A rundown of Samsung’s newest products unveiled recently
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Apple
Apple’s share of global smartphone market increases 20% in Q1 2022
The iPhone maker saw its global smartphone share increase to 18 percent by 15 percent
BP
Netflix, TikTok, Mastercard, Visa join growing list of companies cutting ties with Russia over its conflict in Ukraine
International sanctions, the closure of airspace and transports links due to the war, and the financial restrictions on SWIFT and capital controls have made it difficult – if not impossible – for many companies to supply parts, make payments, and deliver goods to and from Russia
Emirates Airline
Emirates named top UAE brand despite Covid-fuelled travel curbs
Dubai airline shows strong net positive sentiment among UAE residents in YouGov’s Best Buzz Rankings 2021
Android devices
Video: Why Samsung and Motorola are bringing back foldable phones
Folding phones are back. Samsung has the infamous Galaxy Fold and new Galaxy Z Flip, Motorola has its retro Razr, and there are plenty of other phones on the market. But what is so great about folding phones that these companies feel the need to bring back this form factor? CNBC’s Todd Haselton, YouTuber Zack Nelson and analyst Patrick Moorhead weigh in on this new take on a classic design.
Apple
Revealed: UAE’s top 10 most intimate brands 2020
Emirates ranks #5th and is the only homegrown brand among the Top 10 Most Intimate Brands, according to MBLM’s Brand Intimacy 2020 Study.
foldable smartphone
In pictures: Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Flip
Samsung and iconic fashion brand Thom Browne collaborate on limited edition Galaxy Z Flip
Samsung
In pictures: Samsung’s new Galaxy S20, S20+ and S20 Ultra 5G
Galaxy S20 series is Samsung’s first, full 5G flagship lineup, featuring unprecedented 5G and AI camera technologies
Apple
In pictures: The UAE’s 10 most popular brands in 2019
Dubai’s flag-carrier Emirates Airline continues to hold the top position in the UAE for the third consecutive year, according to the latest YouGov BrandIndex Buzz rankings.
Architecture
Video: Inside Samsung’s futuristic $300 million office
Samsung’s North American headquarters was designed to integrate into Silicon Valley, not wall employees off from it.
Aergo
Samsung-backed blockchain company partners with Dubai royal family
Blocko has secured $16m in funding from Asia, and has a presence in South Korea, the UK and Hong Kong,
foldable smartphone
Samsung to launch foldable smartphone after major delay
Samsung spent nearly eight years developing the Galaxy Fold, but had to hold its launch in April after reviewers reported screen problems within days of use
Gadgets
Samsung Middle East sees surge in pre-orders for Galaxy Note 10
Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+ will be available to buy from August 30
Almarai
Revealed: Top 10 most popular brands in the UAE
Emirates, WhatsApp and Samsung are the top ranked brands among UAE consumers, according to research market firm YouGov
Apple
Apple loses more ground in global smartphone market
US tech giant falls to fourth place in global smartphone sales, shipping 35.3 million iPhones in the second quarter
Memory chips
Samsung profit slumps more than half as chip market weakens
Samsung’s net profits in quarter were $4.38bn, down 53% year-on-year
Android smartphone
Samsung plans new launch of foldable smartphone in September
Samsung had planned to launch the Fold in April, but pushed back the release date after early reviewers reported screen problems after just days of use