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Rising chip costs and shifting smartphone market shares

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Latest: Samsung leads global smartphone market in H1 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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Apple iPhone 18 and foldable launch: Production and pricing

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Latest: Apple expected to launch new hardware wave in October

As of early September 2026, Apple is preparing for its ‘Surprise and Shine’ hardware event, expected to feature the iPhone 18 Pro series and the debut of a foldable device, potentially named the ‘iPhone Ultra’ or ‘iPhone