Apple needed a kick in the pants. Samsung just delivered it.

Apple needed a kick in the pants. Samsung just delivered it

https://edition.cnn.com/2019/02/22/tech/samsung-apple-pressure/index.html

debut- to perform or be introduced to the public for the first time

Ex: The Broadway show debuted last year to great acclaim. 

bold- strong in colour or shape, and very noticeable to the eye

Ex: They painted the kitchen in bold colours.

gadget- a small device or machine with a particular purpose

Ex:  Have you seen this handy little gadget - It's for separating egg yolks from whites.

morph- to gradually change, or change someone or something, from one thing to another

Ex: The title of the book will likely change as the central idea morphs over time.

compel- to force someone to do something

Ex: As a schoolboy he was compelled to wear shorts even in winter.

mainstream- considered normal, and having or using ideas, beliefs, etc. that are accepted by most people

Ex: He is not known within mainstream literary circles.

tout- to advertise, talk about, or praise something or someone repeatedly, especially as a way of encouraging people to like, accept or buy something

Ex: He is being widely touted as the next leader of the party.

rumor- an unofficial, interesting story or piece of news that might be true or invented, and that is communicated quickly from person to person

Ex: Rumors about her are circulating at school.

arguably- used when stating an opinion or belief that you think can be shown to be true

Ex: He is arguably the world's best football player.

augment- to increase the size or value of something by adding something to it

Ex: He would have to find work to augment his income.

phenomenal- extremely successful or special, especially in a surprising way

Ex: Her rise to fame was quite phenomenal - in less than two years she was a household name. 

penchant- a liking for, an enjoyment of, or a habit of doing something, especially something that other people might not like

Ex: Her penchant for days at a time worries her family.

phablet-a large smartphone that can be used like a tablet computer

Ex: Phablet is a portmanteau of the words phone and tablet.