Apple's iPhone 17 sales off to best start in years in China, US

Apple's entire iPhone 17 lineup has clearly outpaced the iPhone 16 in early sales, driven by strong demand for the base model in China and the iPhone 17 Pro Max in the US.

Andrew Orr 7 months ago 1

Apple & Samsung marketshare identical, flagships lead smartphone rebound

Smartphone shipments reached 322.7 million units in total across the third calendar quarter of 2025, with Apple and Samsung leading the way and neck-and-neck in overall marketshare.

Andrew Orr 7 months ago 3

iPhone growth props up global smartphone market in 2025

Apple's iPhone is carrying much of the smartphone industry in 2025, lifting global sales, as rivals struggle with weak demand in China.

Andrew Orr 9 months ago 1

iPhone 16e selling well in Europe but can't beat its cheaper siblings

Europe welcomed the iPhone 16e into its top 10 sellers in March, but Apple's midtier offering appears to still not be cheap enough for the local market.

Andrew Orr 1 year ago 6

Apple's new study highlights App Store's role in global commerce

Perhaps to fight off the ire of legislators worldwide about App Store fees, Apple says that it has grown the global economy and collected commissions on under 10% of platform transactions in 2024.

Andrew Orr 1 year ago 4

iPhone 16 leads global smartphone sales while cheap Androids fight for share

The iPhone 16 topped global sales in first quarter 2025, giving Apple a strong lead even as budget Android phones gained ground.

Andrew Orr 1 year ago 3

Apple Watch growth lags as rivals push hard on health features & lower prices

Global demand for smart watches is climbing fast, but a quiet quarter for the Apple Watch let Xiaomi reclaim the top spot.

Andrew Orr 1 year ago 9

Apple inches up share of direct iPhone sales but carriers dominate the field

Apple continues to gradually expand its direct iPhone sales to consumers, but most U.S. buyers still get their devices through carriers like Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile.

Andrew Orr 1 year ago 6

Covid buy refreshes & tariff fears drove iPad sales renaissance

Millions of users replaced their aging early pandemic iPad in early 2025, fueling a sales rebound amplified by tariff fears and fresh hardware upgrades.

Andrew Orr 1 year ago 0

New report contradicts Tim Cook's remarks about iPhone panic buying

More iPhone owners upgraded their devices this spring, according to a new report that points to consumer behavior Tim Cook recently dismissed during Apple's earnings call.

Andrew Orr 1 year ago 10

Apple gains retail momentum with US wireless carriers despite slow market

Amid slowing phone sales, Apple gained ground at the country's largest carriers by offering both premium and affordable iPhones.

Andrew Orr 1 year ago 0

Apple gains market share as smartphone industry flatlines in early 2025

Apple gained significant market share in early 2025, growing 13 percent while the global smartphone market remained essentially flat.

Andrew Orr 1 year ago 0

iPhone average selling price rises despite shift away from Pro models

The average price of iPhone models sold in the U.S. continues to rise as Apple adjusts its lineup, despite more buyers skipping the Pro models.

Andrew Orr 1 year ago 0

iPhone 16e had stronger demand than iPhone SE 3 did at launch

The iPhone 16e is off to a faster start than the 2022 iPhone SE 3 managed, giving Apple a boost in the competitive mid-range phone market.

Andrew Orr 1 year ago 8

MacBook shipments soared in early 2025 over tariff fears

Apple and other PC makers posted big shipment gains in early 2025 compared to 2024, but the numbers hide a deeper story.

Andrew Orr 1 year ago 1

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