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Apple’s New iPhones Are Prone to Scratching. Are Trump’s Tariffs to Blame? Users are blaming tariffs for Apple moving back to aluminum, but experts point to heat issues, cost and broader supply chain shifts.

“With the titanium versions, Apple discovered that titanium isn’t an ideal material for managing heat,” Francisco Jeronimo, vice president of devices and data analytics at IDC Europe, told Newsweek."

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"Selon Francisco Jeronimo, vice-président des données et analyses sur les appareils chez IDC, « la stratégie d'Apple avec cette nouvelle gamme de produits vise à augmenter les taux de mise à niveau et à raccourcir les cycles de remplacement."

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"Francisco Jeronimo, Vice-President at IDC, said this is not the start of a new segment, but targets the same market as previous Plus models. Positioned between the standard iPhone and Pro versions, this follows the pattern established with MacBook Air and iPad Air"
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Analistas: Apple não deslumbra mas novos iPhones vão impulsionar vendas iPhone Air e versões Pro do iPhone 17 deverão dar um impulso às vendas da Apple, com uma diferenciação maior que em anos anteriores

"Transmitido a partir do Apple Park, em Cupertino, o lançamento deverá ser suficiente para impulsionar um novo ciclo de compra dos smartphones da marca, explicou ao Expresso o vice-presidente associado da divisão de dispositivos na IDC EMEA, Francisco Jeronimo."

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The strategy with the new product lineup is simple: increase upgrade rates and shorten replacement cycles. The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max redesign, alongside the new iPhone 17 Air, will likely drive many users to upgrade, as the new aesthetics and thinner form factor will be distinctive factors.

Apple Releases Thinner ‘iPhone Air,’ Seeking to Boost Upgrades With New Design The tech giant, which has struggled to release AI features, unveiled new phone models with higher prices, potentially offsetting the impact of tariffs.

“The biggest challenges with the foldables are the hinge, the foldable display and packing all technology into a slim form factor,” said Francisco Jeronimo, vice president at research firm IDC. The Air shows how much Apple has advanced in getting that form factor right."

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The iPhone Air is Apple’s attempt to make smartphones exciting again | CNN Business For the better part of the last decade, sharper cameras, bigger screens and longer battery life have defined annual smartphone upgrades.

“The new iPhone 17 lineup represents the biggest design overhaul since the iPhone X. In itself, this is a strong reason for users to upgrade,” Francisco Jeronimo, an analyst for the International Data Corporation (IDC)"

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Who Actually Wants a Thinner iPhone? The iPhone Air sacrifices battery life and camera performance at a premium price.

"Francisco Jeronimo, an analyst with IDC, said the design refresh — which includes a new look for the other iPhones in addition to the iPhone Air — is about shortening the amount of time consumers wait to upgrade their devices."

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Another Apple event happening today and there will be a lot of great announcements. Apple events are never short of surprises and more importantly, whatever the company announces, the impact in the industry will be significant as they are the trend setters

Field narrows in the race for the world’s thinnest smartphone Foldable phones from Chinese companies such as Honor are forcing Samsung and Apple to raise their game, and the next iPhone is likely to be slimmer

"Francisco Jeronimo, an analyst at IDC, said: “We are coming to a point where there’s no compromise in terms of weight and thickness of a device if you decide to buy a foldable."

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Google Chose Durability Over Sleekness for the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, and That's OK Commentary: While Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 prioritizes thinness, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold focuses on battery life and dust resistance. Take your pick.

"The foldable market has matured to the point where one-[size]-fits-all does not apply anymore," said Francisco Jeronimo, vice president of devices at IDC. "Some users will prioritize function, reliability and peace of mind over aesthetics," Jeronimo continued 👇
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The new Pixel 10 Pro Fold is built to address the biggest concern with foldables: durability. It's one of the first book-style foldables to achieve an IP68 rating, meaning it has top-tier protection against both dust and water. #MadeByGoogle

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Google’s deep integration of Gemini across the Pixel 10 lineup and Pixel Watch 4 marks a strategic shift in the smartphone value proposition—from competing on processing power to differentiating through proactive, AI-driven assistance. #madebyGoogle

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Why folding phones are having a moment Apple is reportedly planning to launch its first foldable iPhone in 2026, entering a market led by Samsung and Huawei. Popular in China and South Korea but still under 2% of global smartphone sales, f...

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Why folding phones are having a moment Apple is reportedly planning to launch its first foldable iPhone in 2026, entering a market led by Samsung and Huawei. Popular in China and South Korea but still under 2% of global smartphone sales, f...

Smartphone vendors are struggling to persuade consumers to upgrade, as differentiation between new models and brands has become increasingly difficult. Will Apple change the status quo if it launches its first foldable in 2026?👇

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Nieuwe generatie klaptelefoons combineert nostalgie met innovatie: waarom Samsung en Apple geloven in de comeback Een smartphone die in je broekzak past én toch een scherm van een tablet heeft: Huawei, Samsung en Apple zien er wel toekomst in. Staat de nieuwe generatie klaptelefoons eindelijk voor de grote doorbr...

"Met die vouwtelefoons probeert Samsung zijn aandeel op de premiummarkt te vergroten. “Apple verkoopt nog altijd 72 procent van de smartphones boven de 800 dollar”, zegt Francisco Jeronimo, vicepresident data & analytics bij marktanalysebureau IDC."

What Tariffs? Smartphone Market Grows 1% as More Phones Fold In AI Midrange devices like Samsung's Galaxy A36 are driving sales by letting people try AI without busting their budgets.

"Samsung was able to consolidate its market leadership and outperform the overall market, achieving strong growth in the quarter driven by the sales of its new Galaxy A36 and A56 products," Francisco Jeronimo, VP for client devices at IDC, said in a statement."

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The big start of Q2 2025 🥇 is Samsung, which outperformed the market and consolidated its smartphone leadership. With the new Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE launched last week at the #GalaxyUnpacked, the momentum will continue in Q3

According to IDC global smartph shipments increased 1.0% YoY to 295.2M units in Q2 25. The smartphone market remained positive, however uncertainty fueled by tariffs volatility, on-going macro-economic challenges such as forex instability, unemployment & inflation across regions have tapered demand

"Isn't the Galaxy Z Fold 7 too expensive?!", many asked me.

The price is high, but....
✔️ trade-in a device and get a significant discount
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YouTube video by Francisco Jeronimo In conversation with Benjamin Braun, Samsung's CMO in Europe at the #GalaxyUnpacked in NYC

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Samsung’s bet on the future of smartphones is something Apple doesn’t have an answer to yet | CNN Business Samsung on Wednesday announced three new foldable phones in its latest push to popularize what the company believes is the future of smartphones.

"While foldable phones were expected to eventually get cheaper, that is no longer the case, according to Francisco Jeronimo, an analyst for the IDC. He said phone makers like Samsung are leaning on foldables to compete with the iPhone in the premium segment.

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