Industry sources
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Xiaomi Sees Phone Prices Rise in 2026 Due to Memory Chip Crunch
King, I. (2025, November 18). Xiaomi sees phone prices rise in 2026 due to memory chip crunch. Bloomberg.
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Global Smartphone Shipments Grew 2% YoY in 2025; Apple Emerged as Market Leader
Counterpoint Research. (2026, January). Global smartphone shipments grew 2% YoY in 2025; Apple emerged as market leader. Counterpoint Research.
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Global Smartphone Market Grows 3% in Q3 2025, Led by Emerging Economies
Omdia. (2025, October). Global smartphone market grows 3% in Q3 2025, led by emerging economies. Omdia.
Technology sources
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On-Device Generative AI Could Make Smartphones More Exciting — If They Can Deliver on the Promise
Lee, P., Stewart, D., Arkenberg, C., & Hardin, K. (2025). On-device generative AI could make smartphones more exciting — if they can deliver on the promise. Deloitte Insights.
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The Smartphone Industry Is Marketing AI to People Who Just Need a Phone That Works
Morris, I. (2025). The smartphone industry is marketing AI to people who just need a phone that works. Light Reading.