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Samsung to acquire Harman for $8bn, eyes growth in automotive and connected technologies
The all-cash transaction is expected to close in mid-2017.
Samsung releases November Android security patches for Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge
The update is seeding for unlocked devices in Europe.
Samsung announces global rollout of Gear S3 with debut in South Korea
Gear S3 frontier with LTE support will be available in South Korea, US and select countries.
Samsung launches Android Nougat beta program for Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge
The program is available for users in the US, UK and South Korea.
Samsung plans AI button on Galaxy S8 pegged for April 2017 reveal
The prototype unit reportedly has a button on its side that would be used to launch the improved virtual assistant.
Galaxy J5 smartphone catches fire and explodes, claims owner
Samsung has refused to comment on the case without first investigating it.
Samsung W2017 is a high-end flip phone — but for China only
The phone is expected to be priced around $3,000.
Samsung resumes Gear S3 smartwatch pre-orders in the UK
The company will start shipping the smartwatch to customers from 18 November.
Samsung to offer AI assistant service in Galaxy S8
The company is planning to expand Viv AI platform to home appliances and wearable devices.
Samsung recalls 2.8 million top-loading washing machines in US due to explosion fears
US product safety officials say tops of the machines can detach during use.
Samsung weighing options to limit Galaxy Note 7 environmental impact
Greenpeace has urged Samsung to disclose its plan to dispose of the recalled Note 7 devices.
Huawei wants to replace Apple and become second-largest smartphone maker in the world
With the new Mate 9 handset, the company is targeting certain European markets including the UK.
Galaxy Note Edge maintenance update brings improvements, fixes and October security patch
The firmware, which includes patches from both Google and Samsung, is seeding for users in Europe.
Samsung investing more than $1bn in its Texas chip factory
The company will hire between 250 and 500 employees including manufacturing technicians and engineers.
Chinese consumers offended by Samsung bowing to apologise for Note 7 fiasco
Samsung executives knelt on stage to apologise for the Galaxy Note 7 recall, offending Chinese users.
Samsung Gear S3 smartwatch sold out ahead of November release – Here's how you can still buy one
Tizen smartwatch pre-orders pulled from official Samsung website citing 'high demand'.
Samsung begins Gear S3 pre-order in the UK, release slated for 11 November
The company is offering Level active headphones for free for the first 1,000 pre-orders.
Samsung reveals Galaxy S8 will feature slick design, improved camera and artificial intelligence
At its shareholder meeting, Samsung promoted Lee Jae-yong to its board of directors.
Exploding Note 7 mystery in numbers: This is how many phones have gone up in smoke
Samsung said it could take a long time to find out what was causing the Note 7 to burst into flames.
Samsung to release battery software update for Galaxy Note 7 in Europe to limit charge to 60%
The update is designed to remind users to replace their Note 7 as soon as possible.
More than 500 Galaxy Note 7 consumers in South Korea sue Samsung over recall
The consumers are asking for compensation worth $442 per person.
The slow death of the smartwatch: Apple Watch leads global sales collapse
IDC analysis reveals global smartwatch sales are down over 50% since 2015.
Push for cashless society marches on as average Briton now carries less than a fiver
Mastercard chief heralds 'unprecedented' surge in 'tap and pay' technology, saying technology is cheaper.
Samsung delays Galaxy S8 development as engineers still looking into cause of Note 7 fire
The company is expected to make an announcement about the S8 in February 2017.
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge explodes while charging in wake of Note 7 recall
The incident is claimed to have happened while using Samsung's own charger.
Samsung may trim its executive force by 20% after Galaxy Note 7 failure
The chief focus will be on Koh Dong-jin, the president of the mobile division.
UK tech deals of the week: Galaxy S7, Sony XA, Moto G and 4K televisions
This week's deals and discounts includes money off the Samsung Galaxy S7, Ultra HD televisions and more.
iPhone 7 'burst into flames' claims Australian surfer
Apple is aware of the complaint and is investigating the incident.
President Obama fires cheeky burn at Samsung over exploding Note 7 debacle
US President roasts abandoned smartphone in speech defending the Affordable Care Act.
Galaxy Note 7 owners slam Samsung over compensation
The CPSC is investigating Note 7 fire incidents and also meeting the owners of affected devices.