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Samsung says 2nd-quarter operating profit fell

(AP) -- Samsung Electronics' profitability slumped in the second quarter as strong performance in fast-growing smartphones could not overcome weakness in liquid crystal displays.

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Trade forum weighs Kodak patent dispute with Apple

(AP) -- Embattled photography pioneer Eastman Kodak Co. is nearing the end of a high-stakes patent-infringement fight with smartphone giants Apple Inc. and Research in Motion Ltd.

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created Jun 30, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Samsung seeks US import ban on Apple products

South Korea's Samsung Electronics said Thursday it had asked the US International Trade Commission to ban the import of Apple products into the United States, expanding its patent war with the US giant.

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Acer's Iconia tablet rivals iPad in price, but not much else

If you're shopping for a tablet - but don't want an iPad - your options are growing daily. Among the latest is Acer's Android-powered Iconia Tab A500.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Jun 29, 2011 | popularity 1 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Apple files fresh lawsuit against Samsung

US technology giant Apple said Friday it has filed a lawsuit in South Korea claiming Samsung Electronics copied its products, in the latest round of an international legal battle between the pair.

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Ruling awaited in Kodak patent battle with Apple

(AP) -- After years of wading through a tide of red ink, Eastman Kodak Co. is nearing the end of a potentially lucrative patent fight with tech giants Apple and Research in Motion Ltd.

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created Jun 23, 2011 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

US tablet users paid $53 for apps: study

More than 90 percent of US tablet computer users have downloaded applications and most have bought apps, spending over $50 on average during the past 12 months, according to a study released on Wednesday.

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created Jun 22, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Samsung to build mobile base stations for Japan

South Korea's Samsung Electronics said Monday it has been chosen to provide next-generation communications equipment to KDDI, Japan's number two mobile phone operator.

Technology / Telecom

created Jun 20, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Taiwan's Acer to cut 300 Europe jobs after losses

Taiwan's leading personal computer maker Acer said Wednesday that it plans to cut 300 jobs from its units in Europe following massive losses amid a slow economic recovery in the region.

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created Jun 15, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Osram sues Samsung, LG for alleged LED patent violations

German lighting company Osram, which is owned by industrial giant Siemens, said Monday that it had filed suit against Samsung and LG of Korea for patent violations.

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created Jun 06, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 makes official landing in U.S.

Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), announced the upcoming retail availability of the Galaxy Tab™ 10.1, starting June 8. The WiFi-enabled tablet measures at just 8.6 millimeters slim, ...

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Jun 03, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 2

Samsung begins mass producing 30nm-class, 32-gigabyte memory modules for green IT systems

Samsung Electronics today announced that it is the first in the industry to start mass producing 32 gigabyte (GB) memory modules, essential for cloud computing and advanced server systems, using 30 nanometer ...

Electronics / Hardware

created May 31, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Samsung to stick with Google for its tablets

Samsung Electronics will depend on Google's Android mobile-device software to run future versions of its tablet computers, a senior Samsung official said in an interview published Tuesday.

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created May 31, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Taiwan show to feature Apple tablet challengers

Computer manufacturers of all sizes and descriptions have been pushing to get a piece of the ever-expanding tablet market created by the launch of Apple's iPad in April 2010.

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created May 30, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Samsung's new Galaxy Tab has much to like

When it comes to tablets, Apple's iPad so dominates the market that some analysts have wondered whether consumers will have an appetite for any other device.

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created May 26, 2011 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 3