Google, Samsung to get monthly security updates for Android phones

Last Updated: Friday, August 7, 2015, 17:49

With Android becoming one of the biggest target for hackers, Google and Samsung will soon be releasing monthly security updates for their Android phones.

Samsung claims 40% share in smartphone market in June

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 4, 2015, 18:54

Electronics giant Samsung Tuesday said its market share in the Indian smartphone segment has crossed 40 percent in June.

Samsung Electronics posts 8% fall in Q2 net profit

Last Updated: Thursday, July 30, 2015, 22:17

South Korean giant Samsung Electronics posted an 8.0 percent fall in second quarter net profit on Thursday and promised "flexible" pricing of its new flagship smartphone after less than stellar sales contributed to a slump in its mobile unit's earnings.

Samsung can halt Smartflash patent infringement trial: US appeals court

Last Updated: Thursday, July 30, 2015, 21:21

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, which faced a trial on patent infringement in a lawsuit brought by patent holder Smartflash LLC, can halt the proceedings while the Smartflash patents are scrutinized for their validity by the US Patent and Trademark Office, a US appeals court ruled on Thursday.

Sony's April-June profits more than triple to $664mn

Last Updated: Thursday, July 30, 2015, 12:21

The Tokyo-based electronics giant logged a quarterly net profit of 82.4 billion yen ($664 million), while operating profit also jumped 38.8 percent to 96.9 billion yen, pointing to strong demand in its PlayStation games division.

Samsung posts $5.9 bn operating profit in Q2

Last Updated: Thursday, July 30, 2015, 08:29

Revenue slid 7.29 percent from a year earlier to 48.54 trillion won in the quarter, and net income fell 7.97 percent to 5.75 trillion won.

Panasonic three-month net profit soars more than 50%

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 29, 2015, 13:55

Japanese electronics giant Panasonic said Wednesday that its net profit soared 57 percent from a year ago, mainly thanks to a tax accounting change as the electronics giant continues to reshape its business.

LG Electronics Q2 profit slumps 60% on weak TV, smartphone sales

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 29, 2015, 13:16

South Korea`s LG Electronics Inc said on Wednesday its quarterly profit skidded 60 percent, plummeting below estimates, as sales of televisions and smartphones buckled under weaker demand and intense competition from rivals.

Apple Watch to be sold at Best Buy stores from August

Last Updated: Monday, July 27, 2015, 10:07

The Apple Watch and Apple Watch Sport models will be sold at more than 300 Best Buy stores in time for the holiday shopping season, a spokeswoman for Apple Inc said.

Apple Watch to be sold at Best Buy stores from August

Last Updated: Monday, July 27, 2015, 10:07

The Apple Watch and Apple Watch Sport models will be sold at more than 300 Best Buy stores in time for the holiday shopping season, a spokeswoman for Apple Inc said.

Snapdeal's big electronics sale on July 27-28

Last Updated: Saturday, July 25, 2015, 20:27

Following its competitors Flipkart and Amazon, e-commerce portal Snapdeal on Saturday announced electronics sale on July 27 and 28, offering up to 70 percent discount.