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- Huawei launching MediaPad 7 Vogue tablet this month with ability to make phone calls/send SMS
- AT&T sale: half off on smartphones, free activation w/ new two-year contract
- Garmin announces Monterra, an Android-powered handheld GPS
- Samsung launches Magna Carta app to allow Galaxy users to download Jay Z’s new album early for free
- Reports indicate LG’s upcoming G2 smartphone will arrive by July and feature a Snapdragon 800 processor
- Samsung press release highlights the features of the 7-inch, 8-inch, and 10.1-inch Galaxy Tab 3′s
- Featured Android Game Review: Tiny Token Empires [Casual]
- Huawei plans to be third-best smartphone manufacturer in the world, throws jabs at Apple and Samsung in the process
- Accessories for the Moto X already on sale
- Samsung could utilize Carbon Fiber in future devices
| Huawei launching MediaPad 7 Vogue tablet this month with ability to make phone calls/send SMS Posted: 24 Jun 2013 01:26 PM PDT
First we started seeing phablets, and now we’re seeing full-on tablets with phone-calling and SMS capabilities hit the market. Huawei plans to keep the trend moving with their new MediaPad 7 Vogue. This device has a 7-inch 1024 x 600 IPS display, 1.2GHz quad-core processor, 1GB RAM, 3MP rear camera, .3MP front-facing camera, 8GB internal storage, a microSD slot for expandable memory, and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean layered with Huawei’s Emotion UI. Obviously the features that put this tablet in the spotlight are its abilities to make phone calls and send texts— it also comes with a speaker at the top of the device so you can just hold it up to your ear rather than use a pair of headphones… if you want to look absolutely silly, of course. We’re not sure that there are so many people willing to haul around this thing for the purpose of making phone calls, but there certainly is a market for it. To start, the MediaPad 7 Vogue will launch in China this month, with other markets to follow shortly after. What do you guys think? Would you buy one of these? Would you use the phone speaker at the top of the device or plug in some headphones? Source: Huawei
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| AT&T sale: half off on smartphones, free activation w/ new two-year contract Posted: 24 Jun 2013 12:59 PM PDT
If your contract with AT&T is up or you’re looking to switch carriers, right now may be the perfect time to do so. The company is currently charging 50% off the subsidized fee of any smartphone from the price of $0.99 to $199. Not only is the price reduced, but AT&T is waiving the obnoxious activation fee as well. However, to take advantage of this new deal, you have to be starting a new two-year contract, and you can’t opt to get a higher internal-storage version of a smartphone because it will most likely push you past the price boundary of $199. So if you fit these two requirements and want a new phone, hop on over to AT&T’s site. Happy shopping! Source: AT&T
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| Garmin announces Monterra, an Android-powered handheld GPS Posted: 24 Jun 2013 12:32 PM PDT
In lines of GPS features, the Monterra comes with dual-band GPS and GLONASS, a three-axis compass, an accelerometer and gyroscope, barometric altimeter and a built-in UV sensor. Also, Garmin’s useful 3D MapMerge, which combines multiple kinds of maps, like TOPO, basemap or BirdsEye imagery is going to be part of the Monterra. See the full press release from Garmin after the break.
