Samsung published its advertisement showing the superiority of their map service, slamming iPhone’s new map service which has been criticized by many users. In the advertisement, a Google map on the Galaxy screen was shown with the title “You always know where you are with Samsung”.
The general opinion on the Surface seems mixed. Although the ambitious new software is highly appreciated, it is questioned how the Microsoft can overcome competitors with only 5,000 apps
Samsung kept its No.1 position in the Global smartphone market the in 3rd quarter of 2012. According to Bloomberg, Samsung sold 5,6300,000 smartphones in the 3rd quarter of 2012 which is the highest record in global telecom market.
One of the most influential IT service providers in Korea SK C&C has bought a stake in Yunong Electronics (IT and Commerce Company in China) to proceed their new e-commerce business in the farming region of China.
Today, we have launched new logos for beSUCCESS and beLAUNCH 2012 ! Our friends at Seoul based application development and UI/UX designing company Darez Inc have helped us in designing our new identity.
e27, the Singaporean media company focused on building the startup ecosystem in Southeast Asia, announced today that the very first Echelon Ignite: Thailand, held over November 22 – 23, 2012, is now open for registration.
The NASSCOM Game Developer Conference started in 2009 to address the game developer community in India. The conference serves as a common platform to share best practices and knowledge both from the business and the development perspective in the Indian gaming industry.
Glen Schofield, Studio Head, Chief Creative Officer and Co-founder of Sledgehammer Games delivered the keynote address at the NASSCOM Game Developers Conference in Pune, India.
Six of Korea’s hottest startups are coming to London with a week-long programme of activity meeting with the movers’n’shakers of London’s digital scene.
Want to buy your next car during your lunch break, from the comfort of your office? Don’t like sales calls and trawling the internet for the best deal?
From November 9-11, 2012, Microsoft is organizing WOWZAPP, a worldwide hackathon to build apps for the next generation of Windows.
A whirlwind networking day with networking extraordinaire, James Jung (Founder and CEO, beSUCCESS).
Between the app for couples, has just added a significant upgrade to help couples express their feelings. Between has added stickers (animated emoticons) to the usual instant messaging features, which will be provided free.
Research and Markets, an international market research and market data firm announced the addition of the “The Future of Mobile Health Market in Korea” report to their offering.
On the 4th December, Shakr (http://shakr.com/), a Korean startup company received fundings from the Super Angel Fund, 500 Startups (http://500.co/) for the first time. This is a huge milestone for Korean startup companies, with an even bigger implication for the Korean startup ecosystem.
Once again, for your weekend reading, we have for you a compilation of all the startups in Asia, Tech in Asia has covered this week.
Noom Inc. a leading mobile health & fitness developer has today announced that has secured $2.6 Million in pre-Series A funding. The funding round was led by UK-based mobile-focused VC firm m8 Capital.
Cooliris announced the launch of the localized Cooliris social photo discovery app in China.With the new Renren integration in Cooliris, Chinese users will be able to experience and share all of their photos privately from their mobile library, Instagram, and Renren in the immersive Cooliris 3D Wall.
Only six months after their Korean launch at beLAUNCH 2012, BellaDati have opened their first international office in Seoul after experiencing huge interest and engagement from numerous local businesses. Just under six months after the initial visit, BellaDati has opened its first international office in Seoul and local businesses are already benefitting from its agile analytics solution. “We experience huge interest from companies across various industries,” said Martin Trgiňa, BellaDati CEO, who…
South Korean entrepreneurs are holding their breath, as the country issues in a new era, having voted in its first female leader in history. Park Geun Hye (60), whose childhood was spent in the presidential palace, is the daughter of assassinated dictator (1979) Park Chung Hee, whose autocratic 18 year rule, tough economic policies and questionable human rights record cast a shadow over her candidacy. Yet, there are signs that she is…