China Smartphone Market Declines 14% YoY in Q3 2020; Over 50% Smartphones Sold Were 5G Capable
Smartphone sales in China recovered slowly with 6% QoQ growth in Q3. But the growth was still down 14% YoY. Xiaomi outperformed the market as the…
Weekly Update: Global Coronavirus Impact and Implications
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India Smartphone Market Clocks Highest-ever Shipments in a Single Quarter, Samsung Recaptures Top Spot
Indian smartphone market crossed 53 million units in Q3 2020. The smartphone shipments registered 9% YoY growth as brands rushed for channel-fill…
Quectel Widens Gap with Competition in Global Cellular IoT Module Market During COVID-hit Q2 2020
Quectel dominated global cellular IoT module market, capturing close to a third of the shipments in Q2 2020. Fibocom and u-blox made it to the top…
Five Observations from Last Week’s iPhone 12 Launch
Apple officially began selling its newest iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro last week. The iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max hit the stores November 13.…
Nokia Phones Lead the Trust Rankings
Counterpoint Research trust rankings are based on four pillars: software, security, build quality, and enterprise-recommended devices. This is the…
Nokia Phones Lead the Trust Rankings Based on Software, Security Updates and Build Quality
Overview: Smartphones have become an integral part of our lives. These amazing pieces of technology not only help us keep in touch with our family,…
Podcast: iPhone 12 to Make 5G Mainstream in Europe
The COVID-19 pandemic followed by lockdowns caused the European smartphone market to decline in Q1 2020 and Q2 2020. But as restrictions started…
US 5G Mobile Market Hits an Interesting Acceleration Point
The US 5G market has hit an interesting stage with tons of action. On the mobile operator side, T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon have all amassed 5G…
Apple: Thinking Inside the Box
Apple removes chargers and earphones from the boxes In a unique and courageous move, Apple has disrupted the legacy packaging of smartphones by…
Governments Play Catch-up With Digital Economy
Propelled by rapid technological changes and dynamic market forces, the digital economy is changing fast. To be in step, governments and law-making…
Three Improvements Apple Made for Cameras of its iPhone 12 Pros
On October 13, Apple released its iPhone 12 series, including the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro and the iPhone 12 Pro Max. Much of the…
China Smart Speaker Market Analysis – H1 2020
Overview: China’s smart speaker market has experienced strong growth since 2018 and is now the 2nd largest market for smart speakers globally.…
Podcast: Chinese Brands Catalyzing SEA Smartphone Market
The adverse economic effects brought by the COVID-19 pandemic caused a decline in smartphone sales across several regions. The SEA (South East Asian)…
OnePlus 8T: Some Upgrades and a Robust Charger
This week, OnePlus launched its mid-year refresh model in the OnePlus 8 series, the OnePlus 8T. OnePlus has released “T” models since the OnePlus 3T…
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G Review Part 2: Snappy Performance, Improved Cameras
The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G is the first smartphone with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. The smartphone flaunts a massive 6.9-inch display with a…
Samsung Smartphones Rebound in July-August, Widen Gap With Other Brands
• After losing its crown in April, Samsung has rebuilt its market share. • The company has also recaptured the top spot in India. Seoul, Hong Kong,…
ARM Developer Summit 2020: A Pervasive Platform Approach to Drive Efficient & Intelligent Computing at Global Scale
Arm, a leading intellectual property (IP) company enabling cutting edge technologies across all levels of power-efficient compute from the edge to…