Windows 11 is coming, and this report provides analysis on its market impact, key features, and implications for consumers, enterprises, and OEMs.
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Late 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.
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There’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.
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BBK 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.
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Microsoft 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.
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Samsung’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.
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After 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.
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The 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.
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Samsung’s Galaxy Buds Pro take the in-ear design of the Galaxy Buds Plus, the tiny wireless charging case of the Galaxy Buds Live, and adds ANC and a slew of other features for $200.
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[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.
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In 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.
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A look ahead to tech trends and predictions for smartphones, AR/VR, PCs, smart home tech, and televisions.
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Samsung’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.
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Apple 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.
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The $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.
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Amazon recently launched a seemingly endless array of new Echo, Ring, and Fire TV products, with new AI capabilities and services, including a new cloud gaming service. Amazon is deepening its platforms – Alexa, Fire TV, AWS – and extending them throughout the home, to the car, and the neighborhood beyond.
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Apple 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.
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The 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]
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Google 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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Analysis of Apple’s services, Apple Watch, and iPad launches.
[Updated Sept 23 and Sept 29 with hands-on experience with Apple Watch Series 6 and iPad 8th gen]