Xiaomi continues the trend towards Chinese brands pushing flagship phone prices higher, but keeps its traditional value proposition in the mid-tier.
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It wasn't widely reported outside the tech press, but Intel just launched a major new product extension -- discrete graphics. This Quick Take provides a high level overview of what was announced and why it matters.
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MWC 2022 happened IRL this year, with sizeable - though smaller - crowds. Techsponential went to Barcelona to get hands on with new devices, see how the market is evolving, and meet with people we haven’t seen outside of Zoom in three years.
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Apple is pushing its silicon advantage hard, updating the iPhone SE and iPad Air, and creating a new high performance desktop based on the new M1 Ultra.
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Samsung established the Galaxy S line as the premier Android flagship smartphone a decade ago, and only the Galaxy Note exceeded it. Samsung is now merging the two lines, but Samsung isn’t ignoring the regular and plus Galaxy S22 variants, with improved cameras, larger batteries, leaps in sustainability, and significant extensions to its software support.
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There has been a lot written about CES by press and analysts covering the show remotely; Techsponential attended live. Here are thoughts on what the show was like, and key announcements from the event.
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The first phone launched at CES 2022 is Samsung’s Galaxy S21 FE — the successor to 2020’s badly needed S20 FE. Samsung is pitching it as a good value, and, in the U.S., it is.
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Sometimes, simple demos are the best. Verizon flew a handful of press, influencers, and analysts to downtown Los Angeles last week to test its upcoming C-Band network.
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At its annual Snapdragon Summit, Qualcomm announced three new silicon platforms for smartphones, computing, and handheld gaming. Some of the efforts will hit more headwinds than others.
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Last week was a big week for silicon: Qualcomm held its Investor Day in New York City reassuring its investors that it is diversifying, and MediaTek launched an assault on the high end of the smartphone market (among other things) at its Executive Summit in Laguna Beach, CA.
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Last week, Facebook announced that it is renaming the company Meta, and the hot takes have been scorching – and many are simply wrong.
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Analysis and competitive response recommendations for Apple’s new Music tier; colorful HomePod mini; third-generation AirPods; and high end MacBook Pros.
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Microsoft is removing Surface business results from its quarterly reports, but Surface remains strategically important. The fall Surface Event included solid updates to several products, continued exploration of innovative new form factors, and extremely important work on accessibility and the environment.
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Apple’s annual fall device update offered up few surprises, but adding noticeable, useful updates to best-selling products is generally a winning formula for Apple. In the U.S., carriers are heavily subsidizing the new iPhones – including giving them away free over time with trade-ins.
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Samsung is steadily removing objections to foldables with its third generation Z Flip and Z Fold; it is launching well-priced Galaxy Watch4 with new Google software and new Samsung silicon, and the Galaxy Buds2 have a winning balance between comfort, performance, and price.
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Windows 11 is coming, and this report provides analysis on its market impact, key features, and implications for consumers, enterprises, and OEMs.
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Late last month, three news items from China caught my eye that reflect how geopolitics are shaping the state of mobile devices today. I also attended an online discussion on deglobalization that provided some context for what’s going on.
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There’s plenty of news coverage on Apple’s Spring Loaded event and even more hot takes produced within minutes of the event’s end. This report assumes the reader knows the product news and focuses on key analysis.
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BBK is remaking OnePlus as a more traditional smartphone brand, driven by sanctions on Huawei and BBK’s desire to take advantage of U.S. distribution.
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Microsoft is updating the Surface Laptop and announcing new accessories aimed at post-pandemic hybrid work needs: USB wired and wireless headsets, a wired speaker for conference calls, and a 1080p webcam.
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