Devices · 6h ago
Memory Shortage Drives Smartphone Shipments to Historic Lows
Global smartphone shipments hit record lows in Q2 2026 due to a severe memory chip shortage. Apple and Samsung maintained their market dominance while smaller rivals struggled. The shortage is expected to persist through the end of the year, further consolidating the top players' positions.
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The memory shortage is accelerating market consolidation, but the real story is how dependent the entire smartphone industry remains on a handful of chip suppliers.
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