Counterpoint Research has some staggering data on premium smartphones and iPhone. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken work those numbers. Plus – Is “iPhone” the generic name for “smartphone” in Russia?
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Our Security and Smartphone Futures - TMO Daily Observations 2022-11-30
Mac Geek Gab co-host Dave Hamilton is really excited about Rapid Security Response coming in iOS 16.2. Ken is as well, though he seems argumentative about it anyway. Also – societal norms around smartphones are still being hammered out, in Dave’s estimation. He’ll drive a conversation about those.
Apple's iPhone Shipments Grow By 2% As Global Market Suffers from Lowest Q3 Level
Counterpoint Research reported that global smartphone shipments declined, but Apple managed to increase its iPhone shipments in 3Q22.
Glenn Howerton of 'It's Always Sunny' to Star in a Film Detailing the Rise and Fall of BlackBerry
Reports indicate that a film starring Glenn Howerton and Jay Baruchel chronicling the rise and fall of BlackBerry has finished production.
Apple Records its Best Second Quarter Global Smartphone Market Share
A new report says the global smartphone market share fell by 7% but Apple managed to hit its best second quarter performance.
Thanks to Supply Chain Control, Apple To Be Least Impacted As Global Smartphone Shipments To Decline by 3.5%
While global smartphone shipments decline by as much 3.5% in 2022, IDC believes Apple’s supply chain control will make it the least affected.
Smartphone Shipments of Top Brands Decline in 1Q22, Except the iPhone
Global smartphone shipments declined by 11% in 1Q22 with all brands suffering from a decrease in shipments except the iPhone.
IPhone Demand Healthy, Analysts Say, As TSMC Claims Smartphone Demand is Down
TSMC claims smartphone demand is slowing. This may or may not signify cooling iPhone demand; analysts argue that market is still healthy.
Forget About the 5G BlackBerry, It’s Dead In the Water
The promised 5G BlackBerry will never come, despite its proposed creator promising last month it was alive and well.
This Man Predicted the Modern Smartphone in 1953
Here’s a cool story from Open Culture to start the week. In 1953, Mark R. Sullivan, director of Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company, made a prediction in a newspaper.
Here is my prophecy: In its final development, the telephone will be carried about by the individual, perhaps as we carry a watch today. It probably will require no dial or equivalent and I think the users will be able to see each other, if they want, as they talk. Who knows but it may actually translate from one language to another?
Smartphone Skull Horns – TMO Daily Observations 2019-06-24
Andrew Orr and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss new a new bill regarding user data, and that smartphone skull horn story.
Smartphones Are No Longer a Status Symbol
Smartphones used to be a status symbol. But that has changed now that everyone has one. Now, the status symbol is in avoiding smartphones.
Not only are screens themselves cheap to make, but they also make things cheaper. Any place that can fit a screen in (classrooms, hospitals, airports, restaurants) can cut costs. And any activity that can happen on a screen becomes cheaper.
The rich do not live like this. The rich have grown afraid of screens. They want their children to play with blocks, and tech-free private schools are booming. Humans are more expensive, and rich people are willing and able to pay for them…All of this has led to a curious new reality: Human contact is becoming a luxury good.
iPhone 8 Ranked Top Selling Smartphone for May
Apple’s iPhone 8 was the top selling smartphone in May 2018, according to Counterpoint Research. Samsung’s Galaxy S9 Plus came in second, followed by iPhone X.
iOS 12 AutoFill Security Concerns, Samsung Phone Shared Photos Bug - TMO Daily Observations 2018-07-03
John Martellaro and Andrew Orr join Jeff Gamet to look at the potential security threats in iOS 12’s Security Code AutoFill, plus they have some thoughts on Samsung smartphones randomly sending out photos.
Apple Intros 'Families' Webpage with Kid-safe Computing Tips
Apple just rolled out a new webpage dubbed “Families” with tips on managing your children’s iPhone and iPad use.
Goodbye iTunes LP, WTF Portrait Videos - TMO Daily Observations 2018-03-07
Kelly Guimont and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to share their thoughts on Apple ending iTunes LP, plus they have something to say about the growing trend of recording and watching video on your smartphones in portrait mode.
AT&T 5G Coming to 12 Cities this Year
AT&T plans to start rolling out its 5G wireless network in 12 cities this year, starting with Dallas and Waco, Texas, and Atlanta, Georgia.
Samsung Ready to Invent Face ID, Animoji for Galaxy S9
Samsung just announced a new chip dubbed Exynos 9 Series 9810 for its upcoming smartphone models that sports what the company is calling “realistic face-tracking filters as well as stronger security when unlocking a device with one’s face.”
Smartphones and Teenage Depression, Wireless Mesh Networks - TMO Daily Observations 2017-08-04
Dave Hamilton, Bryan Chaffin and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to discuss a report claiming smartphones are responsible for increased teenage depression, plus Dave has some wireless mesh network tips.
EU Encryption Proposal, Colorado Bill Blocking Smartphone Sales to Kids - TMO Daily Observations 2017-06-19
The European Union seems to be taking a very different stance on digital encryption than the United States, so Jeff Butts and Bryan Chaffin join Jeff Gamet to shear their thoughts, plus they look at a proposed Colorado law blocking kids from buying smartphones.
Samsung Delaying Galaxy S8 Launch Following Note 7 Fire Investigation
Word leaked last week that Samsung’s official Galaxy Note 7 fire investigation would point to the device’s battery as the cause of the problem, and that’s exactly what the company said on Monday. Samsung also it’s delaying the launch of the Galaxy S8 smartphone as a result of its Note 7 investigation.
Apple Patent Blocks Smartphone Recording, and it's Creepy
Musicians and other live performers could have a new way to stop attendees from using their smartphones to record video, photos, and audio at events thanks to a new patent from Apple. The iPhone and iPad maker was awarded a patent this week for a system that remotely disables recording with infrared signals. The system could be used in other ways, too, like blocking recording in secure facilities, or by governments to prevent free speech.
Google Ready to Try Apple's Tactics with New Smartphone
Google is reportedly working on a new smartphone to take on Apple’s iPhone and Samsung’s phone De jour. Unlike its Nexus line, where partner companies are making the phones, Google plans to take complete control over this new line.