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Samsung Looks To 5G Retail As Revenue Declines

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Smartphone shipments for Samsung increased in the second quarter of 2019, the company said in its latest earnings report , thanks to retail sales of its mid-level models. As well, Samsung said it plans to “solidify (the) foundation in the global 5G market based on our leadership in 5G commercialization in the U.S. and Korea.”.

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Mastercard Rolls Out Support Of Samsung Pay In UAE

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Mastercard announced Tuesday (April 4) that Mastercard cardholders from select banks in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will now be able use the Samsung Pay service to make payments in a quick and secure way. Mastercard said it has been actively driving contactless payments in the market.

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Apple Looks To Ship Over 200M Handsets In 2020

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“The combination of a lower-cost 4G phone and premium 5G handsets in the second half will help Apple appeal to both cost-sensitive users and high-spending customers.”. to Samsung Electronics Co. have put devices that are 5G-capable on the market. As it stands, smartphone makers ranging from Huawei Technologies Co.

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Qualcomm 5G Plans Provide Fresh Signs Of Mobile Growth

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Its major competitors, Samsung and Huawei, have already launched 5G phones, as have smaller competitors Oppo and Xiaomi. Apple’s move to introduce all three 5G iPhones will increase carriers’ confidence to invest,” Eddie Han, senior industry analyst at the Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute, told Nikkei Asian Review.

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Mastercard: Inside The Samsung Pay ‘Super Card’

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But for the later-adopting end of the market — the consumers and merchants that had heretofore shied away from digital — the past six months have marked the start of a transformation. The New Samsung Pay Card . But the Samsung Pay Card powered by Curve works differently.

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As Year Winds Down, Retailers Get Ready For 5G Revolution

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“The combination of a lower-cost 4G phone and premium 5G handsets in the second half will help Apple appeal to both cost-sensitive users and high-spending customers.”. to Samsung Electronics Co. have put devices that are 5G-capable on the market. As it stands, smartphone makers ranging from Huawei Technologies Co.

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Google Hires Former Essential Exec For Home Improvement

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Business Insider noted that Google is going to have to step up its smart home device game if it wants to remain competitive in the coming months, with new devices hitting the shelves from Apple, Microsoft, Samsung and possibly even Facebook. If we do start solving it, there are trillions and trillions of dollars in market opportunity.”.

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