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The Middle East and Africa (MEA) Smartphone Market: Samsung's Dominance Shaken, Chinese Brands on the Rise
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) Smartphone Market: Samsung's Dominance Shaken, Chinese Brands on the RiseOn November 26th, Counterpoint Research, a leading market intelligence firm, released its Q3 2023 report on the MEA smartphone market. The report revealed an 11% year-on-year decline in smartphone shipments, although specific shipment figures were not disclosed...
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iPhone 16 Series: Internally Refined, Poised for the Future
iPhone 16 Series: Internally Refined, Poised for the FutureSeveral days ago, I had the privilege of interviewing Richard Dinh, Vice President of iPhone Product Design, and Francesca Sweet, Director of iPhone Product Marketing, for an in-depth discussion on the "internal" design of the iPhone 16 series. This was particularly significant because Apple rarely publicly discusses the internal architecture of its iPhones, let alone proactively disassembling them for media demonstrations and explanations...
Mobile Internet 2024-11-26 13:02:13 -
SpaceX Completes Phase One of Starlink Cellular Network Deployment
SpaceX Completes Phase One of Starlink Cellular Network DeploymentOn November 26th, SpaceX successfully launched 12 Starlink satellites designed for direct-to-cell phone connectivity, marking the completion of the first phase of its cellular network construction. This launch brings the total number of operational Starlink cellular satellites to over 320, laying a solid foundation for future commercial services...
Industry dynamics 2024-11-26 12:27:17 -
Apple's $100 Million Indonesia Investment Bid Fails Amid iPhone 16 Sales Ban
Apple's $100 Million Indonesia Investment Bid Fails Amid iPhone 16 Sales BanKuaikj.com reported on November 26th that Apple's attempt to secure permission to sell the latest iPhone 16 in Indonesia with a $100 million investment plan has failed...
Mobile Internet 2024-11-26 12:18:47 -
Global Smartphone Market Report Q3 2024: Samsung Remains Top Dog, Xiaomi Leads Chinese Brands
Global Smartphone Market Report Q3 2024: Samsung Remains Top Dog, Xiaomi Leads Chinese BrandsOn November 25, 2024, Counterpoint Research, a leading market intelligence firm, released its global smartphone market report for the third quarter of 2024. The report revealed that global smartphone shipments reached 307 million units, a 2% year-over-year (YoY) increase...
Mobile Internet 2024-11-26 10:43:32 -
iPhone 17 Air: The Ultra-Thin Design, the eSIM Revolution, and Market Challenges
iPhone 17 Air: The Ultra-Thin Design, the eSIM Revolution, and Market ChallengesA striking leak suggests Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 Air will be the thinnest iPhone ever, measuring between 5mm and 6mm thick. This astonishing slimness significantly undercuts the 6...
Mobile Internet 2024-11-26 10:19:04 -
iPhone 17 Pro Series: A Revolutionary Design Overhaul with Aluminum's Return and a Stunning Dual-Material Back
iPhone 17 Pro Series: A Revolutionary Design Overhaul with Aluminum's Return and a Stunning Dual-Material BackA report from Fast Technology on November 26th claims that the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max will undergo a significant design overhaul. Apple is reportedly abandoning the stainless steel frame used for years on its Pro models, returning to an aluminum alloy...
Mobile Internet 2024-11-26 10:17:25 -
Apple iPhone 17 Air: Technological Challenges and Opportunities Behind an Ultra-Thin Design
Apple iPhone 17 Air: Technological Challenges and Opportunities Behind an Ultra-Thin DesignOn November 25th, technology news outlet The Information reported that Apple is developing an ultra-thin iPhone, codenamed iPhone 17 Air, with a thickness of only 5-6 millimeters. This bold design, while stunning, presents Apple with significant technological hurdles...
Mobile Internet 2024-11-26 06:49:03 -
iPhone 17 Slim: Technological Compromises and Market Challenges of an Ultra-Thin Design
iPhone 17 Slim: Technological Compromises and Market Challenges of an Ultra-Thin DesignThe iPhone 17 Slim, also referred to as the iPhone 17 Air, is a highly anticipated ultra-thin smartphone slated for release in September 2025 alongside the standard iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro. Rumored to be only 6mm thick, its extreme slimness presents a series of technological compromises and market challenges...
Mobile Internet 2024-11-26 05:48:01 -
iPhone 17 Pro Series Returns to Aluminum Frame: A Major Design Shift
iPhone 17 Pro Series Returns to Aluminum Frame: A Major Design ShiftAccording to Wayne Ma of The Information, the highly anticipated iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max will mark the biggest design change to the iPhone Pro lineup since the introduction of the Pro models a return to aluminum frames. This news is sure to send ripples through the Apple fan community, especially considering the recent preference for stainless steel and titanium in high-end iPhone models...
Mobile Internet 2024-11-26 05:47:11 -
The iPhone 17 Air: The Tremendous Compromises and Challenges Behind an Ultra-Thin Design
The iPhone 17 Air: The Tremendous Compromises and Challenges Behind an Ultra-Thin DesignRumors earlier this year suggested Apple would launch an ultra-thin iPhone model in its 2024 iPhone 17 series, tentatively called the iPhone 17 Slim or iPhone 17 Air. According to The Information, this phone is rumored to be only 5-6 millimeters thick...
Mobile Internet 2024-11-26 03:28:43 -
Nothing Phone (3) Geekbench Listing Hints at Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC and Android 15
Nothing Phone (3) Geekbench Listing Hints at Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC and Android 15Recent Geekbench listings suggest the upcoming release of the Nothing Phone (3), the highly anticipated successor to the 2023 Nothing Phone (2). The leaked benchmark results, identified by the model number A059, reveal key specifications of what's believed to be the standard version of the phone...
Mobile Internet 2024-11-26 02:24:54
