AR and AI technologies show promise Global shipments of Virtual Reality (VR) headsets fell by 4% year-on-year (YoY) and 16% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) in the third quarter of 2024, marking the market’s third consecutive quarter of declines. This trend reflects a growing challenge within the VR
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Followed by iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 15 Pro According to Counterpoint Research’s Global Handset Model Sales Tracker, Apple’s iPhone 15 was the world’s best-selling smartphone in Q3 2024, followed closely by the iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 15 Pro. Samsung dominated the global top-10 list, securing five spots, with Apple close at […]
US sanctions hurt Huawei Samsung, Apple, and Xiaomi have collectively commanded half of the global smartphone market in the second quarter of 2024, highlighting their continued dominance in the industry. According to the latest IDC Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker data, these three tech giants have each made significant strides in capturing consumer interest and market […]
Raising $3,042 Per Second In Q1 2024 Alphabet, Google’s parent company, has outpaced Apple and claimed the throne as the most profitable entity within the esteemed GAFAM* consortium. This seismic shift in the tech industry’s financial landscape is a testament to Alphabet’s remarkable financial resurgence in 2023, which has continued into Q1 of 2024,
Installed Base To Surpass One-billion Mark A dramatic surge in GenAI smartphone shipments is forecasted, with a fourfold increase by 2027, totalling a staggering 550 million units. These estimations by Counterpoint Research, detailed in the forthcoming report GenAI Smartphone Shipments and Insights, mark a significant advancement from Counterpoint’s earlier forecasts
Now Available In 13- And 15-Inch Sizes Apple has launched its latest iteration of the MacBook Air lineup, boasting the formidable M3 chip, which promises to elevate the laptop to new heights of performance and efficiency. The unveiling marks a significant advancement in Apple’s commitment to blending power with portability. The new MacBook Air models, […]
Led By Premium And Budget-Economy Segments Despite the challenges faced in the previous year, the smartphone market worldwide is showing remarkable resilience. According to a recent forecast by Counterpoint Research, global smartphone shipments are anticipated to witness a modest upswing of 3% year-on-year, reaching a substantial 1.2 billion units in 2024. The rebound is
Outpaces Entire 2023 Growth By 15% NVIDIA, the US-based chipmaker, continues its meteoric rise in the stock market, setting new records after closing 2023 as the top performer in the S&P 500 index with a remarkable gain of 236%. Bolstered by stellar Q4 results, the tech giant has surged by over $400 billion in stock […]
Free Online Access For All Developers Apple enthusiasts and developers worldwide are gearing up for the much-anticipated return of Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), scheduled from June 10 to 14, 2024, in Cupertino, California. In a notable move, Apple announced that the entire conference would be accessible online to developers. At the same time, a […]
However, Antitrust Concerns Loom Large Apple Inc. is poised to witness a significant surge in its services revenue, with projections indicating that the segment will constitute a quarter of the tech giant’s total revenue by 2025. According to Counterpoint Research’s Apple 360 service, this expansion marks a milestone as services revenue is expected to surpass