Smartphone sales could be in for their biggest drop ever

The Verge
By Emma RothFeb 26, 2026, 4:22 pm100 ptsTrending
The smartphone industry could experience a record-breaking decline in 2026 as a result of the RAM shortage stemming from memory-hungry AI giants. That's according to the latest report from the International Data Corporation (IDC), which forecasts smartphone shipments to plummet 12.9 percent this year, marking…

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