It seems that the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 and the Galaxy Z Fold 3 have managed to sell more than one million units in its homeland
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The latest report from Counterpoint suggests that smartphone shipments won't be as expected earlier this year
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The latest report from Canalys claims that Chromebook year-on-year shipments are still going strong in the second quarter of 2021
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OnePlus is growing faster than expected, and its latest smartphone shipment report shows that it can expect great things in the future
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Check out the latest report from Strategy Analytics where we get an idea of just how many Mac PCs and laptops were sold during Q1 2021
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2020 has been an atypical year. We are still trying to cope with the new normal that the ongoing pandemic has brought upon us. These changes have helped some companies increase their sales numbers, as laptops and PCs are essential for people to work or study from home. However, 2020 didn’t treat every company or every market the same. The smartphone market suffered a 6% YoY decline in sales during Q4 2020, which translates to severe losses for everyone except Apple and Samsung.
According to the latest data from Counterpoint, Apple and Samsung were the only OEMs to see positive growth during the last quarter of 2020. Cupertino managed to increase its sales thanks to record high iPhone 12 sales, while the Korean tech giant has to thank its Samsung Galaxy S20 FE for saving its quarterly sales.
Research Analyst Maurice Klaehne explains why the recently launched iPhone 12 helped Apple reach 14 percent YoY growth during Q4 2020, as he says that, “We did see two bright spots in the market. Apple had a very strong YoY growth period, even with a delayed and staggered iPhone 12 launch. Demand for new iPhones outpaced supply in many cases as carriers had good promotional offers for both switchers and upgraders, something that is not as frequent. AT&T’s upgrade offers allowed customers to trade in older devices for discounts of up to $799, effectively making the iPhone 12 a free device with a qualifying unlimited plan and trade-in. Initial wait times for the Pro models, especially the iPhone 12 Pro Max, spanned close to three weeks. Given this strong demand for new iPhones and supply shortages in Q4 2020, we expect sales to spill over into Q1 2021.”
Senior Analyst Hanish Bhatia gave his comments on Samsung’s sales and how the Galaxy S20 FE was the main reason for the chaebol’s success. He says that “Samsung had a strong quarter as well, mainly due to the success of the Samsung S20 FE 5G. The OEM even launched a 256GB variant in the quarter to meet further demand from customers looking to buy a sub-$1,000 device. Especially during this COVID-19 period, customers are looking to spend less money, but still want specifications of flagship devices. Trade-in offers become especially appealing when the monthly bill does not increase by more than $10-$15. Looking ahead to 2021, the launch of new Samsung Galaxy S21 addresses the pricing issue as each device is $200 less expensive than the S20 series. However, January and February tend to be a lull in the market, and with Apple’s current momentum, there will be less opportunities for Samsung to capitalize on.”
Now, we must only wait and see how 2021 unfolds. The Samsung Galaxy S21 series has recently launched. Its aggressive pricing, deals, and trade-in discounts may give it a fighting chance against the iPhone 12’s momentum, even though Samsung may not be expecting its latest flagship to sell as much as its predecessors.
Via SamMobile
Source Counterpoint Research
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It seems that Apple’s latest iPhone lineup has knocked one out of the park with its latest sales report. The iPhone 12 appears to have accounted for a total of 76 percent of new iPhone sales if we focus on the time period between October and November. However, the smaller, more affordable version didn’t get the attention Apple was hoping for.
According to a new report from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP), the latest iPhone 12 lineup has done great in sales, taking up more than half of Apple’s new iPhone sales in the last few months after their launch periods. The vanilla iPhone 12 model with a 6.1-inch display was apparently the most popular device, as it managed to take up 27 percent in sales. The 12 Pro and the 12 Pro Max with a 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch displays reached 20 percent in sales.
If we compare this year’s sales numbers with the ones delivered by the iPhone 11, we will see a clear difference. Last year’s iPhone 11 lineup managed to reach 69 percent of Apple’s total iPhone sales, which also suggests that this year’s iPhone 12 has been more successful in sales in the period after their launch. Still, comparisons may be a bit complicated, as we saw Apple changing its launch strategy during 2020 to cope with the delays caused by the ongoing pandemic.
“Compared to last year’s launch of iPhone 11 models, which accounted for 69% of sales in the period after the launch, the four iPhone 12 models did even better, with 76% of sales. However, there was no clear leader among the new models, with sales evenly distributed among iPhone 12, 12 Pro, and 12 Max. In contrast, in 2019, iPhone 11 had an incredible 39% of sales, with iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max combining for only 30% of sales.”
