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A sign is seen at the entrance to the Google retail store in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City, U.S., June 17, 2021. REUTERS-Shannon Stapleton

Google found guilty of restricting Android forks in South Korea

2 weeks ago

The Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 have inherited a battery protection that was previously exclusive to Samsung’s tablets, which when enabled is designed to maximize the lifespan of batteries, SamMobile reports.

Samsung’s new Z Flip and Z Fold get battery-protection feature

4 weeks ago

Samsung has revealed its TVs can be remotely disabled if the company finds out the units have been stolen. The feature is called the “Television Block Function” and Samsung says it was recently activated in South Africa after a number of Samsung TVs were taken from a company warehouse during a wave of protests and unrest last month.

Samsung says it can remotely disable stolen TVs

August 25, 2021

Samsung has confirmed that it will stop showing ads in default apps including Samsung Weather, Samsung Pay, and Samsung Theme.

Samsung to remove ads from its stock apps later this year

August 18, 2021

Samsung Electronics' Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong leaves the Seoul Detention Center on parole in Uiwang, South Korea on Aug. 13. Reuters

Jailed Samsung chief released on parole

August 13, 2021

WhatsApp is adding the ability to bring your chat history with you when you switch from iOS to Android — including all voice notes, photos, and conversations.

WhatsApp to allow chat history transfers between iOS, Android

August 11, 2021

For all the multitasking prowess and sheer productivity potential Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Fold 3 offers, there’s something about the just-announced Galaxy Z Flip 3 that’s got me even more excited.

Samsung announces Galaxy Z Flip 3 with bigger cover display

August 11, 2021

Samsung today announced its latest set of wireless earbuds. The Galaxy Buds 2 cost $149.99 and will replace the Galaxy Buds Plus in the company’s lineup.

Samsung announces Galaxy Buds 2 with active noise cancellation

August 11, 2021

It’s August, and today is Samsung’s latest big Unpacked event. Normally that would mean the time has come for a new Galaxy Note. But in the company’s own words, not “this time around.”

Samsung announces Galaxy Z Fold 3 with S Pen support and water resistance

August 11, 2021

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is continuing to post solid growth. After overtaking Apple as the number two smartphone vendor in the world in the second quarter of 2021, it’s now become the top seller in Europe for the first time, according to new figures from Strategy Analytics.

Xiaomi overtakes Samsung to take top spot in European phone shipments

August 3, 2021

Sony has just invested another $200 million in Epic Games as part of a $1 billion funding round, Epic announced today. Over a dozen investors contributed toward the funding round, which valued the Fortnite developer at $28.7 billion.

Epic files new complaint in its antitrust suit against Google

July 22, 2021

Xiaomi overtakes Apple as number two smartphone vendor

July 16, 2021

Prosecutors failed to attend Tuesday’s hearing at the federal high court in Lagos, having previously failed to present some of their witnesses in a case that had been adjourned on several occasions.

Court sentences man to community service for stealing at police station

July 12, 2021

The Lagos Ferry Services (LAGFERRY) says it will increase daily operations on most of the routes and add two new ones to help commuters during the partial closure of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos.

Lagos distributes free cowry cards to ferry users

July 2, 2021

NITDA boss urges Afrione to crash prices of smart devices

May 23, 2021