Smartwatch market bounces back strongly as Apple Watch user base hits 100 million
The latest global smartwatch market data from Counterpoint reveals 27% year-on-year growth in Q2 2021.
Telecoms.com
counterpoint
Chinese smartphone rivals replace Huawei in Europe
Huawei’s European smartphone shipments fell off a cliff in Q1 2021, according to Counterpoint, but its compatriots more than filled the void.
Huawei is even struggling in its domestic smartphone market
New data from research firm Counterpoint reveals Vivo and Oppo are scrapping it out for the top smartphone spot in China, with Huawei now a distant third.
Huawei slumps to 6th place in global smartphone shipments
US sanctions really started to bite for Huawei in Q4 2020, with the Chinese tech giant registering its lowest market share for five years.
Q3 2020 smartphone market does better than expected, except Huawei
Samsung had its best smartphone quarter for years as the overall market grew sequentially by 35%.
Huawei and Italy smartphone sales most heavily hit by COVID-19
The latest numbers from analyst firm Counterpoint reveal the European smartphone market shrank by 7% in Q1 2020, but there was considerable variation between vendors and countries.
Chinese smartphone sales plummet
The latest numbers from Counterpoint Research reveal Q1 2020 smartphone sales in China plunged by 22%.
Nokia found to be best brand for prompt Android updates
There is significant variation in the performance of the leading Android smartphone makers when it comes to updating Android, according to new research.
Q2 smartphones: Samsung grows, Huawei slows and Apple flows
The latest global smartphone shipment numbers reveal a return to growth for Samsung, a major reduction in growth for Huawei and transition for Apple.
Apple drives global smartwatch market up 48% in Q1
The latest global smartwatch shipment numbers from Counterpoint Research reveal strong segment growth driven largely by Apple.
NB-IoT gathers momentum
Trials in Australia and the UK involving Ericsson and Vodafone indicate the NB-IoT standard is starting to become a reality.
OnePlus grabs global market share in the era of the affordable flagship
It looks like we may have hit the ceiling with respect to what people are prepared to pay for a flagship smartphone and cheaper alternatives are benefiting.
Fitbit fights back at Apple in the smart watch market
The latest smart watch numbers from analyst firm Counterpoint reveal Apple is still the dominant player but Fitbit is giving it a run for its money.
Chinese smartphone market is shrinking but we can’t agree on how much
A slew of Chinese smartphone numbers have been churned out by leading educated-guessers and the only thing they agree on is that it’s declining.
Huawei shows its 5G hand, including a 2019 5G handset launch
At a recent event Huawei made a number of announcements regarding its strategic direction for the next few years, with an emphasis on 5G.
Apple on the rebound in China according to Canalys
Analyst firm Canalys reckons Apple’s smartphone fortunes in China are improving after six consecutive quarters of decline.
Huawei fleetingly grabs smartphone second spot from Apple
According to research firm Counterpoint Huawei’s smartphones outsold Apple’s over the summer.
Q1 2017 smartphone market – Chinese vendors to the fore
The Q1 2017 global smartphone shipment numbers are out and they show solid growth with nearly all coming from Chinese vendors, largely from their domestic market.
Oppo moves to number 1 spot in Chinese smartphone market
The latest research from Counterpoint on the Chinese smartphone market shows the extent of Oppo’s remarkable rise from minnow to big fish.
Q3 2016 smartphone market driven back to growth by poorer people
The numbers are in and the consensus among analysts is that the smartphone market returned to modest growth thanks to Chinese brands in developing regions.
Events
NGON & DCI World
- 28-30 September 2021
- View Event
Broadband World Forum
- 12-14 October 2021
- View Event
MVNOs World & IoT World Connectivity Summit
- 02-03 November 2021
- View Event
Loading ...
One Week Left to Enter the Global Telecoms Awards. 30 September is the last day for submissions. Don't miss out on hhttps://t.co/qy7U9shI4B
24 September 2021 @ 14:01:00 UTC
Xilinx and NEC collaborate over new 5G radio units. NEC's next generation of radio units will feature the Xilinx 7n hhttps://t.co/hq7sVUlLQH
24 September 2021 @ 11:15:11 UTC
A conversation with Andrea Dona, Chief Network Officer at Vodafone UK. We caught up with Andrea Dona, Chief Network hhttps://t.co/SCwzg4MJXu
24 September 2021 @ 10:14:09 UTC