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  • Samsung dominates India tablet market in 2023; Realme in top 5, Xiaomi misses out

    Samsung dominates India tablet market in 2023; Realme in top 5, Xiaomi misses out

    IDC has recently unveiled its report detailing insights into the Indian tablet market for the year 2023. The data presented in the report sheds light on various trends and shifts within the industry.

    Market Overview and Segment Performance

    In 2023, a total of 4.01 million tablet units were shipped by companies operating in the market. This figure reflects a 24.9% decrease compared to the previous year, indicating a shift in consumer preferences or market conditions.

    Segment Analysis

    • The detachable segment experienced a notable growth of 17.1% year-over-year (YoY), showcasing a positive trend in this category.
    • Conversely, the slate category witnessed a decline of 33.3% YoY, indicating a shift in consumer demand towards detachable models.

    Factors Influencing Shipments

    The decline in tablet shipments can be attributed to a significant 42.3% YoY drop in the commercial segment. This decline was primarily caused by delays or cancellations of government deals, impacting the overall market performance. Within the commercial segment, the education sector bore the brunt of this decline, experiencing a substantial 53.7% YoY drop in shipments, while small and medium businesses (SMBs) saw a 25.9% YoY decrease.

    Channel Performance and Brand Rankings

    In terms of distribution channels, the consumer category witnessed a modest growth of 1.9% YoY. Notably, online channels outperformed retail channels, showing a robust growth of 54% YoY compared to the 11.9% YoY growth in retail sales.

    Brand Standings

    • Samsung emerged as the dominant player in the market, securing a significant market share of 39.5%.
    • Lenovo followed closely behind with a 14.3% share, positioning itself as a key player in the market.
    • Apple claimed the third position with a 13.9% market share, showcasing its consistent presence in the tablet market.
    • Acer surprisingly secured the fourth spot with a 7.3% share, driven by government-related projects.
    • Realme, surprisingly overtaking Xiaomi, clinched the fifth position with a 6.8% market share, marking its presence in the competitive landscape.

    Future Outlook and Competition

    Looking ahead to 2024, the forecast predicts a further slowdown in the tablet market due to decreased demand in the commercial segment. Tablets are anticipated to face stiff competition from emerging technologies like Chromebooks and entry-level Android notebooks such as the JioBook, signaling a dynamic and evolving market landscape.

    Overall, the Indian tablet market continues to witness shifts and challenges, necessitating adaptability and innovation from industry players to navigate the changing market dynamics effectively.

  • Apple Surpasses Samsung in EU Smartphone Market, Secures Top Position

    Apple Surpasses Samsung in EU Smartphone Market, Secures Top Position

    The landscape of the European smartphone market has undergone a significant shift with Apple emerging as the new leader, surpassing Samsung after a prolonged period of competition. Apple's success in the holiday quarter of 2023, where it shipped 12.4 million units, marked a crucial milestone, breaking Samsung's seven-quarter streak at the top.

    Market Dynamics and Performance

    This change in leadership not only highlights Apple's achievements but also signifies broader market trends. Despite an overall 3% decline in smartphone shipments to 37.8 million units in Europe during the fourth quarter of 2023, Samsung managed to maintain its position with 10.8 million units shipped, even though it faced a 12% decrease. This resilience can be attributed in part to Samsung's popular S-series and A-series offerings.

    Emerging Competition and Growth

    The competitive landscape extends beyond Apple and Samsung, with players like Xiaomi, Motorola, and Honor making notable strides. Motorola and Honor, in particular, showcased impressive year-on-year growth rates of 73% and 116% respectively. However, it was Apple's premium models, particularly the iPhone 15 Pro, that dominated the market, capturing almost 40% of the share—a remarkable achievement for high-end smartphones in Europe.

    Analysts point to a rising preference for high-end devices and commend Apple's strategic initiatives to leverage upcoming refresh cycles. Collaborations with financial institutions like Santander in Spain exemplify Apple's efforts to expand its market presence. As forecasts predict single-digit growth for the European smartphone market in 2024, the focus is shifting towards enhancing user experiences through on-device AI, personalized services, and seamless ecosystem integration.

    'Price and Specifications:'

    • Apple iPhone 15 Pro: Starting at €999
    • Samsung Galaxy S-series: Starting at €799
    • Samsung Galaxy A-series: Starting at €399

    This shift in leadership underscores the dynamic nature of the European smartphone market, with Apple's rise to the top symbolizing a new era of competition and innovation.

