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The Counterpoint PodcastChatGPT and Generative AI: Differences, Ecosystem, Challenges, OpportunitiesGenerative AI has been a hot topic, especially after the launch of ChatGPT by OpenAI. It has even exceeded Metaverse in popularity. From top tech firms like Google, Microsoft and Adobe to chipmakers like Qualcomm, Intel, and NVIDIA, all are integrating generative AI models in their products and services. So, why is generative AI attracting interest from all these companies?While generative AI and ChatGPT are both used for generating content, what are the key differences between them? The content generated can include solutions to problems, essays, email or resume templates, or a short summary of a...
2023-08-2928 min
Mobile Tech Podcast with tnkgrl Myriam JoireHyundai Ioniq 6 tech in-depth, Oppo Find X6 Pro, Nothing Ear (2), Google Bard, and more with Dean Schlingmann and Maurice KlaehneJoin me for episode 314 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Dean Schlingmann (Hyundai) and Maurice Klaehne (Counterpoint Research) -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. This episode comes in two parts. First, we dive into the tech details of Hyundai's hot new Ioniq 6 EV. Second (10:35), we share our thoughts on the Oppo Find X6 Pro and Nothing Ear (2). Finally we cover the latest leaks and rumors from Google, Samsung, Apple, Sony, and Pebble (!), and briefly discuss Google Bard.Episode Links- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl- Donate: ht...
2023-03-271h 11
The Counterpoint PodcastHow Trade-Ins, Sustainability & Awareness are Driving Refurbished Smartphone GrowthRefurbished smartphones are cost-effective alternatives for consumers looking to save money when buying a smartphone. Apple and Samsung are the top brands in this secondary smartphone market, allowing users to purchase a flagship smartphone at a much lower cost. Shipments for the global refurbished smartphone market grew 4.5% YoY in 2021.Volumes also witnessed 15% growth according to Counterpoint Research’s Global Refurb Smartphone Tracker. Factors such as attractive trade-in programs, consumer awareness of sustainability, and certified pre-owned smartphones have led to this growth.In the latest episode of ‘The Counterpoint Podcast’, host Maurice Klaehne is joined by Resear...
2022-04-1420 min
The Counterpoint PodcastDigital Cockpit to Drive Future Connected Car ExperiencesModern cars now feature an array of advanced digital technologies such as ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) that offer things like lane assist, adaptive cruise control, collision avoidance, and more. And as things progress towards the next level of autonomous driving, the digital cockpit will play a crucial role in unlocking future connected car experiences. Besides offering personalized experiences and seamless connectivity to drivers and passengers, a digital cockpit will also enhance driver safety.But who are the key players in the automotive industry that are offering the technology stack to power these new experiences? What does Q...
2022-02-2526 min
The Counterpoint PodcastGlobal Smartphone Market: Musical ChairsThe global smartphone market has been through a bumpy ride during the last couple of years — US sanctions on Huawei, COVID-19, ongoing component shortages and LG’s exit to name a few. Some smartphone makers, such as Huawei, LG and Samsung, have been impacted more than others by these events. At the same time, Chinese smartphone makers like Xiaomi, OPPO, vivo and OnePlus have benefited from the events by filling the void.The US postpaid market is heavily dominated by Apple and Samsung, whereas the prepaid market has players like Nokia HMD, Motorola and Alcatel. LG’s exit f...
2021-09-0331 min
The Counterpoint PodcastUS, India Look to Reshape Manufacturing LandscapeThe geopolitical tensions between the US and China disrupted supply chains after sanctions against ZTE and Huawei. The global pandemic and lockdown restrictions further added to the woes, creating a supply-demand imbalance along with other challenges. As smartphone and PC makers, automobile companies and other businesses heavily rely on Taiwan, South Korea and China for critical components and manufacturing, there is a risk in having such a consolidated supply chain. Manufacturers are now looking to diversify their supply chains to ensure events like COVID-19, natural disasters and geopolitical tensions don’t cause disruption. To encourage domestic manufacturers to...
2021-07-1620 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 PodcastOnline Channels Help SEA Beat COVID Blues, Attract OEMsThe South East Asia (SEA) smartphone market declined in the first half of 2020 due to COVID-19 lockdowns. But as the restrictions started to ease, OEMs were quick enough to focus on online channels to meet the pent-up demand. Online channels in Indonesia reached their highest point in Q4 2020, with brands like Xiaomi and realme leading online sales. Thailand’s smartphone market also saw online channels registering strong growth, leading to only a marginal overall annual decline. In the latest episode of ‘The Counterpoint Podcast’, host Maurice Klaehne is joined by Senior Research Analyst Glen Cardoza to talk about the dy...
2021-04-0121 min
The Counterpoint PodcastOver 50% Smartphones to Have Embedded Hardware Security by 2025With smartphones becoming ubiquitous, data security has come under the scanner. In particular, robust security is needed to use smartphones for activities like financial transactions and for unlocking our homes and cars. This is where embedded hardware security can help in storing user credentials securely in an environment called secure element (SE).Around 35% of the smartphones sold globally in H1 2020 had embedded hardware security, according to the latest research from Counterpoint’s Component Practice. Apple led with 39% market share, followed by Huawei, Qualcomm and Samsung. Currently, the secure element chips are mostly seen in premium smartphones, but we...
