Apple has unveiled a strategy to bring Generative AI capabilities to its ecosystem, positioning it as 'Apple Intelligence'. The initial use cases announced include new features for writing, focusing, and communication, as well as image creation.

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Kigen officials Bee-Hayes Thakore and Mayank Sharma joined host Mohit Agrawal on the 'The Counterpoint Podcast' to discuss eSIM opportunities in India, one of the fastest-growing markets in the world. Kigen is a leader in eSIM enablement and pioneered iSIM technology.

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Amazon.in is the most trusted destination for buying smartphones in India, with 38% of respondents citing it as their preferred platform. 80% of respondents consider the channel of purchase an important factor in buying smartphones. 30% of respondents who purchased their current smartphone at Amazon.in cited trust as the primary reason for selecting the platform.

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Apple's chipset shipments declined in Q1 2024 due to seasonality. MediaTek's shipments fell QoQ in Q1 2024 following strong restocking demand in Q4 2023. Qualcomm's shipments fell QoQ in Q1 2024 as seasonality led to a slowdown of the Snapdragon 800 series. Samsung's shipments increased QoQ in Q1 2024 driven by the launch of the Exynos 2400 with the Galaxy S24 series.

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Tesla regained its position as the best-selling electric vehicle brand in Q1 2024, despite a 9% decline in sales. The Model Y was its best-selling model, accounting for over 70% of its sales. China accounted for 52% of global BEV sales, followed by the US. BYD's Yuan Plus (Atto 3) was the top-selling BEV model, and PHEV sales surged by 51% YoY.

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OPPO has committed to making generative AI features available for about 50 million OPPO smartphone users worldwide this year. Smartphone OEMs, such as OPPO, have the potential to democratize AI. Generative AI is revolutionizing smartphones, offering personalized experiences, enhancing existing features, and allowing for more intuitive interactions.

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India's smartwatch market saw a 0.3% YoY growth in Q1 2024, marking its first stagnation. The top three OEMs' combined market share dropped to 66% in Q1 2024 from 77% a year ago. The market is expected to register its first-ever double-digit percentage decline in 2024. Counterpoint's IoT Service released the latest research.

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Apple and Samsung dominated the top 10 list of best-selling smartphones in Q1 2024, with each capturing five spots. The top four spots were taken by the iPhone 15 series, which accounted for 84% of Apple's Q1 2024 sales. Samsung's flagship S24 series captured two spots, driven by its early launch and GenAI features.

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Qualcomm and Microsoft collaborated to optimize the Snapdragon X platform for Windows 11. The Snapdragon X Elite SoC was announced at the Snapdragon Summit in 2023, followed by the Snapdragon X Plus. The companies announced the first CoPilot+ PCs at Microsoft Build 2024 and shared details on design wins, performances, and partnerships at Computex 2024 in Taiwan.

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