Xiaomi stories - Page 3
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Gartner: smartphone sales still suffering
Thu, 30th May 2019
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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samsung
Global smartphone sales fell 2.7% to 373 million units in Q1 2019, with declines in Australia and competitive tension affecting top brands, says Gartner.
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IDC: Apple slips to third behind Huawei in smartphone market
Thu, 2nd May 2019
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personal computing devices
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smartphones
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samsung
In a dramatic turn, Apple has slipped to third place in smartphone shipments behind Huawei, which saw a 50% increase, per IDC's 1Q19 report.
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Hands-on review: Xiaomi’s Mi Mix 3 and the Amazfit Bip
Thu, 21st Mar 2019
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gaming
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digital signage
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smartphones
Xiaomi impresses with its solid Mi Mix 3 smartphone and the budget-friendly Amazfit Bip smartwatch, showcasing innovation and value in the tech sector.
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High cost means the foldable phone fad won’t catch on in 2019
Fri, 8th Mar 2019
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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xiaomi
Research analyst Canalys says while it’s inevitable that more vendors will jump in on the fad, it won’t be gaining much traction in 2019.
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UPDATED - Foldables: The new battleground for smartphone fads
Fri, 22nd Feb 2019
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digital signage
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smartphones
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displays & projectors
The foldable smartphone wars have begun, with Samsung, Huawei, and other tech giants unveiling devices that challenge traditional phone limits.
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Security flaw in Xiaomi electric scooters could have deadly consequences
Wed, 13th Feb 2019
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xiaomi
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security vulnerabilities
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electric scooter
Xiaomi's M365 electric scooters pose severe risks due to Bluetooth security flaws, potentially allowing attackers to control and endanger riders.
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To bezel or notch to bezel - the evolution of smartphones
Tue, 5th Feb 2019
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smartphones
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martech
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personal computing devices
Futuresource Consulting reflects on the smartphone design trends of 2018 and what might be coming through the coming year.
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IDC: Standalone VR headset shipments grow 428.6% in 3Q18
Tue, 11th Dec 2018
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ar, vr & metaverse
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oculus
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samsung
The VR headset market returned to growth in 3Q18 after four consecutive quarters of decline and now makes up 97% of the combined market.
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Xiaomi fans bubble over at Mi Store grand opening
Sat, 10th Nov 2018
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smartphones
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iot
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xiaomi
The fans filled Auckland’s Westfield Sylvia Park to take advantage of the opening specials and get their hands on some Xiaomi tech.
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The smartphone wars continue as shipments decline
Tue, 6th Nov 2018
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personal computing devices
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smartphones
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samsung
This quarter saw a global 6% YoY decline in smartphone shipments, largely due to a 13% decline for market leader Samsung, but Xiaomi’s rise continues.
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Xiaomi sets NZ market firmly in its sights
Thu, 18th Oct 2018
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smartphones
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xiaomi
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nz expansion
Mi smartphones are hitting Kiwi shores as sales grew by 88% last year - in contrast to the global market decline of 3% facing its competitors.
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IDC - Sharp dip in VR headset shipment numbers won’t last
Thu, 6th Sep 2018
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ar, vr & metaverse
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xiaomi
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oculus
Despite global shipment numbers dropping by more than a third, the market outlook is still positive an IDC Tracker report shows.
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Apple still on top as wearables market grows worldwide
Wed, 5th Sep 2018
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personal computing devices
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fitbit
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wearables
Apple’s share of the market continues to grow along with Chinese competitors Xiaomi and Huawei. Fitbit still in decline.
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Canalys: 187% smart speaker growth driven by Chinese offerings
Fri, 17th Aug 2018
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digital entertainment
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canalys
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amazon
While Google and Amazon still lead the way, it seems the smart speaker market is no exception to the steady rise of Chinese tech.
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Gartner - Xiaomi up and Samsung down as smartphone market grows
Wed, 30th May 2018
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personal computing devices
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samsung
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apple
Global smartphone sales return to growth with Xiaomi grabbing up sales to hit over 100% year over year improvement.
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Wearables market showing no wear as smartwatches drive growth
Thu, 24th May 2018
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personal computing devices
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wearables
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canalys
Canalys says wearable band shipments grew 35 percent from the year before with a two horse race at the front & fierce competition behind.
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Global smartphone market declines, but there are some bright spots
Fri, 4th May 2018
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personal computing devices
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smartphones
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samsung
During Q1 2018 we got a new leader on top of smartphone shipments, one vendor experiencing triple digit growth, and a huge decline in China.
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Apple wrests control of record-breaking wearables market
Fri, 2nd Mar 2018
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personal computing devices
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fitbit
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wearables
The worldwide wearables market continued its upward trajectory in the final quarter of 2017 with full year shipment volumes reaching new records.
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Samsung tops smartphone shipments in 2017 despite Apple claiming Q4 - IDC
Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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personal computing devices
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smartphones
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samsung
An IDC report has shown that Samsung’s smartphone shipments took a dive in Q4, letting Apple take the top spot but only for that quarter.
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Gartner: solid growth for top 5 global smartphone vendors
Fri, 1st Dec 2017
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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samsung
Global smartphone sales grew by 3% in Q3 2017, with top vendors posting strong gains. Samsung led with 19.3% growth, while Xiaomi soared with an 80% rise.