'Whirlwind of uncertainty'- Sales of #Apple’s iPhone and its closest rivals are expected to take a significant blow from the #Trump administration’s new #TariffNegotiations policy unveiled in April, Nabila Popal, IDC, Bloomberg Bloomberg Middle East #Tariff, bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

Discussing the latest #smartphone forecast and why "US Smartphone manufacturing is a DREAM" - Let's face it. This is not going to happen - not with 25% tariffs, not with 50% #tariffs. We can all discuss long IF/ THEN statements involving billions of dollars designed for

It's always nice getting quoted in Bloomberg News Bloomberg, but I'll admit, its something else seeing your quote in the headline 😊 “The #smartphone industry has faced a whirlwind of uncertainty,” said IDC's Senior Research Director Nabila Popal. “Smartphone vendors —

📱 Apple ranked #1 in China during the Singles Day 618 festival, with its models claiming the top 3 spots despite market headwinds. IDC data points to subsidies as a driver of demand, underscoring how pricing & brand power continue to influence buyers. 🔗 ow.ly/ZCyQ50W6AkY

In conversation with Dan Murphy about Apple's #WWDC25 and their AI strategy: rather than rushing to match competitors, Apple is prioritizing user experience, privacy, and long-term vision, even if it means slowing down today to lead tomorrow. Link in the comments 👇

What a phenomenal experience being back at #WWDC25! Sharing my thoughts with Ed Ludlow and Bloomberg on the Apple’s expected announcements just ahead of the event: - the big #OS Design overhaul, what it will mean to users in terms of experience and stickiness to the Apple

"Apple's AI strategy, as showcased, leans more towards systemic integration and developer empowerment rather than delivering groundbreaking consumer-facing AI functionalities that have captured market attention," IDC vice president Francisco Jeronimo wrote in a statement."

📉 After strong 2024 growth, Brazil’s smartphone market fell nearly 19% in Q1 2025 likely driven by a shift to premium brands, rising 5G adoption & AI-powered devices. 📲 Stay ahead with IDC smartphone insights: ow.ly/ilhU50W8qxo

#IDCTechTalks are not to miss! A panel discussion with my esteemed colleagues discussing the headwinds, opportunities, and exciting announcements impacting the #Smartphone and #PC markets! Register here: events.zoom.us/ev/Ap-Y9CjtBi4… Pls let us know if you like this open format, if

The Canadian #smartphone market declined in 2023–2024 but is set to #rebound in 2025. Android is rising as Samsung pushes premium models, while #iOS may dip slightly with Apple’s shift to budget options. Stay current with IDC: ow.ly/3WNz50WatQk

Apple Foldable iPhone Updates: 1. Assembly supplier Foxconn is expected to officially kick off the project in late 3Q25 or early 4Q25. As of now, many component specifications (including the hinge, which has drawn considerable market attention) have yet to be finalized. 2. The

#US smartphone market is the second largest globally, second only to #China, contributing to 11% of Global #smartphone shipments in 1Q25 with 33million shipments. Below post shows our latest US forecast, which is thankfully stilll positive for 2025 due to pent up refresh, but

Huawei mentioned at its developer conference today that it has 30k native apps for HarmonyOS

Tariffs are reshaping the used smartphone market, impacting supply chains, pricing, and consumer demand. What does it mean for buyers and sellers? 🔗 IDC insights: ow.ly/47UC50Whxr3 #Smartphones #TradePolicy #SecondaryMarket #TechEconomy

Worldwide #AR/#VR market grows 18% YoY in 1Q25 with Meta , XREAL 👓 and ByteDance at the Top 3, with focus on optical see-through devices. See below for more insights and IDC data from my esteemed colleagues Jitesh Ubrani Ramon Llamas on the AR/VR market Ryan Reith

Market rumors suggest Foxconn has asked Chinese employees to return home from its India iPhone plant. The impact of this is negligible. Three key points: 1. There were already few Chinese employees at the company's India iPhone facility. 2. Production capabilities at Foxconn's