The Xiaomi Pad 7 is the iPad killer you've been waiting for. It's the best value for money Xiaomi device in recent memory.

Worldwide smartphone sales grew in 2024 following two consecutive years of decline according to reports from Counterpoint, Canalys, and IDC. The bulk of the growth came from Chinese manufacturers including Xiaomi and Vivo, though Apple and Samsung are still holding strong as the undisputed market leaders.

Xiaomi is rumored to be working on a new phone with a 7,500mAh battery, which would be the largest battery ever fitted to a conventional smartphone, and I hope Apple, Samsung, and Google are paying attention.

The Counterpoint Research report reveals that Apple used to have about 19 per cent market share last year. But this year, the numbers have been abysmally low for Apple.

Apple got hit with downgrades from Jefferies and Loop Capital on fears of slowing iPhone sales and a lack of demand around Apple Intelligence.

No manufacturer besides Samsung and Apple has managed to secure more than 3% market share in South Korea over the past six years, following LG Electronics’ exit from the market in 2021. According to Counterpoint Research, Samsung commanded 80% of the market in the third quarter of last year, while Apple held 19%.

Apple’s smartphone sales in China fell sharply in the final quarter of 2024, hurt by the popularity of local rivals like Huawei and others expanding into the premium market, according to a closely followed research firm.

Anyone who downloads Apple's upcoming software updates will have to take a few steps to disable Apple Intelligence.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 seems to say "Actually Apple are better, we admit it" – leaving Google's Pixel to fly the flag for Android!

Apple and Google are facing antitrust probes in the UK from the CMA over their practices in the mobile segment.

Samsung launches Galaxy S25 with Qualcomm AI chips, promising a personalized experience. Company aims to be on top of AI smartphone market.