  • Samsung Galaxy M15 5G FCC Certification Cleared for Global Launch

    Samsung Galaxy M15 5G FCC Certification Cleared for Global Launch

    Samsung is gearing up to unveil the Galaxy M15 5G, as indicated by its recent appearances on certification websites, including the FCC. Identified by the model number SM-M156B, the upcoming device is set to bolster Samsung’s M series lineup with both 4G and 5G connectivity capabilities.

    Galaxy A15

    The FCC certification details disclose that the Galaxy M15 5G will support the 5G band n66, along with dual-band Wi-Fi (5GHz and 2.4GHz) and Bluetooth functionality. Moreover, the device is listed with a battery model EB-BM156ABY, hinting at 25W fast charging and a substantial battery capacity, rumored to be around 5,880mAh, potentially rounded up to 6,000mAh for prolonged usage.

    Features and Specifications

    Leaked information suggests that the Galaxy M15 5G will operate on Android 14, offering users the latest operating system straight out of the box. The device is anticipated to share similarities with the Galaxy A15, boasting a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate, driven by the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ SoC. It may come with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, ensuring seamless performance and generous storage space.

    Camera Capabilities

    Expectations are high for the camera setup on the M15 5G, with predictions aligning with the A15's configuration, featuring a 50MP primary sensor accompanied by a 5MP ultrawide lens and a 2MP macro lens.

    Previously, the smartphone has successfully passed various regional certifications from Bureau of Indian Standards, SafetyKorea, Dekra (Europe), and more. These indications suggest that the brand is gearing up for a global launch of the Galaxy M15 5G in the near future.

  • Samsung Galaxy F15: Leaked Promo Images Reveal Specs – Latest Updates

    Samsung Galaxy F15: Leaked Promo Images Reveal Specs – Latest Updates

    Samsung Galaxy F15 teaser images were revealed by Samsung a few days ago, and now some specs and the launch date of the upcoming affordable Galaxy F15 have emerged. Samsung Galaxy F15 will be unveiled on February 22nd in India.

    Leaked Galaxy F15 posters reveal specs

    Recenty shared details by Smartprix have revealed some specs of Samsung Galaxy F15. The phone will have a classic Samsung design that we all know and is expected to be come with MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, making it a faster phone than the Galaxy A15 with Dimensity 720 chipset.

    The Galaxy F15 will come with a 6000 mAh battery and 25W fast charging, featuring a USB-C charging port. It will have a triple camera setup, although Smartprix did not disclose the camera specs, this camera setup is very likely to include a wide-angle camera, an ultrawide-angle camera, and a macro camera.

    Galaxy F15 specs

    With the S24 lineup, Samsung has committed to providing 7 years of software support, and it seems this promise will even extend to budget-friendly devices. The Galaxy F15 is expected to receive updates until 2027, along with security patch updates for five years. It’s not good as the S24 series but 4 years of software updates for an entry level device is quite good news.

    Live Focus

    Another detail in the leaked promotional images of the Galaxy F15 is a feature called “Live Focus.” Thanks to artificial intelligence, users can activate the Live Focus feature during a call to eliminate background noise.

    The display specifications of the upcoming phone are currently unknown, but it is expected to have a 6.5-inch display with a 90 Hz refresh rate. The pricing information is not yet confirmed as well, but we can easily say that Samsung’s new entry-level device will be budget-friendly.

  • Official Teaser in India for Samsung Galaxy F15 5G, Leak Suggests Four Years of OS Upgrades

    Official Teaser in India for Samsung Galaxy F15 5G, Leak Suggests Four Years of OS Upgrades

    Samsung has started teasing the upcoming launch of the Galaxy F15 5G smartphone in India. The teaser is now live on Flipkart app with a “coming soon” message.

    Official Confirmation

    The device has been the subject of multiple leaks and has appeared on benchmark and certification sites, hunting for its imminent release. And Samsung India has now officially confirmed that the device will be launching soon in the country.

    Phone Details

    In the teaser, we can see the phone’s triple camera setup, which is a consistent design element across most Samsung devices. However, aside from this, the teaser doesn’t provide any further details.

    Tipster Mukul Sharma has, however, shared real-life images of the smartphone showcasing all three color options of the Galaxy F15 5G — Black, Pink, and a Gradient finish.

    Additionally, it’s been revealed that the smartphone will have a 6000mAh battery and will receive up to 4 generations of OS updates, a first in this price segment. The expected price of the Galaxy F15 5G is under Rs 15,000 in India.

