Tag: Counterpoint Research

India Mandates Preloaded Cyber Safety App on All New Smartphones

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Smartphone makers must preinstall India's undeletable Sanchar Saathi app in 90 days, a move challenging Apple's policies and aiming to curb phone theft.

India Mandates Undeletable Govt Security App on All New Smartphones

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Smartphone makers have 90 days to pre-install India's Sanchar Saathi app. Users cannot delete it, raising privacy and compliance concerns, especially for Apple.

iPhone 17 Tops China Singles Day Sales, Saves Market from Decline

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Apple's iPhone 17 captured 26% of smartphone sales in China's Singles Day festival, single-handedly preventing a 5% market decline while rivals lost share.

Apple Overtakes Samsung as World’s Top Phone Maker After 14 Years

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Apple surpasses Samsung with 243 million iPhone shipments and 19.4% market share. iPhone 17 drives record sales as emerging markets fuel growth.

Apple to Overtake Samsung as Top Smartphone Brand in 2025

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Apple is set to become the world's leading smartphone company for the first time since 2011, capturing 19.4% market share as iPhone 17 drives strong growth.

Apple to Overtake Samsung as World’s Top Smartphone Maker in 2025

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Apple poised to become number one smartphone brand for first time since 2011, driven by iPhone 17 success and global upgrade cycle momentum.

Nvidia Memory Shift to Double Server Chip Prices by 2026

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Nvidia's move to smartphone-style memory in AI servers could cause 100% price increase for server memory, straining data center budgets and supply chains.

Apple iPhone 17 Sales Jump 22% in China Market Comeback

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Apple rebounds in China with iPhone 17 driving 22% sales growth, reversing last year's decline and demonstrating strong brand loyalty despite market challenges.

Apple Leads India Premium Phone Market as iPhone 17 Drives Record Sales

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Apple dominates India's premium smartphone segment by value with 28% share, while Vivo leads overall shipments. Premium segment grows 29% amid festive demand.

India’s Smartphone Market Hits Record Value; Apple Enters Top 5

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India's smartphone market grew 5% in volume and 18% in value in Q3 2025, with Apple breaking into top five brands for the first time as premium segment surges.

Apple Nears $4 Trillion Valuation as iPhone 17 Sales Soar

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Apple approaches historic $4 trillion market cap with iPhone 17 series outperforming predecessors by 19% in early sales, driven by record India growth.

Apple Nears $4 Trillion Valuation as iPhone 17 Sales Soar

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Apple approaches historic $4 trillion market cap driven by strong iPhone 17 sales, record India performance, and growing manufacturing presence.