Tag: premium devices
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Apple and Samsung Dominate 2025 Phone Sales as Price Hikes Loom for 2026
Overview: A Year of Steady Growth Amid Turbulence The mobile phone market finished 2025 with a modest 1.9% year-over-year growth, a signal that the industry managed to navigate tariff disruptions, economic volatility, and affordability pressures. Data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) shows that premium devices continued to play a pivotal role in shaping shipment…
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Apple and Samsung Dominated Phone Sales in 2025, but Price Hikes Could Define 2026
Overview: A Year of Dominance Amid Turbulence 2025 ended with a surprising but predictable twist for the smartphone market. Despite tariff disruptions, economic volatility, and growing affordability constraints, the industry closed the year with a modest 1.9% year-over-year growth, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC). The headline takeaway is clear: Apple and Samsung once…
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Anker’s CES Smart Home Push: A $1,600 Eufy Robovac and More
Overview: Anker’s Evolution at CES Fifteen years after starting with batteries and chargers, Anker is showcasing a diversified CES portfolio that underscores its transformation into a major player in the smart home and robotics space. The centerpiece of the reveal is a high-end Eufy robovac priced at $1,600, a sign of the premium tier the…
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Soaring memory prices push Samsung to weigh Galaxy S26 pricing strategy
Samsung Scrutinizes Galaxy S26 Pricing as Memory Costs Rise Samsung Electronics faces a crucial decision on the pricing of its upcoming Galaxy S26 lineup as memory component costs climb. The company, a perennial player in the premium smartphone market, must balance maintaining a competitive edge with preserving healthy margins. Industry reports indicate that DRAM and…