Smartphones
Apple could charge up to $20 for some Apple Intelligence AI features, analysts say
Jaque Silva | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Apple could charge its users up to $20 for its advanced artificial intelligence features, analysts told CNBC, as the company looks to boost the growth of its lucrative services business. The Cupertino giant plans to rollout Apple Intelligence, its forthcoming AI system, across some of […]
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Podcast: Samsung bets on the Galaxy Ring and AI as its next big thing
Samsung in July released the Galaxy Ring, the South Korean tech giant’s first foray into smart rings. The $399.99 device has sensors that can track various health metrics like sleep quality, linking up with Samsung’s smartphones and smartwatch. Along with its S24 series of smartphones, foldable devices, smartwatches and now the Galaxy Ring, Samsung is […]
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Want to avoid giving your kid a smartphone? Mental health experts say you’re not alone — and have 5 tips
siblings have fun on trampoline under blue sky Golero | E+ | Getty Images It’s hard to avoid giving your child a smartphone in this new digital age, but some parents around the world are looking to buck the trend and seek out guidance on how to protect their kids from the harms of smartphone […]
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Samsung hints at new products as it bets on AI to drive upgrades to its latest foldable phones
TM Roh, the head of Samsung’s mobile business, talked about the company’s new products at the Galaxy Unpacked event in Paris, France on July 10, 2024. Samsung unveiled a slew of new products including foldable smartphones, new smartwatches and the Galaxy Ring. Arjun Kharpal | CNBC In a swanky downtown Paris hotel, Samsung Electronics’ mobile […]
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A growing number of parents are refusing to give their children smartphones — and the movement is going global
Photo: Jaromir Chalabala / Getty LONDON — The evidence linking smartphone use with mental health harms in children is growing and one grassroots organization in the U.K. is supporting parents who are refraining from giving their kids the devices. Smartphone Free Childhood, founded by Daisy Greenwell and Clare Fernyhough in February, set up various group […]
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Samsung is developing AI features specifically for China as it looks to claw back into market
TM Roh, head of Samsung’s mobile business, talks about Galaxy AI at the Galaxy Unpacked event in Paris, France. Arjun Kharpal | CNBC But China, the world’s biggest smartphone market, has been a struggle for Samsung over the last few years. Its market share for smartphones sits under 1%, with local players like Huawei dominating. […]
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Samsung to launch upgraded voice assistant Bixby this year with its own AI
TM Roh, head of Samsung’s mobile division, discusses the artificial intelligence featues as part of Galaxy AI at the Galaxy Unpacked event in Paris, France on July 10, 2024. Arjun Kharpal | CNBC PARIS — Samsung will launch an upgraded version of its voice assistant Bixby this year based on its own artificial intelligence models, […]
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Here’s everything announced at Samsung’s big launch event, from the Galaxy Ring to foldables
Samsung launched two new foldable smartphones at its Unpacked event in Paris: the Galaxy Flip6 and the Galaxy Fold6. Arjun Kharpal | CNBC On Wednesday, Samsung held its Unpacked Event, where it launched a slew of products. Here’s a list of all the products the tech giant released and spoke about. Samsung Galaxy Ring The […]
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Samsung launches latest foldable phones in the face of rising competition and Apple’s AI play
Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold6 at its Unpacked event in Paris, France. The tech giant said the foldable device is thinner and lighter than its predecessor. Arjun Kharpal | CNBC PARIS — Samsung launched its latest foldable smartphones on Wednesday — and they’re packed with artificial intelligence features. The South Korean tech giant hopes […]
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Samsung launches the Galaxy Ring — a first-of-its-kind product for the tech giant
The Samsung Galaxy Ring has the ability to track various health metrics such as heart rate. It is Samsung’s first foray into the smart ring category of product as it hopes to keep users locked into its ecosystem of devices from smartwatches to smartphones. Arjun Kharpal | CNBC PARIS — Samsung launched the Galaxy Ring […]
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