Samsung

Samsung Electronics reported what it described as an "outstanding" set of second-quarter financials today, noting a recovery in prices and demand across its various divisions.

South Korean firms Samsung, LG and SK Telecom are to join forces to develop advanced semiconductors for smartphones and digital TV, the country's government said today.

Samsung Electronics jumped into the e-book market on Monday by launching a small-screen reader that it will initially sell in its home country of South Korea with content provided by a local bookstore chain, reports the Wall Street Journal.

New data published today by Strategy Analytics reveals that global mobile phone shipments in the second-quarter declined 8 percent compared to a year ago, but showed "tentative signs of stabilisation."

Reuters reports that Sprint Nextel will sell Samsung phones, including an advanced display technology that will improve battery life and video and photo quality.

Telecompaper, citing a Dow Jones Newswires report, notes that pharmaceutical company BTG is seeking to block US imports of a host of electronic products, including Apple's iPhone, alleging chips made by Samsung Electronics used in dozens of devices infringe its patents.

Samsung has confirmed to Pocket-lint that it hopes to sign up Wi-Fi operators in the next 12 months to allow users of its wireless cameras access to public hotspots around the globe.