Global smartphone shipments declined by 7% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) in the second quarter of 2021, according to the latest research from Counterpoint’s Market Monitor service. This was primarily due to ongoing component shortages as well as [c]
The global tablet market saw a big revival during the pandemic, emerging from a long slump. The market grew by 19% Year-on-Year in 2020 due to the increasing demand for large-screen mobile devices spurred by [c]
Samsung Electronics has proven its enduring popularity in Africa with the release of the latest Brand Africa 100 list. Samsung was ranked as Number One in the electronics/computer category and third Most Admired Brand in [c]
Global smartwatch shipments in the first quarter of 2021 grew by 35% YoY, according to Counterpoint Research’s recently published Global Smartwatch Model Tracker. Apple maintained its leadership position, catalyzing the overall market growth by recording a [c]
TECNO managed to replace Samsung as Africa’s top smartphone brand for the first time in 2020, riding on a successful launch of models in the affordable segment and continued market spending, according to Counterpoint Research’s Market [c]
The Samsung Frame TV dubbed the world most aesthetic TV is now available in Kenya. The Frame TV is one of several Designer TVs from Samsung that has been retailing in other markets around the [c]
Samsung Electronics has globally unveiled the Samsung Galaxy A52 and A72 through a virtual event dubbed “Unpacked Awesome for Everyone” that was held in Korea. Locally the electronics manufacturer held a viewing party where Kenyan [c]
Impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, global smartwatch shipments in the fourth quarter of 2020 saw a slight year-on-year (YoY) decrease to book an almost flat 2020, according to Counterpoint Research’s latest Global Smartphone Shipments Tracker. [c]
Samsung has topped the global TV market for the 15th consecutive year, according to global market research firm, Omdia. Newly released data published on February 23, 2021 notes that Samsung recorded 31.8% in global TV [c]
Samsung has introduced Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21+, its new range of flagship devices. The new flagship series debut advanced design, a pro-grade camera for users of any skill level and the most advanced processor [c]
The Consumer Electronics Association has today kicked off its annual CES electronics conference. The conference will run for four days with electronic companies showcasing their latest technology innovations. Samsung Electronics is one of the exhibitors [c]
Continuing their growth trajectory amid the COVID-19 pandemic, global smartwatch shipments increased by 6% in the third quarter of 2020 compared to the same period last year, according to the recently published Global Smartwatch Model Tracker of Counterpoint Research. [c]
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Fe is running for the best value phone of 2020 on the Android Police site. The highly anticipated Galaxy S20 Fan Edition (FE), the newest member of the Galaxy S20 series [c]
The global smartphone market declined 4% YoY but grew 32% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) to reach 366 million units in the third quarter of 2020, according to the latest research from Counterpoint’s Market Monitor Service. This recovery was driven by [c]
Samsung announced that it has become number five in the Best Global Brands 2020 list announced by Interbrand, a global brand consulting company, with its largest-ever brand value of $62.3 billion. Despite the challenging business [c]
Samsung Electronics has launched a new customer education campaign dubbed “You Deserve More”, which aims to educate electronics and home appliance customers on emerging consumer electronic technology to allow them to make more informed decisions. [c]
Mastercard has announced a partnership with Samsung, Airtel Africa and Asante Financial Services to launch a pay-on-demand payments platform and drive the digital economy across Africa. Mastercard’s strategy is based on collaboration and partnerships that [c]
Samsung Electronics has launched the Galaxy S 20 Fun Edition (FE). The device was launched through a virtual global event dubbed “Samsung Unpacked For Everyone”. The smart phone is a follow up to the Galaxy [c]
Samsung Electronics has unveiled the third generation Galaxy Z Fold 2 phone to the global market. The launch took place virtually from the electronics manufacturer’s headquarters in Korea. This is the second virtual launch that [c]
The COVID-19 pandemic continued to impact the global mobile phone industry, as worldwide sales of smartphones to end users totaled 295 million units, a decline of 20.4% in the second quarter of 2020, according to [c]
Samsung has noted a 1.3 times increase in the number of pre-orders for its recently launched flagship model, the Samsung Note 20 series, in Kenya compared to the previous Note 10 Series. The increase comes [c]
Samsung Electronics has announced its intention to support for three generations users of Android operating system (OS), by upgrading millions of Galaxy devices as part of its efforts to offer the best mobile experiences possible [c]
Samsung Electronics hosted its virtual Galaxy Unpacked event livestreamed from its South Korea headquarters to introduce a new suite of devices. Five devices were revealed during the event: Galaxy Note20 and Galaxy Note20 Ultra, the [c]
Over 5,500 frontline healthcare workers will continue receiving monthly communication bundles following Safaricom’s move to extend the communication support that was provided for three months from April 2020. The initiative will see an equivalent of [c]
Samsung and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have mark the one year anniversary of a partnership between the two organisations. A year ago, the two partnered to transform the Galaxy smartphone into a platform [c]
The global smartphone market declined by its fastest ever rate (by -24% Year-on-Year) in the second quarter of 2020, to 271.4 million units, according to the latest research from Counterpoint’s Market Monitor service. The quarter [c]
The COVID-19 pandemic has made a clear impact on the global smartphone industry, and the market is expected to be dragged down to the level of shipments in 2014, slightly over 1.3 billion units, representing a [c]
By Debasish Jana Smartphone makers are now eyeing the smart TV market globally. Smart TV is a natural extension for a lot of device makers as they are quite familiar with the TV supply chain. [c]
Samsung has brought advanced features found on its Galaxy S20 series to the Galaxy S10 and t series through a software update that started in mid-April. Users of the two models will be able to [c]
The global smartphone market declined its fastest ever, coming down 13% year-on-year (YoY) in the first quarter of 2020, according to the latest research from Counterpoint’s Market Monitor service. This is the first time since [c]
Samsung Electronics has announced that its QLED 8K and 4K TVs have received “no photobiological LED hazard” verifications from Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a safety science company in the US, and “eye safety” certification from Verband [c]
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