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  • Samsung-Apple battle: the gap is closing

    Samsung-Apple battle: the gap is closing

    Samsung’s surprise surge in 2016 fourth quarter profit may further close the gap with its US competitor Apple.

    As the high-profile Samsung-Apple battle continues, the Korean company reported sales revenue of 53 trillion won (US$44 billion) with an operating profit of 9.2 trillion won, for an impressive operating margin of 17.36 per cent. The margin rose from 16.2 per cent in the second quarter of 2016 and represented its best result during the past two years.

    Apple has always led the Korean tech giant in terms of operating margin. In Q1 2015, the difference between the two companies was 18.82 percentage points, with Apple and Samsung reporting 31.51 per cent and 12.69 per cent, respectively. In Q4 of same year, the gap further widened with Apple reporting 31.86 per cent, and Samsung, 11.52 per cent.

    However, Samsung started catching up in 2016.

    Apple saw a continuous drop in its operating margin from 27.67 per cent in Q1 to 23.82 per cent in Q2 and 19.19 per cent in Q3, while Samsung saw its rate increase from 13.42 per cent in Q1 to 16. 2 per cent in Q2 and 17.36 per cent in the last quarter, although it did plummet in Q3 to 10.87 per cent as a result of the Note 7 crisis.

    Samsung’s prosperity in Q4 2016 was driven by a boom in its semiconductor business, improvement in display sales, and the success of its Galaxy S7 series, sources said.

    Apple has yet to disclose its financial results for the last quarter, but it is estimated that the company’s profit margin will come in around 20 per cent, with a slight improvement from the previous quarter, which will bring down the gap between the two tech giants to a record low of 3 per cent.

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  • ZTE China plans new stores

    ZTE China plans new stores

    Chinese multinational telecommunications equipment and systems company ZTE Corporation plans to open 23 stores this year, mainly in China but also Germany and Mexico.

    Meanwhile, its latest smartphone, the flagship Axon 7, will go on sale for $449 in the US next month, up against Apple’s iPhone 6s and Samsung’s Galaxy S7.

    Headquartered in Guangdong, ZTE China has three business units – carrier networks (54 per cent), terminals (29 per cent) and telecommunication (17 per cent). Its core products are wireless, exchange, access, optical transmission and data telecommunications gear, mobile phones and telecommunications software.

    ZTE China also offers video on demand and streaming media. It primarily sells products under its own name.

  • Samsung’s Galaxy S7 Series Popular in Israel

    Samsung’s Galaxy S7 Series Popular in Israel

    South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics Co. said Tuesday its latest flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S7 series, posted robust sales in Israel just a week after their launch.

    The Galaxy S7 series officially hit the shelves on March 14, coming out in major markets including South Korea, the United States and Europe.

    Samsung sold over 10,000 units in the first week in Israel as its advanced waterproof function and visual display received positive feedback, according to company officials.

    “Although only 3,000 units were pre-ordered, sales after the official launch jumped over 42 percent compared to that of the previous phone Galaxy S6,” Goh Kwang-hak, the chief of Israel branch, said.

    Samsung Electronics’ latest smartphone line, the Galaxy S7, hit the shelves of major markets on March 14, 2016. (Photo courtesy of Samsung Electronics)

    Samsung’s smartphones account for 45 percent of the market in Israel, which has a population of 7.8 million and a brisk secondhand phone market. It far surpasses U.S. rival Apple’s 30 percent share.

    The retail prices of the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge in Israel are US$907 and $1,011, respectively. The edge version comes with a display that curves at both edges.

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  • Samsung Galaxy S7 edge officially launched in Malaysia for RM3,099

    Samsung Galaxy S7 edge officially launched in Malaysia for RM3,099

    Korean famous variety show Running Man star, Lee Kwang Soo made a special appearance at the Galaxy S7 edge launch event yesterday to inform fellow Malaysian that he had found his lost phone and he came here to show his appreciation to the local fans. His appearance set the crowd off with double the thrill and excitement.

