• CNBC

    Apple iPhone first-quarter shipments sink as Chinese challengers rise; Samsung regains top spot

    Among the top five smartphone brands in the report, Apple recorded the sharpest decline year on year.

  • First things to do with your Samsung Galaxy A53

    You've just gotten your first Samsung Galaxy A53. Let's talk you through everything from what's in the box to making the most out of your A53.

  • Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra First Things

    You've just got your Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and you're wondering whats the first things you should do? Read on, cause we got you covered!

  • Samsung returns to top of smartphone market: industry tracker

    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 Back on Top of Smartphone Sales Q1 2024

    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 […]

  • Samsung overtakes Apple to become world's leading smartphone vendor

    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...

  • Samsung’s Galaxy A35 midrange smartphone is officially available in the US

    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...

  • IDC: Samsung back as top smartphone vendor, market up 7.8%

    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...

  • R Games worlds first AI and gaming token is set to launch on top exchanges

    Deira, Dubai, April 7th, 2024, Chainwire R Games is marking a significant milestone in the gaming world with the launch of its $RGAME token, scheduled for 10 AM UTC on April 8th, 2024. This major step for R Games will launch on platforms like DAOMaker, Poolz Finance, Finceptor, and Paragen, followed by listings on top […]

    • CNBC

    World’s largest sovereign wealth fund posts $110 billion in first-quarter profit as tech stocks surge

    “Our equity investments had a very strong return in the first quarter,

  • Over a quarter more mortgage applications in first quarter of 2024

    The number of mortgage applications in the Netherlands increased by over 25 percent in the first quarter. According to the Hypotheken Data Netwerk (HDN), the mortgage market has, therefore, grown significantly after a big decline last year. It also seems to indicate a lot of activity in the housing market.

  • Samsung Galaxy A55 vs. Galaxy S23 FE (Exynos)

    The Samsung Galaxy A55 vs. Galaxy S23 FE is quite an unlikely duo for one of our dedicated versus articles, but Samsung's pricing strategy led us here. After launching this year's popular Galaxy A55 at around €450 (now just a little over €400), the company has positioned it too close to its budget flagship, the Galaxy S23 FE. But those devices are not created equal by any means. The Galaxy S23 FE is still the more expensive of the two (now selling for around €500), but it also delivers a...