LONDON, April 30, 2026 (BSW) - Press Release from Business Wire: Omdia

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2026-04-30

The global smartphone market shipped 298.5 million units in 1Q 2026, growing 1% year-on-year (YoY), according to Omdia. The quarter was shaped by two opposing forces. Vendor-led front-loading - as Samsung, Apple, and others accelerated sell-in ahead of expected inflation in memory and component costs - supported momentum and contributed to performance exceeding initial industry expectations. However, macroeconomic headwinds continued to weigh......

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