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Global Smartphone Market to Grow 1 Percent in 2025, Despite Challenging Economy, Soft Demand: IDC
IDC projects global smartphone shipments to rise 1 percent in 2025 to 1.24 billion units, driven by iOS growth and replacement demand, with a 1.5 percent compound annual growth rate through 2029. Despite weak demand in China, growth in the US, the Middle East, and Africa will offset declines. Vendors are reportedly prioritising value creation with ...
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HP Retained Top Spot as India's PC Market Grew 3 Percent YoY in Q2 2025: IDC
India’s PC market growth has relatively slowed down in the second quarter of 2025 (Q2 2025), according to the market research firm IDC. After seeing a year-on-year (YoY) growth of 8.1 percent in the first quarter of the year, India’s PC market grew at 3 percent in the second quarter. However, HP and Lenovo retained the top spot, commanding 30.8...
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Smartphone Shipments in India Grew 7.3 Percent YoY in Q2 2025; Vivo Retains Top Spot
According to IDC, India’s smartphone market shipped 70 million units in H1 2025, growing 0.9 percent YoY. In Q2 alone, shipments rose 7.3 percent YoY to 37 million. The growth was driven by new model launches across all segments, price cuts on older phones, better offline margins, and strong marketing.
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Global Tablet Shipments Surge 13.1 Percent YoY in Q2, Apple Maintains Lead: IDC
Apple topped the IDC's list of worldwide tablet shipments, while Samsung came in second place. According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. According to the tracker, worldwide tablet shipment surged 13.1 percent YoY in Q2 this year, reaching 38.3 million units. Amazon and Xiaomi came i...
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India’s Mobile Shipments Saw 8 Percent Growth In Q2 2025, iPhone 16 Leads the Charts: Report
In the second quarter of 2025, India’s smartphone market grew 8 percent from the same quarter last year. This comes after the country saw “muted” growth in the first quarter, according to a market research firm. This growth is being attributed to the 33 percent year-on-year (YoY) growth in new mobile launches, aggressive marketing, and steady...
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India Is Now the Leading Smartphone Exporter to the US, Overtakes China: Report
For the first time, India has become the leading manufacturing hub for smartphones sold in the US in a quarter. The numbers correspond to the second quarter (Q2) of 2025. The subcontinent has overtaken China as uncertainty grows around the Asian nation’s trade deal with the US. China’s share in the US’ smartphone imports, in Q2 2025, fell 25 ...
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Elon Musk Gives One-Word Reply To Sundar Pichai's Post On Alphabet's Quarterly Results
Google's parent company, Alphabet, recently reported its quarterly results that exceeded expectations. Elon Musk acknowledged the impressive results, sparking a brief exchange.
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India Smartphone Shipments Rise 7 Percent YoY in Q2, Vivo Secures Top Spot: Canalys
India's smartphone shipments experienced a 7 percent year-over-year (YoY) growth in shipments in Q2 2025, as per a new report by market research firm Canalys. Vivo led the market with a 21 percent share, while Samsung secured second place. Oppo, Xiaomi, and Realme rounded out the top five.
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Apple to Ship 2.8 Million iPhone Units in India in Q2 2025 Despite Seasonal Slowdown, Heat Wave: Report
Apple is expected to register a double-digit growth of more than 20 percent in the second quarter of this year, shipping upwards of 2.8 million iPhone units. As per a report, this growth is despite the anticipated downturn in the Indian smartphone market due to seasonal slowdown as well as the ongoing heat waves in several key regions.
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EA CEO Suggests Apex Legends 2 Not Part of Plans as Season 22 Falls Short of Expectations
Electronic Arts is likely not looking to work on an Apex Legends sequel, the company suggested at its 2024 second-quarter earnings call on Tuesday. EA CEO Andrew Wilson said that a second iteration of a live service title was almost never as successful as the first version.
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HP Retains Top Spot as Indian PC Shipments Grow 7.1 Percent YoY in Q2 2024: Report
HP has retained its position at the top of the Indian PC market as the country witnessed a growth in shipments in the second quarter of 2024, as per a report. India has reportedly recorded a 7.1 percent year-over-year (YoY) growth in Q2 2024, noting an increase in shipment volume in all three categories — desktop, notebook, and workstation.
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Smartphone Shipments in India Grew 7 Percent YoY in H1 2024: IDC Report
Smartphone shipments in India grew 7.2 percent year-over-year (YoY) in the first half (H1) of 2024 where 69 million units were shipped, according to a report by a market research firm. The second quarter (Q2) of the year saw 35 million smartphones being shipped, which was a 3.2 percent YoY rise over Q2 2023 shipments. The report added that the ...
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Xiaomi Gains Top Spot as Smartphone Shipments in India Decline in Q2 2024
Smartphone shipments in India declined in the second quarter of 2024 (April-June) despite several brands reporting year-on-year (YoY) growth, according to a report by a market research firm. Xiaomi grabbed the top spot in the smartphone shipments of Q2 2024 courtesy of it pushing its flagship handsets, while Samsung carried over its strong performa...
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India Becomes 3rd Country In Revenue Percent Growth For Netflix In Q2
Propelled by the popularity of titles such as "Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar", "The Great Indian Kapil Show" and "Amar Singh Chamkila", India has emerged as the 3rd country in revenue percent growth for streaming service Netflix in its 2nd quarter.
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Xiaomi Reclaims Top Spot as Smartphone Manufacturer in India in Q2 2024: Canalys
Smartphone shipments in India grew by only one percent in the second quarter (April-June) of 2024 on a year-on-year (YoY) basis, according to a report by a technology market analyst firm. The report suggests that the slight growth is a result of a number of different factors including national elections, lower seasonal demand and extreme weather co...
