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Daily Mirror
25-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Samsung hands out £289 earphones for free - but with a catch
Samsung is handing out a huge accessory bundle for shoppers this bank holiday weekend, but the retailer may surprise you Anyone in need of a new pair of earphones or a smartwatch this summer, whether it's to relax by the pool, travel, or track your daily workouts. There's one bank holiday deal that'll give shoppers the two accessories for free. Anyone who buys Samsung's newest S25 Edge mobile will get a pair of Galaxy Buds3 Pro and a Galaxy Watch 7. Over at the Samsung store, the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro retail for £219 on their own, the latest pair fitted with the Galaxy AI, a dual amplifier for better balance, and adaptive noise control. Tech site is adding the earphones and Watch7 to shoppers' online orders for free when they buy a new phone. Usually, the earphones and Watch 7 would cost more than £400 if bought separately. There is a catch, as it all depends on the plan bought. This does mean shoppers need to commit to a pay-monthly contract and can't get the freebie outright. The deal is on the £34.99 a month 500GB iD Mobile plan, which is 24-months long. All in all shoppers will walk away with more than £500 worth of freebies, as the Watch 7, earbuds, and a 45W fast charger is sent for free, for those who buy the S25 Edge. However, the watch will only be dispatched from May 30, which is when the handset moves from pre-order to on sale - so it's likely this deal won't be around for too long. Buying a new mobile for the sake of a free pair of earphones may sound excessive, but if you're in the market for an upgrade the S25 Edge is a model worth considering. Similar to Google and its Pixel 9a device, available here at Amazon for £449 or Apple's more recent iPhone 16e. This is available to buy at EE either on contract or £599 upfront, and despite its much cheaper price, it includes the A18 chip, the same as the bigger iPhone 16. Samsung unveiled the S25 Edge model months after the launch of its initial S range. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is the newest mobile from the brand, and the standout features come with its standout sleek design. Its thin frame is another selling point. The flagship model is also a powerhouse of speed, with the same Snapdragon 8 Elite processor for Galaxy bundled inside as the S25 Series models. However, its price has been a flagged downside to the model, as it's more expensive than industry experts initially thought it would be, launching at more than £1,000. Another downside is its battery life, which isn't as good as the rival S25, S25+, or S25 Ultra models.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Apple's Smartwatch Empire Is Cracking--And Rivals Are Moving In Fast
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is slipping, and the smartwatch market is shifting fast. The tech giant still holds the crown as the top global smartwatch brand, but its market share slid from 25% to 22% in 2024, with shipments down 19% year-over-year. According to Counterpoint Research, the smartwatch market saw its first-ever decline, and Apple was the main culprit. Lackluster upgrades, the absence of a new Apple Watch Ultra 3, and a drawn-out patent dispute that blocked sales of its flagship models all played a role. Meanwhile, competitors didn't just hold steadythey surged ahead, taking advantage of Apple's missteps. Samsung's Galaxy Watch series saw 3% YoY growth, helped by the Watch 7, Watch Ultra, and Watch FE. But the real winners? Chinese brands. Xiaomi's (XIACY) smartwatch shipments skyrocketed 135%, while Huawei grew 35% and now commands a 13% global market share. Apple may have led the smartwatch revolution, but these upstarts are now setting the pace. Huawei, for instance, has already outpaced Apple in sensor technology, offering blood pressure monitoringsomething Apple is still working on. And with China now the biggest single market for smartwatches, this momentum isn't slowing down. Apple's next big swing could be game-changingor too little, too late. The company is reportedly working on non-invasive blood glucose monitoring, a move that could reset the playing field if executed well. But competition is closing in fast. Startups like Novosound are already rolling out next-gen wearable sensors that could leapfrog Apple's tech. With smartwatch shipments shrinking and rivals gaining ground, Apple has a choice: innovate fast or watch its dominance fade. Investors will be watching closely. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Sign in to access your portfolio