    Recently, the Galaxy F15 5G appeared on Geekbench listings, sporting the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ chipset, 4 GB of RAM, and running on Android 14, likely with Samsung’s One UI on top.

    Specs Comparison

    Leaks also suggest that the Galaxy F15 5G will share similar specs with the Galaxy A15 5G.

    To recap, the Galaxy A15 boasts a 6.5-inch AMOLED FHD+ 90Hz display, a 13-megapixel front camera, and a 50-megapixel triple camera setup.

    Powered by the Dimensity 6100+ chipset, it offers up to 8 GB of RAM, up to 256 GB of storage, and a 5,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging. Additionally, it features a side-facing fingerprint scanner for security.

    Official Teaser in India for Samsung Galaxy F15 5G, Leak Suggests Four Years of OS Upgrades
  • Cashback offer on Samsung Galaxy A34 5G now available in India

    Cashback offer on Samsung Galaxy A34 5G now available in India

    Samsung India has introduced a cashback offer for customers purchasing the Galaxy A34 5G smartphone. The device was initially released in March of last year. This promotion provides a direct discount of INR 3,000 from the Galaxy A34 5G’s standard retail price.

    Pricing Details

    Following the cashback incentive, the 8GB + 128GB model of the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G is now available for INR 24,499. The variant with increased storage capacity (8GB + 256GB) can be purchased for INR 26,499. For convenience, Samsung India offers an EMI option with monthly installments starting at INR 1684.

    Where to Buy

    You can buy the device either from Samsung’s official website or through their e-commerce partners all over India.

    Samsung Galaxy A34 5G specifications

    The Samsung Galaxy A34 5G comes with a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display featuring Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on the front while the phone’s back and frame are made of plastic.

    The device is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1080 octa-core processor and a Mali-G68 MC4 GPU. It comes with 8GB of RAM and either 128GB or 256GB of internal storage, with the option to expand storage via a microSD card.

    Out of the box, the smartphone came with Android 13 based One UI 5.1, but Samsung is offering four generations of updates, making it good for up to Android 17.

    The Galaxy A34 5G’s camera system consists of a 48MP primary rear camera, a 12MP ultra-wide camera, and a 5MP macro sensor. For selfies, there is a 13MP front-facing camera. Keeping the lights on is a 5,000mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging.

    Other features of the Galaxy A34 5G include IP67 dust and water resistance, an under-display fingerprint scanner, and a USB Type-C 2.0 port.

  • Samsung’s Latest Rollable Device Spotted Going from Fold to Roll

    Samsung’s Latest Rollable Device Spotted Going from Fold to Roll

    When it comes to smartphone manufacturers, Samsung is the leading competitor in the world of foldable devices. The recently surfaced patent from Samsung reveals their work on a rollable display. The newest hybrid device from Samsung combines kind of both foldable and rollable characteristics.

    Samsung is about to release a rollable tablet

    The book-style foldable devices are among the most innovating mobile technologies today but they are not highly efficient. Foldable devices come with two different screens, external and internal, and you cannot use one screen while using the other. The presence of two screens partially makes the foldable devices unnecessarily thick.

    Samsung’s rollable tablet

    Samsung’s upcoming rollable device essentially resembles a tablet as it’s been revealed in the images. This rollable device is pretty much like an iPad mini alternative, a tablet that can fit in your pocket but have a huge display at the same time with the help of a slide mechanism added to enable you to use the device’s full potential.

    According to a post shared by Calibre cleaning and @xleaks7 on Twitter, Samsung is working on a rollable device. In Samsung’s upcoming rollable device, there is only one display. When you prefer to use a larger display, you can simply slide the OLED panel kept hidden inside the device, eliminating the need for two separate displays to have a larger screen.

    Samsung’s foldable & rollable tablet

    What are your thoughts on foldable and rollable devices? Would you like to have a “rollable tablet”? While Chinese OEMs have been striving to reduce the thickness of foldable devices, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold series still has a bulky design, maybe Samsung is preparing to introduce a device with a perfect rollable design to the market.

  • Samsung Flagships Including Galaxy S23 Poised to Integrate Galaxy AI Features Soon

    Samsung Flagships Including Galaxy S23 Poised to Integrate Galaxy AI Features Soon

    Samsung has already confirmed that not all phones receiving the One UI 6.1 update will immediately gain the suite of AI features seen on the Galaxy S24.

    Initial Compatibility List

    The initial compatibility list, as confirmed by Samsung officials, has revealed that the new AI features will be restricted to flagship devices released in 2023.