2021-02-0412 min
The Counterpoint PodcastGaming Smartphones are More Than Just FlagshipsThe gaming smartphones are more powerful than the regular flagship smartphones in terms of hardware, design and capabilities. In fact, popular features such as high refresh rate displays, vapour chamber cooling and dedicated gaming mode were first introduced in gaming smartphones. But what differentiates these special phones from regular flagship smartphones? And who are these phones meant for? We discuss all that and more in a podcast. In the latest episode of ‘The Counterpoint Podcast’, host Maurice Klaehne is joined by Dinesh Sharma, Business Head, Commercial PC and Smartphone, Asus India, to talk about gaming smartphones, mobile gamin...
2020-11-2034 min
The Counterpoint PodcastOver 50% of Cars Sold Globally in 2020 will be ConnectedThere are different types of connected cars that are available in the market, from embedded TCUs to hybrid and smartphone-connected ones. Add-on connectivity features also open up new revenue streams for automakers. But which are the leading automakers in the connected cars market, what are the key drivers and which countries are leading the segment? We discuss all this and more in our latest podcast.In the latest episode of ‘The Counterpoint Podcast’, host Maurice Klaehne is joined by senior analyst Aman Madhok to talk about the connected cars market. Aman touches upon some interesting topics such as t...
2020-10-3020 min
The Counterpoint PodcastChinese Brands Catalyzing SEA Smartphone MarketThe lockdown period brought upon the pent-up demand, and smartphone makers are coming up with aggressive marketing strategies to cater to the users. Aggressive pricing and innovative marketing strategies such as shopping through WhatsApp have helped smartphone makers bounce back. E-commerce platforms are also running promotional sales with discounts and more, which has further helped the growth. In the latest episode of ‘The Counterpoint Podcast’, host Maurice Klaehne is joined by research associate Tanvi Sharma to talk about the SEA market. The discussion revolves around the impact of coronavirus on smartphone market, brand strategies and the shift from...
2020-10-1511 min
The Counterpoint Podcast2nd Gen Foldables Point to a Promising Future for Mainstream Market The foldable phones have been around for a few years now, especially if you remember the clamshell form factor. Even the Nokia Communicator was a foldable smartphone with a small screen on the outside and a bigger display on the inside. But a lot has changed over the years, as we moved from phones with alphanumeric keypads to full QWERTY keyboards to a fully evolved touchscreen smartphone. A smartphone with a flexible, foldable display which was once just a concept, is now a reality. The current foldables come in different form factors, offering different functionalities. In the la...
2020-09-2216 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 PodcastFWA: Killer App for 5G & A Help In Bridging Global Digital DivideFixed wireless access (FWA) is emerging as one of the leading use cases for 5G New Radio (NR) architecture, something that we recently highlighted in our report. We at Counterpoint expect that the global consumer 5G FWA will reach more than 50 million connections in 2025 and increase to more than 450 million in 2030. In the latest episode of ‘The Counterpoint Podcast’, host Maurice Klaehne and senior analyst Tina Lu are joined by Shiv Putcha, founder and principal analyst at Mandala Insights to talk about FWA. The topic of the discussion covers primary drivers for FWA momentum, current deployment status and c...
2020-08-1930 min
The Counterpoint PodcastGlobal Pandemic Makes The Right Pitch for PodcastsIn the latest episode of ‘The Counterpoint Podcast’, host Maurice Klaehne and research analyst Abhilash Kumar discuss the growth of the music streaming market in Q1 2020. We also deep-dive to understand factors that are driving the growth of podcasts and touch upon the revenue share of the music streaming platform. Our detailed report on the Global Online Music Streaming Market in Q1 2020 can be found here.Follow us on social media platforms – Twitter – https://twitter.com/counterpointtrLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/counterpoint-technology-market-research/Follo...
2020-07-2317 min
The Counterpoint PodcastSoC Players Democratizing 4G & 5G Mobile & IoT ExperiencesIn the latest episode, “The Counterpoint Podcast” host Maurice Klaehne and associate director Tarun Pathak discuss the feature phone market which has a sizeable chunk of share. The discussion focuses on different topics like opportunities for both handset vendors and network operators. Even a popular feature phone chipset maker like Unisoc can have a bigger role from the 5G NR IoT perspective. Detailed whitepaper can be found here:Cellular Technology Transitions and Potential for SoC Players Follow us on social media platforms – Twitter – https://twitter.com/counterpo...
2020-07-1527 min
The Counterpoint PodcastMusic Streaming Services Entering a Golden EraIn the latest episode of “The Counterpoint Podcast” host Maurice Klaehne and research analyst Abhilash Kumar discuss about the factors that are driving the growth of music streaming services. The discussion also covers strategies that are helping music streaming providers gain more subscribers in the emerging markets. Follow us on social media platforms –Twitter – https://twitter.com/counterpointtrLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/counterpoint-technology-market-research/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@counterpointresearch/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/counterpointresearch/
2020-04-2914 min