Garmin® Announces Monterra™, an Android™ Powered Outdoor GPS with WiFi OLATHE, Kan. /June 24, 2013- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced Monterra, Garmin’s first WiFi-enabled outdoor handheld GPS that combines Garmin’s powerful location and mapping capabilities and the versatility of the Android™ operating system. From now on users can easily access the Google Play Store™, download apps through an available WiFi connection right onto their outdoor optimized Garmin handheld and enjoy new ways to explore the great outdoors. Garmin will present Monterra the very first time to the international trade and media at the Outdoor exhibition in Friedrichshafen (Ger) from July 11th – July 14th. “Monterra provides outdoor professionals and enthusiasts with the ultimate ability to customize their GPS device to perfectly suit their personal and professional needs,” says Martin Resch, Garmin’s EMEA Product Manager, Outdoor. “With its brilliant four-inch, colour, multi-touch display and the ability to experience ever new apps, Monterra takes the outdoor GPS to a whole new level, and users are able to take advantage of its great features no matter how adverse the terrain may be.”The Android operating system empowers users to access all their favourite outdoor-related Android apps, and even those that aren’t, through the Google Play Store right on the device. They can even access professional apps like for farming or logging to improve their daily efficiency in the field. One of the most popular recreational outdoor apps in Europe PeakFinder is even preinstalled on Monterra and tells you the names and the height of mountain tops around you all over the Alps. Monterra also has a built-in FM radio and you can listen to music either with headphones or through the built-in speaker. Monterra deploys leading sensor technology, thanks to its high-sensitivity, dual-band GPS and GLONASS receiver, Monterra finds its location quickly and maintains signal lock even in heavy cover and deep canyons. To even further improve positioning it has a built-in 3-axis compass with accelerometer and gyro, which indicates the user’s direction when standing still or not holding the device level. Its barometric altimeter has the ability to track changes in pressure to pinpoint precise altitude, and it can also plot barometric pressure over time to monitor weather conditions. It also has a built-in UV sensor so users can monitor the intensity of the sun, and reduce exposure if necessary. Monterra features an outdoor optimized highly durable mineral glass display. Its transflective display uses the power of the sun to provide best readability even in brightest sunlight. This way it even safes power throughout the day as the backlight LED only needs to be turned on for low light conditions. Monterra is fully ruggedized and has an IPX7 waterproof rating. To provide maximum independence during outdoor adventures it uses a dual battery system, which allows users the option of using the rechargeable Li-ion pack (included) or traditional AA batteries. It is also compatible with the same mounts as the Garmin Montana™, so users can safely take Monterra anywhere. No need to take a separate camera out into the field, either. Monterra has a built-in 8-megapixel autofocus digital camera that takes vivid, geo-tagged photos for easy return navigation, plus a 1080p HD video camera with LED flash. Users can easily download photos and videos to their computer for either work or sharing using Garmin Adventures. Monterra has 6 GB of internal memory built-in plus a microSD slot for even more extra storage. Wireless sharing is easy with Monterra. It has WiFi, ANT+™, Bluetooth 3.0 and NFC capabilities, which allows users to share data, maps, waypoints, tracks, routes, and geocaches with other wireless compatible devices. Additionally, Monterra is compatible with BaseCamp™, a free software download that lets you view and organize maps, waypoints, routes and tracks. Monterra is a heavyweight geocaching device, meaning it can hold millions of geocaches. Download caches from OpenCaching.com, or use a downloaded Android app, and users won’t run out of room. All the paperless geocaching features, such as descriptions, hints and logs, will be there for every single cache. Cachers can also view photos, connect to chirp® enabled caches, and filter caches by size, terrain, difficulty and type. The new Garmin Monterra will be available third quarter 2013 at a recommended retail price of £599.99 with preloaded Rec Map Europe with Navteq® roads. With Monterra, users are able to work mobile in the field, using all the Android apps they are used to using, but with the assurance of a rugged device that is waterproof, has longer battery life, an easy to read display and a variety of mounting options. Monterra will be revealed at the Outdoor exhibition in Friedrichshafen (Ger) from July 11th to July 14th at Halle B1, booth 202. Monterra is the latest solution from Garmin’s growing outdoor segment, which focuses on developing technologies and innovations to enhance users’ outdoor experiences. Whether hiking, hunting, geocaching, golfing, or dog tracking, Garmin outdoor devices are becoming essential tools for outdoor enthusiasts of all levels. For more information about Garmin’s other outdoor products and services, go to http://www.garmin.co.uk and www.facebook.com/garmin.uk or https://twitter.com/garminuk
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| Samsung launches Magna Carta app to allow Galaxy users to download Jay Z’s new album early for free Posted: 24 Jun 2013 11:52 AM PDT
I assume that come July 4, users will only be able to listen to the album streaming through the app, and downloading tracks will not be an option in order to prevent piracy. You can download the app and get your Jay Z fix right now through he link after the break.
