By Chico Mies The confrontation between Leonidas and Xerxes in 300 and the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State share striking thematic similarities, particularly in the struggle between power and resistance. Leonidas’ quote: “The world will know that a free man stood against a tyrant. That few stood against many. And before this battle was over, even a god-king can bleed.” resonates deeply with the current standoff in Rivers State, where Governor Siminalayi Fubara finds himself at odds with the federal authority following President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency. The Tyrant vs. The Free Man In 300, Xerxes presents himself as an all-powerful ruler, demanding submission from Leonidas and the Spartans. Similarly, Tinubu’s imposition of emergency rule can be interpreted as an assertion of supreme federal power over Rivers State, challenging its autonomy. Fubara, like Leonidas, stands as a figure of defiance, resisting what he and his supporters perceive ...
The market for foldable smartphones is booming right now, according to DSCC, with shipments of foldable panels reaching a record in 2Q24. 9.8 million panels were shipped, an astounding 151% QoQ and 126% YoY increase.
The primary cause of this growth boom was Samsung's early release of their most recent foldables, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6. Samsung seized a large portion of the market by launching early and dominated 2Q24 with a 48% share in foldable panel procurement. This was a significant change from 1Q24 when Huawei led with a 53% share against Samsung's 21%.
With a 32% share, Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 6 led the pack in foldable panel procurement, followed by the Z Fold 6 at 15%. Huawei's Mate X5 and Pocket 2 both achieved double-digit shares and had excellent performances.
With a 4% share, Honor's Magic V Flip came in directly behind them. Sixty-three per cent of shipments were clamshell designs, an increase from the previous quarter's 53 per cent.
After losing to BOE by 27% to Samsung Display with a 53% share, Samsung Display regained its position as the leading provider of foldable panels. Compared to 1Q24, when BOE led with a 48% share, this was a significant change.
While 3Q24 is anticipated to see continued progress, shipments are forecast to decline by 21% YoY and 30% QoQ to 6.9 million units. Nevertheless, it is anticipated that Huawei's market share would decline to 16% while Samsung's will somewhat increase to 49%. The shift in Samsung's release schedule is upending the current patterns, as Samsung is predicted to hold a 39% market share in 2024 compared to Huawei's 36%.
In the future, DSCC anticipates that Xiaomi, Huawei, and Honour will continue to compete for the top slots, with Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 6 remaining at the top.
With Huawei increasing panel procurement for its next multi-fold handset, the popularity of the clamshell form factor may decline slightly as in-folding and multi-fold designs begin to gain traction. Because of its clients' seasonal demands, BOE is anticipated to regain the lead by the end of the year in 4Q24.
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