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Smartphone Market Forecasted for Record Decline in 2026 Due to Memory Price Surge
IDC predicts the smartphone market will experience its largest-ever decline in 2026, primarily attributed to a significant surge in memory prices.
26 Feb, 19:00 — 26 Feb, 19:08
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ReutersVery High66d ago
Smartphone market set for biggest-ever decline in 2026 on memory price surge, IDC says - Reuters
Smartphone market set for biggest-ever decline in 2026 on memory price surge, IDC says Reuters
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Smartphone Market Set to Shrink 13% Due to Memory Chip Crisis, IDC Says - Bloomberg.com
Smartphone Market Set to Shrink 13% Due to Memory Chip Crisis, IDC Says Bloomberg.com
Read full article →channel-news-asiaMostly Factual66d ago
Smartphone market set for biggest-ever decline in 2026 on memory price surge, IDC says
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First report: bloomberg · 26 Feb, 19:00|Full coverage: 3 · 9m|Window: 9m
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