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Samsung Loses Ground in India’s Booming Smartphone Market as Chinese Rivals, Apple Gain Momentum

Samsung faces intensified competition in India’s smartphone market as Chinese manufacturers and Apple capture significant share. While the South Korean giant maintains strength in mid-premium segments, its entry-level offerings struggle against feature-rich competitors. The shifting landscape sees Vivo emerge as market leader with impressive shipment figures.

Market Share Shifts in India’s Smartphone Sector

Samsung’s smartphone sales have reportedly slowed in India despite the company achieving its highest profit in three years globally, according to market analysis. Sources indicate the South Korean tech giant’s market share dropped further in the third quarter of this year, allowing Chinese competitors to strengthen their position while Apple experienced what analysts describe as “explosive growth” in the region.

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Samsung Reportedly Cancels Galaxy S26 Edge Following Poor S25 Edge Sales

Samsung has reportedly canceled its Galaxy S26 Edge smartphone following disappointing sales of the S25 Edge model. The decision comes as the company’s thin-and-light flagship failed to meet sales expectations in competitive markets.

Samsung Cancels Next Generation Edge Model

Samsung Electronics has reportedly canceled development of the Galaxy S26 Edge smartphone following significantly lower-than-expected sales of its predecessor, according to new reports emerging from South Korea. The decision marks a significant shift in strategy for the technology giant’s flagship smartphone lineup.

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Samsung Links Employee Compensation to Stock Performance in Historic Company-Wide Incentive Program

** In a groundbreaking move, Samsung Electronics is tying three years of employee incentives directly to company stock performance. This first-ever company-wide program represents a strategic shift as Samsung positions itself in the competitive global memory and AI chip market. The initiative comes amid growing labor demands and follows similar moves by industry competitors. **CONTENT:**

In a significant departure from traditional compensation models, Samsung Electronics has announced it will link employee incentives directly to the company’s stock price performance over a three-year period. This marks the first time the South Korean technology giant has implemented a stock-based compensation program across its entire workforce, representing a strategic shift aimed at boosting retention and aligning employee interests with long-term company performance. The move comes as Samsung navigates intense competition in the semiconductor sector and responds to growing demands from organized labor for more transparent profit-sharing mechanisms.