Apple outsells Samsung as iPhone tops US mobile activations chart for Q1 2019

The iPhone was the most popular smartphone bought in the United States, according to figures produced by CIRP, with Apple narrowly beating Samsung for market share in the first quarter of 2019, suggesting Apple may see an improvement on its sales in its upcoming financial results.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 50

Editorial: Why is Samsung's Galaxy Fold graded on a curve?

Samsung Electronics is a multibillion corporation that leads the world in producing advanced displays, solid state storage and other components; builds an astounding array of home appliances— including the majority of the world's high end televisions— and has built smartphones for many years before iPhone even appeared. So why is the company handled like a small child when it makes sloppy, incompetent mistakes?

Daniel Eran Dilger 7 years ago 67

Early reviews of Samsung's $2K Galaxy Fold marred by many broken screens [u]

Some of the first reviews of Samsung's $1,980 Galaxy Fold are beginning to hit the internet, but multiple reviewers say they've already managed to break its main 7.3-inch display.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 69

iPhone gaining US marketshare, slipping in China & Europe, say March-quarter numbers

While Apple's iPhone is increasingly ubiquitous in the U.S., the product's share is declining in urban China and the five major European markets, according to new research estimates.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 12

Samsung, Huawei getting close to iPhone, spending on camera hardware to get there

Android smartphones focusing on improved displays and cameras haven't beaten the iPhone but are narrowing the gap, suggests analysts from Cowen, with main rivals Huawei and Samsung said to be considerably outspending Apple on the rear camera assembly in each of their flagship mobile devices.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 79

Samsung expects 60 percent dip in operating profit for Q1, worst performance in 4 years

Apple "frenemy" Samsung is expecting a bleak first quarter of 2019, with the company estimating operating income to come in down more than 60 percent on the year due to drooping memory chip prices and sluggish smartphone sales.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 29

With Apple 5G modem likely in 2021, prospects for 5G iPhone in 2020 'in jeopardy'

Apple is running up against pre-production deadlines to have an 5G modem in the 2020 iPhone, so it may wait until Apple is done with an in-house solution in 2021 a UBS analyst said on Wednesday.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 41

Apple's AirPods took 60 percent of fully wireless earbud market in holiday quarter

Apple's AirPods claimed 60 percent of fully wireless earbud sales during the December quarter, according to new estimates, beating out other well-reviewed buds from the likes of Jabra and Bose.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 9

Samsung warns of revenue shortfall due to 'weakening overall demand' for smartphones & components

Chief Apple rival Samsung Electronics on Tuesday warned investors that it would report disappointing results for the March quarter, foremost blaming "weakening overall demand."

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 29

New Apple TV app coming to third-party smart TVs, streaming devices this spring

Apple is opening its new Apple TV experience to new audiences by expanding the device range it will be available on, with a selection of smart TVs and set-top boxes from third-party device producers set to offer the new version of the app in the coming months.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 17

Apple missing from list of companies supporting OpenXR AR and VR spec

The Khronos Group has ratified and publicly released a provisional specification for OpenXR, an open standard for AR and VR platforms, but while many major firms are supporting the effort, Apple does not appear to be publicly offering its own support.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 29

Review: Galaxy Buds easily beat Apple's AirPods but are years late to the game

Samsung's Galaxy Buds are very late to the race, but they arrived in style. Boasting a plethora of features AirPods users have been asking for, these truly wireless earbuds don't disappoint for the money.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 81

Apple sold 35 million AirPods in 2018, currently most popular 'hearable' brand

Apple sold around 35 million AirPods during 2018, Counterpoint Research estimated on Friday, adding that the company represents the most popular "hearable" brand in the U.S. at the moment.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 26

Video quality showdown — Galaxy S10e versus iPhone XR

AppleInsider tests the video recording aptitude of the new Samsung Galaxy S10e and the iPhone XR in a variety of environments from slow-motion to stability.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 7

China's BOE wants to break Samsung's control of iPhone OLED screens

A Chinese display maker, BOE, is reportedly stepping up production of touch-integrated OLED screens in a bid to win iPhone-related orders from Apple.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 7

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