Samsung's Galaxy S resale value dropped twice as fast as iPhone X this year

Despite concerns voiced about the price of iPhone X, Apple's modern Face ID models have proven to be the company's most popular phones. In part, that's because buyers know they can invest in the latest iPhone and later resell it to buy the next new model, because iPhones retain a resale value much better than premium-priced Androids.

Daniel Eran Dilger 7 years ago 21

Samsung predicted to ship up to 45M Galaxy S10 units in 2019

On the back of strong pre-order demand, research analyst Ming-Chi Kuo on Wednesday revised shipment predicts for Samsung's new Galaxy S10 smartphone lineup, estimating the South Korean tech giant will move between 40 and 45 million units in 2019.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 4

Benchmark showdown: Samsung Galaxy S10+ versus iPhone XS Max

Samsung's latest and greatest Galaxy S10+ is on our test bench, so we pitted it against Apple's flagship iPhone XS Max to see which phone takes the crown in our a benchmarking showdown.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 28

Apple may have trouble finding 5G modems for 2020 iPhones if it doesn't make its own

Apple may only be planning to add 5G to 2020 iPhones, but even then the company might have a hard time acquiring needed modems, according to analysts.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 42

Apple supplier Corning working on foldable glass for future phones

The firm Apple has tapped for its screens since the very first iPhone is working on glass that can be folded and expects to succeed by the time folding phones are mainstream in a couple of years.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 19

Samsung rumored offering foldable display samples to Apple for future iPhones

Samsung Display has allegedly sent samples of a foldable display to Apple, which could point to a 2020 iPhone using the technology.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 44

MWC Barcelona 2019 taunts Apple's absence in 5G and foldable screens

Media coverage from this year's MWC Barcelona, nee Mobile World Conference, has worked to establish a narrative that Apple is dangerously behind other companies in releasing support for 5G mobile networks and the foldable screens that enable a phone to convert into a tablet. Yet the last decade of MWC shows that vendor announcements aren't really worth very much.

Daniel Eran Dilger 7 years ago 56

Apple shipped 9.2M Apple Watch units in Q4 2018 to capture half of market, report says

Fresh statistics from research firm Strategy Analytics show Apple retained its position as the clear leader in the smartwatch sector, with Apple Watch capturing 51 percent of the market during the fourth quarter of 2018.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 17

Editorial: Apple's waiting game on foldable iPhones is no surprise

Apple didn't invent the smartphone, the tablet, the mouse, the CD-ROM, Wi-Fi, laptops, personal computers, or smart watches. Apple has always known that being first isn't what counts, and it certainly knows that about folding phones.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 63

Apple in 2019 and the future of iPhone

Over the past two decades, Apple has proven capable of taking its existing technologies and creating new computing forms that retain its influence over the most commercially successful and strategically important markets. That winning strategy of the past also appears to be the best suited for the future of iPhone.

Daniel Eran Dilger 7 years ago 26

Showdown: Samsung Galaxy Buds versus AirPods and the rumored AirPods 2

Apple's biggest rival Samsung announced several new products at its latest event, including new headphones dubbed Galaxy Buds. AppleInsider compares Samsung's try at true wireless earbuds against Apple's own AirPods and rumored AirPods 2 to see how they stack up.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 38

Compared: Samsung's Galaxy S10 range vs. Apple's iPhone XS and iPhone XR

Apple's biggest smartphone rival, Samsung, has just announced its latest flagship devices, and even long-time iPhone users have to admit there are a few features that look really impressive. AppleInsider pits the Samsung launches against the iPhone XS to see how the rivals compare.

AppleInsider Staff 7 years ago 39

Galaxy Watch Active, Galaxy Fit & Galaxy Buds are Samsung's new wearables

Beyond the Galaxy S10 and Fold, Samsung revealed multiple wearable devices on Wednesday: the Galaxy Watch Active, two Galaxy Fit trackers, and its AirPods-like Galaxy Buds.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 30

Samsung's Galaxy S10 guns for Apple with triple-lens camera, true edge-to-edge display

Samsung on Wednesday debuted four different tiers of the Galaxy S10, its latest flagship smartphone and main iPhone competitor, including one with 5G connectivity.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 60

The Galaxy Fold is Samsung's $1980 7.3-inch folding smartphone

The first product to debut in Samsung's Feb. 20 press event is the Galaxy Fold, its first-ever foldable smartphone, with an eye-watering price.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 95

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