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Apple says 'Hello Mumbai' at first India store launch
India has become a big market for Apple, which launched an online retail store in the world's second-largest smartphone market in 2020.
Thu Apr 06 2023
![China's smartphone market to heat up with Galaxy S8 release China's smartphone market to heat up with Galaxy S8 release](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/51490838584_Samsung.jpg)
China's smartphone market to heat up with Galaxy S8 release
Samsung is expected to face hurdles in promoting sales of the new flagship series as some Chinese consumers remain hostile against South Korean products.
Wed Apr 05 2017
![How Apple lost China to two unknown local smartphone makers How Apple lost China to two unknown local smartphone makers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/61480051274_Oppo.jpg)
How Apple lost China to two unknown local smartphone makers
Two years ago, Oppo and Vivo couldn't crack the top five in China's smartphone market. Now they outrank everyone after elbowing Apple aside.
Fri Nov 25 2016
![Apple says one billion iPhones have been sold Apple says one billion iPhones have been sold](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/81461559874_Smartphone.jpg)
Apple says one billion iPhones have been sold
Apple announced Wednesday the sale of its billionth iPhone, a milestone for the company as it seeks to keep momentum in a competitive smartphone market.
Thu Jul 28 2016
![Apple free to take bite out of India after rule change Apple free to take bite out of India after rule change](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/51466574365_AppleCEO.jpg)
Apple free to take bite out of India after rule change
Before now, the Silicon Valley giant has been just a bit-player in the country of 1.2 billion, selling through local shops with none of its own.
Wed Jun 22 2016
![China's crowded smartphone market heads for an epic shakeout China's crowded smartphone market heads for an epic shakeout](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/51453114270_HuaweiGeneric.jpg)
China's crowded smartphone market heads for an epic shakeout
China's herd of 300 phone makers may be halved in 12 months by competition, a sales plateau and economic growth that's the slowest in a quarter-century, according to executives and analysts.
Sun Apr 24 2016
![Google unveils latest Nexus phones, tablet Google unveils latest Nexus phones, tablet](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/71443580203_GoogleNexusP.jpg)
Google unveils latest Nexus phones, tablet
Google Inc unveiled its new Nexus phones on Tuesday in its latest attempt to take a bite out of Apple's dominant share of the smartphone market.
Wed Sep 30 2015
![Enter Samsung Pay? Smartphone giant seeks mobile payments spark Enter Samsung Pay? Smartphone giant seeks mobile payments spark](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/61441767610_Samsungs.jpg)
Enter Samsung Pay? Smartphone giant seeks mobile payments spark
Samsung Pay, a technology to be rolled out in the US later this month will allow customers to pay for goods by simply placing their handsets on or next to a point-of-sale terminal.
Wed Sep 09 2015
![Samsung regains lead over Apple in smartphone market Samsung regains lead over Apple in smartphone market](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-04/71430379196_295x200.jpg)
Samsung regains lead over Apple in smartphone market
Samsung retook the lead in the global smartphone market in the first quarter, as gains in emerging market sales helped it overtake Apple, a research group said Wednesday.
Thu Apr 30 2015
![Apple becomes first company worth over $700 billion Apple becomes first company worth over $700 billion](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-10/51414678069_295x200.jpg)
Apple becomes first company worth over $700 billion
Apple became the first company to reach a market value of $700 billion Tuesday as shares vaulted amid upbeat news on the US tech giant's gains in the smartphone market and soon-to-arrive smartwatch.
Wed Feb 11 2015
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Apple is squeezed as smartphone market expands
The global smartphone market showed healthy growth in the second quarter, but Apple's iPhone was squeezed by competition from Samsung.
Sat Jul 27 2013
![HP returning to the smartphone market HP returning to the smartphone market](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-01/61359073666_295x200.jpg)
HP returning to the smartphone market
HP bought Palm and with it the WebOS operating system in 2010 in order to offer its own smartphones and software platform.
Wed Jul 03 2013
![BlackBerry aims to be the number 2 player in Malaysia by year end BlackBerry aims to be the number 2 player in Malaysia by year end](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-01/61359257999_295x200.jpg)
BlackBerry aims to be the number 2 player in Malaysia by year end
BlackBerry hopes to regain loss ground in the Malaysian smartphone market share this year, partly helped by its new BlackBerry Z10.
Wed Feb 20 2013
![BlackBerry ready to make a comeback after hiatus in smartphone market BlackBerry ready to make a comeback after hiatus in smartphone market](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-01/61359257999_295x200.jpg)
BlackBerry ready to make a comeback after hiatus in smartphone market
BlackBerry maker Research in Motion begins its comeback bid Wednesday with a new platform launch in a make-or-break move for a firm that is rapidly sinking in the smartphone market.
Sun Jan 27 2013
Samsung is top 2012 phone brand
Samsung has overtaken Nokia as the top mobile phone brand for 2012 and has opened up a decisive lead over Apple in the smartphone market, a research firm said Tuesday.
Tue Dec 18 2012