MobileSyrup
News

Samsung says it plans to focus on AI, entry-level smartphones in 2017

WordPress article content

By Bradly Shankar
Samsung says it plans to focus on AI, entry-level smartphones in 2017

Samsung has detailed its 2017 business strategy, with a key focus being on mid-to-low end smartphones, display products and artificial intelligence (AI).

In a press release, Samsung said offering new services like AI is important to its plan, as growth in the smartphone market is expected to slow this year.

Referring to the combustion-prone Galaxy Note 7s, some of which still need to be returned, Samsung stressed that quality and safety assurance across all of its devices is a key priority.

The company also said that it “plans to enhance the competitiveness of its mid-to-low end models by introducing water and dust-proof features and fingerprint recognition.”

Additionally, it will seek new 4G/LTE opportunities in emerging markets and expand its Samsung Cloud and Samsung Pay services. For the latter, the upcoming personal assistant app Bixby could allow users to send peer-to-peer payments.

As for phone releases this year, the Galaxy S8 may release in April, while the company says the Galaxy Note line will continue.

[source]Samsung[/source]

The top technology news, delivered to your inbox every Friday.

By submitting your information, you agree to receive electronic communications from MobileSyrup, containing news, updates and promotions regarding MobileSyrup's products. You may withdraw your consent at any time.

Antenna. Get the signal.