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Gartner: smartphone sales still suffering
Apple

Gartner: smartphone sales still suffering

Global smartphone sales fell 2.7% to 373 million units in Q1 2019, with declines in Australia and competitive tension affecting top brands, says Gartner.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2019
IDC: Apple slips to third behind Huawei in smartphone market
Apple

IDC: Apple slips to third behind Huawei in smartphone market

In a dramatic turn, Apple has slipped to third place in smartphone shipments behind Huawei, which saw a 50% increase, per IDC's 1Q19 report.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2019
Hands-on Review: Xiaomi's Mi Mix 3 and the Amazfit Bip
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Xiaomi's Mi Mix 3 and the Amazfit Bip

Xiaomi impresses with its solid Mi Mix 3 smartphone and the budget-friendly Amazfit Bip smartwatch, showcasing innovation and value in the tech sector.

By Tom Richmond • 5 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2019
High cost means the foldable phone fad won't catch on in 2019
Apple

High cost means the foldable phone fad won't catch on in 2019

Research analyst Canalys says while it's inevitable that more vendors will jump in on the fad, it won't be gaining much traction in 2019.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2019
UPDATED - Foldables: The new battleground for smartphone fads
Digital Signage

UPDATED - Foldables: The new battleground for smartphone fads

The foldable smartphone wars have begun, with Samsung, Huawei, and other tech giants unveiling devices that challenge traditional phone limits.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Feb 2019
Security flaw in Xiaomi electric scooters could have deadly consequences
Xiaomi

Security flaw in Xiaomi electric scooters could have deadly consequences

Xiaomi's M365 electric scooters pose severe risks due to Bluetooth security flaws, potentially allowing attackers to control and endanger riders.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Feb 2019
To bezel or notch to bezel - the evolution of smartphones
Marketing Technologies

To bezel or notch to bezel - the evolution of smartphones

Futuresource Consulting reflects on the smartphone design trends of 2018 and what might be coming through the coming year.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Tue, 5th Feb 2019
IDC: Standalone VR headset shipments grow 428.6% in 3Q18
AR, VR & Metaverse

IDC: Standalone VR headset shipments grow 428.6% in 3Q18

The VR headset market returned to growth in 3Q18 after four consecutive quarters of decline and now makes up 97% of the combined market.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Dec 2018
Xiaomi fans bubble over at Mi Store grand opening
Internet of Things

Xiaomi fans bubble over at Mi Store grand opening

The fans filled Auckland's Westfield Sylvia Park to take advantage of the opening specials and get their hands on some Xiaomi tech.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Sat, 10th Nov 2018
The smartphone wars continue as shipments decline
Apple

The smartphone wars continue as shipments decline

This quarter saw a global 6% YoY decline in smartphone shipments, largely due to a 13% decline for market leader Samsung, but Xiaomi's rise continues.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Nov 2018
IDC - Sharp dip in VR headset shipment numbers won't last
AR, VR & Metaverse

IDC - Sharp dip in VR headset shipment numbers won't last

Despite global shipment numbers dropping by more than a third, the market outlook is still positive an IDC Tracker report shows.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Sep 2018
Apple still on top as wearables market grows worldwide
Apple

Apple still on top as wearables market grows worldwide

Apple's share of the market continues to grow along with Chinese competitors Xiaomi and Huawei. Fitbit still in decline.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Sep 2018
Canalys: 187% smart speaker growth driven by Chinese offerings
Digital Entertainment

Canalys: 187% smart speaker growth driven by Chinese offerings

While Google and Amazon still lead the way, it seems the smart speaker market is no exception to the steady rise of Chinese tech.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Aug 2018
Gartner - Xiaomi up and Samsung down as smartphone market grows
Apple

Gartner - Xiaomi up and Samsung down as smartphone market grows

Global smartphone sales return to growth with Xiaomi grabbing up sales to hit over 100% year over year improvement.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 30th May 2018
Wearables market showing no wear as smartwatches drive growth
Wearables

Wearables market showing no wear as smartwatches drive growth

Canalys says wearable band shipments grew 35 percent from the year before with a two horse race at the front & fierce competition behind.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 24th May 2018
Global smartphone market declines, but there are some bright spots
Apple

Global smartphone market declines, but there are some bright spots

During Q1 2018 we got a new leader on top of smartphone shipments, one vendor experiencing triple digit growth, and a huge decline in China.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 4th May 2018
Apple wrests control of record-breaking wearables market
Wearables

Apple wrests control of record-breaking wearables market

The worldwide wearables market continued its upward trajectory in the final quarter of 2017 with full year shipment volumes reaching new records.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Mar 2018
Samsung tops smartphone shipments in 2017 despite Apple claiming Q4 - IDC
EduTech

Samsung tops smartphone shipments in 2017 despite Apple claiming Q4 - IDC

An IDC report has shown that Samsung's smartphone shipments took a dive in Q4, letting Apple take the top spot but only for that quarter.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2018

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