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| Posted: 24 Jun 2013 11:05 AM PDT
It’s looking more and more like LG can’t wait to unveil its Optimus G successor to the general public and unveil the upcoming device sooner than we think. According to various reports, despite the fact LG already sent out press invites for an August 7th event, LG plans on introducing the successor— also known as the G2 smartphone— sometime in July for Korean markets, followed by a more gradual worldwide launch. In addition, other reports indicate the G2 smartphone will utilize that suddenly popular Snapdragon 800 chip that all the other cool manufacturers are starting to use and as well as of course, LTE Advanced support. Naturally we’re all inclined to hope that LG will include some serious hardware packed inside since ummm y’know— it’ll probably have a hand in developing a special variation of the upcoming toy for Google and all. source: RBMen
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| Samsung press release highlights the features of the 7-inch, 8-inch, and 10.1-inch Galaxy Tab 3′s Posted: 24 Jun 2013 09:56 AM PDT
In anticipation for the U.S. release of the newest line of Galaxy Tabs, Samsung sent out a press release promoting their newest devices, set for launch on July 7th, with pre-orders beginning tomorrow. While highlighting the different hardware features on each tablet, Samsung makes light of why this new line of tablets will be something you’ll want to write home about. Check out the full press release after the break. June 24, 2013 09:01 AM Eastern Daylight Time Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Portfolio Offers Consumers New Variety and Personalized Experiences for Staying ConnectedAs consumer tablet usage swells, new consumer research shows demand for more choice and Samsung's new 7", 8", and 10.1" tablets deliver RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Samsung Electronics America, Inc. today debuted three new tablets as part of the Galaxy Tab 3 family, allowing consumers to choose which tablet suits them best. The 7 inch, 8 inch and 10.1 inch Galaxy tablets offer a range of screen sizes and a suite of experiences built for a broader set of individual and family preferences, making this lineup of tablets ideal for both home and on-the-go uses. The Wi-Fi-enabled Galaxy Tab 3 portfolio will be available in three form factors: Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 and Galaxy Tab 3 10.1., and will be available in the U.S. beginning July 7, with pre-orders starting tomorrow.
"Samsung's industry-leading smartphones, Note devices and tablets address consumers' diverse demands and personal preferences," said Nanda Ramachandran, vice president of emerging business at Samsung Telecommunications America. "The Galaxy Tab 3 portfolio offers consumers more options for tablets that serve as their ultimate smartphone companion, the center of home and on-the-go use, and mobile devices packed with content and services." New consumer data* from Forrester Research validates that tablets are quickly becoming a central mobile device for consumers. Specifically, 49 percent of U.S. consumers who own both a mobile phone and tablet prefer the tablet as their primary device to go online. Data from the same Forrester survey further indicates that across 25 types of tablet applications there is no single dominant use of tablets by users. The typical user is more well-defined by their lack of uniformity as evidenced by the fact that they engage in a widely varied mix of five to six different application types in a given month. Only games top the 50 percent threshold for all tablet users – so it is obvious that each consumer is looking for a customized device that fits their personal needs on functionality in addition to size, price, power and connectivity. Whether reading an e-book, engaging on social networks, or allowing the kids to play games, the Galaxy Tab 3 portfolio has something for everyone. "In addition to providing consumers greater variety in terms of size, form factor, price points and experiences, the Galaxy Tab 3 portfolio will be widely available for purchase from a multitude of retail channels further reinforcing Samsung's commitment to delivering personal choice to all," said Travis Merrill, vice president of tablet marketing at Samsung Electronics America. Familiar Galaxy Experience The Galaxy Tab 3 portfolio blends the familiar Galaxy family feel in sleek and slim designs with compelling content and services that consumers will want to use in their everyday lives. Created to be the perfect companion to the Galaxy line of smartphones, the Galaxy Tab 3 devices give consumers a seamless transition of content and services between their various Galaxy products. Similar to the Galaxy Note 8.0 and Galaxy smartphones, physical home and capacitive buttons are included. Home Entertainment Hub The Galaxy Tab 3 has various form factors and light-weight builds, which quickly and easily transition into the center of the home. Research shows that 85% of tablet users watch TV while using their tablet, with 41% of them doing this daily.