Microsoft is removing Surface business results from its quarterly reports, but Surface remains strategically important. The fall Surface Event included solid updates to several products, continued exploration of innovative new form factors, and extremely important work on accessibility and the environment.
Read MoreApple’s annual fall device update offered up few surprises, but adding noticeable, useful updates to best-selling products is generally a winning formula for Apple. In the U.S., carriers are heavily subsidizing the new iPhones – including giving them away free over time with trade-ins.
Read MoreSamsung is steadily removing objections to foldables with its third generation Z Flip and Z Fold; it is launching well-priced Galaxy Watch4 with new Google software and new Samsung silicon, and the Galaxy Buds2 have a winning balance between comfort, performance, and price.
Read MoreWindows 11 is coming, and this report provides analysis on its market impact, key features, and implications for consumers, enterprises, and OEMs.
Read MoreLate last month, three news items from China caught my eye that reflect how geopolitics are shaping the state of mobile devices today. I also attended an online discussion on deglobalization that provided some context for what’s going on.
Read MoreThere’s plenty of news coverage on Apple’s Spring Loaded event and even more hot takes produced within minutes of the event’s end. This report assumes the reader knows the product news and focuses on key analysis.
Read MoreBBK is remaking OnePlus as a more traditional smartphone brand, driven by sanctions on Huawei and BBK’s desire to take advantage of U.S. distribution.
Read MoreMicrosoft is updating the Surface Laptop and announcing new accessories aimed at post-pandemic hybrid work needs: USB wired and wireless headsets, a wired speaker for conference calls, and a 1080p webcam.
Read MoreSamsung’s Galaxy A series were competitive when they were announced for Europe and Asia, despite strong Chinese competition. The U.S. variants are even better positioned - and have less competition.
Read MoreAfter years of staggering losses, LG is quitting phones. The U.S. is the market where this will have the biggest impact, and Samsung is the biggest beneficiary. Other possible winners include TCL, Motorola, and OnePlus.
Read MoreThe mid-tier Galaxy A-series phones are Samsung’s best-selling products. Samsung is focusing this year’s updates on design, display, camera, and battery – the top features that actually drive consumer purchase decisions.
Read More[Updated Jan 19, 2021 from summary to full report] The Galaxy S21 features a wide range of improvements to the camera, display, and processor at competitive price points for mainstream consumers and early adopters alike.
Read MoreIn response to strong enterprise demand, Microsoft is updating the Surface Pro 7 with new processors and a cellular option, while purposely keeping the form factor nearly identical to maximize compatibility and minimize change.
Read MoreA look ahead to tech trends and predictions for smartphones, AR/VR, PCs, smart home tech, and televisions.
Read MoreSamsung’s head of mobile Dr. TM Roh published a blog post clearly laying out Samsung’s smartphone strategy for 2021 around foldables, video, and S-Pen.
Read MoreApple is starting to move its Mac line away from Intel chips to its own silicon. Here are answers to some of the questions I have gotten from clients and press about the move, the new Macs, and how it impacts competitors and the market going forward.
Read MoreThe $400 TCL 10 5G UW accomplishes two things for TCL: it adds 5G with mmWave support to the high-value 10 series, and it is the first TCL phone to get U.S. carrier retail distribution under its own brand.
Read MoreApple updated its iPhone line with new processors and 5G, which should help Apple compete in China. The iPhone 12 mini keeps the starting price point around $700 and provides the first premium small smartphone in years. The HomePod mini is not fully competitive with Amazon but it should give Apple an installed base to grow from.
Read MoreThe Surface Pro X2 is more interesting from a tech perspective, but the $550 Surface Laptop Go is the more impactful announcement. [Updated with hands-on impressions of the Surface Laptop Go]
Read MoreGoogle launched a new TV device, smart speaker, and a pair of new smartphones. All appear to be solid values, but just catch Google up to where the competition already is.
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