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Samsung looks to innovative S9 camera to energize Galaxy S smartphone salesFebruary 25, 2018Samsung is packing its main innovative push into the cameras of its latest flagship Galaxy S devices. With the new super slow motion video capture, Samsung has improved on previous industry attempts to commercialize this feature. The Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus are strong handset designs which evolve from 2017’s excellent S8. They are markedly different in camera quality and display size from the two to three year old smartphones potential customers own now which should boost upgrades. However, consumers may delay purchase because of rising flagship prices.
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Australian broadcaster unveils new OTT serviceNovember 22, 2017Australian commercial free-to-air TV broadcaster Seven Network will launch 7plus, its new over-the-top (OTT) digital video streaming service, in November 2017. 7plus will feature exclusive original commissions in addition to live and on demand content.
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Samsung re-launches its signature innovation brand with Note 8 smartphoneAugust 23, 2017The Galaxy Note 8 demonstrates Samsung’s confidence in its design expertise because of the strong similarities between the Note 8 and the Galaxy S8 and S8+. Samsung’s decision to launch the Note across all regions means the Note 8 should be the most successful Note smartphone for at least three years. IHS Markit expects the Note 8 Bill of Materials (BOM) cost will exceed those of all previous generations of Note models from Samsung.
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South Korean broadcasters launch Kocowa, a new online streaming service in the USJuly 28, 2017Three of South Korea's leading broadcasters have launched Kocowa (Korean Content Wave), an online video streaming service, in the US. The service, launched on 24 July, is backed by Korean Content Platform (KCP), a US-based joint venture company between Korean Broadcasting System (KBS), Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) and Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS). The service offers content from these broadcasters with English subtitles, with some shows airing six hours after broadcast in South Korea.
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Netflix commissions Australian original seriesMay 22, 2017Netflix has commissioned Tidelands, a primetime drama series, as its latest investment in local Australian content. Tidelands will debut exclusively on Netflix and premiere worldwide. The first season will have 10 episodes that run for 50 minutes each. Production will start in Queensland, Australia during 2018 by Brisbane-based Hoodlum Entertainment. There is no release date for the new series.Subscribers Only
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Samsung seeks to reestablish its reputation for innovation with “infinity display” Galaxy S8March 29, 2017The S8 and S8+ are visibly differentiated smartphones because of their large Samsung displays, tiny bezels, and fast chipsets which all play to Samsung group’s competitive strengths. Samsung’s initial Bixby AI implementation falls short of its goal of being a comprehensive AI assistant because of weak app integration and limited voice compatibility. Provided Samsung can manufacture sufficient volumes of S8 and S8 + smartphones, and has no new reliability issues, the S8 will be a success for Samsung. The strong industrial design will support the Samsung brand and provide a foundation for Samsung’s ecosystem ambitions with VR, Bixby AI, and enterprise offerings.
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Updated mobile money data for Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and Android PayMarch 22, 2017IHS Markit has published the new data for Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and Android Pay. The new data provides information on Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and Android Pay’s addressable smartphones by region and by country for 60+ countries from 2014 to 2021Subscribers Only
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Mobile Media Intelligence OTT messaging data update for Q4 2016: Growth rate is slowingMarch 17, 2017IHS Markit has updated its messaging app data to the fourth quarter 2016 and forecast until 2021.Subscribers Only
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New Mobile Money - APAC Market TrackerFebruary 08, 2017IHS Mobile Media Intelligence has updated its Mobile Money APAC Markets Deployment Tracker covering more than 45 services across 67 operator groups in 13 countries.Subscribers Only
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Updated Mobile Money - Emerging Market TrackerDecember 01, 2016IHS Mobile Media Intelligence has updated its Mobile Money Emerging Markets Deployment Tracker available here covering more than 120 services across 50 operator groups in 69 countries.Subscribers Only
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New messaging app data in Mobile Media IntelligenceNovember 30, 2016IHS Markit has published new data covering monthly active users (MAU) for the leading over-the-top (OTT) messaging companies and the total number of active user accounts by country.Subscribers Only
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Mobile Media Intelligence - Definitions and MethodologyOctober 06, 2016Mobile Media Intelligence Methodology & Definitions covers the full range of subjects covered including: Subscriptions; Mobile technology generations; Mobile content: music, video, games; Application stores; Mobile Money, Mobile Messaging; Funding and M&A.Subscribers Only
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New mobile payments data in Mobile Media IntelligenceAugust 31, 2016IHS Markit has updated its Mobile Media Intelligence service with new data covering the addressable market for Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and Android Pay payment services.Subscribers Only
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Samsung S7 range evolution, not revolution, is at the heart of improved 2016 revenuesJuly 28, 2016Samsung announced its Q1'16 earnings results today, 50.94 trillion KRW revenue and 8.14 trillion KRW operating profit which makes 16.0% operating margin rate. The handset business of Samsung has been showing constant growth in unit volumes. However, both revenue and operating profit have declined. Mobile division which includes handset business unit recorded 26.07 trillion KRW in revenue. Operating profit of IM(IT and Mobile) group recorded 4.32 trillion KRW, which makes 16.3% operating margin. This is the highest operating margin since Q3’14.
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South Korea chooses LoRaWAN for nationwide smart cities networksJune 13, 2016Samsung and SK Telekom have announced plans to build a nationwide IoT network based on LoRaWAN technology to support smart city development.Subscribers Only
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LG's modular G5 smartphone & smart accessories will energize channel partners with new profit opportunitiesFebruary 21, 2016IHS believes LG must take radical steps such as these to make its smartphone business stand out, because unless LG succeeds with the G5, VR camera and smart accessories, on LG's old trajectory IHS forecasted LG's smartphone shipments would decline 3% in 2016. Key to LG's differentiation will be its modular smartphone hardware, not VR. No other current smartphone maker has anything similar. Importantly, the modular smart accessories offer LG ways to generate profits adjacent to the commoditizing smartphone market.
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Samsung's Gear 360 VR camera will be a halo product which will boost Galaxy S7 smartphone salesFebruary 21, 2016Gear 360 is a marketing vehicle for the Galaxy S7, as well as Samsung's Gear VR headset. IHS expects Samsung smartphones will outsell the Gear 360 by over one thousand times this year. In a mature smartphone market, smartphone makers compete with their older selves to drive consumers to upgrade their existing smartphones.
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Kakao boosts domestic position with Loen Entertainment acquisitionJanuary 15, 2016Kakao Corp, the owner of South Korean chat app KakaoTalk has acquired 76.4% of Loen Entertainment for KRW 1.87 trillion (USD 1.55bn). Loen Entertainment is a leading Korean record label and also operates MelOn, a music download and streaming platform in South Korea.
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Mid and Low-end Smartphone drove the shipment growth of SamsungNovember 02, 2015Samsung grew revenue and profit in Q3 2015 on the back of improving mid and low end smartphone shipments. M Business unit which includes smartphone business posted 26.61 trillion Korean won (KRW) revenue in Q3'15. This is up 8% YoY and 2% QoQ. Operating profit was 2.4 trillion KRW, which reflects 9% of margin rate.Subscribers Only
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Netflix to continue expansion in Asia with 4 new market launchesSeptember 29, 2015The US online streaming service has now confirmed its plan to expand further in Asia in early 2016. New territories will include South Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Subscribers in these countries will gain access to Hollywood and local TV series and movie content, as well as Netflix’s original series.
