{"id":44507,"date":"2023-10-20T15:36:30","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T15:36:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/startupsmart.test\/2023\/10\/20\/the-news-wrap-samsung-launches-new-phones-startupsmart\/"},"modified":"2023-10-20T15:36:30","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T15:36:30","slug":"the-news-wrap-samsung-launches-new-phones-startupsmart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.startupsmart.com.au\/uncategorized\/the-news-wrap-samsung-launches-new-phones-startupsmart\/","title":{"rendered":"THE NEWS WRAP: Samsung launches new phones – StartupSmart"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy S6 edge+ and Galaxy Note 5, which will both be available on 21 August.<\/p>\n

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The company is renowned for its oversized smartphone-tablet hybrids, and the Note 5 looks to be following in this vein, with a glass front and back, solid metal frame, and elongated writing utensil.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWith the launch of the Galaxy S6 edge+ and Note 5, we\u2019re re-emphasising our ongoing commitment to bold, fearless innovation that meets the needs of our consumers,\u201d CEO and president of Samsung\u2019s IT and mobile division JK Shin says in a blog post.<\/p>\n

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Samsung also announced a new Periscope-like video service called Live Broadcast, which allows users to shoot a video on their phone and then stream it live to another phone, tablet or desktop computer.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019ll be on a seven second delay just in case something really awful or embarrassing happens.<\/p>\n

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Massdrop raises $40 million<\/b><\/h2>\n

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US-based group commerce startup Massdrop has raised US$40 million in Series B funding, adding to the $6.5 million it amassed last year.<\/p>\n

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As TechCrunch<\/i> reports, the startup is based on \u201ccommunity-driven commerce\u201d and allows users who are interested in a very specific thing to connect with other like-minded individuals, discuss the various products, make purchases and design new products.<\/p>\n

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Massdrop now has a registered user base of over one million, and has a weird and wonderful collection of 12 categories so far, including quilting.<\/p>\n

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August Capital led the round, and David Hornik will be joining the startup\u2019s board of directors as part of the deal.<\/p>\n

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\u201cMany companies have found initial success in ecommerce, but hit a plateau where they can no longer drive growth through paid acquisition alone,\u201d Hornik says.<\/p>\n

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\u201cBy fostering and engaging the community, rather than buying one, Massdrop has pushed through this plateau and continues to grow its user base.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Apple delays its live TV streaming service<\/b><\/h2>\n

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We\u2019ll have to wait until at least next year for Apple\u2019s live TV streaming service as negotiations have stalled.<\/p>\n

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As Bloomberg reports, Apple had wanted to announce a live TV service delivered via the internet as early as next month, but these plans have no apparently been put on hold.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s another tactic in Apple\u2019s ongoing mission to ensure its devices and services are always front and centre in its users\u2019 lives.<\/p>\n

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Overnight<\/b><\/h2>\n

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 5.74, rising 0.03% overnight to 17,408.25. The Australian dollar is currently trading at US74 cents.<\/p>\n

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Raising your<\/i> first round of capital<\/i><\/a>? Starting a<\/i> crowdfunding campaign<\/i><\/a>? Want to grow your business<\/i> with Instagram?<\/i><\/a> StartupSmart School can help.<\/i><\/p>\n

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