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Microsoft using 5G to power cloud gaming
Microsoft using 5G to power cloud gaming
As faster and faster 4G connections are available for cheaper than ever, one must wonder why would we ever need a 5G connection on our devices. ...... 05 Sep 2019
EU, South Korea team up for future '5G' wireless networks
EU, South Korea team up for future '5G' wireless networks
The European Union and South Korea have teamed up to develop future '5G' mobile wireless networks, which will be the fastest on the planet. 18 Jun 2014 - 5 comments
South Korea says 'no more!' to mobile bloatware
South Korea says 'no more!' to mobile bloatware
Thanks to new industry guidelines beginning in April, South Korean smartphone users will be able to delete all the bloatware pre-installed on their new phones. 26 Jan 2014 - 11 comments
South Korea's National Intelligence Service accused of abusing Twitter to sway elections
South Korea's National Intelligence Service accused of abusing Twitter to sway elections
Prosecutors have claimed that South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS) abused Twitter in an effort to support Park Geun-hye for president during last year's elections. 28 Nov 2013 - 1 comment
41 percent of Korean mobile phone users now use LTE
41 percent of Korean mobile phone users now use LTE
A new South Korean government report found that 41 percent of the country's mobile phone owners now use LTE. 31 Jul 2013
Apple to bring iPhone 5S supporting LTE-A to South Korea, report says
Apple to bring iPhone 5S supporting LTE-A to South Korea, report says
According to a report in Korean media, Apple will launch a version of its iPhone 5S in South Korea that supports LTE-Advanced. 01 Jul 2013 - 2 comments
South Korea claims world's fastest mobile network
South Korea claims world's fastest mobile network
SK Telecom Co. is launching an LTE-Advanced network in South Korea this week, claiming it as the world's fastest network. 26 Jun 2013 - 2 comments
South Korea hit by cyber attack on anniversary of Korean war
South Korea hit by cyber attack on anniversary of Korean war
South Korea has issued a cyber attack alert after an attack on government and private websites in the country. 25 Jun 2013
iPhone 5 headed to 50 new markets in December
iPhone 5 headed to 50 new markets in December
Apple has announced that it will launch the iPhone 5 in 50 new markets during December. Starting with South Korea on Friday the 7th, the ...... 05 Dec 2012
Samsung Galaxy B will feature edge-to-edge screen
Samsung Galaxy B will feature edge-to-edge screen
A paper in South Korea has reported this weekend that Samsung is planning on unveiling a smartphone with a bezel-less display. The phone ...... 25 Feb 2012 - 4 comments
South Korea moving to 1 gigabit Internet connections
South Korea moving to 1 gigabit Internet connections
The New York Times is reporting that South Korea is preparing to increase their already fast Internet speeds. South Korea already has the ...... 27 Jan 2012 - 8 comments
South Korean data leak affects 13 million gamers
South Korean data leak affects 13 million gamers
South Korean regulator is investigating a data leak at a gaming firm that affects 13 million subscribers. 28 Nov 2011
iPhone 4S called 'uncompetitive' in South Korea, sales slow
iPhone 4S called 'uncompetitive' in South Korea, sales slow
Sales of the new Apple iPhone 4S have been very slow in South Korea, as the phones has been deemed "uncompetitive" in the nation. Customers ...... 27 Nov 2011
Samsung gets expedited trial date in Australia, will not seek iPhone ban in South Korea
Samsung gets expedited trial date in Australia, will not seek iPhone ban in South Korea
Samsung will not pursue a ban of the iPhone 4S in of South Korea. Their defense against Apple patent claims in Australia will be heard next March. 15 Nov 2011
Google reassures Samsung about the future of Android
Google reassures Samsung about the future of Android
Google Chairman Eric Schmidt travelled to South Korea to personally reassure Samsung executives the Motorola buyout won' t affect their relationship. 09 Nov 2011 - 2 comments
South Korean iPhone 4S launch announced - Samsung lawsuit to follow?
South Korean iPhone 4S launch announced - Samsung lawsuit to follow?
Apple has announced the iPhone 4S will be launched in South Korea and several other markets on November 11. Pre-orders in those countries will ...... 01 Nov 2011 - 6 comments
Samsung goes on the attack, may seek to ban iPhone 5 in South Korea
Samsung goes on the attack, may seek to ban iPhone 5 in South Korea
Recent lawsuits filed by Samsung against Apple may be a sign of a new strategy for defending their smartphone and tablet business based on recent comments. ...... 19 Sep 2011 - 8 comments
South Korea to create own smartphone OS
South Korea to create own smartphone OS
South Korea is set to create its own alternative to Android and iOS, building a new smartphone OS for hometown champs LG and Samsung. The ...... 23 Aug 2011 - 5 comments
     

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