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Apple and Samsung Expand Market Share Amid Smartphone Shipment Decline
Despite a steep 11% drop in global smartphone shipments, Apple and Samsung have both grown their market shares in Q2.
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Component Costs for iPhone 18 Pro Max Could Rise by $300, Potentially Driving Up Prices
Counterpoint Research reports a $300 increase in iPhone 18 Pro Max component costs, signaling a possible rise in retail prices for Apple’s latest flagship.
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Apple Dominates Smartwatch AI Market with 90% Share Amid 70% Annual Growth
Apple commands 90% of the smartwatch market featuring on-device AI, which surged 70% year-over-year in Q1 2026, says Counterpoint Research.
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China’s 618 Sale Sees Smartphone Sales Drop by 13% Amid Rising Memory Costs
China’s major 618 sale experienced a 13% decline in smartphone sales year-over-year, influenced by increased memory prices and reduced discounts.
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Global Smartwatch Shipments Maintain Growth Momentum in Q1 2026
Worldwide smartwatch shipments increased 4% year-over-year in Q1 2026, led by Apple and premium health-focused models alongside Huawei’s expanding ecosystem.
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Global Smartphone Sales Experience Ninth Consecutive Week of Decline
Smartphone sales worldwide have dropped for the ninth straight week, marking a troubling trend in the first half of 2026.
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Surge in AI Demand Drives NAND Flash Revenue to Record $46 Billion in Q1
NAND flash sales revenue soared to a record $46 billion in Q1, fueled by AI-related price and demand dynamics.
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Apple Grows iPhone Sales in U.S. Despite Overall Smartphone Market Decline
iPhone sales in the U.S. increased by 1.3% in Q1 2026 while the overall smartphone market declined by 5.7%, according to Counterpoint Research.
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Smartphone Processor Market Shrinks 8% in Q1 as Apple, Samsung, and Unisoc Gain Ground
Smartphone processor shipments declined 8% in Q1, with Apple, Samsung, and Unisoc increasing market share amid broader sector challenges.
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Apple Emerges as Top Smartphone Vendor Amidst Market Decline in Early 2026
Despite a 6% drop in global smartphone shipments due to memory shortages and price increases, Apple led the market in Q1 2026.
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Global PC Shipments Projected to Decline 5% in 2026 Amid Rising Memory Costs
Worldwide PC shipments are set to drop 5% in 2026 due to increased memory prices, with Apple and gamers seen as key demand drivers.
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Apple iPhone Sales Rise by 23% Despite Overall Smartphone Market Decline in China
Smartphone shipments in China dropped by 4% early in 2026, while Apple’s iPhone sales surged 23% during the same period.
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