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Winsage

October 29, 2025

ON THIS DAY: Windows 10 Mobile now on nearly 6 percent of all Windows Phones

Windows 10 Mobile has increased to 5.7% of all Windows Phones, up from 4.7% the previous month. In the U.S., the HTC One has outperformed the Lumia 1520, which has fallen out of the top 10 rankings, while the Lumia 635 remains the most popular Windows Phone model. A price range analysis shows that the U.S. has the highest concentration of high-end devices, whereas India has fewer premium options, with low and mid-range devices dominating globally. In the EU5, the Lumia 640 is now the fifth most popular Windows Phone, displacing the Lumia 520. In India, the Lumia 535 leads with a 22.6% market share, followed by the Lumia 540 at 7% and the Lumia 640 XL at 4.4%. In Australia, the Lumia 930 holds second place with an 8.8% share, while the Lumia 530 is at 9.7%. AdDuplex's data is sourced from their in-app advertising network, covering over 5,000 applications in the Windows Phone Store.

AppWizard

October 19, 2025

Virtual Android Cloud Phone Market by Type and Application Set for 20.5% CAGR Growth Through 2033

The global Virtual Android Cloud Phone market is projected to reach USD 10 billion by 2031, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.5% from 2025 to 2031. The market is expected to achieve USD 2.5 billion in 2024. Key drivers of growth include increased demand for cloud-based mobile testing, virtual device management, and remote app deployment. Major players in the market include Google, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, VMware, Alibaba Cloud, Citrix, Samsung, Huawei, NVIDIA, Oracle, Zoho, and MobiCloud. The market is experiencing varied growth across regions, with North America holding a significant share, Europe rapidly growing, and Asia-Pacific anticipated to have the highest growth potential. Emerging markets in Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa are also showing moderate growth.

Winsage

October 14, 2025

Apple Mac grows 13.7% in Q3 to grab 9% global market share

Apple's Macintosh achieved a shipment growth of 13.7% year-over-year in Q3 2025, while the overall personal computer market grew by 9.4%, with global shipments reaching 75.8 million units. IDC noted that the North American market is facing challenges due to US import tariffs and macroeconomic uncertainties, yet there is strong demand for PCs compatible with Windows 11. Apple’s Mac captures approximately 70% of the global personal computer market's operating profits, with operating margins around 25%, compared to about 4% for other PC vendors.

Winsage

October 11, 2025

Lenovo leads PC market as Windows 10 deadline drives upgrades

Lenovo led the global PC market in the third quarter of 2025, shipping 19.4 million units and achieving a 25.5% market share, reflecting a 17.3% growth from the previous year. Total global PC shipments reached 75.9 million units, marking a 9.4% increase. HP shipped 15 million units (19.8% market share), and Dell shipped 10.1 million units (13.3% market share). Apple and Asus shipped 6.8 million and 5.9 million units, respectively. The North American market faces challenges due to US import tariffs and macroeconomic uncertainties, while Asia Pacific, particularly Japan, experienced growth driven by hardware refresh initiatives related to the end of Windows 10 support. Demand for PCs is largely influenced by lifecycle management as organizations prepare for the end of Windows 10 support on October 13.

Winsage

October 9, 2025

IDC: PC Sales Jumped 9.4 Percent in Q3

Global PC sales increased by 9.4 percent year-over-year, totaling 75.9 million units sold in the last quarter. The growth is attributed to the transition to Windows 11 and the need to replace aging devices. North America faces challenges due to US import tariffs and macroeconomic uncertainties, while demand for newer PCs is expected to continue into 2026. The EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions saw unit sales rise by approximately 14 percent, with Japan being a significant contributor. Lenovo is the largest PC manufacturer, selling 19.4 million units (17.3 percent increase), expanding its market share to 25.5 percent. HP sold 15 million units (10.7 percent increase) with a market share of 19.8 percent. Dell sold 10.1 million units (2.6 percent growth), with market share decreasing from 14.2 percent to 13.3 percent. Apple sold approximately 6.8 million units (13.7 percent increase), raising its market share to 9 percent. ASUS sold 5.9 million units (11.4 percent growth), maintaining a market share of 7.8 percent.

AppWizard

September 13, 2025

Texting App Market Segmentation Analysis by Application, Type, and Key Players-WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Facebook Messenger, WeChat

The global Texting App market is projected to reach USD 70.2 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 8.5% from 2025 to 2031. The market is expected to achieve USD 35.5 billion by 2024. Key growth drivers include technological advancements, expanding applications across various sectors, favorable government policies, and increased investment in research and development. North America is the leading region in the market, followed by rapid growth in Europe and significant potential in Asia-Pacific. Emerging markets in Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa are also experiencing moderate growth.

AppWizard

February 14, 2025

Vietnam’s internet messaging rate higher than global average

Vietnam has an internet messaging adoption rate of 95.8% among users aged 16 and above, surpassing the global average of 94.5%. In Southeast Asia, the Philippines and Indonesia have higher adoption rates at 98.9% and 98.4%, respectively. Among those aged 16-24, 96.7% of males and 96.3% of females use chat and messenger services, while adoption rates drop to 76.5% for men and 68.5% for women aged 65 and above. Vietnam also leads in mobile video call usage at 41.1%, compared to the global average of 35.5%. Zalo is the leading messaging platform in Vietnam with an 85% penetration rate, followed by Facebook at 59% and Messenger at 52%. As of June 30, 2024, Vietnam had 110 million social media accounts.

Tech Optimizer

February 3, 2025

Phone Antivirus Software Market 2025 Growth Analysis by Market Size, Share, Manufactures and Forecast till 2033

The Phone Antivirus Software Market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4% through 2033. Key growth drivers include technological innovations, shifts in consumer behavior, and evolving market demands. The market is segmented by type (Free to Use and Pay to Use) and application (Individual Users and Enterprise Users). It covers various regions, including the United States, Europe, China, Japan, India, Southeast Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa. Potential limitations to growth include regulatory challenges and economic fluctuations. Businesses are encouraged to identify growth opportunities, understand market dynamics, and implement data-driven strategies.

Tech Optimizer

December 10, 2024

Phone Antivirus Software Market to Witness Massive Growth in Years to Come

HTF Market Intelligence has released a study on the Global Phone Antivirus Software Market, covering 143 pages and analyzing market trends from 2024 to 2032. The market is expected to grow from .7 billion in 2024 to a projected value by 2032, with a CAGR of 10.5%. It includes categories such as Mobile Antivirus, Malware Protection, Anti-theft, and Privacy Protection, and applications like Personal Devices, Mobile Security, Data Protection, and App Security. The report highlights North America as the dominating region and Asia-Pacific as the fastest-growing region. It aims to identify key manufacturers, analyze market share, examine growth factors, assess future trends, and investigate recent developments. A five forces analysis and a PESTLE analysis are included to evaluate market conditions. The report's structure includes sections on market overview, pricing analysis, segmentation, competitive analysis, and research methodology.