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Apple iOS to pick up pace vs Android in 2025 after modest smartphone growth in 2024: IDC
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and its rivals are expected to ship about 1.24 billion smartphone units worldwide in 2024, growing 6.2% year-over-year, according to research firm IDC. The strong growth follows two years of steep declines and is fueled by pent-up demand for device upgrades.
Apple Misses Out on Big 2024 Smartphone Market Rebound, IDC Says
Global smartphone sales rebounded strongly in 2024 after two successive years of decline, but Apple Inc. barely managed growth, an independent study showed, underscoring the speed with which Android-based rivals are gaining ground in China and emerging markets.
2024 was a huge rebound for smartphone sales, but not for the iPhone
The market tracker forecasts that smartphone sales will grow by 6.2% this year, pushing total units sold worldwide to 1.24 billion. In contrast, Apple is anticipated to experience only a 0.4% increase in iPhone sales.
Apple is nowhere to be found in this year's smartphone sales rebound, researchers say
Although global smartphone sales are set to grow to 1.24 billion units this year, Apple’s (AAPL) performance has barely improved, according to a new study.
Apple Intelligence sales rise, global, Chinese smartphone rivals
Despite the launch of Apple Intelligence, Apple has not seen the same growth in the recovering smartphone market as other players — but that's expected to change in 2025.
Apple Losing Smartphone Race To Rival
One of the best ways to determine how well Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPhones are selling is to look at iOS's proprietary operating system's market share. Its only major global rival is Alphabet’s Android OS,
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iOS 19 Revamped Siri And Additional New Features Will Be Delayed Till 2026
Meanwhile, Apple isn’t leaving users empty-handed. iOS 18.2, set for release in December 2024, will add ChatGPT integration ...
Apple Releases Fourth Betas of iOS 18.2 and More With Genmoji, Image Playground and ChatGPT Integration [Update: Public Betas Available]
Apple today seeded the fourth betas of upcoming iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 updates to developers for ...
Apple’s streak of delays might continue with iOS 19 next year
Apple stamped its entry into the AI era this year with the release of Apple Intelligence. But 2024 also marked the year when ...
Apple May Delay Key iOS 19 Features As It Reportedly Adopts Staggered Rollouts Amid AI Investment Push
Apple is reportedly delaying key iOS 19 features, including a Siri overhaul using in-house LLMs, to staggered rollouts ...
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iOS 19: Everything We Know About Apple’s Next Big Update
OS 19 is expected to arrive in H2 2025. We explore the expected release date, features, news, and more for Apple’s next ...
iOS 18.2 upgrades Apple Mail with its biggest redesign ever, here’s what’s new
Apple Mail is getting its biggest redesign ever in iOS 18.2, with major changes to your inbox including categorization, ...
iOS 18.2: What to Expect + This Week’s Biggest Apple News
The highly anticipated iOS 18.2 update is set to transform the way you interact with your Apple devices. This update brings a ...
Apple postponing some iOS 19 features to spring 2026, Bloomberg reports
Apple (AAPL) has postponed a larger-than-usual number of iOS 19 features to spring 2026, when iOS 19.4 is set to debut, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman ...
iOS 18.2 has the best Apple Intelligence features, here’s what’s coming
OS 18.2 is releasing soon, and it brings some of the best Apple Intelligence features yet. Here’s the full list of everything ...
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Apple’s iOS 18.1 brings AI advancements: Privacy tips you need
Apple’s iOS 18.1 introduces AI-powered updates to Siri and Apple Intelligence. Learn how these changes enhance ...
Apple Faces Scrutiny as UK Regulator Probes Mobile Browser Dominance
Apple also introduced a pop-up browser choice screen for E.U. consumers, appearing the first time Safari opens after updating ...