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Apple Watch Series 4 is more popular than iPhone XS — analyst

Based on initial pre-orders

Published

September 17, 2018

Daniel Morial

Just a couple of days after the start of the pre-order for the new Apple iPhones and Watches, well-known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo already has a report providing an insight into how the new devices are doing. The new Apple iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and Watch Series 4 are not yet available in stores, but the pre-order numbers say a lot about the excitement of the fans.

Let’s put the good news first. It’s claimed that pre-orders for the Apple Watch Series 4 are doing “better than expected” which is probably due to the number of new features. The new smartwatch from Apple now sports a bigger display and has electrocardiogram support. The latest-generation wearable is expected to boost Apple Watch sales in the coming months to over 18 million units, and more than half of that will be the Series 4.

Prices of current iPhones from Apple

As for the new phones, Kuo claims that pre-orders for the iPhone XS are not doing well or simply “lower than expected.” Due to the lack of major changes and features from last year’s iPhone X, the new regular iPhone is off to a weak start. Sales forecast for the iPhone XS will be around 10 to 15 percent of the total iPhone shipments.

It also seems that the soon-to-be-available and cheaper iPhone XR has a role in iPhone XS’ popularity, as well as the bigger iPhone XS Max.

The iPhone XS Max is doing okay, especially in China where the dual-SIM capability and new gold color are popular among consumers. The estimate for the iPhone XS Max is between 25 to 30 percent of overall iPhone sales in the remaining months of 2018.

The upcoming iPhone XR is shaping up to be the most popular among the new iPhones with an estimated 55 to 60 percent share of the total iPhone shipments this year. Too bad the pre-order for the cheaper iPhone is still a month away.

Kuo estimates that the shipment peak of the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max will be in October, and the iPhone XR will start shipping and benefiting from supply chain momentum in October.

Via: MacRumors

Related Topics:Apple iPhone XR iPhone XS iPhone XS Max Watch Series 4

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TCL expands mobile lineup with latest NXTPAPER series

3 new smartphone models featuring a paper-like viewing experience

Published

August 10, 2026

GadgetMatch

TCL has expanded its mobile lineup with the launch of the latest NXTPAPER smartphone series.

Part of the new NXTPAPER roster are the NXTPAPER 60 Ultra, NXTPAPER 70 Pro, and K70 Power 4G.

The new generation of smartphones is designed to deliver smarter, more comfortable, and more powerful mobile experiences for today’s connected lifestyle.

At the heart of the lineup is the company’s proprietary NXTPAPER technology, and award-winning display innovation.

It combines both hardware and software advancements to reduce eyestrain while preserving vivid colors and sharp picture quality. The result is a paper-like viewing experience.

Bannering the roster is the NXTPAPER 60 Ultra. It is powered by a Dimensity 7400 Elite processor and runs on Android 16.

It comes with up to 512GB of internal storage and 12GB of base RAM, plus 12GB more for expansion.

In front is an expansive 7.2-inch 120Hz FHD+ display featuring Nxtpaper 4.0 and a 32MP selfie camera, while at the back is a 50MP main camera, along with a 50MP 3X telephoto camera.

This variant houses a 5,200mAh battery with support for 33W charging.

Right under the 60 Ultra is the NXTPAPER 70 Pro. It is powered by a Dimensity 7300 processor, and comes with a 6.9-inch 120Hz FHD+ display and a 50MP main shooter.

This model has 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It has a similar 5,200mAh battery with 33W charging.

Lastly, the K70 Power 4G is a budget choice, with a Helio G100 Ultra chipset, 6.75-inch 120Hz display, 4GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and a 50MP main camera.

Price, availability

In the Philippines, the latest NXTPAPER smartphones are available for the following pricing:

NXTPAPER 60 Ultra: PhP 35,995
NXTPAPER 70 Pro: PhP 22,995
K70 Power 4G: PhP 9,495

All devices are available through Shopee.

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Canva teams up with SB19 to turn A’TIN’s passion into creativity

Campaign lets fans access assets, editable templates, more

Published

August 8, 2026

GadgetMatch

Canva Philippines has joined forces with SB19 and Sony Music Entertainment to launch the “Kaya sa Canva” campaign.

This first-of-its-kind initiative is aimed at transforming the popular Filipino boy band’s fanbase into creators by giving them access to official design assets, exclusive templates, and powerful creative tools.

That’s of course as fans have a way of creating artwork, banners, and more outputs to honor their idols.

As such, the partnership enables the A’TIN (SB19’s fanbase) to access the Canva-exclusive SB19’s Creative Hub.

This dedicated space lets fans access assets, including SB19-inspired sticker packs, custom typography, and editable templates inspired by the group.

Fans around the world will initially have access to templates for photo-booth strips, wallpapers, posters, and videos.

The campaign will then expand with Canva-exclusive assets celebrating the group’s New Era, as well as their latest single, “Lawless”.

Meanwhile, the original song “KAYA” is accompanied with an upbeat music video, doubling as a love letter to A’TIN and a masterclass in Canva’s tools.

Every visual and animation is fan-inspired, a celebration of the creativity, passion, and dedication that’s defined in the community from day one.

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The iPhone 18 might sell out for an unexpected reason

The ongoing shortage might play a part in the phone selling out earlier than expected.

Published

August 7, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

An iPhone selling out is not news. Because of how popular the phones are, it’s within the realm of probability that Apple runs out of stock at some point. According to a new report, this year won’t be any different… but it’s for an entirely different reason.

First reported by analyst Tim Culpan, Apple is reportedly struggling to meet its demand for semiconductors for the iPhone 18 and the foldable iPhone. The ongoing memory shortage is cutting off Apple’s ability to deliver the required supply of smartphones in a timely fashion. The report even claims that TSMC, which helps produce the iPhone, is sitting on a shipment of processors, worth US$ 1 billion, that don’t have memory chips.

Now, Apple is still confident that it can weather the launch. However, if the shortage persists, the iPhone 18 generation will likely sell out much more quickly than expected.

It’s an interesting time for Apple to experience such a shortage. It’s been heavily rumored that the company will launch its very first foldable phone next month, creating a new market for the brand. Apple definitely wants this attempt to succeed after the tepid response to its last new product, the Vision Pro.