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Samsung and Apple Defy 4% Market Decline in Q2 2026

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from ProPakistani ·

Global smartphone shipments dropped 4% year-on-year in Q2 2026 due to a memory shortage driving up component costs. Despite the downturn, Samsung and Apple both reported growth, leveraging their supply chain advantages. The overall market contraction highlights ongoing challenges for smaller manufacturers.

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The headline understates the severity of the memory crisis, which is reshaping competitive dynamics in favor of deep-pocketed giants.
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