Samsung outraces Apple to become top smartphone vendor in Taiwan in August

collected by :John Smith

Samsung outraces Apple to become top smartphone vendor in Taiwan in AugustMax Wang, Taipei; Steve Shen, DIGITIMESSamsung Electronics overtook Apple to become the top vendor in Taiwan's smartphone market in August with a 19.6% share in terms of sales volume, buoyed by strong sales of its Galaxy Note 9, according to data compiled by local channels. Apple ranked second with a 18.8% share in unit shipments, followed by Asustek at 15.6%, Oppo at 11.5%, HTC at 6.2%, Sony Mobile Communications at 5.6% and Xiaomi at 5%. However, Apple took the top spot in terms of sales value with a 41% share, followed by Samsung at 19.8%, Oppo at 9.9%, Asustek at 8.8%, Sony Mobile at 6.1%, HTC at 4.3% and Huawei at 3.3%. Sales of smartphones through retail channels in Taiwan totaled 540,000 units in August, up 1.9% on month but down 8.47% on year. The top-10 bestselling models in August were: iPhone 8 Plus 64GB, ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL, Oppo R15, Galaxy J4, iPhone 6s Plus 32GB, iPhone 8 64GB, Sugar Y12s, HTC Desire 12, Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) and ZenFone 5.

Apple tops global premium smartphone segment in Q2 2018: Counterpoint

Apple has captured 43 per cent of the global premium smartphone market for Q2 2018. Apple has captured 43 per cent of the global premium smartphone market for Q2 2018. Apple has captured 43 per cent of the global premium smartphone market for Q2 2018, according to a report from Hong Kong-based research firm Counterpoint. The report also mentions that the premium smartphone segment shipments grew faster in the quarter, as compared to that of the entire smartphone segment itself. Also, it has been stated that the premium smartphone segment was responsible for 20 per cent of the total smartphone market.

iPhone insurance: compare cover for your Apple smartphone

according to If you don't have iPhone insurance and you've found your way here, congratulations. Apple is more pricey than ever when it comes to mobile gadgets as the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max both cost a grand plus – something you don't want to lose out on if it's lost or stolen - and the likes of the XR, iPhone 8 and iPhone 7 still aren't exactly what you'd call cheap. Why do I need iPhone insurance? Is there anything my iPhone insurance won't cover? iPhone deals: compare prices on the XS, XS Max, iPhone SE and the restWhich iPhone insurance providers should I compare?