The app, launched in 2023, enables users to block stolen devices, check mobile connections issued in their name and report fraud—features that the government says are crucial amid rising cybercrime cases.

Samsung has stepped into a new era of mobile design with the debut of its first multi-fold smartphone - Galaxy Z TriFold - a triple-panel

After leading global smartphone sales for over a decade, Samsung is projected to lose the top spot to Apple this year.

Apple Inc. will retake its crown as the world’s largest smartphone maker for the first time in more than a decade, lifted by the successful debut of a new iPhone series and a rush of consumers upgrading devices.

Counterpoint Research predicts Apple will ship around 8 million more phones than Samsung in 2025.

Phone makers say directive poses compliance challenges; government mandate requires pre-installation within 90 days

The SmartTag2 costs $15 which is less than most third-party Bluetooth trackers that don’t work with Samsung devices and don’t last as long on battery. For half the price of what the device normally costs, you get 500 days of battery life, IP67 protection, and the ability to control your smart home.

While Apple tightly controls its App Store and proprietary iOS software - which are crucial to its $100-billion-per-year services business - Google's Android is open-sourced, allowing manufacturers like Samsung and Xiaomi greater leeway to modify their software.