Samsung is off to a strong start in 2026, and despite mixed reports from different research firms, the Korean giant has a solid claim to the global smartphone crown for the first quarter. According to IDC’s latest preliminary data, Samsung shipped 62.8 million...
According to new figures from Omdia, Apple shipped 240.6 million iPhones in 2025, narrowly beating Samsung, which shipped 239.1 million Galaxy phones. That gives Apple a 19% market share, although Samsung also effectively sits at 19% once rounding is applied. What...
Samsung may be one of the world’s largest phone makers, but it’s not immune to what is shaping up to be a difficult 2026 for the industry. New forecasts from Counterpoint Research suggest the global smartphone market will shrink next year, largely because of rising...
Yesterday, Samsung dropped a surprise announcement, unveiling its new 200MP ISOCELL HP5 sensor. The company claims it is the world’s first camera sensor to feature 0.5µm-sized pixels, packing some of the most advanced imaging technology ever seen on a smartphone. But...
Apple keeps its ecosystem closed, meaning its products work only with each other. However, an unusual thing is going to happen as Apple will reportedly allow Vivo’s upcoming X Fold 5 to be compatible with Apple Watch. This raises hopes for many Android smartphone...
