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Phone Arena
3 days ago
- Business
- Phone Arena
Some doubt that Trump could pull off the promised T1 Phone, but his network might be profitable real soon
– Francisco Jeronimo, vice president at International Data Corp. for CNBC, June 2025 Receive the latest Android news Subscribe By subscribing you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy And the answer is... Wingtech REVVL 7 Pro 5G! Same device as the T-Mobile REVVL 7 Pro 5G, custom body. Wingtech, now owned by Luxshare, makes it in Jiaxing, Wuxi, or Kunming China — Max Weinbach (@MaxWinebach) June 16, 2025 Further complicating matters, observers have noted that the T1 bears a strong physical and technical resemblance to the REVVL 7 Pro, a Chinese-made phone currently selling for under $180. This similarity has fueled speculation that the T1 may in fact be a rebranded device produced by an original design manufacturer (ODM) in China – a common industry practice, but one that would contradict Trump Mobile's claims of domestic design and assembly. Not just contradict, but turn the whole operation into a petty farce. Waging severe economic measures against China and then selling a rebranded Chinese phone is one thing, but claiming that same phone is 100% US-made is the kind of joke that will not play out well. The President's Trump Mobile service, on the other hand, might turn out to be profitable sooner than later, according to experts. Trump Mobile's $47.45/mo. plan is priced higher than many of its competitors, yet it could still become profitable relatively quickly if it keeps operating costs low. According to analyst Roger Entner, the service might break even with just 200,000 to 300,000 subscribers – an achievable target if the company avoids major expenses like retail stores and sticks to online sales. Despite its higher price point, Trump Mobile enters a crowded field where budget-friendly options are already well established. Charter offers mobile service at $30 per month, Comcast at $40, and Altice USA at $25 for the first year, increasing to $35 afterward. Other low-cost rivals include Visible by While Trump Mobile may not attract customers based on price or features, it could carve out a niche among brand-loyal consumers. Analysts expect its market impact to be limited, but profitability may still be within reach if it maintains a lean, low-overhead model. Further complicating matters, observers have noted that the T1 bears a strong physical and technical resemblance to the REVVL 7 Pro, a Chinese-made phone currently selling for under $180. This similarity has fueled speculation that the T1 may in fact be a rebranded device produced by an original design manufacturer (ODM) in China – a common industry practice, but one that would contradict Trump Mobile's claims of domestic design and just contradict, but turn the whole operation into a petty farce. Waging severe economic measures against China and then selling a rebranded Chinese phone is one thing, but claiming that same phone is 100% US-made is the kind of joke that will not play out President's Trump Mobile service, on the other hand, might turn out to be profitable sooner than later, according to Mobile's $47.45/mo. plan is priced higher than many of its competitors, yet it could still become profitable relatively quickly if it keeps operating costs low. According to analyst Roger Entner, the service might break even with just 200,000 to 300,000 subscribers – an achievable target if the company avoids major expenses like retail stores and sticks to online its higher price point, Trump Mobile enters a crowded field where budget-friendly options are already well established. Charter offers mobile service at $30 per month, Comcast at $40, and Altice USA at $25 for the first year, increasing to $35 afterward. Other low-cost rivals include Visible by Verizon and Mint Mobile, both starting at $20 per month, and Boost Mobile at $25. These competitors provide more affordable plans, especially for customers managing multiple Trump Mobile may not attract customers based on price or features, it could carve out a niche among brand-loyal consumers. Analysts expect its market impact to be limited, but profitability may still be within reach if it maintains a lean, low-overhead model. Grab Surfshark VPN now at more than 50% off and with 3 extra months for free! Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase This offer is not available in your area. If President Trump can't deliver on his pre-election campaign promises, he'll probably (at least) keep his promise about the Trump T1 Phone and the Trump Mobile service. Right?Many doubt that Mr. Trump will be able to make this one $499 phone, featuring a 6.8-inch screen, 12 GB of RAM, 256 GB of storage, a headphone jack and a MicroSD card slot (hey, that's not bad at all!), was recently announced to go on sale this September. There are claims the phone will be produced in states like Alabama, California, and Florida. However, industry analysts are deeply skeptical – not just about the timeline (indeed it seems extremely short), but about whether domestic production is even point out that the US no longer has the kind of vertically integrated supply chain required to build a smartphone from the ground up. Everything from displays and chips to basic components like crystals and sensors are typically sourced from countries like China, Taiwan, and South Korea. As a result, producing a fully American-made phone would require an extensive and expensive overhaul of the existing hardware ecosystem.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
IDC cuts global smartphone shipments forecast on tariff volatility