** For this consumer, each Galaxy Tab 3 portfolio device's built-in IR blaster turns the tablets into a universal remote and can activate Samsung's innovative WatchONTM service. This service recommends TV shows and on-demand content, enabling the tablets to function as the hub of the living room and king of second screen consumption. Packed with Content This newest portfolio also makes discovering, accessing and sharing new content, including over 750,000 apps, from the Google Play and Samsung Apps stores even simpler. The Galaxy Tab 3 makes it convenient to stay connected on-the-go, balancing any number of tasks, such as emailing, managing your schedule, social networking, online shopping, reading, playing games and streaming content. In addition, each of the devices in the Galaxy Tab 3 portfolio will come with a bevy of content value through pre-loaded content and Galaxy Perks available atwww.samsung.com/us/galaxyperks. Specifically, hundreds of dollars' worth of content, including a $10 voucher for the purchase of applications, books, movies and music in Google Play; one year of free Boingo hotspot service; three months free Hulu Plus service; two years free DropBox Service with 50GB storage space; and more. The Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 is aimed at consumers who are in the market to purchase a portable tablet with all the features and reliability they need to stay connected throughout their daily activities. Built for portability, the Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 allows users to consume and manage content on-the-go. It is compact enough to easily slide into handbags or a jacket pocket so that consumers on-the-go will appreciate its compact size and lightweight design. The premium Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 product is thin, lightweight, feature-packed and powerful, making it the ideal portable tablet for on-the-go performance. With Samsung's built-in Reading Mode, the Tab 3 8.0 is the perfect e-reader-sized tablet. New for the Galaxy Tab family of devices is Samsung's Multi-Window functionality. Following the popularity of the feature on Note devices, Multi-Window comes to the Galaxy Tab 3 8.0. Offering true PC-like multi-tasking, consumers can use two apps side-by-side, with support up to 20 applications, including Polaris Office, Google Chrome and Facebook. The Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 offers a larger HD screen optimized for entertainment – watching movies and playing games. With Samsung's WatchON TV recommendation service, built-in IR blaster and 10.1-inch screen, the Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 is the new hub of the living room. As a second screen companion and perfect tablet for viewing content and watching movies, the Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 transforms the ultimate content-consumption device. The latest Galaxy Tab family is also SAFE™ (Samsung for Enterprise), allowing users to work and play with confidence that their photos, emails and contacts are protected. The portfolio also includes expandable memory up to 64GB through a microSD card. This newest family comes in two color options – White and a unique Gold Brown. The Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, 8.0 and 10.1 will be available for purchase from major retailers nationwide on July 7 with pre-sales beginning June 25 at Best Buy/Best Buy Mobile, Amazon, Wal-Mart, h.h. Gregg, Office Depot, Toys 'R' Us, P.C. Richard & Son, Fry's, Newegg, Sears and Samsung.com. The Galaxy Tab 3 portfolio will be priced at $199, $299 and $399, respectively. For multimedia content and more information, please visit www.samsung.com. *Forrester Research, North American Technographics Consumer Technology Survey (Q2 2013) **Nielsen, The Cross-Platform Report (Q2 2012) About Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Headquartered in Ridgefield Park, NJ, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), is a recognized innovation leader in consumer electronics design and technology. A wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., SEA delivers a broad range of digital consumer electronics, IT and home appliance products. Samsung is the market leader for HDTVs in the U.S and America's fastest growing home appliance brand. To discover more of the award-winning products you love with Samsung, please visit www.samsung.com. About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of televisions, smartphones, personal computers, printers, cameras, home appliances, LTE systems, medical devices, semiconductors and LED solutions. We employ 236,000 people across 79 countries with annual sales of US$187.8 billion.
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| Featured Android Game Review: Tiny Token Empires [Casual] Posted: 24 Jun 2013 07:58 AM PDT
Tiny Token Empires has finally made its way to Android thanks to HeroCraft. It’s a real-time strategy (RTS) game, but more for the casual fan. Hardcore RTS fans are probably not going to find this one all that appealing, but for those of you that are intrigued with strategy and puzzle-type games will enjoy this one. If you like a little humor thrown in then it will make it that much more enjoyable for you. Tiny Token Empires is all about maneuvering your troops into territories, fighting for takeover, and building additional territories and armies. Fighting for land is where the puzzle-aspect comes in as it becomes a match three game. Each troop type corresponds to different colored tokens and by matching three of the required tokens, you will gain more power. You will need to play this match three game enough times so that you have enough power to take the enemy out. If you are able to match four, you get an additional turn. Yes, it’s a Bejeweled clone thrown into a strategy game.
