Samsung tops the smartphone market in 2021 with 272 million shipments
Source: Nick Sutrich / Android Central Samsung shipped the most number of smartphones worldwide in 2021 with 272 million units sold that year, according to a new report from the International Data Corporation. The South Korean tech giant grabbed the top…
Developing a smartphone app for flu and COVID detection
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain In a potential game changer for COVID-19 pandemic control efforts, a new cell phone app and lab kit have transformed a smartphone into a COVID-19 / flu detection system. The detection system is among the most rapid,…
OnePlus stopped chasing enthusiasts, and it seems to be paying off
Eric Zeman / Android Authority TL;DR Apple was reportedly number one in the US in Q4 2021, with Samsung a distant second. Motorola occupied third place, while Alcatel and OnePlus rounded out the top five. OnePlus achieved over 520% yearly growth in the…
Epic vs. Apple Lawsuit Takes a Fresh Twist, With Attorneys General for 34 U.S. States Claiming the iPhone Maker ‘Stifles Competition’
Attorneys general for 34 U.S. states, coupled with the District of Columbia, have sided with Fortnite developer Epic Games, stating that Apple continues to stifle competition by having a monopoly on its App Store. A ruling happened back in 2021, with…
What We Learned About Pegasus, the Smartphone Cracker
It is widely regarded as the world’s most potent spyware, capable of reliably cracking the encrypted communications of iPhone and Android smartphones. The software, Pegasus, made by an Israeli company, NSO Group, has been able to track terrorists and…
US version of Pegasus spyware bought and tested by the FBI
A special US version of Pegasus smartphone spyware was created by NSO, and purchased by the FBI, a new report reveals today. The Drug Enforcement Agency, Secret Service, and the US military also held discussions with the Israeli spyware company. Israel…
Simple iPhone mistake while outside could get you HACKED in seconds
CYBERSECURITY experts warn that using public Wi-Fi could make you the ‘perfect target’ for hackers — here’s how to protect yourself. Experts say that public Wi-Fi is the perfect breeding ground for hackers to target unsuspecting iPhone…
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2022: Galaxy S22, Galaxy Tab S8 and what else to expect
The first Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event of 2022 has been announced for February 9, but that’s about all Samsung’s said for certain. While it’s hinted at some things it might be bringing, and there have been many leaks claiming to know…
Strategy Analytics: Apple iPhone Tops Global Smartphone Market in Q4 2021
According to new research from Strategy Analytics, global smartphone shipments fell -3% YoY to 365 million units in Q4 2021. Full-year smartphone shipments rose +5% YoY to 1.36 billion units in 2021. Apple iPhone topped the global smartphone market with…
Smartphone Shipments Declined in the Fourth Quarter But 2021 Was Still a Growth Year with a 5.7% Increase in Shipments, According to IDC
Worldwide smartphone shipments declined year over year in the fourth quarter of 2021 (4Q21) marking the second straight quarter of negative growth. Despite a challenging second half of the year, full-year shipments still grew thanks to a strong first…