Devices Xiaomi March 20, 2024 Smartphones drive Xiaomi sales rebound Chinese device maker Xiaomi saw revenue growth rebound in the final quarter of 2023, driven by double-digit gains in smartphone sales, with net profit jumping sharply on one-offs. By Joseph Waring
Devices Europe Orange March 19, 2024 Orange Belgium opens digital store for refurbished phones Orange Belgium launched an online store for reconditioned smartphones, expanding its range of refurbished handsets to more than 8,500 units as the operator reiterated its commitment to a green and circular economy. By Hana Anandira
Devices Samsung March 12, 2024 Samsung adds Knox Vault to Galaxy midrange A series Samsung launched two upgraded 5G models in its midrange Galaxy A series, with enhanced security, featuring Knox Vault for the first time, and improved imaging and displays. By Joseph Waring
Devices North America Verizon March 12, 2024 Verizon flags rising video app usage in 2023 US operator Verizon identified Tik Tok and YouTube as the dominant mobile apps for 2023 in its inaugural Consumer Connections Report. By Mike Robuck
Devices Middle East and North Africa Sub-Saharan Africa March 11, 2024 Africa smartphone shipments rise on low-end models IDC reported smartphone shipments in Africa were up 12 per cent year-on-year in Q4 2023 to 19.8 million units, due in part to strong uptake of low-end Chinese brands across the region. By Mike Robuck
Devices Operators Regulation March 8, 2024 The Friday File: Huawei resurgent and EC bites Apple Mobile World Live brings you our top three picks of the week, as Huawei shows life in China's smartphone market with the Mate 60, Apple was hit with a €1.8 billion fine from the European Commission (EC) and Singtel cut its Bharti Airtel stake. By Hana Anandira
Asia Pacific Devices March 7, 2024 SEA smartphone recovery gains momentum Canalys data showed Southeast Asia smartphone shipments started the year on an upbeat note with a double-digit year-on-year rise in January, riding on momentum from late 2023. By Joseph Waring
Devices November 21, 2023 Moving up the IoT value-chain with managed connectivity and multi-IMSI SIMs