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Current State of Competitive 5G ModemsFebruary 19, 2019As wireless industry start 2019, we will now see a new batch of competitive 5G solutions offered by the likes of Intel, Mediatek, Samsung LSI and HiSilicon poise to challenge the leading position of Qualcomm.Subscribers Only
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Honor View 20: Honor strengthens brand position in EMEA with the introduction of its new flagship device in ParisFebruary 01, 2019Last week, Honor held a European launch event for the Honor View 20 in Paris. The device was first released in China at the end of 2018.
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Global smartphone market ends 2018 on downturnJanuary 31, 2019With Apple and Samsung both announcing earnings yesterday, following is background information and insight on the 2018 global smartphone market.
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Nokia returning to wireless carriers in the US and CanadaJanuary 29, 2019Nokia is making a return to the North American wireless carriers with announcements in the US and Canada. The Nokia brand, under new ownership of HMD Global, has been gaining momentum in the global smartphone market over the last year – shipping about 4.2m units globally in Q4 2018. For 2018, Nokia shipped about 15.1m units, according to IHS Markit preliminary smartphone data, up 63% year-over-year.Subscribers Only
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Substance behind the Hype: 5G Smartphones Primed and Ready for Fast RolloutJanuary 24, 2019The Global 5G transition is poised to take place at a faster pace than any previously wireless generation transition.
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The importance of embedded security grows in connected microcontrollersJanuary 18, 2019The year of 2018 has been one of the worst to date in terms of both number of security breaches and the number of records that have been exposed.
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Black Friday 2018 Preview - SmartphonesNovember 14, 2018For retailers, Black Friday is an opportunity to tie smartphone purchases into wider spending at the store. Walmart and Target offer gift cards, of varying denomination, with the purchase of select smartphones. These deals are usually based on the condition of activating the smartphone on a qualifying partner carrier plan. *** This deck will be updated as more offers are announced.***Subscribers Only
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Samsung ushers in new foldable form factor as current all-display designs hit physical limitsNovember 12, 2018Every decade or so, a new technology or device format is unveiled that immediately disrupts the market. Apple was the instigator in 2007, and the iPhone upended the mobile phone industry. More than a decade later, the smartphone market is now showing signs of stagnation. The latest designs from various companies are starting to look more alike, which is making brand differentiation difficult.
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Global smartphone shipments declined for the last two consecutive quartersNovember 01, 2018According to preliminary IHS Markit smartphone data, global smartphone shipments recorded a negative year-over-year growth rate for two consecutive quarters in 2018. Shipments totaled 354.8 million units in the third quarter of 2018, declining by 3.3 percent from the previous year.
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Google refines Pixel smartphoneOctober 17, 2018At its “Made by Google” event, Google announced its latest Pixel smartphones. Just like in previous years, there are two models. As with other devices in the Pixel line of devices, Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are premium devices with corresponding price points. However, for the first time, Google is the manufacturer on record (according to FCC filings) as opposed to their historical use of HTC and LG as ODMs.Subscribers Only
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With the Mate 20 Pro, Huawei continues to stand out in mobile photographOctober 17, 2018After launching the P20-series earlier in the year, Huawei is looking towards the latest edition of its Mate series to continue the company’s momentum to retain a spot in the global Top 3 smartphone OEMs. Huawei presented a host of devices for the premium smartphone segment as well as a gaming focused handset which is becoming more popular in their domestic Chinese market. Huawei also renewed its partnership with Porsche Design. Additionally, the company launched two new wearables, the Watch GT and Band 3 Pro.Subscribers Only
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Global Smartphone Shipment Preliminary ResultAugust 01, 2018Global smartphone shipments reached 344.6 million units in the second quarter of 2018 – a 1.8% decline year over year, from 350.9 million units, and down slightly from the previous quarter. Huawei beat Apple to reach the #2 spot in global shipments. While Samsung retains the top spot, the company recorded its worst quarterly performance since Q2’13.
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Huawei overtakes Apple in Q2 smartphone unit shipmentsJuly 31, 2018According to IHS Markit preliminary smartphone data, global smartphone shipments reached 344.6 million units in the second quarter of 2018 – a 1.8 percent decline year over year, and also down slightly from the previous quarter. Huawei beat Apple, to reach the second-ranked position in global shipments.
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Taking the Complexity out of LTE Radio Front End Designs; Qualcomm offers Smartphone OEMs Pre-Baked RFFE SolutionsJuly 23, 2018As the smartphone industry passes its decade-long run being the most popular consumer electronics of all time, the market is beginning to see signs of maturation and slowdown. Smartphone OEMs are now competing on innovations in form factor (i.e. the move to larger and bezel-less displays), cameras (i.e. biometric sensors and computational photography) as well as Artificial Intelligence (AI) services...
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LG looks to buy time with the G7 ThinQMay 24, 2018LG Mobile announced its latest flagship handset, steering away from the crowded launch window surrounding Mobile World Congress in February. LG Mobile continues to be in a period of transition and evaluation, and the G7 is good sign of the state of affairs at the company – it’s a place holder to bridge time, but it is unclear what that future will look like for LG’s smartphone business.
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Xiaomi showcases the Mi Mix 2S – adding wireless charging as one of the first Chinese OEMsMay 17, 2018Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S is the third generation of Xiaomi MIX series. It is positioned as a showcase device for Xiaomi’s R&D capabilities.
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Xiaomi smartphone shipments grew by 129 percent in the first quarterMay 02, 2018Total year-over-year global smartphone shipments increased 2 percent, reaching 345.5 million units in the first quarter of 2018. However, seasonality took its toll, driving shipment volume down by 11 percent quarter over quarter.
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ZTE faces significant challenges in the smartphone business after U.S. Department of Commerce actionApril 20, 2018The US Department of Commerce has activated a Denial Order against ZTE Corporation. The order, in its current form, states that ZTE may not be involved in any transaction involving any commodity, software or technology exported or to be exported from the United States that is subject to Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The Denial Order expires on March 13th, 2025. ZTE relies heavily on technology and software from US vendors like Qualcomm and Google.Subscribers Only
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Vivo’s X21 combines many major smartphone design trends of 2018March 26, 2018Vivo launched the X21 on March 19th. The flagship device features upgrades in hardware design and display technology compared to the previous edition of the phone, the X20.
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Huawei looms large over Trump’s decision on Broadcom-Qualcomm dealMarch 16, 2018The decision handed down by the Trump administration essentially put an end to the months-long $117B hostile bid by Broadcom (AVGO) for Qualcomm (QCOM). Trump cited national security and US competitiveness in the upcoming 5G transition as reasons to block the troubled acquisition. However, behind the scenes, a clearer picture is emerging as to the threat that US perceives China – specifically Huawei - as being on the future competitiveness in the wireless sector of the market. Thus, this business-friendly administration ultimately yielded to national interests in handing down their decision.Subscribers Only