Unfortunately, the iPhone 12 mini didn’t do as great as the other models, as the smaller 5.4-inch version only managed to reach 6 percent of total iPhone sales during October and November. The reason for this is that the 12 mini arrived with a price tag that wasn’t as appealing to customers, as they decided that the iPhone 11 or the iPhone XR were more attractive.
“The new iPhone mini likely disappointed Apple with only 6% of sales in the period,’ said Mike Levin, CIRP Partner and cofounder. ‘It has most of the same features as the other iPhone 12 models, in a smaller form factor for $699. Its share was just above that of iPhone XR, launched in 2018 and now priced at $499, the one-year old iPhone 11, now selling for $599, and the 2nd generation iPhone SE, launched in April 2020 at $399. It seems that its higher price point compared to those three models limited the iPhone 12 mini appeal.”
Source CIRP
Via 9to5Mac
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It’s always interesting to see consumer data reports The latest one from Flurry Analytics focuses on the top ten smartphone models activated on Christmas Day 2020 in the United States, where iPhones were far superior to Android devices.
Christmas is a special celebration for many, and it’s also a great day for new smartphone activations. The latest report analyzed new activations during this event, and it shows that the iPhone 11 is the most popular device among consumers. Last year’s entry-level iPhone received five percent more love than its closest competitor.
This report measured device activations during the time period between December 18 and December 24, and it leaves the iPhone XR in second place, with the iPhone 12 Pro Max in the third spot. What’s more impressive is that nine of the ten devices featured in this report are iPhone models, leaving the tenth spot for the only Android device, which turned out to be the LG K30.
The latest iPhone 12 lineup took three spots, with the vanilla iPhone 12 following the 12 Pro Max and the iPhone 12 Pro taking the sixth spot, which leaves the 12 mini out of the top ten. Still, we see the iPhone 8 and the 8 Plus taking the ninth and eighth spot, respectively. Flurry believes that the success of older models is because American consumers were more price-sensitive this holiday season.
However, Flurry Analytics also notes a 23 percent year-on-year smartphone activation drop, which is mainly because of the hardships and limitations 2020, and the ongoing pandemic has brought upon us.
“As you can see, activations this year are down 23% year-over-year, likely due to the financial hardships caused by COVID-19. Another possibility is that because Americans were encouraged to stay home and limit family gatherings, smartphone gift giving could be more spread out across the days before and after Christmas.”
Source Flurry
Via MacRumors
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It seems that the ongoing pandemic hasn’t affected Apple sales as much as expected earlier this year. The company has recently reported its earnings for the fourth quarter of the 2020 fiscal year, which includes a $9 billion Mac revenue that has established a new quarterly record. These numbers also helped the company reach a whopping $28.9 billion in Mac revenue this year.
Apple has recently presented its annual Form 10-K report in the US Securities and Exchange Commission. This report shows that Apple has managed to increase Mac sales in fiscal 2020, compared to the previous year, and all of this was thanks to the increase in MacBook Pro sales.
Let’s remember that Cupertino introduced a new 16-inch MacBook Pro in the first quarter of its 2020 fiscal year. Some months passed, and then we saw Apple introduce a 13-inch MacBook Pro refresh during the third quarter of its fiscal year. They both included faster, more powerful Intel processors and a Magic Keyboard that didn’t give as many problems as the butterfly keyboard in previous models.
The new MacBook Air also received amazing customer response during the back to school season, according to Apple’s financial chief Luca Maestri. It seems that working and studying from home helped both Macs and iPads to record strong sales since the ongoing pandemic has forced millions of people to stay home to avoid possible infections. Apple also mentioned that its products outside of the iPhone grew 30 percent during the last quarter. More details of Apple’s latest Form 10-K report can be found by following this link, or you can simply take a look at the ones mentioned below since they include important information.
Source MacRumors
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Several US companies have been under investigation by the US House Judiciary Antitrust Subcommittee. It concluded that tech companies such as Apple, Facebook, Google, and Amazon are the “kinds of monopolies” found in “the era of oil barons and railroad tycoons.”
However, Apple told MacRumors in a statement that it “strongly disagrees with the conclusions reached in the report.”
“We have always said that scrutiny is reasonable and appropriate but we vehemently disagree with the conclusions reached in this staff report with respect to Apple. Our company does not have a dominant market share in any category where we do business. From its beginnings 12 years ago with just 500 apps, we’ve built the App Store to be a safe and trusted place for users to discover and download apps and a supportive way for developers to create and sell apps globally. Hosting close to two million apps today, the App Store has delivered on that promise and met the highest standards for privacy, security and quality. The App Store has enabled new markets, new services and new products that were unimaginable a dozen years ago, and developers have been primary beneficiaries of this ecosystem. Last year in the United States alone, the App Store facilitated $138 billion in commerce with over 85% of that amount accruing solely to third-party developers. Apple’s commission rates are firmly in the mainstream of those charged by other app stores and gaming marketplaces. Competition drives innovation, and innovation has always defined us at Apple. We work tirelessly to deliver the best products to our customers, with safety and privacy at their core, and we will continue to do so.”
