[IFA 2016]Galaxy Gear: Talk about 3 event: How far the smart watch could be evolved

In Berlin where IFA2016 is held, Samsung Electronics hosted the showcase of Gear3, which is a follow-up model of Galaxy Gear on Aug. 31. Smart watch is equipped with differentiated characteristics including a sporty sense, communication and simple healthcare function of checking the heart rate and the amount of exercise. Since Galaxy Gear2 and Apple Watch also had no difference with those characteristics, the prospect of smart watch market did not seem bright.
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Galaxy Note 7 records high peak brightness of 1,048 nits

DisplayMate Technologies, the leading evaluator of video screens, announced the results of a new series of comprehensive lab tests on the Galaxy Note 7 ’s display.
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H1 2016 OLED Wearable, Disappeared Smartwatch and Rising VR ∙ Smartband

Unlike the same period last year, H1 2016 showed quiet smartwatch sector while VR (virtual reality) device and smartband became popular.
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LG’s 77 inch OLED TV at KRW 40 Million, Is the Price OK? Comparison with Competitors...

LG Electronics recently announced 77 inch OLED TV, and its factory price at KRW 41 million received much attention. With the diverse public opinions regarding this, OLEDNET looked into price trend of TV of similar size.
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Samsung Unveils the New Galaxy Note 7

Samsung Electronics continues to drive the smartphone market with the Galaxy Note7 by building on the company’s category-defining leadership with innovative features that set a new standard for large-screen devices.
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Samsung Display, Spurs on OLED for Notebook and Tablet

With diverse merits, OLED application is increasing to include notebook, tablet, monitor, etc. Accordingly, Samsung Display’s OLED panel is being actively expanding to this market.
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Samsung’s 806 ppi AMOLED, to Synergize both VR and Smartphone

Samsung Display’s recently revealed 5.5 inch 806 ppi AMOLED is expected to contribute to the expansion of the global VR (virtual reality) market as well as providing synergy for both Samsung Electronics’ future VR and smartphone business.
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From Galaxy S to S7, Resolution Increased by x10… Galaxy S8 Likely to be 4K UHD

Since the first Galaxy S by Samsung Electronics in March 2010, 9 types of Galaxy S Series were launched. For the past 6 years, screen size increased by 1.5 inch and resolution improved by approximately 10 times.
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AUO Launches World’s First 144Hz UHD 4K Gaming Monitor Panel

The global gaming industry has been expanding at a rapid rate. To address the substantial business opportunities in the gaming and entertainment market, AU Optronics Corp.
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LG Elec. Launched ' Stylus 2 Plus ' in Taiwan

The LG Stylus 2 Plus, the latest edition of its large-format, begins its global rollout with its launch today in Taiwan
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LG to Demo High HDR Capabilities of OLED TV at SES

LG Electronics is collaborating with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and satellite operator SES. to host a demonstration of High Dynamic Range (HDR) broadcast technologies at the ninth SES Industry Days conference this week in Luxembourg.
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Samsung Elec. Partners with IGEL to Launch Thin Client Cloud Displays

Hyunjoo Kang / jjoo@olednet.com Samsung Electronics expanded…
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Apple Opens Development Office in Hyderabad

Apple announced the opening of a new office in Hyderabad that will focus on development of Maps for Apple products. This investment will accelerate Maps development and create up to 4,000 jobs.
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Samsung Amplifies Longstanding Partnership with 20th Century Fox

Samsung Electronics unveiled today a shared vision with 20th Century Fox to further elevate the consumer viewing experience, and the TV industry at large.
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DeePoon to Launch Samsung AMOLED Equipped New VR in June…Seeds of Chinese OLED VR

DeePoon , Chinese VR (virtual reality) company, is launching a new VR device equipped with Samsung Display’s AMOLED panel in June. Unlike Korean and Japanese companies such as Samsung Electronics and Sony that showed AMOLED VR already....
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Samsung announced VR content package for new Galaxy S7

Following record pre-orders in Europe for the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, Samsung Electronics Europe today announced an exclusive Gear VR content package for new Galaxy S7 customers.
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Apple, Eyes on OLED E-book? Patent Registered for Rollable Newsreader

Is Apple eyeing the OLED e-book sector as well? On 3 May, BidnessEtc reported that the United States Patent & Trademark Office granted a new patent to Apple regarding OLED equipped newsreader device.
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Samsung’s UHD Blu-ray Player Earns UHD Alliance Premium Certification

Samsung Electronics announced today that its UBD-K8500 UHD Blu-ray player has been certified as ‘UHD Premium’ by the UHD Alliance (UHDA). Now a part of Samsung’s total UHD ecosystem, the UBD-K8500 joins the 2016 Samsung SUHD TV lineup in UHDA Premium Certifications.
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Apple Reports Second Quarter Results

Apple announced financial results for its fiscal 2016 second quarter ended March 26, 2016. The Company posted quarterly revenue of $50.6 billion and quarterly net income of $10.5 billion, or $1.90 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of $58 billion and net income of $13.6 billion, or $2.33 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter. Gross margin was 39.4 percent compared to 40.8 percent in the year-ago quarter.
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2016 Apple Watch Shipment to Fall by More than 25%...Watch Market, Below Expectations

With the trend of smartwatch market’s below expectation growth, some believe that this year’s Apple Watch shipment volume will decrease by 25% or more compared to last year.
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