LG Innotek Q2 profit surges twentyfold

LG Innotek’s second-quarter operating profit surged more than twentyfold to 245.8 billion won ($167.6 million), crushing market expectations as strong camera-module and semiconductor-substrate sales defied a seasonal slowdown. Revenue climbed 40.5 percent on-year to a record 5.53 trillion won for the April-June period, well above market expectations despite what is typically the seasonal slowdown for its mobile components business. Net profit came to 169.7 billion won, swinging back into the bla

2026-07-27 15:09:08:00

How Samsung slimmed down Galaxy Z8

LONDON — Samsung Electronics has rebuilt its Galaxy Z8 foldables around titanium and silicon-carbon, betting that a new display structure and battery can make them thinner, tougher and longer-lasting. The overhaul goes beyond individual components, with Samsung redesigning the display, hinge, battery and thermal management system as an integrated platform rather than upgrading each part separately. "You cannot create meaningful innovation by improving just one component," Moon Sung-hoon, head of

2026-07-27 14:16:40:00

Samsung, SK cement Korea's AI supply-chain role

South Korea moved to cement its role in the global artificial intelligence supply chain Friday as Samsung Electronics and SK Group unveiled massive AI infrastructure partnerships with leading US technology companies under President Lee Jae Myung's "San Francisco AI Declaration." The initiatives, announced at the San Francisco AI Summit, form part of nearly $950 billion (about 1,390 trillion won) in planned cooperation spanning semiconductors, AI infrastructure, robotics and autonomous driving. T

2026-07-26 11:29:25:00

Galaxy Watch9 hands-on: A running coach on the wrist

LONDON — Barely into a 2.5-kilometer run through St. James’s Park, a warning flashed on the Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy Watch9 strapped to my wrist: At my current pace, I was unlikely to make it to the finish. I had gone out too fast. I eased off, followed the prompts and began distributing my energy more carefully. By the end, I had enough left to complete the course. This Korea Herald reporter's run took place Thursday, a day after Samsung unveiled the Watch9 at Galaxy Unpacked 2026 in London.

2026-07-26 11:28:52:00

Samsung bets on lighter AI glasses to challenge Meta

LONDON — Samsung Electronics is betting that a lighter design and all-day comfort will help its first Galaxy AI glasses challenge Meta in the fast-growing smart eyewear market. “Meta and other competitors already have glasses on the market, but Samsung is taking a different approach,” Choi Jae-in, head of the extended reality research and development team at Samsung Electronics’ Mobile eXperience division, said at a product briefing at Old Billingsgate in London on Thursday. “We believe Samsung

2026-07-26 10:10:27:00

Samsung vows to keep Galaxy foldables cheapest at home

LONDON — Samsung Electronics said Wednesday it would continue to offer its most competitive Galaxy foldable pricing in Korea, even as soaring memory costs threaten to push smartphone prices higher worldwide. “Our aim is to offer Korean consumers the most competitive prices anywhere in the world, and we will do our utmost to keep it that way,” Roh Tae-moon, Samsung Electronics co-CEO and head of its Device eXperience division, said Wednesday at a briefing with Korean reporters at Old Billingsgate

2026-07-23 10:27:44:00

Galaxy Z Fold8 hands-on: A more practical foldable

LONDON — Among Samsung Electronics' three new foldables, the redesigned Galaxy Z Fold8 left the strongest first impression during a hands-on session at Galaxy Unpacked 2026 on Wednesday. Its wider shape, lighter body and less noticeable display crease made Samsung's book-style foldable feel more comfortable and practical than previous generations. The difference was apparent before the phone was even opened. Shorter and wider than Samsung's previous Fold models, the Fold8 sits more naturally in

2026-07-22 22:00:00:00

Samsung splits Fold lineup ahead of Apple's foldable debut

LONDON — Samsung Electronics on Wednesday made its biggest change yet to its foldable strategy, splitting its flagship book-style Fold lineup into two models for the first time as it looks to broaden its appeal ahead of Apple's expected entry into the category. At Galaxy Unpacked 2026 in London, Samsung unveiled the redesigned Galaxy Z Fold8 before an audience of nearly 1,200 journalists, industry experts, celebrities and influencers from around the world. The device marks the first major overha

2026-07-22 22:00:00:00

Samsung paints London purple ahead of Galaxy Unpacked

LONDON — Central London turned Samsung purple on Tuesday as anticipation built ahead of Galaxy Unpacked 2026, where the Korean tech giant would be unveiling its revamped foldable lineup. Final preparations were underway at Old Billingsgate, where Samsung will hold the event at 2 p.m. on Wednesday (10 p.m. in Korea). Crew members added finishing touches to the stage and exhibition areas while conducting last-minute checks on equipment and facilities. Outside, Galaxy Unpacked banners hung on the f

2026-07-22 10:46:14:00

Samsung takes on Apple with first Galaxy credit card

LONDON — Samsung Electronics is taking its rivalry with Apple into the US credit card market with the launch of its first credit card, a Galaxy-branded product issued by Barclays on the Visa network. Samsung Electronics America unveiled the Samsung Galaxy Card on Tuesday, saying the general public can apply online starting Wednesday. Eligible early-access customers can apply immediately. The card has no annual fee and offers 5 percent cash rewards on eligible purchases made directly from Samsung

2026-07-21 15:04:12:00