The battle for the top spot in the smartphone market heats upApple loses its crown to Samsung, as it suffers a near 10% decline in shipments in the first quart
After being briefly overtaken by Apple in 2023, Samsung once again holds the title for most global smartphone shipments. The International Data Corporation (IDC) Mobile Phone Tracker's preliminary data for 2024's first quarter showed Samsung reclaiming the lead it has held since 2010. Samsung has reportedly shipped 60.1 million units worldwide in quarter one, representing 20.8 percent of the market share. Apple shipped 50.1 million units for 17.3 percent of the market share. Both companies saw...
If you've ever wondered what it might be like to use AirPods with a display, well, a Chinese manufacturer made a fake version of the AirPods complete with a screen that we decided to test out. Would a touchscreen actually be worthwhile on AirPods? Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. The display on the fake AirPods activates when the case is opened up. It shows connectivity status, the time, the battery level of each earbud, noise control options, "Find My" settings,...
It looks like the latest update for Samsung phones has caused green lines to appear on the screen of phones for some users.
Samsung regained its position as the top smartphone seller, wresting back the lead from Apple as Chinese rivals close the gap on both market leaders, industry tracker International Data Corporation (IDC) reported Monday. South Korea-based Samsung overtook Apple as worldwide smartphone shipments grew nearly 8 percent in the first quarter
Samsung has made a stunning comeback in the global smartphone market, securing the top position in the first quarter of 2024. This achievement is particularly impressive given the challenges faced by the industry, including economic headwinds and fierce competition. The International Data Corporation (IDC) reports that Samsung’s success coincides with a significant 7.8% increase in […]
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It's less a case of popularity, and more about release cycles, but Samsung is again the number one smartphone manufacturer in the world. Apple's iPhone 15 Pro (left) and Samsung's Galaxy S24 Apple took the global top spot for smartphone sales inSeptember 2023, and a later analysis of the whole year confirmed its position. Apple had similar success in specific regions, such as Europe. According to the Korea Times, however, the roles have now reversed. Based on figures for February...
The Samsung Galaxy A35 smartphone is officially available for US customers. We knew it was coming to the US, but we didn't know when. The phone starts at $400 and is available in two colors. It’s already been available in the UK since March. The Galaxy A35 is squarely a midrange device, so don’t go expecting flagship features. However, this is still a capable smartphone with plenty of bang for your buck. Samsung’s A-series devices tend to be among our favorite low-cost smartphones. This model...
Available now on the Samsung Galaxy S24 series and selected older phones, Galaxy AI tools like Circle to Search and Live Translation can supercharge the way you use your phone.
Global smartphone shipments rose nearly 8% in the first quarter, according to preliminary data from International Data Corp. It’s the third straight quarter of shipment growth and marks the return of Samsung to No. 1. There were 289.4 million units shipped in the period, according to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. Claiming the top […]
IDC's report on the global smartphone market in Q1 of 2024 revaled that Samsung regained the top spot from Apple, but it was more due to Apple's lower sales than Samsung's higher ones. Samsung shipped 60.1 million total smartphones in Q1, that's 0.7% less than the same quarter of 2023 at 60.5 million. However, Apple's 50.1 million Q1 of 2024 is nearly 10% down, compared to the same time last year. The global market recorded its third consecutive positive quarter with 289.4 million units...