Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo Collaborate on AirDrop-Style File Transfer
Fast Share is reportedly a Google Play Services feature, which probably explains why Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo are working together to roll their own…
Samsung Launches the 108-Megapixel Image Sensor as It Seeks to Turn Around Its Fortunes in China
“Samsung’s market share in China is just 1%. However, with its strong component business, it is gaining foothold in China,” Neil Shah, research…
Apple’s AirPods Business Is Bigger Than You Think
What is clear is that Apple is crushing the competition with AirPods. Last year, it accounted for 60% of the global wireless earbuds market, easily…
Here’s how LG and Sony can get out of their smartphone sales rut
LG and Sony both revealed their Q2 2019 results this week, and they aren’t surprising if you’ve been paying attention in the last few years. Both…
iPhone’s global marketshare dips to 10.1% amid rise of Samsung & Chinese brands
Samsung's share advanced from 19.6% to 21.3%, keeping it the market leader, while second-place Huawei was up from 14.9% to 15.8%, Counterpoint…
The Hottest Phones for the Next Billion Users Aren’t Smartphones
While global smartphone sales began sliding last year as markets became saturated, smart feature phone shipments tripled to around 75 million from…
First Batch of 5G Phones Get Quality Certification
According to a report by market research company Counterpoint, global 5G smartphone shipments are expected to reach 108.2 million units in 2021, up…
Apple begins shipping India-made iPhones to European markets
According to an article at IndiaTimes, the iPhones are currently being exported in quantities of under 100,000 units a month. The data was provided…
Samsung Galaxy S10 series outsells the S9 generation, S10+ is the most popular model
Samsung’s Galaxy S10 series has outsold the S9 generation, reports Counterpoint Research. In total, 16 million S10 phones were sold globally during…
Huawei Beats Apple to top China’s Premium Phone Market for the First Time in Q1 2019
Apple still maintains its global leadership of the premium phone market despite losing some steam in China, the world’s largest market. Recent data…
Huawei’s Doomsday Outlook May Galvanize Home Support
A string of telcos have elected not to sell Huawei’s latest Honor brand phone, or are preparing to pull the plug should sales look weak, Bloomberg…
Easy on the Eyes: How the Galaxy S10’s Display Protects Users from Blue Light
According to recent findings from Counterpoint Research, nearly half of all global smartphone users spend more than five hours a day on their mobile…
Better Buy: Apple vs. Google
The case against Apple Apple is definitely not a monopoly. In Q4 2018, Apple only had about a 17% global smartphone market share, according to…
China Is Ramping up Its Own Chip Industry Amid a Brewing Tech War. That Could Hurt US Firms
“If China as a whole is able to acquire the right human resources talent, companies, and partnerships, it should still be on track to create a…
How 5G Ultra Wideband Can Help Fast-Track Self-Driving Cars
According to the latest research from Counterpoint’s Internet of Things Tracker service, more than 125 million connected passenger cars with embedded…
Tiktok Parent Bytedance Is Reportedly Working on Its Own Smartphone
A research done by Counterpoint found that in the first quarter, Chinese manufacturers led by Xiaomi controlled a whopping 66 percent of India’s…
Huawei Says Its Own Operating System Could Be Ready This Year If It Can’t Use Google or Microsoft
There are several challenges that could face Huawei’s own operating system. Firstly, Huawei will need to make its own software have a user experience…
Counterpoint Forecast Surge in Multi Camera Penetration
Counterpoint have published their forecast for the smartphone market, stating that half of smartphones sold globally by the end of 2021 will sport…