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Qualcomm coalition targets AI-native 6G rollout by 2029

Qualcomm unites tech and telecoms heavyweights in a new coalition to fast-track AI-native 6G standards and networks for rollout from 2029.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026

Gaming

AI apps & short-form dramas drive new mobile growth trends

AI apps hit 1.5bn downloads, short-form dramas surge, and third-party Android stores open new growth paths in mobile through 2025, says Mintegral.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025

Artificial Intelligence

AI apps, short drama content, & third-party stores drive mobile

AI apps hit 1.5bn downloads and USD $1.3bn revenue in 2024, while APAC short dramas and third-party Android stores drive global mobile market growth.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025

Gaming

Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with advanced AI & video

Qualcomm launches Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, its fastest mobile CPU, with enhanced AI, gaming graphics, and professional video features for flagship smartphones.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025

Data Privacy

AI smartphones set to transform mobile industry by 2028

AI-capable smartphones are set to transform the mobile industry, with 54% expected to integrate AI by 2028, driving new competitive and revenue strategies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024

Apple

Indonesian smartphone market rebounds with 8.8% YoY growth in Q3 2023

Indonesia's smartphone market sees growth after 8 quarters of decline, with high-priced smartphones leading the way, according to IDC data.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2023

Apple

IDC: Worldwide smartphone shipments down by 9.7% in Q3 2022

The drop marks the largest-ever third-quarter decline and the fifth consecutive quarter of decline for the smartphone market amidst economic uncertainties.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2022

Gaming

Hands-on Review: Vivo X50 Pro 5G

I'm already convinced that I want to be the next stellar movie director to come out of New Zealand when I grow up.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Oct 2020

Supply Chain

Coronavirus scare is already hitting tech market

GlobalData outlines the ways that China's corporate shutdowns may have far-reaching effects for the global technology economy.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2020

Samsung

Record-breaking feat in declining smartphone market

Vivo set a new personal record by shipping 5.8 million smartphones to India in Q2 2019, a notable feat given the overall declining market.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2019

Unified Communications

Vivo develops new tech for 5G era

Vivo unveils its 5G vision at MWC Shanghai 2019, introducing Vivo AR Glass, 5G Cloud Game, and Super FlashCharge 120W to revolutionise mobile user experience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2019

Apple

Gartner: smartphone sales still suffering

Global smartphone sales fell 2.7% to 373 million units in Q1 2019, with declines in Australia and competitive tension affecting top brands, says Gartner.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2019

Apple

IDC: Apple slips to third behind Huawei in smartphone market

In a dramatic turn, Apple has slipped to third place in smartphone shipments behind Huawei, which saw a 50% increase, per IDC's 1Q19 report.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2019

Vivo

Could Vivo's pop-up phone camera be the future?

Vivo's V15Pro, debuting at the 2019 Mobile World Congress, features a groundbreaking Elevating Front Camera, three rear-cameras, and bezel-less display.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Feb 2019