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Apple Users Upgrade Phones Slower, Android Users Embrace New Technology: US Smartphone Market Analysis
Apple Users Upgrade Phones Slower, Android Users Embrace New Technology: US Smartphone Market AnalysisA recent report by market research firm CIRP analyzed the US smartphone market as of June 2024 and found that Apple iPhone users are upgrading their phones significantly slower than Android users. Notably, about one-third of iPhone users kept their old phones for at least three years, compared to only 21% of Android users in the US holding onto their devices for that long...
Mobile Internet 2024-10-03 10:16:51 -
Is a Price Hike Coming for Chinese Flagship Phones? Rising Component Costs Might Be the Culprit
Is a Price Hike Coming for Chinese Flagship Phones? Rising Component Costs Might Be the CulpritWith advancements in technology and increased manufacturing costs, the prices of flagship SoCs from MediaTek and Qualcomm have already seen a 15%-20% bump this year, just the tip of the iceberg for potential price increases in Chinese flagship phones. According to supply chain sources, core components like memory, displays, and batteries have also been experiencing price increases...
Mobile Internet 2024-10-03 10:14:37 -
The True Meaning of "Value for Money": iQOO Z9 Turbo+ Takes the Crown, But Price-Performance Ratio is Not Just About Performance
The True Meaning of "Value for Money": iQOO Z9 Turbo+ Takes the Crown, But Price-Performance Ratio is Not Just About PerformanceLu Weibing once said that price-performance ratio is Xiaomi's value, not a strategy. It's not difficult to make a price-performance product, but it's challenging to consistently create such products...
Mobile Internet 2024-10-03 10:01:46 -
Xiaomi 15 May Break the 4000 Yuan Barrier, Snapdragon 8 Gen4 Cost Increase is the Main Reason
Xiaomi 15 May Break the 4000 Yuan Barrier, Snapdragon 8 Gen4 Cost Increase is the Main ReasonAt the end of this month, Qualcomm is about to release the new generation Snapdragon 8 Gen4, and Xiaomi 15 will be the first to feature it. However, at the Xiaomi 14 launch event, Lei Jun publicly stated that Xiaomi 15 will be the last Xiaomi numbered flagship phone starting at 3999 yuan, and the price will no longer be capped at this level in the future...
Mobile Internet 2024-10-03 10:01:15 -
Xiaomi 15 Series on the Horizon: First to Feature Snapdragon 8 Elite Flagship Platform, Delivering a Comprehensive Performance Upgrade
Xiaomi 15 Series on the Horizon: First to Feature Snapdragon 8 Elite Flagship Platform, Delivering a Comprehensive Performance UpgradeRecently, netizens spotted Xiaomi product manager Wei Siqi using a new phone, which is likely to be the upcoming Xiaomi 15 series. As per tradition, the Xiaomi 15 series will be the first to feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite flagship platform...
Mobile Internet 2024-10-03 09:29:54 -
Why iPhone Users Are More Loyal to Long-Term Use? Android Users Prefer to Upgrade More Often
Why iPhone Users Are More Loyal to Long-Term Use? Android Users Prefer to Upgrade More OftenApple's iPhones tend to stay in users' hands longer, with many holding onto their devices for several years before upgrading. Meanwhile, Android users are upgrading their phones more frequently...
Mobile Internet 2024-10-03 00:41:26 -
Samsung May Cancel Galaxy S26 Standard Edition: Challenges in the Small-Screen Phone Market
Samsung May Cancel Galaxy S26 Standard Edition: Challenges in the Small-Screen Phone MarketTipster @ICEUNIVERSE recently suggested that Samsung might cancel the Galaxy S26 standard edition due to its lack of competitiveness in the small-screen phone market. @ICEUNIVERSE stated that when the OPPO Find X8 launches, people will notice that one of the key features of new flagship phones in 2024 will be small and powerful...
Mobile Internet 2024-10-03 00:09:43 -
Red Magic 9 Pro Tops Antutu's September 4000 Yuan Price Segment Ranking: A Perfect Blend of Powerful Performance and Outstanding Value
Red Magic 9 Pro Tops Antutu's September 4000 Yuan Price Segment Ranking: A Perfect Blend of Powerful Performance and Outstanding ValueKuaitech.com reported on October 2nd that Antutu has released its September ranking for the best value-for-money smartphones in the 4000 Yuan price segment...
Mobile Internet 2024-10-02 23:27:18 -
Bitcoin Drops Below $60,000, 166,000 Liquidated, Miner Profits Plunge to New Lows
Bitcoin Drops Below $60,000, 166,000 Liquidated, Miner Profits Plunge to New LowsMarket data shows that in the past 24 hours, the number of liquidations across the cryptocurrency network has risen to 166,000, with liquidation amounts reaching $558 million, marking a new high since August 5th. Bitcoin has been on a downward trend since hitting a two-month high of $66,500 on September 27th, losing about 7% in the past three trading days...
Blockchain 2024-10-02 22:38:55 -
The King of Value: Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Outperforms iPhone 16 in Ray Tracing
The King of Value: Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Outperforms iPhone 16 in Ray TracingRecent reports indicate that flagship chipsets from Snapdragon and MediaTek could see a price increase of approximately 20%-30% compared to their predecessors, potentially leading smartphone OEMs to raise prices for their flagship devices. The recently launched Samsung Galaxy S24 FE presents an intriguing case, as it utilizes the Exynos 2400e chip instead of the Exynos 2400 processor found in the Galaxy S24 and S24+ in some regions...
Mobile Internet 2024-10-02 22:13:03 -
Apple is Reportedly Merging Volume Buttons and Action Button on iPhone 17 Pro
Apple is Reportedly Merging Volume Buttons and Action Button on iPhone 17 ProReports suggest that Apple is planning to merge the action button with the volume buttons on its upcoming iPhone 17 Pro models. This news has generated significant attention as it indicates Apple's continuous efforts to significantly revamp the physical buttons on its smartphones...
Mobile Internet 2024-10-02 21:58:48 -
JPMorgan: AppleIntelligence Not Yet Boosting iPhone 16 Pro Demand, but Expected to Drive Sales Growth in the Future
JPMorgan: AppleIntelligence Not Yet Boosting iPhone 16 Pro Demand, but Expected to Drive Sales Growth in the FutureWhile previously anticipated to drive sales of the iPhone 16 series, JPMorgan now believes that the AppleIntelligence feature has not yet had a significant impact on demand for the iPhone 16 Pro models. After analyzing user surveys and early sales data for the iPhone 16 series, the investment bank found that orders for the iPhone 16 Pro models were "lackluster...
Mobile Internet 2024-10-02 21:57:07