The latest report from the International Data Corporation (IDC) shows a modest 1% year-over-year growth for global smartphone shipments during the April-June (Q2) period. This is traditionally one of the tougher periods for smartphone makers, and there were several macroeconomic factors that affected global demand. Economic uncertainty, including tariff volatility, forex instability, unemployment and inflation, combined with weak demand in China, all contributed to flat growth. Going into the actual breakdown by brand, Samsung led the way with an estimated 58 million shipments and a...
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