January 30, 2023
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Long-Term Review: The Noteworthy Performer
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has been one of our favorite smartphones of 2022 that offers powerful performance and a great camera experience in every…
January 27, 2023
Podcast #60: Key Macro Risks For Tech Industry in 2023
The macro-environment saw a rollercoaster ride in 2022, one where our Counterpoint Macro Index dropped from 106.17 to 82.88 between January and…
January 20, 2023
CES 2023: All about Cars, Electrification & Sustainability
CES, the most influential tech event in the world, was back with a bang in Las Vegas between January 4 and 8, 2023. With over 3,200 exhibitors, the…
November 18, 2022
Snapdragon Summit 2022 Day 2: Qualcomm Snapdragon AR2 Gen 1 Augmented Reality platform, S5 and S3 Gen 2 Sound platforms announced
After announcing the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile platform yesterday at Snapdragon Summit 2022, Qualcomm announced the augmented reality and audio…
November 16, 2022
Snapdragon Summit 2022 Day 1: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile platform with new AI experiences, real-time ray tracing, Wi-Fi 7 announced
Qualcomm unveiled the next-gen Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile platform at its annual Snapdragon Summit 2022 event on the beautiful Hawaiian island of…
November 1, 2022
Sony WH-1000XM5 Review: Raising the bar for ANC, ambient noise & sound quality
The TWS earbuds segment has seen immense growth over the last two years, and they are a popular choice when it comes to personal audio products. But…
October 21, 2022
AjnaLens: India-based XR Startup Upskilling Workforce Training with VR & Metaverse
The India-based startup, AjnaLens, is one of the Indian players in the XR (Extended Reality) space joining the Metaverse revolution. Founded in 2014,…
October 14, 2022
Google Pixel 6a Review: Bringing Tensor’s advanced AI & ML experiences to a lower price point
Google introduced its affordable Pixel “a” series smartphone in 2019, focusing on offering pure Android OS, Google smarts, and flagship computational…
October 12, 2022
Podcast #59 – Connecting the Unconnected!
When we formed Counterpoint a decade ago, our passion and mission were to provide the best, in-depth insights, data, and advisory services for the…
September 23, 2022
Podcast #58 – Component Shortage: Will it drive the eSIM migration?
The COVID-19-led semiconductor shortage disrupted the supply chains of several industries. The shortage also accelerated lead times for key…
September 8, 2022
Apple’s new iPhone 14 & Watch focus on pro features, improved connectivity & safety
The iPhone 14 series is official and there’s a lot to talk about the new smartphones that Apple announced at its “Far Out” event. But wait, Apple…
September 8, 2022
Podcast #57 – Will 5G Offset Macroeconomic Weakness in SEA Smartphone Market?
Southeast Asia, one of the world’s most promising markets, saw its smartphone shipments decline in Q2 2022. But despite this, Thailand’s premium…
August 19, 2022
Podcast #56: Foundry Capacity Expansion Easing Chip Shortage, But Weakening Demand Can Cause Oversupply
The global semiconductor components shortage has been in the news since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Trade tensions between the US and China…
August 12, 2022
Samsung Unpacks Galaxy Z Fold4, Z Flip4, Watch5 & Buds2 Pro with Massive Improvements
At its latest “Unpacked” event this week, Samsung launched five new products across three different categories. These include two foldables, two…
August 3, 2022
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 Long-term Review: Great Combination of Durable Design, Productivity Features for Power Users
Foldables have been around for over three years now. They bring in good innovation by combining the smartphone and tablet experiences into one…
July 28, 2022
Sony WF-1000XM4 vs Apple AirPods Pro: Battle of the Best True Wireless Earbuds
There is no shortage of truly wireless earbuds in the market, and you can easily get a good-sounding pair for under $100. However, it is the sound…
June 30, 2022
Podcast #55: 5G FWA Update – Connecting Next Half Billion Households
The consumer demand for high-speed home broadband continues to grow at a rapid pace as companies adopt the hybrid working culture. Even personal…
June 1, 2022
Podcast #54: Private Networks – What are the Key Trends, Market Drivers, & Challenges
Private Networks, especially in relation to 5G, were one of the hot topics of discussion at the Mobile World Congress (MWC 22) in Barcelona earlier…