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Global smartphone shipments fell by 10% in the second quarter.
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What
Global smartphone shipments fell by 10% in the second quarter.
When
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:58:39 GMT · 2h 13m ago
Where
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Why
Memory chip inflation led to a 15% increase in handset prices, negatively impacting demand for affordable devices.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
The decline in smartphone shipments indicates a slowdown in consumer spending on electronics, potentially affecting the broader technology sector and component manufacturers.
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