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Global smartphone market faces record 14% decline amid chip shortage

By Editorial TeamJune 1, 2026 · 1 min read

The smartphone market's decline highlights a broader semiconductor shift, with AI demand reshaping chip allocation and pricing dynamics. The post Global smartphone market faces record 14% decline amid chip shortage appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Memory chip shortages driven by AI demand and geopolitical disruptions are set to crush smartphone shipments to 1.08 billion units in 2026, the steepest annual drop ever recorded. The smartphone indu…

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