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Looks like Apple will need a partner to go all in on generative AI

Apple is working on catching up in the generative AI race through partnerships, considering OpenAI and Google.
Apple's potential AI deal with Google or OpenAI could impact antitrust scrutiny and competitiveness in the smartphone market.

A Legal Outlook on the Apple Antitrust Lawsuit | HackerNoon

The lawsuit seeks to dismantle Apple's alleged monopoly in smartphone markets and foster fair competition.

US sues Apple for illegal monopoly over smartphones

Apple accused of operating illegal monopoly
DOJ alleges Apple drives up prices for consumers and developers

Apple loses ground in China while Huawei soars during Q3

Apple's market share in China has significantly declined in Q3 2024.
Vivo emerged as the top smartphone seller in China, outperforming Apple.
Foldable smartphone segment showed remarkable growth, with Huawei leading sales.

Apple fights to keep DOJ antitrust suit from reaching trial

Apple argues for dismissal of DOJ's antitrust case, claiming it's based on speculation and lacks proof of monopoly power.

iPhone 16 Pro debuts cheaper in India | TechCrunch

Apple's iPhone 16 Pro launched in India at lower prices due to reduced import duties and local manufacturing benefits.

Looks like Apple will need a partner to go all in on generative AI

Apple is working on catching up in the generative AI race through partnerships, considering OpenAI and Google.
Apple's potential AI deal with Google or OpenAI could impact antitrust scrutiny and competitiveness in the smartphone market.

A Legal Outlook on the Apple Antitrust Lawsuit | HackerNoon

The lawsuit seeks to dismantle Apple's alleged monopoly in smartphone markets and foster fair competition.

US sues Apple for illegal monopoly over smartphones

Apple accused of operating illegal monopoly
DOJ alleges Apple drives up prices for consumers and developers

Apple loses ground in China while Huawei soars during Q3

Apple's market share in China has significantly declined in Q3 2024.
Vivo emerged as the top smartphone seller in China, outperforming Apple.
Foldable smartphone segment showed remarkable growth, with Huawei leading sales.

Apple fights to keep DOJ antitrust suit from reaching trial

Apple argues for dismissal of DOJ's antitrust case, claiming it's based on speculation and lacks proof of monopoly power.

iPhone 16 Pro debuts cheaper in India | TechCrunch

Apple's iPhone 16 Pro launched in India at lower prices due to reduced import duties and local manufacturing benefits.
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Samsung revenues improved in Q3 despite underwhelming phone sales

Samsung's financial results showed yearly growth in sales and profits, primarily driven by the DS division's strong performance despite challenges in the mobile sector.

IDC: vivo and Oppo are squeezing Samsung out of India

Samsung's decline in India's smartphone market highlights the competitive pressures from vivo and Oppo, which are leading with significant market growth.

TrendForce: 15.9 million foldables shipped in 2023, Samsung was the clear-cut leader

Foldable phone shipments rose by 25% year-over-year in 2023
Samsung remains the dominant player in the foldable smartphone market.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip FE: Release date, specs, price and everything we know so far

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

Samsung hopes Biadu AI partnership will regain foothold in China

Samsung partners with Baidu to win over Chinese consumers and compete in the Chinese smartphone market.
Baidu's Ernie LLM is seen as a replacement for Google Gemini AI on Samsung's Galaxy S24 series in China.

Smartphone manufacturers still want to make foldables a thing

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.

Samsung revenues improved in Q3 despite underwhelming phone sales

Samsung's financial results showed yearly growth in sales and profits, primarily driven by the DS division's strong performance despite challenges in the mobile sector.

IDC: vivo and Oppo are squeezing Samsung out of India

Samsung's decline in India's smartphone market highlights the competitive pressures from vivo and Oppo, which are leading with significant market growth.

TrendForce: 15.9 million foldables shipped in 2023, Samsung was the clear-cut leader

Foldable phone shipments rose by 25% year-over-year in 2023
Samsung remains the dominant player in the foldable smartphone market.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip FE: Release date, specs, price and everything we know so far

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

Samsung hopes Biadu AI partnership will regain foothold in China

Samsung partners with Baidu to win over Chinese consumers and compete in the Chinese smartphone market.
Baidu's Ernie LLM is seen as a replacement for Google Gemini AI on Samsung's Galaxy S24 series in China.

