• ZDNet

    Samsung retakes top phone sales spot from Apple as a third phone maker gains on them both

    According to IDC, Samsung has overtaken Apple as the global leader in smartphone sales. (It was only three months ago that Apple topped Samsung for the first time in global smartphone shipments.) In the first quarter of 2024, 289.4 million phones were sold. How did that break down by manufacturer? The numbers tell a very clear picture:Also: The best phones for 2024: Expert testedSamsung - 60.1 million units sold with a 22.5% market shareApple - 50.1 million units sold with a 20.7% market...

  • Apple Card promotion offers users 10% cash back on Nike purchases

    Apple and Nike have released a new promotional offer, which will give Apple Card holders 10% cash back on Nike purchases made through Apple Pay. Apple Card holders are eligible for 10% cashback on NIke purchases With Nike's limited-time offer, Apple Card holders can earn a maximum of $50 in immediate cash back. The new promotional offer is valid from April 25 through May 2, 2024, and covers purchases made through all of Nike's official platforms. Purchases made through Nike.com,...

  • Samsung offers free screen replacements for phones affected by green lines in display

    It seems that Samsung has started to offer free screen replacements for handsets affected by the green lines in its display.

  • Apple loses global leadership in phones to Samsung as iPhone shipments drop: report

    Apple's smartphone shipments dropped about 10% in the first quarter of 2024, hurt by intensifying competition by Android smartphone makers aiming for the top spot, data from research firm IDC showed on Sunday. Global smartphone shipments increased 7.8% to 289.4 million units during January-March, with Samsung, at 20.8% market share, clinching the top phone maker spot from Apple. The iPhone-maker's steep sales decline comes after its strong performance in the December quarter when it overtook...

  • Apple loses mantle as world’s biggest phone seller to Samsung as China sales drop

    Loses mantle as biggest seller to SAMSUNG (Second column, 14th story, link) Related stories:APPLE Faces Worst iPhone Slump Since Covid

  • Samsung India is offering free screen replacements for Galaxy S and Note series phones with green screen issues

    Samsung India is now offering a one-time free screen replacement for smartphones affected by the green screen issue. The devices covered by the new program include the entire Galaxy S20 series, the S21 series (excluding the FE model), S22 Ultra, Note 20, and Note 20 Ultra. Galaxy S21 and S21 Ultra Owners of these devices have until April 30 to book an appointment with Samsung India Service Center to get their complementary screen replacement. Samsung will also offer a complimentary battery...

    • Axios

    Walmart-backed Ibotta debuts at $117

    Digital rewards company Ibotta debuted today at $117 after pricing at $88

  • Samsung knocks Apple off the smartphone throne

    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

    • Axios

    Walmart-backed Ibotta raises $577M in IPO

    Ibotta, a digital rewards company, raised $577.3 million in its IPO

  • Samsung Beats Out Apple for Top Phonemaker Spot

    Samsung takes the top phonemaker throne as Apple's iPhone shipment drops. Apple is reportedly no longer the top phonemaker as Samsung clinches the spot with a 20.

  • Apple Card teams up with Nike for 10% cash back

    Apple Card has shared its latest promotion for customers – 10% Daily Cash up to $50 back on purchases at Nike. Here are the details more

  • Apple's M2 Mac mini is back down to $499 at Amazon

    The best M2 Mac mini price we've seen at Amazon has returned, with the standard model dipping to just $499.99. Plus, save up to $250 on upgraded models with an exclusive coupon discount. The cheapest M2 Mac mini price is currently available at Amazon, with the standard model featuring an 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU discounted to $499.99. The savings are in the form of a $49.01 on-page coupon that stacks with a $50 instant rebate already in place. Buy for $499.99 If you're looking...