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Qualcomm coalition targets AI-native 6G rollout by 2029

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Qualcomm unites tech and telecoms heavyweights in a new coalition to fast-track AI-native 6G standards and networks for rollout from 2029.
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Oppo brings AI-rich ColourOS 16 to Reno15 phones in India

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Oppo rolls out AI-heavy ColourOS 16 to Reno15 phones in India, adding Gemini, cross-device sharing and six years of support promises.
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AI apps & short-form dramas drive new mobile growth trends

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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AI apps hit 1.5bn downloads, short-form dramas surge, and third-party Android stores open new growth paths in mobile through 2025, says Mintegral.
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AI apps, short drama content, & third-party stores drive mobile

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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AI apps hit 1.5bn downloads and USD $1.3bn revenue in 2024, while APAC short dramas and third-party Android stores drive global mobile market growth.
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OPPO & Hasselblad extend imaging partnership for new phones

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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OPPO extends its imaging partnership with Hasselblad to develop next-gen smartphone cameras, aiming to elevate mobile photography to new heights.
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Apple ships record 4 million smartphones in India Q3 2024

Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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Apple has recorded its highest quarterly shipment in India, dispatching 4 million units in Q3 2024, amid a thriving smartphone market.
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AI smartphones set to transform mobile industry by 2028

Wed, 29th May 2024
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AI-capable smartphones are set to transform the mobile industry, with 54% expected to integrate AI by 2028, driving new competitive and revenue strategies.
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Indonesian smartphone market rebounds with 8.8% YoY growth in Q3 2023

Fri, 24th Nov 2023
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Indonesia's smartphone market sees growth after 8 quarters of decline, with high-priced smartphones leading the way, according to IDC data.
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FMI research reveals foldable smartphone market expansion

Thu, 15th Sep 2022
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According to new research from Future Market Insights, the foldable phone market is projected to expand significantly as demand and innovation increase.
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IDC: Huawei finally takes top spot in smartphone market

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The Chinese vendor has managed to nab 20% of the market, taking out Apple and Samsung after years of trailing in second or third place.
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Just two smartphone makers saw growth in Q4 2019 as global sales decline

Wed, 4th Mar 2020
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Apple and Xiaomi were the only top smartphone vendors to gain in Q4 2019, as global sales dipped 0.4% year over year, Gartner reports.
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Trade war and coronavirus uncertainty proves challenge for Huawei as smartphone shipments drop

Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
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Huawei faces significant hurdles as smartphone shipments decline, fuelled by ongoing trade war woes and coronavirus uncertainties, IDC data reveals.
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IDC: Global smartphone market returns to positive growth

Fri, 8th Nov 2019
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Global smartphone shipments increase in Q3 2019, ending seven quarters of decline, says IDC. Indian market leads growth. Chinese brands rise.
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Record-breaking feat in declining smartphone market

Tue, 30th Jul 2019
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Vivo set a new personal record by shipping 5.8 million smartphones to India in Q2 2019, a notable feat given the overall declining market.
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IDC: Apple slips to third behind Huawei in smartphone market

Thu, 2nd May 2019
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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.
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IDC: Worst smartphone sales year ever

Thu, 31st Jan 2019
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Smartphone shipments decline 4.9% in Q4 2018, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of decline, according to data from IDC.
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The smartphone wars continue as shipments decline

Tue, 6th Nov 2018
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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.
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Gartner: solid growth for top 5 global smartphone vendors

Fri, 1st Dec 2017
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Global smartphone sales grew by 3% in Q3 2017, with top vendors posting strong gains. Samsung led with 19.3% growth, while Xiaomi soared with an 80% rise.
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Smartphone market up 2.7% as more affordable models dominate

Tue, 7th Nov 2017
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Smartphone vendors may be launching their high-end flagships in abundance, but it's more affordable models that will drive the market.
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India's smartphone market overtakes US to claim second spot

Sat, 28th Oct 2017
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India's smartphone market has recovered from a shaky Q2 2017 to surge in growth with the five major vendors being the drivers - Xiaomi in particular.