Samsung has a smartphone problem - Jul. 8, 2014

To be sure, Samsung's smart devices are widely popular. Its Galaxy series phones command the most market share in the smartphone wars.

But some investors are still questioning the company's mobile strategy in an increasingly crowded field. The stock is down 11% this year.


Samsung's troubles aren't new or unique. With a dearth of innovative new smartphones, the company and its rivals have had trouble convincing consumers to keep buying updated versions of the same products.

So this must have been an inside job? Like greek lightening in restaurants?

Samsung Says Insurance to Cover Costs From Brazil Theft - Bloomberg

All the companies in this field are bumping up against each other, its overcrowded expect a shake up at some point.

The only thing Apple has going for it in emerging markets is its high end American name, which in China sells.

__________________
1999 SL500
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

If they want to sell more cell phones they need to lean on providers for faster, cheaper data. Cell phones are becoming most people's primary internet device and 1-5GB/month at 10Mbps is not going to cut anymore. Theres just no point upgrading if your data is limited.

__________________
CENSORED due to not family friendly words