Smartphone manufacturers still want to make foldables a thing

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.
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The EU is looking into Corning for alleged anti-competitive practices

The European Commission is investigating Corning for anti-competitive practices related to exclusive supply agreements in the glass manufacturing industry.

Carl Pei says Nothing could build its own operating system | TechCrunch

Nothing is exploring the development of its own mobile operating system to challenge the Google/Apple duopoly and generate new revenue streams.
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Qualcomm's new Snapdragon chip aims to bring 5G to sub-$100 devices | TechCrunch

Qualcomm introduced Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 for affordable 5G access in price-sensitive markets like India and Latin America.

vivo is the new king of the Indian smartphone market

vivo leads the Indian smartphone market in Q3 2023 with 19% share after growing shipments to 9.1 million units.
Overall smartphone shipments in India increased by 9% to 47.1 million units, signaling growth in the sector.

Qualcomm's new Snapdragon chip aims to bring 5G to sub-$100 devices | TechCrunch

Qualcomm introduced Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 for affordable 5G access in price-sensitive markets like India and Latin America.

vivo is the new king of the Indian smartphone market

vivo leads the Indian smartphone market in Q3 2023 with 19% share after growing shipments to 9.1 million units.
Overall smartphone shipments in India increased by 9% to 47.1 million units, signaling growth in the sector.
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Thrifty Gen Zers love used smartphones: 'Software innovations aren't doing a lot for me'

Gen Z prefers refurbished smartphones for their affordability and adequate features over the latest models, reflecting a shift in consumer behavior.
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Top 10 trending phones of week 39

Samsung's Galaxy S24 FE topped trending charts shortly after launch, showcasing its strong market appeal.

Weekly poll: are you considering the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE?

The Galaxy S24 FE's existence hinges on its competitive pricing and long-term usability against costlier models.

Top 10 trending phones of week 39

Samsung's Galaxy S24 FE topped trending charts shortly after launch, showcasing its strong market appeal.

Weekly poll: are you considering the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE?

The Galaxy S24 FE's existence hinges on its competitive pricing and long-term usability against costlier models.
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EU directive to make 8M imported used phones unavailable

The EU's new USB-C mandate may render eight million used smartphones obsolete, significantly impacting the secondary market.

Xiaomi overtook Apple in terms of global sales for August

Xiaomi has surpassed Apple to claim the second spot in global smartphone sales, largely driven by its budget-friendly strategy.

Samsung, Xiaomi and other makers found guilty of colluding with Amazon and Flipkart

Major smartphone manufacturers breached antitrust laws by favoring specific companies, harming overall competition and market fairness.
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CR: Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is the best-selling smartphone for Q1 '24

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

US mobile users keep devices longer than ever | Computer Weekly

Mobile devices are now turned in after an average of 3.7 years of use, indicating changes in consumer habits.
Trade-in values are rising, benefitting both consumers and providers, with an increase of nearly 28%.
Samsung's Galaxy S21 leads Android trade-ins, reflecting competitive market dynamics.

CR: Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is the best-selling smartphone for Q1 '24

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

US mobile users keep devices longer than ever | Computer Weekly

Mobile devices are now turned in after an average of 3.7 years of use, indicating changes in consumer habits.
Trade-in values are rising, benefitting both consumers and providers, with an increase of nearly 28%.
Samsung's Galaxy S21 leads Android trade-ins, reflecting competitive market dynamics.
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Weekly poll results: iQOO Z9s Pro edges out non-Pro sibling, reviews will determine their fate

In a recent poll, the iQOO Z9s Pro is preferred over its sibling due to its superior features.
#google

Google Debuts A.I.-Powered Phones in Latest Attempt to Best the iPhone

Google announced technologically advanced Pixel phones to compete in the smartphone market, enhancing artificial intelligence integration.

Google begins shipping locally made Pixel 8 in India ahead of Pixel 9 launch | TechCrunch

Google has started local production of Pixel 8 devices in India, following plans to expand manufacturing in the country.

Google Debuts A.I.-Powered Phones in Latest Attempt to Best the iPhone

Google announced technologically advanced Pixel phones to compete in the smartphone market, enhancing artificial intelligence integration.

Google begins shipping locally made Pixel 8 in India ahead of Pixel 9 launch | TechCrunch

Google has started local production of Pixel 8 devices in India, following plans to expand manufacturing in the country.
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Canalys Smartphone market in Southeast Asia sees 12% growth in Q1 2024

The Southeast Asian smartphone market experienced a 12% growth in Q1, showing signs of recovery post a challenging 2023.

