Apple Watch sales have surpassed $100 billion in cumulative revenue since its 2015 launch, a milestone reached in Q2 2025 according to Counterpoint Research. This achievement comes just as Apple prepares for its annual iPhone event today, where new Apple Watch models are anticipated.

• Sales exceeded $100 billion in cumulative revenue by Q2 2025.
• The Apple Watch has evolved from an accessory to a "must-have health companion," featuring FDA-approved ECG readings, crash detection, and sleep apnea monitoring.
• Despite seven consecutive quarters of year-on-year shipment declines leading into 2025, Apple remains the world's largest smartwatch brand.
• Today’s event is expected to unveil the Watch Series 11, a new Watch Ultra 3, and potentially a refreshed Watch SE 3, with rumored features like satellite messaging and full Apple Intelligence integration.

The global premium smartphone market, for devices over $600, saw record sales in the first half of 2025, growing 8% year-on-year. This growth doubled the overall smartphone market's expansion, highlighting a strong "premiumization" trend.

• Apple maintained its leadership with a 62% market share, despite losing ground in China.
• Huawei, with a 24% year-on-year sales jump, and Xiaomi, experiencing a remarkable 55% growth, are strongly challenging Apple.
• Samsung secured the #2 spot with 7% growth, while Google's Pixel series sales doubled by an astounding 105%, breaking into the top five.

OPPO has officially launched its new ultra-durable smartphones, the OPPO A6 and OPPO A6 Pro, in China. These successors to the rugged A5 series boast enhanced durability and impressive specifications, with a strong likelihood of arriving in Kenya by late 2025 or early 2026.

• The OPPO A6 Pro features triple waterproof certifications (IP66, IP68, and IP69), a 7,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging, and military-grade drop resistance, with prices starting from 1,799 yuan (~KES 33,000).
• The smartphone is equipped with a 6.57-inch FHD+ 120Hz OLED display and is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chip.
• The OPPO A6, also featuring IP69 protection and a "six-year longevity battery," is scheduled for release in China on September 30th.