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Rising chip costs and shifting smartphone market shares

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Latest: Smartphone industry faces shifting brand loyalty and rising costs in 2026

The global smartphone market is undergoing a historic contraction, with IDC projecting shipments to drop 16.7 percent in 2026. This downturn is driven by a massive surge in memory component costs, as production is redire

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EU Right-to-Repair Directive implementation evolves

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Latest: EU smartphone models fail repairability regulations

The EU Right‑to‑Repair Directive (2024/1799) became legally binding on 31 July 2026, mandating that manufacturers of electronics and appliances provide spare parts, manuals, and services at reasonable prices. The rules p

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