The ‘cheap smartphone era is over’ and price hikes are ‘permanent,’ bleak forecast reveals

According to the latest analyst forecasts, higher smartphone prices won’t be changing anytime soon amid a record-setting drop in shipments. IDC reports that its forecast for the 2026 global smartphone market has taken a turn for the worst. Where a drop of roughly 14% was expected, that’s now up to... [Nội dung đầy đủ và hình ảnh đã được ẩn đối với công cụ tự động]