Overview:
Counterpoint’s monthly Smartphone Intelligence Tracker. It offers the Counterpoint perspective on a curated collection of recent news and other articles that have made an impact on the smartphone ecosystem (OEMs, app ecosystem, policy, and more). It gives readers an idea of the current state of affairs in the sector and potential ramifications, helping connect the dots.
The February edition analyses key developments within the smartphone ecosystem from 22nd January 2024 to 21st February 2024. It also covers the list of key smartphone launches during the period.
Some of the developments from this edition, where our analysts give their points of view include:
- China’s BBK Connects with Indian Companies for Phone Production
- Apple Building Prototype of At Least Two Foldable Clamshell iPhones: Report
- Apple Releases AI Tool for Image Editing Through Text Input
- HONOR Launches X9b in India Along with Choice Watch and Choice Earbuds
- iOS Developers Can Now Use Non-Apple App Stores in the EU for a Fee
- Samsung Brings Gen AI to the front with S24 series
For the February edition, we have also included our analysis of Q4 2023 quarterly earnings reports of some key smartphone ecosystem players:
- Samsung Electronics Posts 16% QoQ Rise in Operating Profit in Q4 2023
- Apple’s Q4 2023 Revenue Up 2% YoY Helped by iPhones and Services
- Qualcomm and MediaTek Q4 2023 Earnings Update
- Q4 2023 Earnings Update – Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile
- Google reported 13% YoY growth in Q4 2023 revenue
Additionally, the Smartphone Intelligence Tracker carries a teaser of one of Counterpoint’s latest research reports. In the February edition, a report titled, ‘Understanding the Costs of Implementing Generative AI: A Guide for Enterprises, has been featured.