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Global Smartphone Market to Grow 1 Percent in 2025, Despite Challenging Economy, Soft Demand: IDC
IDC projects global smartphone shipments to rise 1 percent in 2025 to 1.24 billion units, driven by iOS growth and replacement demand, with a 1.5 percent compound annual growth rate through 2029. Despite weak demand in China, growth in the US, the Middle East, and Africa will offset declines. Vendors are reportedly prioritising value creation with ...
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HP Retained Top Spot as India's PC Market Grew 3 Percent YoY in Q2 2025: IDC
India’s PC market growth has relatively slowed down in the second quarter of 2025 (Q2 2025), according to the market research firm IDC. After seeing a year-on-year (YoY) growth of 8.1 percent in the first quarter of the year, India’s PC market grew at 3 percent in the second quarter. However, HP and Lenovo retained the top spot, commanding 30.8...
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Smartphone Shipments in India Grew 7.3 Percent YoY in Q2 2025; Vivo Retains Top Spot
According to IDC, India’s smartphone market shipped 70 million units in H1 2025, growing 0.9 percent YoY. In Q2 alone, shipments rose 7.3 percent YoY to 37 million. The growth was driven by new model launches across all segments, price cuts on older phones, better offline margins, and strong marketing.
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Global Tablet Shipments Surge 13.1 Percent YoY in Q2, Apple Maintains Lead: IDC
Apple topped the IDC's list of worldwide tablet shipments, while Samsung came in second place. According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. According to the tracker, worldwide tablet shipment surged 13.1 percent YoY in Q2 this year, reaching 38.3 million units. Amazon and Xiaomi came i...
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India’s Mobile Shipments Saw 8 Percent Growth In Q2 2025, iPhone 16 Leads the Charts: Report
In the second quarter of 2025, India’s smartphone market grew 8 percent from the same quarter last year. This comes after the country saw “muted” growth in the first quarter, according to a market research firm. This growth is being attributed to the 33 percent year-on-year (YoY) growth in new mobile launches, aggressive marketing, and steady...
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India Is Now the Leading Smartphone Exporter to the US, Overtakes China: Report
For the first time, India has become the leading manufacturing hub for smartphones sold in the US in a quarter. The numbers correspond to the second quarter (Q2) of 2025. The subcontinent has overtaken China as uncertainty grows around the Asian nation’s trade deal with the US. China’s share in the US’ smartphone imports, in Q2 2025, fell 25 ...
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Elon Musk Gives One-Word Reply To Sundar Pichai's Post On Alphabet's Quarterly Results
Google's parent company, Alphabet, recently reported its quarterly results that exceeded expectations. Elon Musk acknowledged the impressive results, sparking a brief exchange.
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India Smartphone Shipments Rise 7 Percent YoY in Q2, Vivo Secures Top Spot: Canalys
India's smartphone shipments experienced a 7 percent year-over-year (YoY) growth in shipments in Q2 2025, as per a new report by market research firm Canalys. Vivo led the market with a 21 percent share, while Samsung secured second place. Oppo, Xiaomi, and Realme rounded out the top five.
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Apple to Ship 2.8 Million iPhone Units in India in Q2 2025 Despite Seasonal Slowdown, Heat Wave: Report
Apple is expected to register a double-digit growth of more than 20 percent in the second quarter of this year, shipping upwards of 2.8 million iPhone units. As per a report, this growth is despite the anticipated downturn in the Indian smartphone market due to seasonal slowdown as well as the ongoing heat waves in several key regions.
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EA CEO Suggests Apex Legends 2 Not Part of Plans as Season 22 Falls Short of Expectations
Electronic Arts is likely not looking to work on an Apex Legends sequel, the company suggested at its 2024 second-quarter earnings call on Tuesday. EA CEO Andrew Wilson said that a second iteration of a live service title was almost never as successful as the first version.
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HP Retains Top Spot as Indian PC Shipments Grow 7.1 Percent YoY in Q2 2024: Report
HP has retained its position at the top of the Indian PC market as the country witnessed a growth in shipments in the second quarter of 2024, as per a report. India has reportedly recorded a 7.1 percent year-over-year (YoY) growth in Q2 2024, noting an increase in shipment volume in all three categories — desktop, notebook, and workstation.
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Smartphone Shipments in India Grew 7 Percent YoY in H1 2024: IDC Report
Smartphone shipments in India grew 7.2 percent year-over-year (YoY) in the first half (H1) of 2024 where 69 million units were shipped, according to a report by a market research firm. The second quarter (Q2) of the year saw 35 million smartphones being shipped, which was a 3.2 percent YoY rise over Q2 2023 shipments. The report added that the ...
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Xiaomi Gains Top Spot as Smartphone Shipments in India Decline in Q2 2024
Smartphone shipments in India declined in the second quarter of 2024 (April-June) despite several brands reporting year-on-year (YoY) growth, according to a report by a market research firm. Xiaomi grabbed the top spot in the smartphone shipments of Q2 2024 courtesy of it pushing its flagship handsets, while Samsung carried over its strong performa...
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India Becomes 3rd Country In Revenue Percent Growth For Netflix In Q2
Propelled by the popularity of titles such as "Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar", "The Great Indian Kapil Show" and "Amar Singh Chamkila", India has emerged as the 3rd country in revenue percent growth for streaming service Netflix in its 2nd quarter.
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Xiaomi Reclaims Top Spot as Smartphone Manufacturer in India in Q2 2024: Canalys
Smartphone shipments in India grew by only one percent in the second quarter (April-June) of 2024 on a year-on-year (YoY) basis, according to a report by a technology market analyst firm. The report suggests that the slight growth is a result of a number of different factors including national elections, lower seasonal demand and extreme weather co...
