Global smartphone shipments fell by 10% in the second quarter.

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When

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:58:39 GMT · 2h 12m 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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The Financial Express
https://www.financialexpress.com/business/news/smartphone-shipments-fall-10-in-q2/4294764/
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