 2014, 9:44 AM

# Investigation

Samsung finds 'evidence' of child labour at China plant

It has suspended business with the supplier involved.

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Jul 14th 2014, 9:55 AM

# Investigation

Child labour allegations lands Samsung in hot water

The company is investigating claims that one of its suppliers in China hired children and student workers under the legal working age and made them work for 11 hours a day without social insurance.

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Jul 10th 2014, 4:01 PM

# downward slide

Weak smartphone demand haunts Samsung as profits continue to fall

The company has estimated that its operating profit will fall by 24% compared to the same period a year ago, citing “weak demand” for smartphones and increased competition in China and Europe.

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Jul 8th 2014, 2:32 PM

# Operating System

Samsung takes first steps away from Android by announcing first Tizen smartphone

Tizen is Samsung’s homegrown operating system which will make its debut on the Samsung Z in Russia later this year.

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Jun 2nd 2014, 2:20 PM

# health tracker

Samsung unveils real-time health wristband and healthcare platform

The Simband is a wearable device which uses numerous sensors to track information like heart rate, movement, body temperature and other metrics on a continuous basis.

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May 29th 2014, 10:38 AM

# when will it end?!

Apple isn't happy with how much damages Samsung has to pay, so it's asking for a retrial

And it’s also looking for a US product ban on any Samsung device that would infringe its patents.

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May 26th 2014, 2:08 PM

# Week in Web

Weird Wide Web: Facebook nosiness, a GIF machine and a virtual reality war

All of your essential tech and social media news for the week in one byte-sized portion.

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May 25th 2014, 11:30 AM

# Development

Now Samsung is working on its own Oculus Rift-style VR headset

On top of that, the company is also working on a smartwatch that can work without being tehered to a smartphone and wearable smartglasses designed to compete against Google’s own version.

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May 23rd 2014, 5:26 PM

# biometrics

Samsung considers expanding biometric security measures in future devices

Iris detection is one of the methods Samsung is currently exploring as it looks to improve its security offering.

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May 19th 2014, 6:29 PM

# Apology

Samsung pledges compensation for factory workers who contracted incurable diseases

The company’s CEO said that it would employ a third party to “make due compensation” to victims and their families.

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May 14th 2014, 1:54 PM

# Change Of Plan

Samsung replaces its head of mobile design amid Galaxy S5 criticism

Chang Dong-hoon will continue to lead Samsung’s design centre which is responsible for the company’s overall design strategy.

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May 8th 2014, 12:17 PM

# Smartphone War

Samsung to pay Apple $119.6 million for 'willfully stealing and copying'

But that’s not a big win for the makers of the iPhone.

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May 3rd 2014, 7:28 AM

# Patent Wars

Motorola escapes fine after breaching EU competition law

The company tried to take out and enforce a patent injunction against Apple, despite it agreeing to pay royalties for its use.

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Apr 29th 2014, 2:08 PM

# reliance

Samsung profits rise slightly despite sliding smartphone revenue

The company made a net profit of $7.3 billion in the first three months of the year, but concerns over its reliance on smartphone sales is growing.

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Apr 29th 2014, 10:48 AM

# no more delays

Apple faces ebook trial in July after US judge denies bid to postpone it

Apple will now face a trial in July after it was accused of conspiring with publishers to raise ebook prices and impede competitors like Amazon.

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Apr 24th 2014, 11:30 AM

# Android

Review: Hands on with the Samsung Galaxy S5

Does the latest addition to Samsung’s flagship range do enough to separate itself from previous versions?

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Apr 20th 2014, 5:30 PM

# stuck in the middle

Samsung and Apple kick off patent case by dragging Google into the middle of it

Samsung fired back at Apple’s accusations of patent theft by saying it was Google that wrote the Android software used on its phones and tablets.

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Apr 2nd 2014, 9:57 AM

# for the day that's in it

So a lot of tech companies had fun with April Fools Day today

Especially Google, but that was already expected.

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Apr 1st 2014, 9:00 PM

# Patent Wars

Apple and Samsung return to court again as patent dispute heats up

Apple has accused Samsung of infringing on five patents on newer patents, while Samsung made a counterclaim, saying Apple stole two of its ideas to use on iPhones and iPads.

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Mar 31st 2014, 10:00 AM

# you can't stop it

The iPhone 6 is coming in September

That’s what the Japanese are saying anyway.

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Mar 28th 2014, 1:32 PM

# assistive tech

Samsung develops ultrasonic phone case which detects everything around it

The ultrasonic cover detects people and obstacles within a two meter radius, and alerts users to them by sending vibrations or audio cues.

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Mar 14th 2014, 11:28 AM

# fitness freak

Samsung sees fitness in its future as it gives Galaxy S5 a heart rate monitor

The Galaxy S5 and Samsung’s new range of wearable devices all have built-in heart rate monitors and will be released globally on 11th April.

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Feb 24th 2014, 8:47 PM

# Week in Web

Weird Wide Web: Romantic Google and Facebook comments landing you in prison

All of your essential tech and social media news for the week in one byte-sized portion.

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Feb 16th 2014, 11:00 AM

# GOOD DEED

Samsung alarm app helps researchers fight diseases while you sleep

The Power Sleep app, made by Samsung and the University of Vienna, carries out protein calculations that is used to help research into disease like cancer and Alzheimer’s.

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Feb 14th 2014, 12:38 PM