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…
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
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…
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…
April 20, 2022
Podcast #53: How Trade-Ins, Sustainability & Awareness are Driving Refurbished Smartphone Growth
Refurbished smartphones are cost-effective alternatives for consumers looking to save money when buying a smartphone. Apple and Samsung are the top…
February 25, 2022
Podcast #52 – Digital Cockpit to Drive Future Connected Car Experiences
Modern cars now feature an array of advanced digital technologies such as ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) that offer things like lane…
December 16, 2021
Podcast #51: Smartphone Battery – Not all mAh are Created Equal
Smartphones have become a big part of our daily lives. From advanced processing power to vivid high-refresh-rate displays and stunning cameras, there…
December 9, 2021
Podcast #50 – Disruptive Trends Shaping the Next Decade & Beyond
It is always interesting to talk about the future. But in the absence of any magical crystal ball, getting your prediction right needs experience,…
September 24, 2021
Podcast: How a Low-Power Edge AI Chip Company is Driving Intelligence in Consumer Devices
As home security solutions such as security cameras are now used in several households, there is an increasing need for AI (Artificial Intelligence)…
September 7, 2021
Podcast – Global Smartphone Market: Musical Chairs
The global smartphone market has been through a bumpy ride during the last couple of years — US sanctions on Huawei, COVID-19, ongoing component…
July 29, 2021
Podcast: How Xiaomi, Qualcomm are Delivering 5G, AI-based Experiences to Consumers
Mobile handsets have evolved with every new cellular generation, both in terms of form factor and capabilities. From advanced photography and…
July 16, 2021
Podcast: US, India Look to Reshape Manufacturing Landscape
The geopolitical tensions between the US and China disrupted supply chains after sanctions against ZTE and Huawei. The global pandemic and lockdown…
June 21, 2021
Podcast: High-res, Lossless Audio Crucial in Delivery of Music in its Purest Form
Personal and home audio technology has greatly evolved over the years. We have moved from wired to mono Bluetooth and stereo wireless headphones to…
May 27, 2021
Podcast: COVID-19 Second Wave to Test Resilience of India’s Growing Smartphone Market
As India battles a more virulent second wave of COVID-19, lockdown-like restrictions have been imposed across several states. This has impacted…
May 11, 2021
Podcast: Operator Promos Drive US 5G Smartphone Prices Under $150
The beginning of 2020 was quite challenging for the smartphone market after the COVID-19 outbreak, which resulted in lockdowns across several…