International Data Corp slashed its 2025 global smartphone shipment growth forecast to 0.6% from 2.3% on Thursday, citing tariff-driven economic uncertainty and a pullback in consumer spending. The downgrade signals challenges for manufacturers like Apple , who already face weakening sales amid escalating geopolitical tensions and tariff disputes. IDC expects growth to remain in low single digits throughout the year, with a five-year (2024-2029) compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.4% due to increasing smartphone penetration, lengthening refresh cycles, and cannibalization from used devices. Despite geopolitical tensions, the U.S. and China are poised to drive a modest 0.6% growth in smartphone shipments this year. China's market is projected to expand by 3% year-over-year, bolstered by government subsidies favoring Android devices. Apple faces a projected 1.9% decline in 2025, challenged by Huawei competition and economic pressures, with many models ineligible for subsidies. However, upcoming discounts during the 618 shopping festival in China and the iPhone 17 launch, featuring significant hardware upgrades, are expected to stimulate demand. In response to U.S.-China trade tensions, Apple is expanding its manufacturing in India and Vietnam to diversify production and reduce reliance on China. However, President Donald Trump stated that Apple would face a 25% tariff on iPhones sold in the U.S. that are not manufactured domestically. "Despite these headwinds, India and Vietnam are expected to remain the key alternatives to China for smartphone production. However, additional tariffs of 20-30% on US bound smartphones could post a serious downside risk to the current U.S. market outlook," said Nabila Popal, senior research director with IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
2 No-Brainer Nasdaq Stocks to Buy With $300 in April Before They Soar
It's been a challenging year for the U.S. stock market. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has declined 8% from its high, and the technology-focused Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) has fallen 14%. However, both indexes have recovered from every past decline, so the recent losses create a no-brainer buying opportunity, especially for Nasdaq-listed technology stocks. With that in mind, investors can purchase one share each of Shopify (NASDAQ: SHOP) and MongoDB (NASDAQ: MDB) for less than $300. Here's why both Nasdaq stocks are worth owning. Shopify develops commerce software that helps merchants run their businesses across physical and digital channels. It also offers supplemental services for marketing, logistics, and cross-border commerce, as well as financial services for payments, billing, and taxes. The International Data Corp. recently ranked Shopify as a leader in digital commerce platforms for mid-market business ($100 million to $500 million in revenue). The company's merchants collectively account for more than 12% of retail e-commerce sales in the U.S. and 6% of retail e-commerce sales in Western Europe. That makes Shopify the second largest e-commerce company behind Amazon in those geographies, and puts the company in an enviable position because online retail sales are forecast to increase at 11% annually through 2030. Shopify was recently ranked as a leader in business-to-business (B2B) commerce solutions by Forrester Research. "Shopify has strength in innovation, as evidenced by the rapid pace of delivering features for its core B2B audience: consumer goods brands selling wholesale to small retail partners." That matters because the B2B e-commerce market is three times bigger and growing nearly twice as fast as retail e-commerce. Shopify reported solid financial results in the fourth quarter. Revenue increased 31% to $2.8 billion, the second-straight acceleration, and non-GAAP earnings increased 29% to $0.44 per diluted share. The company also reported a 10 basis-point increase in take rate, signaling that merchants are relying more heavily on Shopify by adopting more adjacent services. There are 55 Wall Street analysts following Shopify. The median stock price target is $135 per share, which implies 42% upside from the current share price of $95. Earnings are expected to increase 24% in 2025, which makes the current valuation of 79 times earnings look expensive. But Shopify beat the consensus estimate by an average of 16% over the last four quarters, and I think it will continue to top expectations. With the stock 26% off its high, patient investors should feel comfortable buying today. Business data usually flows from transactional to operational to analytical systems. For example, e-commerce transactions could inform operational data stored in a customer relationship management system, which itself could be queried by an analytical system. Databases that support all three workloads are called translytical platforms, and Forrester Research recently ranked MongoDB as a leader in the space. MongoDB was recently ranked as a leader in cloud database management systems by consultancy Gartner. The report highlighted strength in transaction processing, analytical capabilities, and flexibility in supporting complex applications. Use cases range from content management and commerce to mobile games and artificial intelligence. MongoDB also ranked as the fifth-most-popular database (out of 35) in a recent survey of over 50,000 developers. MongoDB reported solid financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, which ended in January. Customers increased 14% to 54,500, and the number of customers that spend at least $100,000 annually climbed about 17%. In turn, revenue rose 20% to $548 million, a slight deceleration from 22% in the previous quarter, and non-GAAP net income increased 49% to $1.28 per share. There are 37 Wall Street analysts following MongoDB. The median target price is $300 per share, implying 73% upside from the current share price of $173. The company gave disappointing guidance that calls for earnings to decline 30% in fiscal 2026, which ends in January. That caused the stock to plunge. But its current valuation of 65 times forward earnings is the cheapest in company history. Investors should feel comfortable buying a share (or a few more) today. Ever feel like you missed the boat in buying the most successful stocks? Then you'll want to hear this. On rare occasions, our expert team of analysts issues a 'Double Down' stock recommendation for companies that they think are about to pop. If you're worried you've already missed your chance to invest, now is the best time to buy before it's too late. And the numbers speak for themselves: Nvidia: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2009, you'd have $285,647!* Apple: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2008, you'd have $42,315!* Netflix: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2004, you'd have $500,667!* Right now, we're issuing 'Double Down' alerts for three incredible companies, and there may not be another chance like this anytime soon.*Stock Advisor returns as of April 1, 2025 John Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Trevor Jennewine has positions in Amazon and Shopify. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Amazon, MongoDB, and Shopify. The Motley Fool recommends Gartner. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. 2 No-Brainer Nasdaq Stocks to Buy With $300 in April Before They Soar was originally published by The Motley Fool
