Podcast #62 – Closing the Loop on E-waste Management
An increasing number of smartphone OEMs are now approaching sustainability by removing plastic from packaging, using more recycled materials, and…
One in Four Cars Sold in China in 2022 Was an EV With BYD Powering Country’s Outperformance
China’s EV sales almost doubled in 2022 with 87% YoY growth. BYD led the market, followed by GM Group, Tesla, Geely Holding and GAC Group. China’s…
AI, Digital Twins, Real-time Compute Emerge as Top Technology Trends for 2023
Counterpoint believes that Artificial Intelligence (AI), Digital Twins and Edge Computing will emerge as top technology trends in 2023, affecting…
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…
Smartphone Sustainability Touching New Highs with Apple, Samsung in the Lead, But is it Enough?
More and more smartphone OEMs are adopting the circular approach. Apple and Samsung stand out as leaders in sustainable initiatives. Each of the top…
IoT Key to Meeting Sustainable Development Goals 2030
COP 27 (or the 27th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) is underway at Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt…
Apple Refurbished ASPs Witnessing a Shift in US Due to 5G
Even as older iPhone models lose value, Apple continues to be the leader in refurbished smartphones globally and in the US. The ASPs of iPhones in…
Apple adds to growing industry sustainability drive
Over the last few months, various OEMs have been busy touting their sustainability credentials. At the launch of its latest foldable smartphones in…
Global Refurbished Smartphone Market Beats Expectations, Grows 15% YoY
Apple maintained its lead in the secondary market even as Samsung inched closer. ASPs (average selling prices) of refurbished smartphones increased…
MWC 2022: 5G Open RAN, Private Networks, eSIM, Foldables & Sustainability Takes Center Stage
It was a great last week to physically go on the annual pilgrimage at the technology mecca GSMA MWC 2022 Barcelona after three years! It was a…