Samsung Electronics aims to enhance users’ smart home experience by creating an ecosystem of connected devices ranging from TVs to smartphones to home appliances. However, as more and more devices are connected, smart home security [c]
Smartphones have undergone tremendous evolution – from the first mobile phones that almost looked and weighed like bricks and had awkward antennae jutting out to smartphones today with sleek, beautiful bodies and form factors. It [c]
The 2023 global smartphone shipments are set to decline by 6% to stand at 1.15 billion units, the lowest in a decade, according to preliminary figures from Counterpoint Research’s latest Global Smartphone. Asia is one of [c]
Boosted by the strong performance of its Find N2 series and Find X6 series flagship smartphones, OPPO ranks first in the Chinese smartphone market in the first half of 2023 and fourth globally during the [c]
The global smartphone market’s sell-through declined by 8% YoY and 5% QoQ in the second quarter of 2023, according to the latest research from Counterpoint’s Market Pulse service. According to Counterpoint, this was the eighth [c]
Expanded from its beta phase as seen on the Galaxy S23 series, Samsung’s Galaxy Enhance-X app is now available for a wide range of premium Galaxy smartphones via the Galaxy Store. This new image editing [c]
The share of OLED display smartphones in global smartphone sales reached a record high of 49% in the first quarter of 2023, up from 29% in the first quarter of 2020, according to Counterpoint Research’s Global Handset [c]
Xiaomi identifies 2023 as the crucial year for accelerating the company’s growth. The company will remain resolute in advancing its new business strategy with a focus on high-quality development anchored on its relentless pursuit of technological advancement and its mission to let everyone in the world enjoy a better life through innovative technology. [c]
Smartphone and lifestyle brand vivo has unveiled its latest flagship-level portrait additions to its stylish V series – the V27 5G and V27e. The latest V series smartphones are equipped with powerful performance and camera [c]
Africa and Middle East (MEA) smartphone shipments reduced by 11% YoY in the first quarter of 2023, or by 3% in QoQ terms. The usual macro headwinds continued to weigh on the market, including high inflation rates, local currency depreciation and weak consumer sentiment. Samsung performed resiliently, with shipments slightly down but with market share trending up, while Apple outperformed prevailing market trends as its YoY shipments rose by 35%. Transsion Group shipments dropped by 19% YoY, as itel continued to slide while Infinix advanced. [c]
Samsung Electronics officially welcomed the A-series range of devices into the Kenyan market, a move that is designed to cement the global electronic brand’s position as the market leader in the Kenyan market. Samsung, that [c]
Global smartphone market declined by 18% YoY to reach 304 million units in fourth quarter of 2022. Apple replaced Samsung as the top smartphone player in fourth quarter of 2022, driven by launch of iPhone 14 series. The 2022 global shipments declined by 12% to 1.2 billion units, the lowest since 2013. Global smartphone revenue declined by 9% to $409 billion, the lowest since 2017. [c]
In January 2023, Kaspersky researchers reported on a new domain name system (DNS) changer functionality used in the Roaming Mantis campaign. Now cybercriminals can use compromised Wi-Fi routers in cafes, airports hotels and other public places to [c]
Global foldable smartphone shipments are expected to grow by 52% YoY in the 2023 Financial Year to reach 22.7 million units, according to Counterpoint Research’s Global Foldable Smartphone Market Forecast, Q3 2022 report. For the 2022 Financial [c]
Demand for entry level smartphones has begun to rise in Kenya as young consumers go for devices that offer large storage, high speed internet, fast processor and quality camera output at a lower cost. The [c]
The global smartphone market will see 2% year-on-year (YoY) growth in 2023, according to Counterpoint’s Market Outlook Service. The latest forecast has been revised downwards from the previous forecast of 6% YoY growth in 2023, as macroeconomic [c]
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