Quote from: Steven Massy on May 25, 2024, 20:03:40Quote from: Hellish.Mike on May 25, 2024, 15:52:44This is a tactic to combat piracy and illegal modifications in order to keep stolen smartphones usable. It worries me that sites that are supposed to inform take this stupid sensationalist narrative.If Samsung's intentions were so pure, the could simply require contractors to verify ownership prior to repairs.
Quote from: Hellish.Mike on May 25, 2024, 15:52:44This is a tactic to combat piracy and illegal modifications in order to keep stolen smartphones usable. It worries me that sites that are supposed to inform take this stupid sensationalist narrative.If Samsung's intentions were so pure, the could simply require contractors to verify ownership prior to repairs.
Quote from: 24x24 on May 24, 2024, 10:58:33Guys,
you should take into account this:QuoteAccording to data from the Financial Supervisory Service, the U.S. investment firm secured a 5.46 percent stake in the Samsung affiliate as of Feb. 28. No other global asset managers possess more than a 5 percent stake in a Korean securities firm.
So, such investors might force Samsung to do so to reach higher earnings.
The same might be in the case of Apple.
QuoteAccording to data from the Financial Supervisory Service, the U.S. investment firm secured a 5.46 percent stake in the Samsung affiliate as of Feb. 28. No other global asset managers possess more than a 5 percent stake in a Korean securities firm.