Current Analysis Reports - Virtual & Augmented Reality http://www.currentanalysis.com/ Analysis Reports provided by Current Analysis, Inc. en-us All materials Copyright 1997-2026 Current Analysis, Inc. Reproduction or distribution prohibited without express written consent. Sat, 26 Sep 2026 11:47:02 GMT Apple Upgrade Fights RAMageddon Forces to Drive Consumers to Mid-Tier and Premium Models with Apple Upgrade http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133207&rss OEMs Agree: Consumer electronics will get more expensive, thanks to AI, RAM, storage, chipset, and other component cost spikes. On the rumored cusp of launching its most expensive (foldable) smartphone yet, Apple launches a lease program solution. Amanda Mitchell - Emma Mohr-McClune 2026-07-30T00:00:00+01:00 ESG Watch: EU Market Coordination, US Right-to-Repair Patchwork, and Apple’s Rare-Earth Material Recycling http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132411&rss EU consults on a 2026 Circular Economy Act to harmonize recycled-material markets. US Right to Repair advances via states amid a federal slowdown. Apple invests in rare-earth recycling, and Meta’s trade-ins drive switching to smart glasses. Anisha Bhatia 2025-12-17T00:00:00+00:00 Trends and Growth Trajectories of Cloud Gaming http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132316&rss Cloud gaming is moving mainstream, demanding higher, steadier bitrates than streaming video. Online games and massive updates push users to faster tiers. The competition between players revolves around resolution, device availability, and cost. Yousef Almadani 2025-11-20T00:00:00+00:00 Apple - Consumer Services & Consumer Platforms and Devices http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=95045&rss Apple's new iPhones are eSIM-only, expanding the technology beyond the US into multiple global markets. The iPhone Air is a precursor to an Apple foldable. New 50% India levies show that Apple is not out of the tariff woods yet. Anisha Bhatia 2025-10-28T00:00:00+00:00 Samsung - Consumer Platforms and Devices http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=94858&rss Samsung launched devices in May, July, and September 2025. Tariffs minimally affected the $650 Galaxy S25 FE due to Samsung’s US investments, though other premium launches included a risk premium. Samsung warned of softening H2 smartphone demand. Anisha Bhatia 2025-10-27T00:00:00+00:00