After you have taken over an area, you will be able to use the income from that land to build settlements and hire more soldiers. Doing this repeatedly will hopefully make you the dictator of the world. Based on what I have told you so far, the game would seem simple, but it can be complicated at times. There is a lengthy tutorial when you first play the game that will go over everything and it can seem daunting with so many controls and features. Ultimately, Tiny Tokens is about moving your troops into areas that are occupied and playing the Bejeweled-clone repeatedly until you win. Tiny Tokens is priced at $2.99, which I think is a little high for a game like this. For those that are already familiar with playing the game on a PC or iOS in the past, it might not be too high, but it’s going to be tough to attract new players at that price. If you’re looking for a simple strategy game, this one might be for you. You can view HeroCraft’s trailer below and hit one of the download links to get started. Features
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| Posted: 24 Jun 2013 07:29 AM PDT
Considering Huawei is on a little bit of a tear with its latest newest smartphone release, it should come as no surprise that it will be much more aggressive with its positioning as one of the world’s top brands, while creating a little bit of controversy in the process. While showcasing its new Ascend P6 smartphone to the general public last week, CEO Richard Yu made it clear that the company as a whole intends to make devices better than the world’s top brands, while making them cheaper and thus, more attractive for consumers in the process. Oh and Yu also highlights that Sammy’s Galaxy S 4 is not only painfully average, but Huawei is on the path to making its devices much more user-friendly for its consumers:
So there you have it— Huawei is making no stops on its quest for the bronze medal in the smartphone world. Heck at this rate, it might even foster ambitions to be the very best in the world instead. source: Phone Arena
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| Accessories for the Moto X already on sale Posted: 24 Jun 2013 07:09 AM PDT
The Moto X isn’t expected until October, but you can already buy a Skinomi TechSkin Skin Protector for it for $19.99. They are offering silver carbon fiber, brushed steel, brushed aluminum, dark wood, light wood, or carbon fiber. They even offer a screen protector for $11.99. Last week the specs for the Moto X were revealed, but it wasn’t earth-shattering. It will come with only a dual-core CPU and a 720p display, but it will likely be a very good quality phone for an amazing price. sources: skin protector / screen protector Thanks Aiden!!
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| Samsung could utilize Carbon Fiber in future devices Posted: 24 Jun 2013 06:52 AM PDT
The biggest complaint with Samsung has been their overuse of plastic in their smartphones and tablets. We have heard that Samsung could start implementing metal in their 2014 models, but don’t rule out Carbon Fiber. Turns out Samsung formed a strategic partnership with the SGL Group, which is one of the leading manufacturers of carbon-based products and materials. Samsung Petrochemical and SGL Group will each hold a 50% stake in the joint venture, which will be called Samsung SGL Carbon Composite Materials. The primary objective is to develop new industrial and electronic applications with carbon composite materials for Samsung and the Korean market. One of the reasons why Samsung continues to utilize plastics is the fact that it’s light and durable. Carbon Fiber offers that as well so this seems like a natural fit for Samsung. Hit the break for the full press release.
SGL Group and Samsung establish joint venture for Carbon Composite Materials• Strategic partnership with a Marketing & Sales JV for joint market development and distribution Wiesbaden, June 20, 2013. Today, SGL Group – The Carbon Company – and Samsung established a strategic partnership for carbon fiber composite materials with the foundation of a Marketing & Sales joint venture. The joint venture partners, Samsung Petrochemical and SGL Group, will each hold a 50% share. The primary objective of the cooperation is to develop new industrial and electronic applications with carbon composite materials for Samsung and the Korean market. The joint venture will operate under the name "Samsung SGL Carbon Composite Materials". The cooperation is expected to provide a stable long-term supply of carbon fiber materials for Samsung and promote its use in various Samsung products and applications such as consumer electronics, medical devices and engineering applications. Carbon fiber materials from SGL Group will be preferred by the Joint Venture. In the mid-term, the joint venture will aim for business expansion over the rest of Asia. Juergen Koehler, member of the Board of Management of SGL Group: "In this partnership with Samsung, we combine our strengths and promote the use of carbon fiber materials in fast growing markets such as digital media. Carbon fiber materials play an increasingly important role in the material substitution process towards lighter products. Our joint venture underlines our strategy to enter new markets and develop innovative applications for our high-performance materials. We are proud to partner with Samsung." Yoosung Chung, President & CEO of Samsung Petrochemical: "Our long-term cooperation with SGL Group will ensure the exclusive supply of carbon fiber composite materials to Samsung. We selected SGL Group as partner due to the company's unique expertise along the entire value chain from carbon fibers to CFRP components. Lightweight materials have become an important factor not only in industrial applications but also the consumer end markets such as digital media. This partnership will position Samsung as a leading player in the development and application of carbon fiber-based products." Both companies