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BlackBerry and Baidu Target Autonomous Driving Safety Market

BlackBerry Stock Might Be the Next Big Turnaround Story in 2021

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If BlackBerry Adopts Android, Its Security Standards Could Suffer
A comparative lack of security for Android shows that BlackBerry could do more harm than good to its image as a secure player by adopting Android as its operating system.
Apple investor takeaways: Why loyalty will decide Apple’s future
According to the latest report from Kantar Worldpanel ComTech, Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C continued to lead the British smartphone market in May.

Can New BlackBerry Smartphone Offerings Increase Unit Sales?
BlackBerry now plans to launch its next version of the Passport smartphone, Passport Oslo, by the end of this year. The smartphone will have high-end specifications.
Why Samsung’s marketing expenses continue to rise in Q2 2014
Part of the reason Samsung forecast a decline in earnings for Q2 was an increase in operating expenses. Samsung had to incur higher operating expenses.
Microsoft increases its presence in the sub-$200 smartphone space
During the recent installment of Asia’s largest computing show, Computex, Microsoft (MSFT) announced that it will start selling smartphones and tablets running its software at below $200.
Analyzing Google’s progress in the devices market
Google, Inc. has taken clear forward strides in the mobile devices market. Android should gain up to a 52% share by 2015.
Why low-cost smartphone players should find success in India
Recently, Intex announced the introduction of its first smartphone in India, named Cloud FX. This smartphone will be based on the Mozilla Firefox operating system and will be priced pretty low, at $33.

Davidson Kempner Initiates Stake in Apple
In February 2015, Apple announced its 1Q15 results and once again beat all analysts’ estimates.

Qualcomm Compares and Contrasts Android and iPhone X Features
Qualcomm and iPhone X in the limelight Just hours before Apple (AAPL) was set to unveil its new slate of smartphones, Qualcomm (QCOM) published a blog post on September 11, 2017, comparing the features on the rival smartphones. In particular, the blog post stated that the new features that Apple would highlight for its new iPhone […]

Microsoft’s Xamarin Buyout: A Fight for Position among Developers
Microsoft’s Xamarin’s buyout appears to be aimed at attracting developers keen on creating apps for devices that have a more extensive customer base.

Inside BlackBerry’s Program to Monetize Its Patents
The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (or PTAB) noted in August that Nokia wouldn’t challenge several of BlackBerry’s patent claims against it.
Must-know: Key ideas from Blue Ridge Capital’s investment strategy
Blue Ridge Capital is a New York–based hedge fund founded in 1996 by Tiger Cub John Griffin. The fund generally targets “absolute returns.”

BlackBerry Owes Its Software Revenue Growth to BES12 and QNX
BlackBerry’s software and technology licensing revenues grew 18% year-over-year, mainly due to the company’s BES12 solution.
Record iPhone 6 pre-orders: Best-ever quarter for Apple mobile?
On September 9, Apple launched the iPhone 6, measuring 4.7 inches, and the iPhone 6 Plus, measuring 5.5 inches. On the same day, Apple also released its smartwatch called the Apple Watch.
Google launches Android Lollipop
Android Lollipop has a number of updates and new features. Also, consumers in India who bought Android One OS devices can upgrade to Android Lollipop.
A diversifying business: Key plans to maintain Google’s growth
Google has started to take the mobile search business seriously. Google’s growth is also coming from smaller but fast-growing businesses like YouTube and Google Play.

Is Samsung Boosting Apple’s Performance?
Apple’s financial performance in recent quarters has been disheartening, but the December quarter appeared to resurrect hopes.
Apple’s iPhone 6: Changing smartphone industry dynamics
Apple must sort out its production issues quickly and make iPhones available in emerging markets sooner rather than later. The potential demand for the iPhone 6 Plus in Asian countries such as India, China, and Japan is huge.

Facebook plans to monetize WhatsApp’s large user base
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg is often questioned about Facebook’s high-priced acquisition of WhatsApp, which generated revenue of only $20 million in 2013.

Apple beats all estimates to produce stellar fiscal 1Q15 results
In December 2014, the success of iPhone 6 and Plus helped Apple beat Google’s Android-based smartphones in terms of market share in the US.

Apple Could Introduce Apple Pencil 2 with New iPad
Stylus could come with wireless charging support As Apple (AAPL) prepares to introduce updated versions of its hardware products, there are speculations that the company could also introduce a second-generation model of its stylus pen, the Apple Pencil. The first-generation Apple Pencil, launched in late 2015, costs $100. Apple is expected to release the Apple […]

BlackBerry has become a niche smartphone player
BlackBerry has been reduced to a niche smartphone player. Its recently released smartphones were introduced specifically with enterprises in mind.