    The launch event held at KLCC was packed with hundreds of gadget enthusiasts and Galaxy fans as Samsung Malaysia Electronics officially launched its latest and highly anticipated device of the year, the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge.

    The Galaxy S7 edge introduces the first Dual Pixel camera on a smartphone, delivering brighter and sharper images. With a wider aperture F1.7 and bigger pixel, the camera has a faster shutter speed and a more accurate autofocus even in low-light conditions.

    Motion Panorama, a new camera mode, brings movement to traditional panoramic photos, giving the user a completely immersive visual experience.

    The 5.5-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED on Galaxy S7 edge is constructed with 3D glass and metal – all in a sleekdesign with durability and ergonomic curves for a comfortable grip.

    The enhanced edge screen allow users to access the Edge panel that brings favourite content and services with just a swipe of the thumb.

    The device’s new Always-On Display, gives users a simplified, zero touch experience where they do not need to worry about missing a call or important notification.

    Edge UX, the advanced edge experience available on Galaxy S7 edge, provides convenience and increased efficiency by creating easy shortcuts to users’ most loved functions such as email, selfie mode, panorama mode or third party applications.

    Galaxy S7 edge is equipped with IP68 capless dust and water resistance for up to 1.5m of water and up to 30 minutes.

    The Galaxy S7 edge has a bigger battery capacity (3,600mAh), an enhanced processor and the latest Android OS (Marshmallow) to ensure that the batteries are used to their full potential. Its big battery allow for a full day of high mobile usage, without users having to worry about re-charging.

    The Galaxy S7 edge is capable of slotting in a microSD card slot that can host up to 200GB of expandable storage.

    The improved microSD card slot also works as a hybrid SIM card tray. The days of annoying re-start of the phone just to swap between SIM cards are over thanks to this cleverly-designed hybrid tray.

    The new Game Launcher arranges all your games in one place automatically and the Game Tools allows users to manage battery consumption and minimize notifications. Paired with the Galaxy S7 edge, Vulkan API gives users the ability to play high-performance graphic games smoother, less lag and with lower battery consumption.

    Samsung also introduced its first ever Galaxy Butler Service – a personalized ownership service exclusive to the Galaxy S7 edge. Underlining the brand’s all-encompassing Galaxy experience, this unique service offers a 24/7 hotline, free pick-up and delivery service, priority express counters and 1-hour repairs service, remote management, smart switch and 7-points check-up – assuring a peace of mind to owners on their consumer journey. Users can now look forward to Samsung’s promise of a seamless and enjoyable ownership experience.

    The Galaxy S7 edge will be available in Malaysia starting March 18. Offered at the recommended retail price of RM3,099 (inclusive of 6% GST), the Galaxy s7 edge is available in three colour options – Black Onyx, Silver Titanium and Gold Platinum.

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  • Galaxy S7 Sold 100000 Units In First 2 Days In South Korea

    Galaxy S7 Sold 100000 Units In First 2 Days In South Korea

    Last week it was reported that pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge were lower than their predecessors over in South Korea. Samsung has since refuted those claims by saying that if anything, pre-orders were stronger than expected and if the latest numbers are accurate, it certainly looks to be that way.

    According to the report, they claim that the Galaxy S7 has managed to sell 100,000 units within its first two days of availability over in South Korea. Breaking it down further, it was suggested that 60,000 units were sold during the handsets’ first retail hours, and the other 40,000 were bought up over the course of the next day. Interestingly enough it seems that the Galaxy S7 appears to be more popular than the Galaxy S7 Edge, a very different story from last year.

    Note that the 100,000 units were just for the South Korean market, meaning that if we were to take into consideration the other markets that the handset was being sold it, we’re looking at a much, much higher number. The official figures from Samsung have yet to be released, but we wouldn’t be surprised if the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge’s numbers were on par with last year’s figures, or if it even managed to outsell its predecessors.

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