As Samsung Sales Surge, a Threat to iPhone 7
If a successful new iPhone launch is measured by 70 million units sold in its first full quarter on the market, Apple has a steep mountain to climb.
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Apple iPhone Falls to 5th Place in China
Apple desperately needs growth in what it calls Greater China to be the cornerstone of its revenue improvement worldwide. Management has made that clear.
iPhone Fatigue Helps Undercut Smartphone Sales
One of the primary reasons smartphone sales only rose 1% in the second quarter is so-called iPhone fatigue, according to research firm Strategic Analytics.
Did Apple Sell 50 Million iPhones? No
There was a time when Apple could sell 50 million iPhones in a quarter effortlessly. Analysts believe that it was lucky to sell 45 million in the quarter about to be announced.
Will iPhone 7 Really Be an iPhone 6SE?
Reports say Apple has begun producing packaging materials for an "iPhone 6SE," indicating, perhaps, that the coming launch of what everyone expected to be an "iPhone 7" may not be much of an improvement.
Global Smartwatch Sales Dive 32%, Apple Watch Plummets 55%
The global market for smartwatches tumbled in the second quarter of 2016. It is clear that as Apple goes, so goes the smartwatch business.
How Many Days and How High Can ZAGG Rise on Pokemon Go?
24/7 Wall St. wanted to take a 360-degree view on ZAGG and its move from Pokémon Go, showing how this could keep rising and what might also make ZAGG come back down.
Best Buy Clearance Sales Offer 50% Markdowns
Out with the old, in with the new. That's the story at least a couple of times a year for retailers, and now is one of those times for consumer electronics seller Best Buy.
Apple Petitioned to Block Police Disabling of iPhones
Given the prominent place smartphone cameras and video recorders have played in recent confrontations that have involved police, it is no surprise some worry has arisen that law enforcement will attempt to disable these…
Has the Pokémon Go Stock Craze Returned to the 1990s?
The Pokémon Go craze has been a key driver of some stocks in recent days. While this has been a win for the companies involved, 24/7 Wall St. wanted to see if some of…
Best Buy Makes 4K Easy
Best Buy thinks it's time for you to put together a state-of-the-art 4K Ultra high-def system that includes TVs, streaming media players, Blu-ray players and other devices.
Apple iTunes Offers ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ $4.99 Promotion
“Fifty Shades of Grey,” the movie version of the nearly pornographic novel, did poorly at the box office. It posted only $11.7 million in domestic box office sales, which puts it 63rd among all…
Smartwatches May Be PIN Security Breach
A new study shows that for personal security, a wearable device may be less secure that smartphones, game consoles and computers.
Best Buy Offers Savings on Ultra HD TVs
The July Fourth holiday may be behind us for another year, but Best Buy must not have gotten the memo. Here are some of the 4K Ultra HD TVs on offer at Best Buy…
Samsung Galaxy S7 Sales Surge as Apple iPhone Sputters
Samsung expects its best operating income in two years, to a large extent on the back of the success of its improved Galaxy S7, which competes at the high end of the smartphone market.