What Do Nokia, BlackBerry, and Motorola Have in Common?
BlackBerry’s BlackBerry KEYone device also reminds the world of the iconic BlackBerry, which pioneered smartphones featuring a physical keyboard.

Key Tech Sector Updates for the Week Ended June 23, 2017
Technology stocks rose a combined 2.3% in the week ended June 23, 2017, after three weeks of negative returns. The S&P 500 Index rose just 0.2% in the same period.

Does It Matter That BlackBerry’s OS Market Share Is Almost Gone?
BlackBerry noted that its software sales grew 16% in fiscal 3Q17 and that they would grow 30% in fiscal 2017.

Apple Has the Biggest Slice of Smartphone Industry Profit
Several players in the smartphone industry have seen their average selling prices decline in recent quarters. Meanwhile, Apple’s continues to increase, as does its profit.

Apple iPhone Sales Could Beat All Estimates Yet Again
Apple’s iPhone sales remained healthy in the December 2014 and March 2015 quarters. Apple sold 61.2 million iPhone units in fiscal 2Q15.

Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android lead the land grab for new enterprise shelf space
As the corporate IT market opens its doors to more handset makers, emerging enterprise handset makers including Apple will gain.

BlackBerry on the Street: What the Analysts Say in May
The stock of Canada-based (EWC) BlackBerry (BBRY) has risen 44% in the past 12 months, after falling 28% in 2016 and 14.2% in 2015.

China to cede smartphone share to India, could benefit BBRY and AAPL most
The International Data Corporation (IDC) has released country specific mobile phone shipment information which helps investors drill down on broader geographic information.

Here’s How Fast Indonesia Is Becoming a Major Market for BlackBerry
In fiscal 2Q17, BlackBerry entered into a licensing agreement and JV with PT Tiphone, an affiliate of Indonesia’s largest mobile carrier, Telkomsel.

Could Priv Be BlackBerry’s Last Smartphone Launch?
BlackBerry has high hopes that the Priv will resurrect its fortunes in the smartphone market.
Why now is the right time to introduce new tech with the iPhone 6
The point you need to note here is that Apple isn’t the first player to bring NFC technology to the market. History suggests that Apple has waited for the technology to develop before entering into this space.

Verizon’s Edge Take Rate Should Increase in 2015
Edge’s take rate—customers choosing the plan—increased significantly from 1Q14 to 4Q14. Verizon expects it to expand to the range of 34%–35% in 2015.

Apple Says LinX Acquisition in April Will Improve iPhone Camera
Apple (AAPL) has bought LinX Computational Imaging, a company that develops camera technology for smartphones and tablets.

BlackBerry Faces Pricing Pressure for Its EMM Solution
One reason for BlackBerry’s software business revenue fall could be the pricing pressure that it faces for its Enterprise Mobility Management solution.

Amazon AWS, Blackberry Join Forces at CES 2020
Blackberry (BB) announced that it would work with Amazon AWS (AMZN). So, the companies will work together over a software platform for connected vehicles.

Emerging markets are the new growth engine for smartphones
The units shipped volume for smartphones started favoring emerging markets in 2011 and will continue to grow that way well outstripping developed markets in the future.

Huawei, Facebook, and Oracle Put Pressure on Google
Facebook now shares Huawei’s ambition to challenge the dominance of Google’s Android, creating a huge risk for Google’s advertising business.

Why Microsoft rebranded Nokia and Windows Phones
Microsoft stated that Nokia failed to generate the image of a smartphone maker in people’s memories, which led Microsoft to rebrand the phones as Microsoft Lumia.
Why IBM’s deal with Apple could impact other players
IBM (IBM) and Apple’s (AAPL) partnership wants to bring enterprise mobility into the mainstream. It will benefit all of the players in the space.

Tesla’s Real Competition: Automakers or Mega-Tech?
Tesla (TSLA) stock has been polarizing like no other. Analysts and investors have very strong views about the stock on either side.
Why did Google’s Android lose share in the US smartphone market?
Google’s Android has been a dominant player in the smartphone operating system market. Android is present on more than half the smartphones in the U.S.

Self-Driving Cars: Has the Media Hyped Waymo?
Has Waymo, Alphabet’s self-driving car unit, been hyped by the media? We’ll take a closer look and see what’s new in the world of autonomous vehicles.

