Vivo stories
AI apps & short-form dramas drive new mobile growth trends
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AI apps hit 1.5bn downloads, short-form dramas surge, and third-party Android stores open new growth paths in mobile through 2025, says Mintegral.
AI apps, short drama content, & third-party stores drive mobile
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AI apps hit 1.5bn downloads and USD $1.3bn revenue in 2024, while APAC short dramas and third-party Android stores drive global mobile market growth.
Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with advanced AI & video
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Qualcomm launches Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, its fastest mobile CPU, with enhanced AI, gaming graphics, and professional video features for flagship smartphones.
Apple ships record 4 million smartphones in India Q3 2024
Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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Apple has recorded its highest quarterly shipment in India, dispatching 4 million units in Q3 2024, amid a thriving smartphone market.
AI smartphones set to transform mobile industry by 2028
Wed, 29th May 2024
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AI-capable smartphones are set to transform the mobile industry, with 54% expected to integrate AI by 2028, driving new competitive and revenue strategies.
Indonesian smartphone market rebounds with 8.8% YoY growth in Q3 2023
Fri, 24th Nov 2023
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Indonesia's smartphone market sees growth after 8 quarters of decline, with high-priced smartphones leading the way, according to IDC data.
IDC: Worldwide smartphone shipments down by 9.7% in Q3 2022
Fri, 28th Oct 2022
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The drop marks the largest-ever third-quarter decline and the fifth consecutive quarter of decline for the smartphone market amidst economic uncertainties.
Hands-on review: Vivo X50 Pro 5G
Thu, 15th Oct 2020
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I’m already convinced that I want to be the next stellar movie director to come out of New Zealand when I grow up.
Coronavirus scare is already hitting tech market
Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
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GlobalData outlines the ways that China’s corporate shutdowns may have far-reaching effects for the global technology economy.
Record-breaking feat in declining smartphone market
Tue, 30th Jul 2019
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Vivo set a new personal record by shipping 5.8 million smartphones to India in Q2 2019, a notable feat given the overall declining market.
Vivo develops new tech for 5G era
Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
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Vivo unveils its 5G vision at MWC Shanghai 2019, introducing Vivo AR Glass, 5G Cloud Game, and Super FlashCharge 120W to revolutionise mobile user experience.
Gartner: smartphone sales still suffering
Thu, 30th May 2019
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Global smartphone sales fell 2.7% to 373 million units in Q1 2019, with declines in Australia and competitive tension affecting top brands, says Gartner.
IDC: Apple slips to third behind Huawei in smartphone market
Thu, 2nd May 2019
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In a dramatic turn, Apple has slipped to third place in smartphone shipments behind Huawei, which saw a 50% increase, per IDC's 1Q19 report.
Could Vivo's pop-up phone camera be the future?
Thu, 21st Feb 2019
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Vivo's V15Pro, debuting at the 2019 Mobile World Congress, features a groundbreaking Elevating Front Camera, three rear-cameras, and bezel-less display.
IDC: Worst smartphone sales year ever
Thu, 31st Jan 2019
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Smartphone shipments decline 4.9% in Q4 2018, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of decline, according to data from IDC.
Gartner: solid growth for top 5 global smartphone vendors
Fri, 1st Dec 2017
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Global smartphone sales grew by 3% in Q3 2017, with top vendors posting strong gains. Samsung led with 19.3% growth, while Xiaomi soared with an 80% rise.
India’s smartphone market overtakes US to claim second spot
Sat, 28th Oct 2017
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India's smartphone market has recovered from a shaky Q2 2017 to surge in growth with the five major vendors being the drivers - Xiaomi in particular.
Kantar reveals that Samsung remains the king of smartphones
Wed, 18th Oct 2017
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iOS sees growth in US, China, Germany, France & Spain but weakens in UK, as Samsung boosts Android sales in UK.
APAC drives global rise in smartphone sales – but challenges are on horizon
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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Despite the encouraging growth there is concern about rising component costs due to reduced availability of critical components.
Slight decline in smartphone market for Q2 2017 to be short-lived
Fri, 4th Aug 2017
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New research from IDC has revealed the smartphone market declined slightly in the second quarter of 2017 – but this is expected to soon change.