Smartphone shipments fall to record low
The global smartphone market recorded its steepest annual decline as memory chip shortages intensified. Lower-cost segments felt the sharpest impact from constrained component supplies.
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AFBytes briefing
Higher device prices and limited availability raise costs for consumers and small businesses that rely on mobile connectivity.
What to watch next
- Monitor the next quarterly earnings reports from major memory suppliers for allocation guidance.