Ford’s Self-Driving Plan: Can It Overtake the Competition?
Ford plans to produce autonomous cars for ridesharing by 2021. GM acquired Cruise, a self-driving startup, to kickstart its autonomous driving plans.

Apple’s Self-Driving Car: Quanta Supplying the Tech
MacRumors recently reported that Quanta Computer supplied autonomous driving solutions to Apple. Apple has tested its self-driving car in Cupertino.

Could Microsoft and BlackBerry Help Google Survive the Huawei Exit?
Microsoft joins BlackBerry in setting aside its own operating system in favor of Android. That could soften the blow to Google if Huawei exits.

Hyundai-Aptiv Collab Heats Up Self-Driving Market
The competition in the self-driving technology market just heated up again. Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) has formed a joint venture with Aptiv.

BlackBerry, Roku, GoPro, Shopify Down More than 5%
It’s been a bad day for small- and mid-cap tech stocks. BlackBerry, Roku, GoPro, and Shopify have lost significant market value today. Here’s why.

BlackBerry Stock Fell 17%, Q2 Revenues Miss Estimates
BlackBerry (BB) shares fell 17% in early market trading today. The company released its results for the second quarter of 2020 ending in February.

The 5 Best Stocks to Invest in for Self-Driving Cars
Self-driving cars are inevitable, and billions of dollars are going into this technology. We take a look at five of the best stocks in the industry right now.

Autonomous Vehicles: Jaguar Ties Up with BlackBerry
Jaguar Land Rover has partnered with BlackBerry to develop autonomous vehicles. BlackBerry will assist Jaguar in various areas via AI and machine learning.
Why Tencent’s WeChat active user base continues to grow
Tencent Holdings Limited is a Chinese company that provides diverse services, including social networks, web portals, e-commerce, and online games.

Why BlackBerry’s Cylance Acquisition Is Key for Revenue Growth
BlackBerry (BB) acquired Cylance in the last fiscal year for $1.4 billion.

BlackBerry’s QNX Technology Continues to Gain Traction
BlackBerry’s (BB) QNX technology is a part of the BlackBerry Technology Solutions (or BTS) vertical.

What Drove BlackBerry’s Key Metrics in the First Quarter?
BlackBerry’s (BB) sales rose 23.0% year-over-year in the first quarter.

What to Expect from BlackBerry’s Earnings and Revenue Growth
BlackBerry was once the market leader in the smartphone market.

What’s BlackBerry’s Revenue Growth Potential?
According to BlackBerry, the total available market across its business segments stands at $22 billion.

A Look at BlackBerry’s Successful Pivot
BlackBerry’s Software and Solutions revenue now accounts for over 90.0% of sales.

What Are BlackBerry’s Key Revenue Drivers?
BlackBerry (BB) is a leader in secure communications solutions.

Did Twitter Pass Up a Chance to Avoid BlackBerry Litigation?
BlackBerry (BB) sued Twitter (TWTR) last month in a patent infringement dispute.

The Google-Oracle Dispute is going to the Supreme Court
Alphabet’s (GOOGL) Google is under pressure to prove it didn’t violate Oracle’s (ORCL) software copyright in the development of Android.

Nokia and Blackberry End Patent Infringement Suit
Nokia and BlackBerry have quietly terminated a 2017 patent infringement lawsuit that pitted them against each other, according to a Bloomberg report.

BlackBerry’s Optimism about Enterprise Software and Services
Revenues from BlackBerry’s (BB) Enterprise Software and Services business fell from $91.0 million in fiscal Q2 2018 to $88.0 million in fiscal Q2 2019.

IBM Lawsuit against Groupon Leads to $83 Million Fine
Groupon disagreed with a jury verdict that it willfully infringed on several patents owned by IBM. Groupon’s options include an appeal.

BlackBerry’s QNX Technology Now in 120 Million Vehicles
BlackBerry (BB) recently announced that its QNX software has been embedded in more than 120 million vehicles.

BlackBerry’s Performance Highlights in Fiscal 2018
Due to BlackBerry’s business transition, its revenue fell from $2.2 billion in fiscal 2016 to $1.4 billion in fiscal 2017 and $967 million in fiscal 2018.

Google Partners with Microsoft’s LinkedIn to Train Developers
Alphabet’s (GOOGL) Google and Microsoft’s (MSFT) LinkedIn are teaming up to train future Android developers.

What You Need to Know about Nokia Backer Solidium
Including Nokia, Solidium owns minority stakes in 13 listed Finnish companies for an estimated value of over $11 billion.