will combine their core competencies in this marketing & sales joint venture. SGL Group contributes its know-how in high performance carbon fiber-based materials. Samsung Petrochemical shares its experiences from particular application development with the Samsung's affiliates, which is expected to allow the company to successfully meet the requirements of new industrial products and solutions. Following the signing of the joint venture contract, which took place today in Seoul, the closing of the transaction is scheduled for July, pending regulatory approvals. Operations of the joint venture are scheduled to begin immediately thereafter. The joint venture will be headquartered in Ulsan/South Korea, at a Samsung Petrochemical facility. The office of the Marketing & Sales joint venture will be located in Seoul/South Korea. The joint venture targets applications in the markets for electronic products, wind blades, pressure vessels, automotive and household appliances in the Far East. The Asian carbon fiber market is expected to be sharply growing in Korea and China by over 20% per year. Currently the Korean market focuses on prepreg and sportive goods. In the future though, the market is to be expanded to a wider range of industries like wind energy, electronics, automotives and others. About Samsung and Samsung Petrochemical Samsung is a South Korean multinational company headquartered in Seoul encompassing diverse businesses ranging from electronics, construction, petrochemicals, finance and more. Founded in 1938, Samsung has worked to make a better world through our products and services. With 2011 net sales of 247.5 billion US dollars (185.1 billion Euros), Samsung is also spearheading efforts to bring innovations in clean energy, healthcare and biotechnology. It comprises numerous subsidiaries and affiliated businesses in the world and most of them united under the Samsung brand. Samsung has a philosophy to devote its talent and technology to creating superior products and services that contribute to a better global society. Samsung has 33 affiliates which are serving in Electronics, Machine and Heavy Industry, Chemical, Financial Services and other Industries. The total workforce of Samsung is around 369,000 and they are located over 70 countries. Last year, Interbrand announced that the value of Samsung brand was ranked as world 9th as estimated 33 billion US dollars. More information: Established in 1974, Samsung Petrochemical Co. (SPC) is one of Asia's biggest producers of Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA). It has also recently begun production of Formic Acid. Taking its expertise to the next level and expanding beyond the petrochemical business, SPC is seeking new opportunities in environment-friendly materials. In June 2013, SPC set up the Joint Venture with SGL to start carbon composite materials business. This Joint Venture would be the stepping point to expand the new business into Carbon fiber integrated business in Samsung. About SGL Group – The Carbon Company SGL Group is one of the world's leading manufacturers of carbon-based products and materials. It has a comprehensive portfolio ranging from carbon and graphite products to carbon fibers and composites. SGL Group's core competencies are its expertise in high-temperature technology as well as its applications and engineering know-how gained over many years. These competencies enable the Company to make full use of its broad material base. SGL Group's carbon-based materials combine several unique properties such as very good electrical and thermal conductivity, heat and corrosion resistance as well as high mechanical strength combined with low weight. Due to industrialization in the growth regions of Asia and Latin America and increased substitution of traditional with innovative materials, there is a growing demand for SGL Group's high-performance materials and products. Products from SGL Group are used predominantly in the steel, aluminum, automotive and chemical industries as well as in the semiconductor, solar and LED sectors and in lithium-ion batteries. Carbon-based materials and products are also being used increasingly in the wind power, aerospace and defense industries. With 45 production sites in Europe, North America and Asia as well as a service network covering more than 100 countries, SGL Group is a company with a global presence. In 2012, the Company's workforce of around 6,700 employees generated sales of €1,709 million. The Company's head office is located in Wiesbaden. Further information on the SGL Group can be found online at: www.sglgroup.com. Important note: This press release may contain forward-looking statements based on the information currently available to us and on our current projections and assumptions. By nature, forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, as a consequence of which actual developments and results can deviate significantly from these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not to be understood as guarantees. Rather, future developments and results depend on a number of factors; they entail various risks and unanticipated circumstances and are based on assumptions which may prove to be inaccurate. These risks and uncertainties include, for example, unforeseeable changes in political, economic, legal, and business conditions, particularly relating to our main customer industries, such as electric steel production, to the competitive environment, to interest rate and exchange rate fluctuations, to technological developments, and to other risks and unanticipated circumstances. Other risks that in our opinion may arise include price developments, unexpected developments connected with acquisitions and subsidiaries, and unforeseen risks associated with ongoing cost savings programs. SGL Group does not intend or assume any responsibility to revise or otherwise update these forward-looking statements.
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