Wednesday, August 23, 2017

HelloTech Behind New Samsung Galaxy Note 8's In Home Support

Los Angeles-based HelloTech, the in-home, technical support service started by Richard Wolpert, is providing the support for the launch of Samsung's new Galaxy Note 8 smartphone, in a major win for HelloTech. According to Samsung, it will offer up 60 days free Samsung Premium Care service to purchasers of its new smartphone. Samsung is charging $11.99 a month for its Premium Care service, after that 60 days. Wolpert, a longtime Southern California technology veteran, is involved in the AmplifyLA startup accelerator, is an active angel investor, a venture capitalist at Accel Partners, and was previously Chief Strategy Officer of RealNetworks and President of Disney Online.