Samsung’s New Tune Isn’t Sweet Music to Sony
Samsung (SSNLF) has set its sights on becoming the world’s top supplier for image sensors, Korean publication Etnews reported.

Why BlackBerry Filed a Lawsuit against Facebook
On March 6, BlackBerry (BB) sued Facebook (FB) on allegations that Facebook has infringed on seven technology patents.

When Is BlackBerry Expected to Return to Revenue Growth?
As we observed in the previous part of this series, Wall Street analysts expect a revenue decline of 27% YoY (year-over-year) for BlackBerry (BB) in fiscal 4Q18 with revenue of $216.8 million.

Legal Headwinds Take a Toll on Qualcomm’s Pockets
One of the recent fines on Qualcomm comes from the European Union (IEV). The $1.2 billion fine is the largest for Qualcomm in the last three years.

What Impacted BlackBerry’s Stock Price Recently?
BlackBerry’s (BBRY) share price has risen almost 18% since the firm announced its fiscal 2Q18 results on September 28. It closed at $10.88 on November 27.

Why BlackBerry Is Eyeing the Internet-of-Things Space
The Internet-of-Things (or IoT) market is expected to reach $4 trillion in value by the end of 2025, according to McKinsey & Company.

What Risks Does Alphabet Face?
In June, the European Commission, the executive arm of the European Union (EZU), slapped Alphabet (GOOGL) with a $2.7 billion fine.

Where Is BlackBerry Trading Compared to Moving Averages in June?
Canada’s (EWC) BlackBerry (BBRY) generated returns of -3.3% in the trailing-one-month period and 58% in the trailing-12-month period.

How a Recycled Apple Product Would Look
Apple (AAPL) has a big dream, and it’s not just about outselling Samsung (SSNLF), Alphabet’s (GOOGL) Google, Microsoft (MSFT), BlackBerry (BBRY), or Huawei in the Smartphone market.

BlackBerry Stock Compared to Moving Averages in June 2017
BlackBerry generated returns of 53% in the trailing 12-month period and 53.4% since the beginning of 2017. It fell 28% in 2016 and 14.2% in 2015.

Can BlackBerry Improve Its Profit Margins in Fiscal 2018?
BlackBerry’s gross margin rose to 47% in fiscal 2017 on revenue of $1.3 billion. In fiscal 2016 and fiscal 2015, its gross margins were 43.6% and 48%.

What Do Analysts Expect from BlackBerry in Fiscal 1Q18?
BlackBerry (BBRY) will announce its fiscal 1Q18 results on June 23, 2017. Analysts estimate that the company will post revenue of ~$264.51 million.

Apple’s iPhones Top ACSI’s Customer Satisfaction Index
An ACSI survey revealed that in the US, Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone SE and iPhone 7 are the highest-rated smartphones in terms of customer satisfaction over the last year. The iPhone SE gained the top spot with 87 points.

Qualcomm Technology Licensing: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Qualcomm’s (QCOM) revenue and profits will likely be hit in fiscal 3Q17 as the legal troubles surrounding its licensing business increase.

Will the Qualcomm-BlackBerry Case Start a Ripple Effect?
In April 2017, a binding arbitration ruling had Qualcomm pay BlackBerry (BBRY) $815 million plus interest and attorneys’ fees over licensing disputes.

Legal and Regulatory Issues Challenge Qualcomm’s Business Model
Qualcomm (QCOM) has been and continues to be the preferred choice of dividend-seeking investors because of its strong balance sheet and rich cash flows.

Why BlackBerry Is so Optimistic about Software and Services
Revenue from BlackBerry’s Software segment rose 3.6% YoY in fiscal 1Q17, 89% YoY in fiscal 2Q17, 3.2% in fiscal 3Q17, and 39% YoY in fiscal 4Q17.

What Do Analysts Expect from BlackBerry in Fiscal 4Q17?
BlackBerry (BBRY) will announce its fiscal 4Q17 earnings on March 31, 2017. Analysts estimate that the company will post revenues of ~$288.5 million.

A Look at the Battery Problem in Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7
Recall costs at more than $5 billion The recall and halt in production of the Galaxy Note 7 stained Samsung’s (SSNLF) brand image. Additionally, it will cost the company ~$5.0 billion to deal with the mess. The Note 7 smartphone was recalled due to overheating and exploding batteries. According to Samsung’s internal investigations, two major […]

Here’s How iPhone 8 Could Drive Record Sales at Apple
Apple is being secretive about its plans for the next iPhone, but the word on the street has it that the device will return the company to top-line growth.