Leaks suggest a Cheaper $249 version of the Nothing (2a) Smartphone under its CMF sub-brand - Yanko Design

CMF, a sub-brand of Nothing, is rumored to enter the smartphone market with the affordable CMF Phone (1), rivaling the Nothing Phone (2a) with similar core specs at a lower price.

What is a GenAI phone? Here's everything you need to know

The term GenAI phone has recently emerged and refers to smartphones with generative AI capabilities for creating original content, not just preprogrammed responses.
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Meizu sets launch date for 21 Note, reveals key specs

Meizu launches 21 Note despite announcing exit from smartphone market.

Meizu 21 Note announced with SD 8 Gen 2 and Flyme AIOS

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

Meizu sets launch date for 21 Note, reveals key specs

Meizu launches 21 Note despite announcing exit from smartphone market.

Meizu 21 Note announced with SD 8 Gen 2 and Flyme AIOS

Meizu is exiting the smartphone market but continues to release the Meizu 21 Note with advanced AI features and impressive specifications.
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Pixel 8a review-Google's budget champion gets even better

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

Rumored Galaxy Z Fold6 FE may not launch this year

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

Counterpoint: US smartphone sales keep declining, Apple still comfortably on top

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.
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Counterpoint: smartphone market in India is shifting towards more premium models

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

Oppo Find X7 Ultra Review

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

Counterpoint: smartphone market in India is shifting towards more premium models

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

Oppo Find X7 Ultra Review

Oppo is showing interest in the ultra-premium smartphone segment in India, testing the waters with the Find X7 Ultra.
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That time when Microsoft bought and killed Nokia phone unit

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

Huawei's rebounds from sanctions with profits up 564 percent

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

Watch: Between Rabbit's R1 vs Humane's Ai Pin, which had the best launch? | TechCrunch

The R1 by Rabbit and Humane Ai Pin are AI-powered devices with different features and price points, challenging the smartphone market.

CIRP: iPhone activations in the US fall to 33% of all smartphones

Smartphone activations in the US show the lowest iPhone share in six years.

The Polestar Phone is now official as a rebranded Meizu 21 Pro

Polestar enters the smartphone market with its own device, following the footsteps of Nio's smartphone launch.
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Top 10 trending phones of week 14

The Samsung Galaxy A55 maintained its top position amidst tough competition from Motorola Edge 50 Pro.
The Samsung Galaxy A35, Galaxy M55, and Galaxy A54 lost their positions in the chart, impacting Samsung's presence significantly.

Top 10 trending phones of week 15

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

Top 10 trending phones of week 14

The Samsung Galaxy A55 maintained its top position amidst tough competition from Motorola Edge 50 Pro.
The Samsung Galaxy A35, Galaxy M55, and Galaxy A54 lost their positions in the chart, impacting Samsung's presence significantly.

Top 10 trending phones of week 15

Xiaomi's Redmi Note Turbo 3 topped the charts in week 15, surpassing the Samsung Galaxy A55.
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You can grab the Nothing Phone 2 for $74 off right now

The Nothing Phone 2 on sale at Amazon, $74 off
Unique design with transparent back and LED strip notifications

Punkt rocks its minimalist roots with 'privacy-first' MC02 smartphone | TechCrunch

Punkt launches first smartphone with focus on utility, privacy, and minimalism
Challenges faced by companies trying to challenge Apple-Google duopoly in the smartphone market.

Google Pixel Fold 2 renders say goodbye to a distinctive design - Yanko Design

The foldable phone market is evolving with design improvements expected
Google's second foldable phone may have a controversial camera design change.

The Morning After: Foldable iPhone rumors, Rogan's new Spotify deal and 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+.

Apple's strategic pivot: Discounting the Chinese market | Entrepreneur

Apple announces rare discount on iPhone 15 lineup in China
This strategic discount shows Apple's adaptability to the Chinese market

DOJ close to filing massive antitrust suit against Apple over iPhone dominance: report

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.

Got a new phone for Christmas? Expert reveals best time to hand in your old one for most value

According to 4gadgets' Smartphone Index, second year of owning your mobile phone would be the best time to trade it in to get the most money for it.

The $349 OnePlus 12R is my favorite Android phone deal on Prime Day. Here's why

Affordable price, excellent build quality, long battery life, brilliant display, ultra-fast charging - OnePlus 12R is a top choice for many.
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