Samsung Tops Apple in Smartphone Sales - Some analysts blame timing of new iPhone release for Apple's relatively weak numbers.
Samsung is now the world's top smartphone maker by revenue, overtaking Apple in the third quarter. Samsung hit records in both quarterly sales and operating profits this quarter, too.
According to Reuters, Samsung’s shipments rose 44 percent this quarter, while Apple saw a 16% decline in sales, failing to meet expectations. The tepid iPhone interest is most likely due to the October release of the iPhone 4S: customers anticipating the release may have held off on purchasing a new phone until after the end of the quarter, which covers July- September. iPhone 4S sales since its release earlier this month, however have been strong, likely posing a serious threat to Samsung’s newly won crown.
(A Cambodian man inspects the Samsung galaxy cooper during a promotional sale at a shop in Phnom Penh on October 21, 2011.)
Samsung doesn’t anticipate a loss of momentum heading into the fourth quarter. According to a statement quoted by the Guardian, Samsung expects "sales of mobile devices to remain strong."
Samsung’s handset and tablet business model, as both Reuters and the Guardian note, should be familiar to Apple fans. As Reuters puts it, "[Samsung] tries to offer the Apple experience at a better price with better functionality."
Unsurprisingly, the rivals are firing claims of patent infringement at each other in courts all over the world. Apple initiated legal action against Samsung in April over what they see as glaring design similarities. The Guardian explains:
So far, Apple is winning the court game. Earlier this month, an Australian court ruled that a new Samsung Galaxy tablet model couldn’t be sold in the country because of two patent infringements. And, as the Guardian notes, Samsung’s request to have iPhone 4S sales blocked in Japan and Australia due to patent violations has so far been ignored by the courts.
Apple is now actually the third ranked mobile phone maker by revenue, trailing behind Samsung and Nokia. ( slate.com )
Samsung is now the world's top smartphone maker by revenue, overtaking Apple in the third quarter. Samsung hit records in both quarterly sales and operating profits this quarter, too.
According to Reuters, Samsung’s shipments rose 44 percent this quarter, while Apple saw a 16% decline in sales, failing to meet expectations. The tepid iPhone interest is most likely due to the October release of the iPhone 4S: customers anticipating the release may have held off on purchasing a new phone until after the end of the quarter, which covers July- September. iPhone 4S sales since its release earlier this month, however have been strong, likely posing a serious threat to Samsung’s newly won crown.
(A Cambodian man inspects the Samsung galaxy cooper during a promotional sale at a shop in Phnom Penh on October 21, 2011.)
Samsung doesn’t anticipate a loss of momentum heading into the fourth quarter. According to a statement quoted by the Guardian, Samsung expects "sales of mobile devices to remain strong."
Samsung’s handset and tablet business model, as both Reuters and the Guardian note, should be familiar to Apple fans. As Reuters puts it, "[Samsung] tries to offer the Apple experience at a better price with better functionality."
Unsurprisingly, the rivals are firing claims of patent infringement at each other in courts all over the world. Apple initiated legal action against Samsung in April over what they see as glaring design similarities. The Guardian explains:
Apple says the product design, user interface and packaging of Samsung's Galaxy devices "slavishly copy" the iPhone and iPad. Samsung fought back with lawsuits of its own, accusing Apple of patent infringement of its wireless telecommunications technology.
So far, Apple is winning the court game. Earlier this month, an Australian court ruled that a new Samsung Galaxy tablet model couldn’t be sold in the country because of two patent infringements. And, as the Guardian notes, Samsung’s request to have iPhone 4S sales blocked in Japan and Australia due to patent violations has so far been ignored by the courts.
Apple is now actually the third ranked mobile phone maker by revenue, trailing behind Samsung and Nokia. ( slate.com )
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