The iPhone outpaced its rivals in the first quarter of 2026, with Counterpoint deeming it the first time that Apple has led the smartphone market in the post-holiday quarter. iPhone led the global smartphone market in Q1 2026 Apple& 039;s success in the smartphone market for the first quarter spann… …
… The result looks like momentum, but the underlying signal is weaker. …
… Looking ahead, Smart Analytics Global forecasts total TWS shipments will reach 344 million units in 2026, up 3% from 2025. …
… I& 039;m not sure what the world looks like when Apple is pushing wearable displays and foldables all at once. Either they can coexist, or one will emerge as the victor over the other. I wish we could eliminate the middle man and not bother with the iPhone Fold in the first place. …
… This is the first probe of its kind for the Italian regulator using the DMA. …
… But at the same time, there is also the risk of looking like you& 039;re trying too hard to fit in. That can lead to the marketing equivalent of the "How Do You Do, Fellow Kids?" meme, which at best will be equally ignored, or at worst, mercilessly ridiculed as being severely out of touch. …
… They& 039;re cameras, first and foremost. And because of that, it puts Apple in a bit of a bind. Should the company bend to the whims of the market, which has shown itself to be increasingly influenced by nefarious actors, or should it uphold its privacy-first, safety-forward models? …
… Couple that news with Counterpoint& 039;s figures, and Q1 2026 looks set to continue Apple& 039;s trend of bumper quarters. …
… A lineup that can confuse If you are unfamiliar with iPads and looking to buy your first, the current lineup is no more confusing than it ever has been. …
… I look at the screen, despite the fact that I've already reached for my phone or looked at my desktop screen. …