Overview: The February edition of Counterpoint’s monthly Smartphone Intelligence Tracker offers the Counterpoint perspective on a curated collection of recent news and other articles that have made an impact on the smartphone ecosystem (OEMs, app ecosystem, policy, and more). It gives readers an idea of the current state of affairs in the sector and potential ramifications, helping connect the dots.

The February edition analyses key developments within the smartphone ecosystem from 22^nd January 2025 to 21^st February 2025. It also covers the list of key smartphone launches during the period.

Some of the developments from this edition, where our analysts give their points of view include:

Apple Debuts iPhone 16e
Samsung Unveils Strategic Direction for AI-powered, Sustainable 6G Communications
World's First Trifold Smartphone is Finally Going Global
Samsung Electronics is reviewing a plan to introduce silicon carbon batteries in its next smartphone.
Xiaomi Extends Redmi Note 14 4G Updates to 6 Years, But 5G Model Gets Less Support
Alibaba to Partner with Apple on AI Features, Shares Hit 3-year High

The February edition also includes the Q4 2024 earnings update for key OEMs.

Q4 2024 Earnings Update – Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile
Alphabet's Q4 2024 Earnings Summary
Qualcomm Earnings Q4 2024
Samsung Q4 2024 Earnings update
Apple Q4 2024 Earnings update

Additionally, the Smartphone Intelligence Tracker carries a teaser of one of Counterpoint’s latest research reports. In the February edition, a report titled, ‘Global Smart Glasses Ecosystem & Market Trends, January 2025 Update, has been featured.

Number of Pages: 23

Published Date: February 2025

Smartphone Intelligence Tracker, February 2025

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