LG G2

LG G2

Wait, an LG phone in at number two? Believe it people; LG has made a phone that not only impressed us but ran the HTC One very, very close for the top spot in 2013 - and holds that place into 2014 too. We don't know where to start in terms of extolling the virtues of this new handset from the South Korean firm: it's got an insanely good screen, quality camera, the best audio pumping out from its speakers and headphone jack... the list goes on. We even came to tolerate, then love, the power and volume buttons being placed on the rear. These aren't ideal, but the ability to knock on the screen makes it really easy to interact with this impressive device. Verdict There's so much on offer here that we can't help but recommend it to anyone looking for the best smartphone powerhouse. The only things that we dislike are the cluttered UI (pull down the notifications bar and you'll see why) and the plastic casing, which drops the premium feel of the phone a lot, especially compared to the handset that sits one place above. But launching at £400 on PAYG (and even cheaper with a few third party retailers), along with comparable contracts older phones, is a really nice touch from LG, and we reckon it's going to pay dividends. LG G2 review See the best LG G2 deals

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Samsung Galaxy of S5 New Model

Samsung Galaxy of S5 

The Samsung Galaxy S5 is the latest challenger from the South Korean brand to launch into an ever more crowded market, but at least this time the phone has focused on what users might actually want rather than useless gimmicks. The Galaxy S4 was a strong phone in spite of the insistence that being able to wave your hands over a phone or scroll with your eyes was a good thing. The Galaxy S5 takes the DNA of that handset and improves on it in most areas. It's a quiet improvement though, which may disappoint a lot of people looking to see the world's highest-res display and an all new metal chassis, but it's one that at least delivers where consumers need it. Samsung Galaxy S5 review If you're looking for a phone that reinvents the smartphone again, in the same way the Samsung Galaxy S2, HTC Desire or iPhone 4 managed, you're going to be rather disappointed with what's on offer from South Korea. However, if you're after a better camera, a brighter screen, a faster processor and a more solid design, then the Galaxy S5 will mostly deliver all you'd be looking for. Samsung Galaxy S5 review The company explained to me what it considered to be the core tenets it stuck to when creating the Galaxy S5, and they show a renewed focus over the predecessor: a better camera, faster connectivity for web browsing, personal fitness tracking, protection, and a 'modern and glam' look (its words, not mine).

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Samsung Group To Invest US $1.35 Billion in Future Technology Foundation

Samsung Group To Invest US $1.35 Billion

Business is based on trust and foresight. Establishing and keeping trust with customers, communities and regulators has become very essential. To be successful in the long-term, companies need to think beyond what’s affecting them today to what’s going to happen tomorrow. And it looks like Samsung Group (KRX:005935) has taken CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) seriously; it is planning to invest a total of 1.5 trillion Korean Won (US $1.34 Billion) in the next ten years for establishing a new foundation to develop future technologies. This plan aims to support President Park Geun-Hye’s “creative economy” policy. Samsung electronics According to an article in Korea Economic Daily, Samsung group will provide around 300 billion won (US $268 Million) this year and 450 billion won (US $402 million) for the next few years until 2017, 750 billion (US $671 million) won for the next five years between 2018 and 2022.