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Smartphone market sees strongest Q3 since 2021

Refreshed portfolios with strong value propositions prompted a surge in shipments, says market research firm Canalys.

Gap between top five smartphone makers narrows

Samsung and Apple each shipped 18% of smartphones in Q3, while Xiaomi took 14% market share, maintaining its number three position.

vivo unveils Watch 3

The vivo Watch 3 features a battery life of up to 16 days.

Introducing vivo Y28: Ultimate blend of style and power

The 6 000mAh battery comes with a four-year battery health guarantee that ensures it retains at least 80% of its capacity after 1 600 charge cycles.

Dropping foldables pricing sees shipments steadily rise

Global shipments of foldable phones are expected to reach 17.8 million units in 2024, as prices decline, says TrendForce.

Oppo’s strategic approach sets it up for market gains

While analysts say it’s a huge ask for Oppo to dislodge Samsung, Apple and Huawei, it is making gains in SA.

VIDEO: Bam Telecoms envisions being job creation machine

SA’s latest smartphone manufacturer plans to create thousands of jobs through its factories and value chain, while also producing a pipeline of technicians to repair mobile phones.

Smartphone maker Vivo intros latest flagships in SA

The Chinese smartphone brand adds two new devices to its growing smartphone portfolio in the local market.

China’s TCL wants 15% of SA’s smartphone market

The company believes it can wrestle market share from entrenched players, such as Samsung, Huawei and Apple.

Oppo SA targets job creation, upskilling as business grows

The local operation of the Chinese smartphone manufacturer plans to create more jobs to strengthen its 5G strategy and grow its revenue.

Xiaomi powers ‘affordable’ smartphones in SA

The Chinese firm intros its Redmi 10A and 10C, as it expands its affordable smartphone portfolio locally.

Vivo opens million-rand service experience store in SA

The Chinese smartphone brand plans more service experience centres for the local market, says GM Tony Shi.