smartphones

IDC cuts global smartphone shipments forecast on tariff volatility

IDC cuts global smartphone shipments forecast on tariff volatility

US and China poised to drive modest shipments growth.
Staff Writer May 30 2025, 11:02AM Finance
Apple takes top spot for first-quarter smartphone sales

Apple takes top spot for first-quarter smartphone sales

Data from Counterpoint Research suggests.
Zaheer Kachwala Apr 15 2025, 9:52AM Hardware
Qualcomm results, forecast top expectations

Qualcomm results, forecast top expectations

As artificial intelligence features helped drive sales of the smartphones.
Stephen Nellis and Arsheeya Bajwa Feb 6 2025, 9:12AM Finance
Apple debuts AI-boosted iPhone 16 range

Apple debuts AI-boosted iPhone 16 range

Showing off the long-awaited phone hours after Chinese rival Huawei's tri-fold phone began racking up orders.
Max A. Cherney and Kenrick Cai Sep 10 2024, 4:41AM Telco
Apple to switch to OLED displays for all upcoming iPhones from 2025

Apple to switch to OLED displays for all upcoming iPhones from 2025

Will exclude Sharp and Japan Display from Apple's handsets.
Staff Writer Sep 4 2024, 6:36AM Telco
Steep drop for Australian smartphone market in Q2 of 2023

Steep drop for Australian smartphone market in Q2 of 2023

Interest rates and economic uncertainty holding consumers back, IDC says.
Juha Saarinen Sep 4 2023, 8:11AM Sales & Marketing
Samsung unveils new foldable phones

Samsung unveils new foldable phones

To challenge Apple's dominance in the premium market.
Joyce Lee Jul 27 2023, 5:02AM Hardware
Google delays release of Redondo custom phone chip

Google delays release of Redondo custom phone chip

On hold until 2025, media reports.
Staff Writer Jul 7 2023, 6:47AM Hardware
Oppo to shutter chip design unit

Oppo to shutter chip design unit

As smartphone sales slump.
Staff Writer May 15 2023, 5:39AM Hardware
China's 2022 smartphone shipments lowest in ten years

China's 2022 smartphone shipments lowest in ten years

IDC notes sales plunged 13 per cent in 2022.
Staff Writer Jan 30 2023, 11:43AM Mobility
US politicians seek to ban Chinese phone brand

US politicians seek to ban Chinese phone brand

Want to add Huawei spinoff Honor to Chinese tech blacklist.
Alexandra Alper Oct 18 2021, 6:53AM Mobility
Woolworths uses groceries to discount smartphones

Woolworths uses groceries to discount smartphones

The Fresh Phone People, especially for Samsung.
Simon Sharwood Feb 12 2020, 12:09PM Hardware
Samsung shows off new square-folding phone

Samsung shows off new square-folding phone

As Telstra and Optus announce (steep) pricing for Galaxy Fold.
Staff Writer Oct 31 2019, 6:01AM Finance
CRN tests tech on the road and at home

CRN tests tech on the road and at home

Dual-screen laptop. Meatless burgers. Power brick disruptors. And more.
Oct 30 2019, 11:52AM Photos
PCs should be sold as-a-service: Gartner

PCs should be sold as-a-service: Gartner

Analysis of all end-user devices finds 5G to bring smartphone sales bounce.
Simon Sharwood Sep 27 2019, 11:13AM Hardware
Samsung's Galaxy Fold debuts - at $2,900!

Samsung's Galaxy Fold debuts - at $2,900!

South Korea only for now, more to come soon for 5G folder.
Ju-min Park and Douglas Busvine Sep 6 2019, 6:04AM Finance
Samsung to launch Galaxy Fold in September

Samsung to launch Galaxy Fold in September

Screen problems are sorted!
Staff Writer Jul 26 2019, 5:31AM Finance
Samsung says ACCC lawsuit isn't waterproof

Samsung says ACCC lawsuit isn't waterproof

Smartphone giant prepares dry argument to defend watery ads.
Staff Writers Jul 7 2019, 7:53PM Mobility
CRN poll: Buyers happy to ignore 5G phones for a year

CRN poll: Buyers happy to ignore 5G phones for a year

CRN reader poll finds very little urgency to buy.
Simon Sharwood Jun 11 2019, 1:44PM Telco
Samsung delays Galaxy Fold

Samsung delays Galaxy Fold

Won't say when folding smartphone will go on sale.
Angela Moon and Ju-min Park Apr 23 2019, 6:03AM Mobility

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