Topic: smartphone market
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Samsung Exec Blames Rising Costs on RAM for Galaxy S26 Price Hike
The Samsung Galaxy S26 series will see a price increase, largely driven by a significant memory (RAM) shortage, as confirmed by a company executive. The memory shortage, termed "RAMageddon," is severely impacting the broader smartphone industry, with Qualcomm linking a major business decline to i...
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Honor, Nothing, and Google Pixel: 2025's Fastest-Growing Phone Brands
The global smartphone market grew modestly by about 2% in 2025, but faces a predicted contraction in 2026 due to economic pressures and component shortages. Apple and Samsung tied for the top market share at 19% each with 7% growth, while Honor surged 11%, and smaller brands Nothing and Google Pi...
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Samsung's $3,000 TriFold Phone Sells Out Instantly
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold sold out almost immediately in the U.S. despite its premium price of nearly $3,000, indicating strong consumer demand. Early reviews for the device have been overwhelmingly positive, with critics praising its innovative design and functionality. Samsung has not provid...
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iPhone 18 Pro: 12 Major New Features Launching This Year
The iPhone 18 Pro models are rumored to feature major AI and machine learning upgrades, enabling more advanced on-device capabilities for tasks like photo editing and Siri interactions. Significant design changes may include thinner bezels and an under-display Face ID system to create a seamless,...
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Nothing Aims for $5M Community Raise, Eyes IPO in 3 Years
Nothing is launching a $5 million community investment round, allowing its users to buy shares at its $1.3 billion valuation, building on previous successful grassroots funding events. The company is restructuring to compete in the smartphone market, spinning off its CMF brand and focusing on AI ...
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Apple Defies India's Mandatory App Preinstall Order
Apple is refusing to comply with an Indian government order to preinstall the Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app on its devices, citing its privacy and security policies, though it will not formally challenge the directive. The mandate, which also applies to major competitors like Samsung and Vivo,...
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iPhone 17 Could Dethrone Samsung as Top Seller This Year
Apple is projected to surpass Samsung as the world's top smartphone manufacturer this year, with an estimated 243 million shipments giving it a slight market share lead. The iPhone 17 series drove this shift with a 12% sales increase in its first four weeks, aided by lower-than-expected tariffs b...
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Innovative Smartphone Brand Launches in the US
Fairphone, a European brand focused on sustainability and repairability, has entered the US market by launching the Fairbuds XL headphones through Amazon to establish its brand before introducing phones. The company plans to launch a Fairphone handset, likely the Gen 6 model, in the US, motivated...
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Amazon's Fire Phone: The Strange Tale of a Failed Smartphone
The Fire Phone was Amazon's ambitious 2014 smartphone, featuring innovative but gimmicky technology like a 3D-like screen and head-tracking cameras, yet it was primarily designed as a shopping portal that misaligned with consumer desires. Its failure stemmed from a high initial price, lack of pop...
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