Western Europe

Apple dominates global premium smartphone market in 2023, but Huawei gains ground on the back of its new 5G handsets

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The global premium smartphone market, where handsets are priced from US$600, saw Apple remain the “undisputed leader” last year with a dominant 71 per cent share, according to the latest industry report released on Tuesday by Counterpoint Research. Samsung retained the global No 2 spot in the premium segment with a share of 17 per … Read more

Asian cities, off the beaten path in Europe

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Tokyo, Japan. Matteo Colombo | DigitalVision | Getty Images When it comes to travel abroad, popular destinations like London, Paris and Rome always seem to top the wish list for Americans. But many travelers are looking beyond those mainstay cities for trips in 2024. Interest in major Asian hubs, off-the-beaten-path locales in Europe and other … Read more