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Huawei expands hardware lineup and HarmonyOS ecosystem

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Latest: Huawei launches Mate XT 2 tri-fold smartphone

Huawei is expanding its ecosystem through new hardware and the development of HarmonyOS 7. Announced at HDC 2026, HarmonyOS 7 introduces a “Liquid Glass” spatial UI, an agent-based AI architecture (Intelligent Agent Fram

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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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European smartphone market contraction

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Latest: European economy faces market barriers as smartphone sales decline

The European smartphone market is experiencing a downturn, with shipments falling by 10% year-on-year. This decline is attributed to factors including memory shortages, rising component prices, high inflation, and geopol