    The company has stated that the Galaxy S23 series (including the S23 FE), Galaxy Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5, and Galaxy Tab S9 will eventually receive these AI capabilities. Looks like the company has taken the first step to preparing this rollout for smartphones.

    Samsung On-Device Resource App Update

    The company has seemingly updated the Samsung On-Device Resource app on the Galaxy Store whose description suggests new AI features will make use of it.

    The app, which previously managed speech-to-text functionality for Bixby and the Samsung Keyboard, now provides the processing power for several of the S24’s new AI features.

    For instance, the app includes features for real-time call translation and converting voice recordings to text. Now that the app is available on older flagships like the Z Fold 5 and S23 means that the One UI 6.1 update might be coming soon.

    Potential Limitations

    Whether Samsung will include these AI features directly within the One UI 6.1 update or release them separately remains to be seen.

    However, things don’t look promising for users of the Galaxy S22 series or older Samsung flagship devices who want to access the new Galaxy AI features. The new Samsung On-Device Resource app update is reportedly only available on the mentioned older models, leaving the S22 series potentially without access.

    Anyway, we will continue to provide further updates on this matter as the information becomes available.

  • First Company to Place 2nm Chip Manufacturing Order: Samsung

    First Company to Place 2nm Chip Manufacturing Order: Samsung

    Samsung has announced a significant agreement with Preferred Networks (PFN) to collaborate on the production of 2nm AI chips. This move comes as a surprise, as PFN had previously been working with TSMC. The shift to Samsung’s manufacturing process marks an important step for both companies.

    Samsung’s Preparation for 2nm Chips

    Preferred Networks, a renowned artificial intelligence company, has partnered with Samsung to prepare for the production of 2nm AI chips. While the performance of Samsung’s 2nm manufacturing technique remains unknown, the South Korean company has been consistently improving year after year. The reason behind PFN’s switch from TSMC to Samsung is still unclear, but it is possible that Samsung offered a more affordable chip production option.

    Samsung’s Pursuit of Performance and Efficiency

    Traditionally, Samsung has lagged behind TSMC in terms of performance and efficiency. However, with the implementation of the 2nm GAA (Gate-All-Around) technology, Samsung aims to close the gap and achieve the desired results. This development is expected to bring significant improvements to the Exynos SOC used in smartphones. The upcoming Exynos 2500, which is anticipated to have a 10-core structure, is eagerly awaited. There are also rumors that the Exynos 2500 may feature ARM’s Cortex-X5 core.

  • Possible absence of Galaxy S24 Ultra’s rumored 200MP primary sensor on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6

    Possible absence of Galaxy S24 Ultra’s rumored 200MP primary sensor on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6

    Earlier, tipster Revegnus reported that the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 6 will offer the same 50MP ISOCELL GN3 image sensor as the Galaxy Z Fold 5. Ice Universe, another tipster also confirmed that Samsung’s upcoming book-style foldable won’t bring any camera improvements. But recently some sources including the tipster Revegnus reported about the possibilities for the Z Fold 6 to come with the same 200MP main camera sensor as the Galaxy S24 Ultra.

    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: Stick with 50MP Sensor or Upgrade to 200MP?

    However, GalaxyClub, a trusted source, says “so far Samsung is planning a 50 megapixel main camera – the same as in the Samsung Galaxy S24.”

    Possible Reason for Sticking with 50MP Sensor

    The 200MP main sensor of the Galaxy S24 Ultra is quite large, and there are also talks about the Z Fold 6 getting even thinner. According to some sources, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 will use a new hinge design that allows the phone to be about 11 mm thin when closed. For context, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 measures 13.4 mm when closed. It seems challenging to fit the sensor within that slim form factor, as a larger sensor results in a longer focal length, thereby increasing the protrusion of the camera module.

    Comparison with OnePlus Open

    The OnePlus Open looks somewhat similar to some mainstream flagships in terms of its camera module protrusion, mostly because of the relatively larger 64MP sensor for its 3x telephoto and a thickness of 11.7 mm when closed. For context, the sensor size for the 3x telephoto (70mm equivalent) inside the OnePlus Open is 1/2.0″ (as reported by GSMArena), which is significantly larger than the 10MP telephoto sensor of the Galaxy Z Fold 5. Using the significantly bigger 1/1.3″, 200MP sensor for the main camera will increase the camera module protrusion on the Galaxy Z Fold 6, altering its design aesthetics.

    Nonetheless, this is how the design evolves sometimes, and we will have to see if Samsung decides to put their absolute best camera sensor inside its upcoming folding phone.