According to research company IDC, in the second quarter of 2016, the global sales of smartphones increased by 0.3%, reaching 343.3 million devices. Compared to the first quarter, the main supplier companies remained in the previous positions in the world leaders rating. Experts note the success of Chinese smartphone manufacturers, which are actively selling their products in many countries of the world.
The first place on sales of smartphones went to South Korean Samsung. In the second quarter, the company increased sales by 5.5%, to 77 million units, compared to the same period last year. As a result, Samsung's market share increased from 21.3% to 22.4%.
The second place is occupied by Apple (USA). The second quarter in a row, the company is experiencing a drop in sales of the flagship iPhone smartphone. Its shipments fell by 15%, to 40.4 million units. Apple's share in the market fell to 11.8%.
The honorable third place is taken by the manufacturer of Huawei smartphones from China. Its shipments increased by 8.4%, to 32.1 million units. The market share of Huawei increased to 9.4%.
The OPPO company from China took the fourth place in the number of sales of smartphones. The company increased sales by 136.6%, to 22.6 million units.
The Chinese company Vivo closes the top five leaders. The sales volume of smartphones of this manufacturer increased by 80.2%, to 16.4 million units.
The United Nations has released fresh data on the most populous cities in the world. Let's take a look at the top megacities by population.
Deepfake is a technology based on artificial intelligence to create ultra-realistic fake videos, audio, and images featuring real people. In recent years, it has gained incredible popularity, evoking both admiration and concern. Celebrities, whose faces are often used for such purposes, have felt its impact most acutely. In this article, we will discuss five of the most "deepfaked" individuals who have become the main victims of this emerging technology.
The biggest news of recent days has been Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election. This event has caused a stir around the world, reminding us of the significant role a US president plays in both national development and international affairs. Throughout US history, several presidents have dramatically reshaped the country's domestic landscape and strengthened its influence abroad. Let's take a look at some of the most influential
