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Huawei Profits Soar, Taking a Bite Out of Apple’s China Market

3May

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Sci-Tech

Huawei Profits Soar, Taking a Bite Out of Apple’s China Market

Chinese tech giant Huawei reported a significant financial resurgence, with profits surging over 564% in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period last year. This strong performance comes as competitor Apple experiences a slump in iPhone sales within the crucial Chinese market. Huawei, a big tech company from China, made a lot of money in the first three months of this year. Their profits went up a whopping 564%! That's a huge increase compared to last year. They earned $2.7 billion during this time. Revenue growth in the first quarter was achieved by "seizing opportunities in digitalization, intelligence, and decarbonization", a Huawei representative said, adding: "The industry and global markets will remain rife with uncertainty for the rest of 2024". "We are confid...

Apple Removes WhatsApp and Threads from China App Store

23Apr

By Aqsa Azam2 Comments

Business

Apple Removes WhatsApp and Threads from China App Store

Apple complied with a request from the Chinese government to remove WhatsApp and Threads, both owned by Meta, from the App Store in China. The Chinese government cited national security concerns as the reason. It's important to note that WhatsApp was already largely inaccessible in China due to the Great Firewall. This move further restricts access to these communication apps. Apple has taken down two popular messaging apps, WhatsApp and Threads, from its app store in China. The Chinese government ordered this removal, citing concerns about national security. Along with these, Telegram and Signal, two other foreign messaging apps, were also removed. “The Cyberspace Administration of China ordered the removal of these apps from the China storefront based on their national security co...

Samsung Overtakes Apple as Top Smartphone Maker

16Apr

By Aqsa Azam1 Comment

Sci-Tech

Samsung Overtakes Apple as Top Smartphone Maker

According to market research firm IDC, Apple's iPhone shipments dropped by 10% in the first three months of 2024, while Samsung, buoyed by strong sales of its new Galaxy S24 lineup, captured 20.8% of the market share. The race for smartphone dominance is sure to heat up in the coming months. Research from IDC shows that in the first quarter of 2024, Apple's iPhone shipments dropped by about 10%, as more Android smartphone makers competed for the top spot. Global smartphone shipments, however, went up by 7.8%, reaching 289.4 million units from January to March. Samsung took the lead with a 20.8% market share, surpassing Apple. Apple had a strong performance in the previous quarter, becoming the number-one phone maker. But now, it's back to second place with a 17.3% market share. Chin...

3Apr

By Tahreem Akram3 Comments

Business

All the Rumors About the iPhone 16

The iPhone 15 is fairly new, but it’s never too late to think about the exciting features of the iPhone 16. We are seeing rumors about the A18 chip, tetraprism lens, iPhone 16 ultra, and other exciting things. The iPhone 15 is still new, but Apple lovers can’t stop thinking about the iPhone 16. They are hearing rumors about new features like innovative camera technology, upgraded chips, or much more. and their excitement for them is so high. Here are some rumors about the features of the iPhone 16 and what the future may hold. After some problems with iPhone 15 Pro models, like overheating and wonky location settings, Apple swiftly addressed these issues with the iOS 17 updates. Now, people are looking forward to the iPhone 16 and its potential enhancements. Tet...

Apple’s New Transaction Fees Make People Angry Now!

20Jan

By Aqsa Azam1 Comment

Sci-Tech

Apple’s New Transaction Fees Make People Angry Now!

Apple is facing criticism for introducing new transaction fees, potentially raising expenses for app lovers. This follows a recent US court order instructing Apple to change its rules around the infamous 'Apple tax'. A hefty 30 percent charge on subscriptions and in-app purchases. In a surprising move that goes against a recent court ruling. Apple is facing a wave of anger for introducing new transaction fees on in-app purchases. This decision, quietly shared through developer documentation updates, has angered app creators and users. It also raises questions about Apple's commitment to fair competition and consumer choices. The court directed Apple to allow app developers to offer alternative payment methods. However, recent revelations suggest Apple is finding ways to maintain its...