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Samsung forms global partnership with HYBE for BTS 'Arirang' tour

Samsung Electronics announced on Friday that it has formed a global partnership with HYBE and will collaborate on BTS’s comeback world tour, “Arirang.”

2026-03-28

Samsung Galaxy S26 sells worldwide following 1.35 million preorder record

Samsung Electronics said Wednesday it has officially launched the global sales of its Galaxy S26 smartphones after posting record-breaking preorders for the company's flagship S lineup.

2026-03-11

Amid rising chip costs, Apple holds the line on iPhone pricing

Apple has introduced the iPhone 17e, increasing its base storage from 128 GB to 256 GB while keeping the price steady at 990,000 won ($670). This strategy aims to compete with Samsung's Galaxy S26 amid rising chip costs.

2026-03-05

Samsung Electronics to shift to AI-driven autonomous factories by 2030

Samsung Electronics said Sunday it plans to transform its domestic and overseas production facilities into factories driven by AI by 2030 as part of its push for manufacturing innovation.

2026-03-01

Galaxy S26 hands-on: Samsung delivers on AI assistance, nearly polishes screen privacy

The AI features on Samsung Electronics’ new Galaxy S26 series make one thing clear: The idea of “having a personal AI assistant in your hand” is no longer just marketing rhetoric.

2026-02-26

Samsung outlines AI integration in upcoming lineup at Galaxy Unpacked event

Samsung Electronics on Wednesday laid out its vision to make AI an everyday tool across its Galaxy lineup, positioning AI as a standard feature rather than a niche tool for tech enthusiasts.

2026-02-26

Samsung's Galaxy S26 lineup has AI features for all, screen for your eyes only

Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy S26 series lineup comes packed with a handful of snazzy new AI features, along with an Ultra-exclusive display that shields the screen from prying eyes, a first-of-its-kind technology for a smartphone.

2026-02-26

Galaxy S26 debuts make-or-break moment for Samsung’s chip capabilities

In the absence of headline-grabbing hardware changes, the upcoming Galaxy S26 series is poised to become a key test of Samsung's chip capabilities as its own chipset will be fitted into the new model for a certain markets.

2026-02-23

Galaxy S26 to get Samsung's first flagship price hike in 3 years

Samsung Electronics's upcoming Galaxy smartphone is expected to see its first price increase since 2023, industry watchers said Wednesday, amid a global rise in memory chip prices fueled by the AI boom.

2026-02-18