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Apple Extends US Smartphone Lead as Motorola Closes in on Samsung
technology14 days ago

Apple Extends US Smartphone Lead as Motorola Closes in on Samsung

Counterpoint Research says Apple captured about 75% of US smartphone sales in Q1 2026, driven by iPhone 17, with Samsung’s Galaxy S26 arriving too late to close the gap; Motorola narrowed Samsung’s lead in prepaid to roughly 32% share as the overall US market fell 5.7% year over year. Verizon reported about 77% of activations on iOS, and analysts expect Apple to maintain pricing while Galaxy S26 gains traction later in 2026, with the iPhone 17e potentially widening budget appeal.

Apple and Samsung Sweep Q1 2026, Xiaomi Breaks the Top 10
technology21 days ago

Apple and Samsung Sweep Q1 2026, Xiaomi Breaks the Top 10

Counterpoint Research shows Apple and Samsung dominated the global smartphone market in Q1 2026, claiming nine of the top 10 best-sellers. The iPhone 17 led with about 6% of global sales, followed by the iPhone 17 Pro Max and iPhone 17 Pro, while Samsung held the 4th and 5th spots with the Galaxy A07 G4 and Galaxy A17 5G. Xiaomi’s Redmi A5 was the sole non-Apple/Samsung device in the top 10. The iPhone 17 series, launched Sept 2025, benefited from hardware upgrades despite supply-chain constraints; Counterpoint notes continued demand for premium models and expects high-end devices to gain share as the market declines.

iPhone 17 Becomes Apple’s Most Popular Lineup Amid Strong Demand
technology26 days ago

iPhone 17 Becomes Apple’s Most Popular Lineup Amid Strong Demand

Apple CFO Kevan Parekh says the iPhone 17 family is the most popular line-up in Apple’s history, contributing to solid Q2 2026 results as iPhone demand is described as “off the charts” by Tim Cook. However, supply is constrained due to chip production at TSMC (A19 and A19 Pro), with memory demand rising, potentially impacting the upcoming iPhone 18 lineup, which will reportedly include Apple’s first foldable model.

Apple’s Depth-Aware Photographic Styles Bring Personal Color to iPhone 16/17
technology1 month ago

Apple’s Depth-Aware Photographic Styles Bring Personal Color to iPhone 16/17

Apple’s new Photographic Styles on iPhone 16/17 (and the iPhone Air) offer depth-aware, selective color control with Undertones and Moods, letting you preview styles before capture and tweak skin tones and mood in Photos; unlike traditional filters, it targets specific areas to preserve skin tones and scene relationships, with editing limited to High Efficiency format.

Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max Tops 2025 Battery-Life Test
technology3 months ago

Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max Tops 2025 Battery-Life Test

A CNET battery-life study of 35 US smartphones during 2025 finds Apple and OnePlus as the top brands, with the iPhone 17 Pro Max taking first place overall thanks to efficiency and software optimization despite not having the largest battery (5,088 mAh). The iPhone 17 ties for second with OnePlus 15; Poco F7 Ultra is third, and iPhone 17 Pro fourth. Tests used a 3-hour full-brightness Wi‑Fi video stream and a 45-minute endurance cycle combining gaming, video, and calls; the iPhone 17 Pro Max also led the endurance test, while Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro Fold performed well in that phase. Brand rankings placed Apple first, OnePlus second, followed by Motorola, Samsung, and Google.

Apple's iPhone Surge Sparks Record Q1 Revenue, Fueled by China Growth
technology3 months ago

Apple's iPhone Surge Sparks Record Q1 Revenue, Fueled by China Growth

Apple posted a record Q1 with revenue of $143.8B, up 16% year over year and above estimates, driven by a 23% rise in iPhone revenue and a 38% surge in China fueled by the iPhone 17 lineup. Global active devices reached about 2.5B. The company also plans AI enhancements with Siri powered by Google Gemini and remains tied to folding-phone rumors for 2026, with after-hours stock gains.