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Seven of the World's Ten Best-Selling Smartphones in 2025 Were iPhones

Slashdot.org - Thu, 01/29/2026 - 09:40
Apple sold seven of the ten best-selling smartphones globally in 2025, a lopsided dominance that underscores how thoroughly the company controls the premium end of the mobile market. The iPhone 16 was the single best-selling phone worldwide, and Apple's presence extended all the way down to the tenth spot where the iPhone 16e -- its newest budget-friendly option -- found consistent demand in Japan and the U.S., according to Counterpoint. Samsung accounted for the remaining three positions, led by the Galaxy A16 5G as the best-selling Android device of the year. The Galaxy S25 Ultra also made the cut, marking the second straight year a Samsung flagship cracked the top ten. Together these ten phones from just two companies represented 19% of all smartphones sold during the year, continuing a four-year streak of Apple-Samsung exclusivity at the top.

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Gemini in navigation is now available for walking and cycling in Google Maps.Gemini in navigation is now available for walking and cycling in Google Maps.

GoogleBlog - Thu, 01/29/2026 - 09:30
Gemini in navigation helps you get things done while driving — it’s like talking to a friend in the passenger seat. Now, it’s launching for walking and cycling.When you’…
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Nothing CEO Says Company Won't Launch New Flagship Smartphone Every Year 'For the Sake of It'

Slashdot.org - Thu, 01/29/2026 - 09:00
Android smartphone maker Nothing won't release a Phone 4 this year, the company's founder and chief executive said, and that the 2025 Phone 3 will remain the brand's flagship device throughout 2026. "We're not just going to churn out a new flagship every year for the sake of it, we want every upgrade to feel significant," Carl Pei said in a video. "Just because the rest of the industry does things a certain way it doesn't mean we will do the same."

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