#iPhone_performance

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New Counterpoint Research Counterpoint Research data shows U.S. smartphone shipments fell 19% in the third quarter of 2023 as more and more Americans put off upgrading their smartphones. Smartphone shipments in the US have declined for four straight quarters. In particular, shipments of Samsung, Google and TCL decreased by 26%, 37% and 51% respectively. Apple's shipments fell 11% compared to the third quarter of 2022. [caption id="attachment_79290" align="aligncenter" width="780"] iPhone 15[/caption] iPhone 15 sales are at a record low. Counterpoint cites three reasons that are contributing to the sluggish smartphone market in the US. Firstly, smartphones now have greater durability and better build quality than before. Secondly, new models released often do not live up to expectations in terms of technical upgrades. Thirdly, the uncertainty of the macroeconomic situation plays an important role. As for the iPhone 15, sales are at historically low levels. “We expect the ratio to recover seasonally in the fourth quarter, but it may still be worse than the same period last year,” Counterpoint said. Analysts are predicting iPhone 15 sales could hit a record low in the holiday quarter.

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Rumors about the new line continue to spread iPhone 16 smartphones may be equipped with an additional button, as Macrumors writes. In addition, Apple is also planning to move the mmWave antenna away from the left side of the smartphone to accommodate this change. The iPhone 16 Pro's "action button" is expected to be flush with the device as Apple is expected to switch to solid-state technology and ditch the current design. While the action button is expected to change, the volume keys and power key will remain the same without any changes. These buttons are not currently solid state, although Apple's plans may change. iPhone 16 may get an additional button, and the action button will become solid-state [caption id="attachment_79161" align="aligncenter" width="780"] iPhone 16[/caption] The purpose of the additional button, which sources call the “capture button,” is still unknown. It is expected to be located under the power button on the right side of the device and will be capacitive. Macrumors claims that the new button will be introduced on all iPhone 16 models, including the base iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus models. The announcement of the iPhone 16 is expected in September next year.

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Deliveries are promised in November or December On the Chinese social network, the iPhone 15 and its price reduction, which has continued since the start of sales of new Apple smartphones, are leading the ranking of the most popular requests. According to Mydrivers, prices for all iPhone 15 models have dropped significantly. Some models can be purchased with a discount of $150 or more for older versions with the Pro prefix. [caption id="attachment_73032" align="aligncenter" width="780"] iPhone and Huawei[/caption] The decline of the iPhone and the dawn of Huawei? Previously, a research report published by Counterpoint Research confirmed that sales of the iPhone 15 series were 4.5% lower in the 17 days since its release in China than iPhone 14 sales last year. At the same time, sales of the iPhone 15 Pro Max fell the most - by 14%. It is followed by the iPhone 15 Pro with an 11% drop. This situation turned out to be very unusual for the launch of new iPhones. The situation with the Huawei Mate 60 series is different. There are no Mate 60 smartphones in online stores. Huawei's official flagship store on JD.com also has no smartphones in stock and accepts purchase orders twice a day. Even if you manage to order a smartphone, deliveries will not be until November or December.