#smartphone-market

#smartphone-market

Consumers in India favor premium smartphones for gaming, AI, and camera capabilities, with 5G adoption driving growth in this segment. [ more ]

Apple's iPhone 15 Pro Max leads the Q1 2024 sales, showcasing the dominance of Apple and Samsung in the smartphone market. [ more ]

Smartphone shipments in the US declined 8% YoY for the first quarter of 2024, attributed to high-end iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max sales in Q1 2023.

Counterpoint Research predicts a potential recovery in Q3 with new launches boosting demand and seasonal growth. [ more ]

Meizu is exiting the smartphone market but continues to release the Meizu 21 Note with advanced AI features and impressive specifications. [ more ]

Samsung to unveil Galaxy Z Flip FE at Paris Unpacked event in July alongside Galaxy Z Flip 6. [ more ]

Meizu launches 21 Note despite announcing exit from smartphone market. [ more ]

Samsung may postpone the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold6 FE due to design and market uncertainties. [ more ]

The Google Pixel 8a offers significant improvements over its predecessor at the same price, making it a top bargain in the smartphone market. [ more ]

Oppo is showing interest in the ultra-premium smartphone segment in India, testing the waters with the Find X7 Ultra. [ more ]

Nokia's downfall in the mobile market was due to a fatal combination of bad management, failure to predict market changes, and subpar products. [ more ]

Huawei's net profits grew by 564% despite US sanctions. [ more ]

Apple's consumer-friendly approach has been a key part of its brand identity since the launch of the first Mac computer.

The Biden administration has filed a lawsuit against Apple, accusing the tech giant of monopolizing the smartphone market through restrictive app store terms and high fees. [ more ]

Apple faces antitrust case for restricting competition

US government challenges Apple's control over iPhone and iMessage. [ more ]

Polestar enters the smartphone market with its own device, following the footsteps of Nio's smartphone launch. [ more ]

The Nothing Phone 2 on sale at Amazon, $74 off

Unique design with transparent back and LED strip notifications [ more ]

Apple is being sued by the U.S. Department of Justice and state attorneys general for alleged antitrust violations.

The lawsuit claims Apple's iMessage 'green bubble' causes social stigma and degrades user experience for non-iPhone users. [ more ]

Foldable phone shipments rose by 25% year-over-year in 2023

Samsung remains the dominant player in the foldable smartphone market. [ more ]

Xiaomi's Redmi Note Turbo 3 topped the charts in week 15, surpassing the Samsung Galaxy A55. [ more ]

Foldable phones have not yet gained mainstream popularity, with a market share of only 1 percent of all smartphones globally.

Samsung is investing heavily in foldable phones and predicts that they may surpass a third of all smartphones costing over $600 by 2027. [ more ]

Apple faces new consumer lawsuits alleging monopolization of smartphone market.

Lawsuits echo the Justice Department's antitrust claims against Apple. [ more ]

Apple's Vision Pro offers a glimpse into the future of computing, with AR, gesture interfaces, and high-technology screens.

OnePlus 12 proves that AI tricks are not necessary for a competitive smartphone in 2024, with its speedy performance, good battery life, solid cameras, and a lower price than the Galaxy S24+. [ more ]

Apple has officially become the world's biggest phonemaker, surpassing Samsung who held the top spot since 2010.

Apple's market share increased by 3.7% in 2023, with 234.6 million iPhones shipped. [ more ]

The Justice Department is in the late stages of filing a massive antitrust lawsuit against Apple.

The probe is focused on whether Apple has leveraged its products to ensure a dominant hold on the smartphone market. [ more ]