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The Counterpoint PodcastHow Software Intelligence is Driving Safer, Sustainable Battery ManagementAs more and more carmakers are now introducing electric vehicles (EVs), the battery and its charging and safety have gained the utmost importance. Counterpoint Research’s data shows EV sales crossed 10 million units in 2022. And as more users and fleet owners consider EVs, be it passenger cars, taxis or even electric trucks, the range anxiety and charging infrastructure are where many are held back. So, what are companies doing to address these issues?In a discussion with Qnovo, a company that specializes in developing intelligent lithium-ion battery management software, we gained some interesting insights on how it im...2023-07-0420 min
One Thing Today in TechApple overtakes Android phones in the US, and could gain in other markets too; Amazon said to lag Flipkart in IndiaFor the first time, there are more iPhones in use in the US than Android-based smartphones. Apple has overtaken Android devices to account for more than half of smartphones used in the US. And Amazon is lagging rival Flipkart in India on several important metrics, according to investment firm Sanford C. Bernstein.
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For the first time, there are more iPhones in use in the US than Android-based smartphones. Apple has overtaken Android devices to account for more than half of smartphones used in the US, Financial Times reported on September 2, citing data on the...2022-09-0504 min
The Counterpoint PodcastOperator Promos Drive US 5G Smartphone Prices Under $150The beginning of 2020 was quite challenging for the smartphone market after the COVID-19 outbreak, which resulted in lockdowns across several countries. However, things eased in the second half with pent-up demand driving smartphone sales. The momentum continued through Q1 2021, with the iPhone 12 and Samsung Galaxy S21 series doing well in the premium segment. Even the telecom operators offered great deals and trade-in offers that helped in ensuring better sales. Prices of prepaid 5G smartphones in the US have come down in just under two years. With promotional offers from operators, we are even seeing these devices available u...2021-05-0627 min
The Counterpoint PodcastVideo Streaming Takes a Bigger Slice of Digital Life Amid PandemicIn the latest episode of ‘The Counterpoint Podcast’, host Maurice Klaehne is joined by research director Jeff Fieldhack and senior analyst Pavel Naiya to discuss how Americans are entertaining themselves amid the lockdowns. Pavel offers insights on different apps and services consumers are spending their money on. Jeff, on the other hand, sheds some light on how carriers were well prepared to offer uninterrupted internet access, even with the spike in usage. He also talks about different promotional offers that carriers have been running on different streaming services to get the consumers hooked on. For those interested in a det...2020-08-2716 min
The Counterpoint PodcastOne in Three Smartphones Sold in the USA in April 2020 Were OnlineThe COVID-19 outbreak in the US resulted in store closures due to lockdown and stay-at-home orders. As a result, the US smartphone market was down 21% YoY in Q1 2020. As 80% of the stores were closed, we saw online smartphone sales jump to 33% in April 2020. But is it just a temporary boost because offline stores were closed, or we are seeing a shift in consumer buying patterns?In the latest episode, “The Counterpoint Podcast” host Peter Richardson and Research Director Jeff Fieldhack discuss the growth of online smartphone sales in the US. The discussion also touches upon how carriers and...2020-06-1026 min