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technology3 days ago•3 min saved

iPhone 17 Keeps Global Smartphone Crown as Galaxy S26 Ultra Breaks Android Top Four

Counterpoint Research’s Q2 2026 data show Apple continuing to dominate global smartphone sales, led by the iPhone 17 with a 6% share and an all-Apple podium including the iPhone 17 Pro Max and iPhone 17 Pro; Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra marks the first Android flagship to top the Android rankings, entering the top four. The top 10 is exclusively Apple and Samsung devices and accounts for about 26% of global sales. The report also notes iPhone 17e’s MagSafe/storage upgrades and mentions Apple’s leadership transition, with Tim Cook stepping down on Sept 1 and John Ternus taking over, ahead of a Sept 9 event anticipated to unveil iPhone 18 Pro models and a foldable.

via PCMag|

#apple #counterpoint-research #galaxy-s26-ultra

technology11 days ago•4 min saved

Apple defies global smartphone slump with resilient iPhone demand

Apple bucked the global smartphone downturn, holding about a 51% market share while Samsung trails at around 40%, according to Counterpoint Research, highlighting strong iPhone demand.

via 9to5Mac|

#apple #counterpoint-research #iphone

technology22 days ago•7 min saved

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Surges Ahead as Apple's Foldable iPhone Ultra Looms

Samsung is reportedly ramping up production of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 after the Z8 series preorder surge, while Apple’s foldable iPhone Ultra is expected to use Samsung’s display in a similar book-style design, with a September launch anticipated as the Galaxy foldable leads the way.

via MacRumors|

#apple #foldable-iphone-ultra #galaxy-z-fold-8

technology26 days ago•2 min saved

Foldable frenzy: Samsung’s Galaxy Z lineup shatters pre-order records

Samsung reports the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8, and Z Fold 8 Ultra are breaking pre-order records in the US (pre-orders up about 30% from the previous generation, with the Fold 8 making up roughly half of orders). Global demand is strong as well (Korea saw 1.44 million pre-orders in seven days; Europe is also high), aided by high price points ($1,899.99–$2,099.99). The trend suggests foldables could be moving into the mainstream, even as Apple readies a competing device.

via Mashable|

#foldable-phones #galaxy-z-flip-8 #galaxy-z-fold-8

business1 month ago•8 min saved

Apple Keeps iPhone Prices Flat, Captures Global Smartphone Market Share

Apple captured a 20% share of the global smartphone market in Q2 2026 as shipments fell 4% year over year due to a memory-chip shortage, aided by a strong iPhone 17 upgrade cycle and flat iPhone pricing while rivals raised prices; with supply pressures continuing, analysts expect iPhone pricing could rise later in the year as component costs increase ahead of the iPhone 18 cycle.

via MacRumors|

#business #iphone #memory-chip-shortage

business3 months ago•38 min saved

Apple Cuts Price on iPhone Air Amid Soft Demand

Apple has reduced the price of its iPhone Air due to weak demand and rising inventory, signaling a strategic move to boost sales in the premium smartphone segment amid stiff competition and new iPhone lineups.

via Forbes|

#apple #business #inventory

technology3 months ago•8 min saved

iPhone Air flop rattles the ultra-thin race as rivals retreat

Leak claims the iPhone Air sold about 700,000 units after price cuts, while rival ultra-thin models underperformed, prompting competitors to back away from the concept; Samsung reportedly shelved its ultra-thin S26 Edge. Apple is still pursuing an iPhone Air 2 in 2027 with improvements to address the first model's flaws (second camera, bigger battery, cooling, and other refinements).

via PhoneArena|

#apple #iphone-air #samsung

technology5 months ago•8 min saved

Apple's Ultra-Thin iPhone Air Gains Ground, Dethrones Pro in Speedtest Hype vs Galaxy S25 Edge

Ookla Speedtest data suggest Apple's iPhone Air is more popular in user-initiated tests than the iPhone 17 Pro and outsamples Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge by roughly 3-to-1 in the US, with even larger margins in Europe. The data are speedtest samples, not official sales, but they imply the Air is a stronger “slim flagship” contender and could push Apple to a second-gen Air and rethink the Plus model strategy for future iPhone lineups. Samsung’s S25 Edge remains comparatively niche in many markets.

via PhoneArena|

#galaxy-s25-edge #iphone-17-pro #iphone-air

business8 months ago•1 min saved

Rising Chip and Memory Costs to Shrink Smartphone Market in 2026

The global smartphone market is expected to shrink by 2.1% in 2026 due to rising costs of chips and memory, which are driven by AI demand, leading to higher device prices and shipment declines for major brands like Apple and Samsung, while low-end phones are impacted most severely.

via 9to5Google|

#2026-forecast #business #component-costs

technology8 months ago•1 min saved

Rising Costs and Shortages Signal Challenges for Smartphone and Memory Markets

Counterpoint Research predicts a 2.2% decline in iPhone sales in 2026 due to rising manufacturing costs, with global smartphone shipments expected to fall by 2.1%, impacting especially the lower-end market, though Apple and Samsung are better positioned to handle increased costs.

via 9to5Mac|

#apple #iphone #production-costs

business10 months ago•2 min saved

Apple Cuts iPhone Air Production Amid Low Demand

Apple is drastically reducing production of the iPhone Air due to poor sales and low demand, especially outside China, with production orders expected to drop to less than 10% of September levels. Despite its innovative design and features, the iPhone Air has not attracted significant customer interest, leading Apple to focus more on the traditional iPhone 17 and Pro models. This trend mirrors Samsung's struggles with its Galaxy S25 Edge, which also saw low sales and halted production.

via Fortune|

#apple #business #iphone-air

technology10 months ago•3 min saved

Apple reduces iPhone Air production amid mixed reviews and model shifts

Apple has significantly reduced its production orders for the iPhone Air due to weak demand, despite initial strong sales reports, with overall iPhone production remaining aligned with forecasts thanks to higher demand for other models like the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro Max.

via 9to5Mac|

#apple #demand #iphone-air

business10 months ago•0 min saved

Apple Reduces iPhone Air Production Amid Slowing Sales

Apple has reduced the production of the iPhone Air model due to a shift in consumer preference towards other iPhone models, reflecting changing dynamics in the smartphone market.

via bgr.com|

#apple #business #consumer-preferences

technology11 months ago•5 min saved

Apple's iPhone Air: A Sleek Option Not for Everyone

Apple's strategic focus on design-driven differentiation, restrained pricing, and aggressive trade-in incentives aims to drive a significant upgrade cycle with the iPhone 17 lineup, emphasizing style, value, and ecosystem lock-in to sustain growth in a competitive market.

via Android Central|

#apple #design-differentiation #iphone-17

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

Vivo X300 and MediaTek Dimensity 9500 to Drive 2025 Flagship Chipship Growth

MediaTek's upcoming Dimensity 9500 chipset is expected to boost flagship chipset shipments by 33% in 2024, reaching 24 million units, primarily driven by Chinese OEM partnerships and competitive pricing, with the company maintaining a strong presence in China and growing in other Asian markets.

via Wccftech|

#china #dimensity-9500 #flagship-chipset