Samsung ties-up with Hyundai on connected cars
Samsung Electronics and Hyundai Motor Group unveiled a collaboration focused on connecting in-vehicle and smart home platforms, citing the potential to easily control appliances and connected car systems remotely.
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Nokia, Honor ink 5G patent deal
Nokia and Honor signed a patent agreement covering 5G and other cellular technologies, a move lauded by the former as its fourth litigation-free deal made with a smartphone player in the last twelve months.
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Tecno set for India launch of latest entry-level device
Challenger manufacturer Tecno identified the youth demographic as a key target for the India-manufactured version of its entry-level Pop 8 smartphone.
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First Starlink sat-to-phone birds leave launchpad
SpaceX launched six Starlink satellites with the capability to provide mobile coverage directly to standard smartphones, a service the company asserts will improve global connectivity and help eliminate dead zones.
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Dish Network, EchoStar seal reunion
EchoStar completed its merger with Dish Network, reuniting two companies originally split in 2008 and creating what the former claims will be a leading global player combining terrestrial and non-terrestrial wireless connectivity.
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Premium sales up in dwindling smartphone market
Counterpoint Research estimated sales of smartphones in the premium tier were up six per cent year-on-year in 2023 against a backdrop of a declining overall market, with the most expensive devices credited with driving growth.
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Baidu walks away from big money streaming buy
Chinese internet giant Baidu abandoned its attempt to buy local streaming service YY Live from Joyy, after an agreement inked in 2020 expired without all of the closing conditions being met.
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Huawei targets long-term growth after 2023 revival
Huawei rotating chair Ken Hu claimed the company had weathered the storm and was now pretty much back on track, citing progress over the last year in its devices, cloud and ICT infrastructure business lines.
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Airtel Africa transformation chief set for top job
Airtel Africa announced CEO Olusegun Ogunsanya was set to retire after more than 12 years at the operator group with its director of transformation Sunil Taldar set to take over the top job at the start of July.
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US poised to assess chip supply chains
The US Department of Commerce announced a review of how local companies source semiconductors would be opened in January, with findings set to shape policy designed to bolster supply chains and cut risks deemed to be posed by China.
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