This report also explains how these companies share common problems, such as controlling access to markets, charging exorbitant fees, imposing oppressive contract terms, and using their dominant positions to keep their control of the market by eliminating possible rivals. If you want to take a look at the report, you can do so by following this link. Now, I’m only curious to know what Epic Games thinks of this report, and how it may prove that the creators of Fortnite weren’t mistaken when they challenged the App Store Monopoly.
Source MacRumors
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2020 has been a crazy year. The ongoing pandemic has changed our way of life, how we interact with people, and it has also affected the tech world. Smartphone sales have also been affected, and the latest report from Canalys shows that flagship sales didn’t do so well because customers decided to go for less expensive devices.
“Greater unemployment has cut consumer choice, in some cases restricting the ability to buy a new device or cover phone-related expenses. With economic challenges likely to persist, the sub-US$400 segment is poised to gain more prominence, particularly as Google and other Android players increase their exposure to the low-end and mid-range segments.”
According to the latest report from Canalys, the US market shipped 31.9 million smartphones during the second quarter of 2020. This means that there was a 5 percent decline when compared to last year’s numbers. Apple is still king in the US, as it takes 47.1 percent of the market share, followed by Samsung with 23.2 percent, selling seven out of every ten devices. However, Apple dominated the market because of its affordable iPhone 11 and iPhone SE models, which also translates to a 10 percent annual growth.
Samsung sales suffered the most, as flagship sales dropped. Its Galaxy S20 series sold 59 percent fewer devices than its predecessor, and it seems that the problem won’t end anytime soon. Canalys also predicts that sales numbers will increase for those devices that arrive with a sub- $ 400 price tag since buyers paid an average of $500 for their new devices.
Source 9to5Google
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2020 has been a crazy year. The ongoing pandemic has changed our way of life, how we interact with people, and it has also affected the tech world. Smartphone sales have also been affected, and the latest report from Canalys shows that flagship sales didn’t do so well because customers decided to go for less expensive devices.
“Greater unemployment has cut consumer choice, in some cases restricting the ability to buy a new device or cover phone-related expenses. With economic challenges likely to persist, the sub-US$400 segment is poised to gain more prominence, particularly as Google and other Android players increase their exposure to the low-end and mid-range segments.”
According to the latest report from Canalys, the US market shipped 31.9 million smartphones during the second quarter of 2020. This means that there was a 5 percent decline when compared to last year’s numbers. Apple is still king in the US, as it takes 47.1 percent of the market share, followed by Samsung with 23.2 percent, selling seven out of every ten devices. However, Apple dominated the market because of its affordable iPhone 11 and iPhone SE models, which also translates to a 10 percent annual growth.
Samsung sales suffered the most, as flagship sales dropped. Its Galaxy S20 series sold 59 percent fewer devices than its predecessor, and it seems that the problem won’t end anytime soon. Canalys also predicts that sales numbers will increase for those devices that arrive with a sub- $ 400 price tag since buyers paid an average of $500 for their new devices.
Source 9to5Google
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The latest report from Canalys predicts that global PC shipments and iPad sales are going to fall because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. PC shipments were down by 9 percent during the first quarter, but predictions expect a 7 percent fall in 2020.
“Though the PC market has been rattled by the impact of COVID-19, the worst is behind us as Q2, Q3, and Q4 are all expected to post smaller year-on-year shipment declines than Q1. This is mainly due to a return to a healthy supply chain and manufacturing base in China, which will serve pent-up demand in segments such as remote working and education.”
The report also mentions that Apple will be affected negatively in its iPad sales in the United States, even though they have just ordered LCD panels from LG Display to keep up with demand in other parts of the world.
“If the economy does not show major signs of recovery by Q4, Canalys expects that consumers will move away from discretionary spending on non-essential devices, such as Apple tablets, at the end of the year. We expect the recovery in the US to be delayed until 2022, when the market will grow 4% year on year.”
Hopefully, the coronavirus will soon be dealt with, and we can all return to our regular lives, without canceled events, delayed launches of great devices, and online events.
Source 9to5Mac
Via Canalys
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We have data that shows us how much iOS has grown in the first quarter of 2020 in activations when compared to past years
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Samsung is still king of smartphone sales and, it keeps dominating its home market during the Q4 followed by Apple and LG
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