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Canalys: Samsung sees record 76.5 million smartphone global shipments in Q1

Over 347 million smartphones were shipped in Q1 according to the global smartphone analysis report from Canalys. The figure represents a 27% increase compared to the same period last year. Samsung is yet again the runaway leader with 76.5 million shipments and a 22% market share. Apple comes in second with 52.4 million sales while holding 15% of the market. Xiaomi rounds off the top-three with its own single-quarter record 49 million shipments and a 14% market share.

BBK members Oppo (37.6 million shipments) and vivo (36 million shipments) round out the top-five in the standings. Oppo…

CES 2022 scheduled for January 5-8, to allow in-person attendance

The pandemic, ravaging the world in the past year, has shut down many events and pushed companies to think of new ways to introduce products to the consumers.

CES, typically taking place in Las Vegas, was an all-online event this year, but in 2022 the organizers will allow in-person attendance during the conference, scheduled for January 5-8.

According to a press release, Gary Shapiro, CEO of CTA (Consumer Technology Association), is “thrilled” the CES will return to “its home of more than 40 years”, which is Las Vegas.

Plans for the CES (Consumer Electronics Show) to allow…

Samsung Galaxy S20 series gets improvements to camera with the new update

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G recently received a software update with the May Android security patch, camera improvements, and enhancements to Quick Share. Those same features have made their way to the Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra with the new update.

The new firmware also includes the May Android patch, carries version number G98xxXXU7DUDB, and requires a download of over 600MB.

The update is currently seeding in Germany, and if you haven’t received it yet on your S20, S20+, or S20 Ultra, you can try checking for it manually by heading to your phone’s Settings > Software…

Black Shark 4 video teardown explores its insides

Today’s a big day for Xiaomi-backed gaming-oriented smartphone brand Black Shark. First off, the Black Shark 4 is now available for pre-order globally, starting at just $499. And second, there’s a teardown video out for those of you who love to see a phone from the inside.

Zach from JerryRigEverything initially subjected the handset to his trademark ‘durability’ test last week, and it turned out that this was the first gaming phone of the year to not snap in two or three pieces when bent. Not just that, but it’s also the cheapest so far.

But, if you’re wondering how that translates into…

Redmi K40 Gaming Edition may launch in India as the Poco F3 GT

Xiaomi loves rebranding devices between its various sub-brands based on market and… really, who knows what else. The company’s lineup has grown increasingly confusing, naming-wise, in no small part thanks to the incessant rebrandings here and there, and it looks like it’s not going to stop anytime soon.

Today a new rumor claims that the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition smartphone that was unveiled yesterday for the Chinese market will eventually be offered in India as well. But, obviously, not under the same name – that would be too easy.

No, instead, you will be able to purchase the same…

Spotify now has 158 million paying customers, launches podcast subscription feature

Spotify has now reached 158 million paying customers. The music streaming leader grew in Q1 – 3% in total customers over Q4, 2% in paying customers over Q4 and 21% year over year. Revenue grew 16%.

Spotify projects it will reach beyond 162 million paying users soon, despite the recently announced price increases in the US, UK and Europe – $1 increase for US Family customers, £1 increase for UK Student and Duo users, £2 for Family users. EU customers will see an increase of €1 per Student and Duo account and €3 for Family accounts.

Spotify still leads other music streaming services…

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