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IDC Reports: Global Smartphone Shipments Reach 285.4 Million Units in Second Quarter, with Samsung, Apple, Xiaomi, vivo, and OPPO Leading the Pack
July 15, 2024 – The International Data Corporation (IDC) has unveiled its latest quarterly report on global smartphone shipments, revealing a robust 6.5% year-on-year growth for the second quarter of 2024, totaling 285.4 million units. This marks the fourth consecutive quarter of shipment increases, fueling optimism for the year’s anticipated recovery, albeit with lingering market…
Apple’s India Revenue Skyrockets 33% to an All-Time High of Nearly $80 Billion
July 15, 2024 – Apple Inc. has achieved a remarkable milestone in India, with its annual sales soaring to a record-high of nearly $80 billion, underscoring the significance of this rapidly expanding market. The tech giant has intensified its presence in the country by assembling more devices locally and establishing two flagship stores, marking a…
Apple Agrees to EU Terms: NFC Access for Third-Party Mobile Wallets
July 12, 2024 – In a landmark decision, the European Union Commission has announced its acceptance of Apple’s commitments regarding contactless payment technology, formally binding the pledges under EU antitrust regulations. The move follows allegations that Apple’s exclusivity in granting NFC (Near Field Communication) access on iOS devices to Apple Pay alone, denied to third-party…
OpenAI Board Independence Strengthened as Microsoft and Apple Withdraw Observer Seats
July 10, 2024 – Microsoft has announced its decision to relinquish its observer seat on the OpenAI board of directors, citing the “significant advancements” made by OpenAI over the past eight months and expressing confidence in the company’s future trajectory, thereby deeming the seat no longer necessary. In a letter addressed to OpenAI, Microsoft confirmed…
Apple iPhone 16 Series Rumored to Support 40W Fast Charging for Balanced Charging Times
July 10, 2024 – In a recent revelation, Li Nan, the founder of Angry Miao, has exclusively disclosed that Apple’s upcoming iPhone 16 series is poised to usher in a significant leap in charging capabilities, with the power output set to soar to an impressive 40W. This disclosure comes amidst a flurry of anticipation surrounding…
Apple Reportedly Revives iPad Production Plans in India, Hinting at Mac Line Expansion
July 09, 2024 – A groundbreaking revelation by Moneycontrol yesterday, July 8, indicates that Apple Inc. is reassessing its strategy for iPad production in India, buoyed by robust government incentives and other compelling factors. The Indian government, in a bid to bolster domestic IT manufacturing, is poised to unveil a comprehensive package of rewards and…
Gurman Reveals: Apple Watch Series 10 to Be Bigger, Slimmer, But New Health Features May Be Delayed
July 08, 2024 – Apple is gearing up for a significant revamp of its Apple Watch line this year, with reports indicating that the upcoming Apple Watch Series 10 will feature a larger screen, a slimmer design, and a more powerful processor. However, the tech giant has encountered some hurdles in introducing new health-related functionalities….
Facing Sony CIS Capacity Constraints, Apple Tests Samsung CMOS as Secondary Supplier for iPhone 16 Series
July 03, 2024 – In a significant shift from its traditional reliance on Sony for CMOS Image Sensors (CIS), Apple is reportedly advancing plans to diversify its supply chain by incorporating Samsung Electronics as a secondary supplier. According to sources cited by TheElec, Samsung’s System LSI division is currently undergoing final quality assessments for its…
Samsung’s M14 OLED Panels to Feature in Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro/Pro Max and Google’s Pixel 9
July 02, 2024 – According to a report by ETNews, a Korean media outlet, both Apple and Google are set to adopt Samsung’s cutting-edge “M14” OLED display panels in their flagship devices launching later this year. The report states that the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be the first to feature…
North America No Longer Leading Global Smartphone Replacement Rates in 2024, According to TechInsights
July 01, 2024 – Since the advent of the iPhone in 2007, North America has led the world in smartphone replacement rates. However, a notable decline has been observed since 2012, with rates finally leveling off in 2019 to match those of other regions. According to recent research conducted by the TechInsights smartphone team, a…