Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Samsung to unveil new foldables, including Galaxy Z Fold 8 'Wide' in London

Samsung Electronics is expected to unveil its new foldable smartphones in London this July, according to industry sources on Thursday, setting the stage for a potential design shift as competition in the category intensifies.

2026-04-09

Samsung Electronics ends sales of Galaxy Z TriFold despite strong popularity

Samsung Electronics has ended sales of the Galaxy Z TriFold, its high-end foldable smartphone, in Korea despite strong demand, due to high production costs, industry sources said Tuesday.

2026-03-17

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

Preorders for Galaxy S26 series in Korea hit 1.35 million to hit S series record

Samsung Electronics said Friday preorders for its Galaxy S26 series in Korea reached 1.35 million, setting a new record for the flagship S series.

2026-03-06

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 to unveil new Galaxy smartphone at Unpacked event this month

Samsung Electronics said Wednesday it will showcase a new flagship smartphone during the Galaxy Unpacked event in the United States this month, teasing the new device will come with enhanced AI features.

2026-02-11

Prices for Galaxy phones, laptops and even fridges climbing this year as memory costs jump

Rising memory chip prices and a weak won are pushing up costs of consumer electronics in Korea, especially in laptops and smartphones. As AI features become standard in home appliances and cars, analysts warn that higher memory costs could spread.

2026-02-01

KakaoTalk, Youtube dominate smartphone app usage in Korea

While Koreans turned to KakaoTalk most often to connect, they spent the most time watching videos on YouTube this year, reflecting a clear divide in how different apps are used throughout the day.

2025-12-30

Samsung may unveil trifolding smartphone at APEC summit

Samsung Electronics is expected to unveil its first trifolding smartphone at the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, industry sources said Tuesday,

2025-09-30

Will smart glasses be the next ubiquitous device in personal tech?

The race to determine the next dominant personal device after the smartphone is heating up, with smart glasses emerging as the most promising contender. Tech giants like Meta and Google are actively investing in the space.

2025-09-26