Samsung remains the top smartphone maker, shipping 53.9 million units in the second quarter of 2024, accounting for 18.9% of the global market. Apple is in second place with 45.2 million units shipped, while Xiaomi is closing in with 44.5 million units shipped. The global smartphone market saw a 6.5% growth in the second quarter, with over 285 million units shipped.

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Amazon is offering Apple's AirPods 2nd Generation at a discounted price of $69.99 shipped, which is within $1 of the lowest price ever tracked on Amazon. The regular price is $129, and this deal matches the Best Buy Black Friday in July price. The AirPods 2nd Generation is a beloved set of wireless earbuds, but it's not the AirPods Pro 2, which is currently on sale for $190.

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Apple Wallet now supports the Presto transit card used in Ontario, Canada, allowing users to tap in and out without authentication. The Presto card is used in Toronto, Hamilton, and Ottawa, and can be used across 11 different transit systems. The card was first trialled in 2007 and started its full rollout in 2009.

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Amazon Prime Day offers discounts of up to 50% on Ray-Ban and Oak products. The sale does not include the new Galaxy Watch 6, but instead focuses on previous models.

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Amazon is offering the Eve Flare Portable Smart HomeKit Lamp at a discounted price of $74.95, a 25% price drop from its regular price of $100. The lamp features Thread, allowing it to be controlled with Siri voice control and HomeKit. It can be controlled using an iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Siri, on-board button, or HomeKit scene.

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Google's upcoming Pixel 9 series may not feature an upgrade to its zoom capabilities, with the Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL reportedly maxing out at 30x zoom. This is a departure from previous Pro models, which used periscope zoom lenses for varying levels of optical zoom. The information comes from a video on TikTok, which shows the camera in action and confirms the lack of an upgrade.

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Razer is offering discounts on its gaming and streaming gear, including the Razer DeathStalker V2 gaming keyboard with low-profile optical switches, which is now available for $129.99 shipped, a 35% discount from its original list price of $200.

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Lucid Motors has confirmed that its 2025 Air Pure sedan will offer 5 miles of range per kWh of energy efficiency, making it the most energy-efficient vehicle ever made. The company's flagship Air sedan has already secured its place in the luxury EV market with its impressive performance and industry-leading range.

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Apple's market capitalization reached a new record high of $3.62T, making it the most valuable company in the world again. Morgan Stanley raised its price target on AAPL shares, citing the company's AI work, and named it a 'top pick'. Apple's shares rose 2.5% to a record high on Monday.

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Apple @ Work, brought to you by Mosyle, discusses a new survey on SME IT trends for Q3 2024. Mosyle is a platform that integrates solutions for deploying, managing, and protecting Apple devices. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready. The survey is discussed with Chase Doelling.

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