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    Five smartphones in different colors (black, purple, blue, green, and white) are shown side by side, highlighting their dual rear cameras and sleek, modern design—a look fueling iPhone 17 demand among style-conscious users.

    Global Smartphone Sales Fall 6.7% as Memory Costs Surge

    July 31, 2026 / 4:29 PMJuly 31, 2026

    Global smartphone sales fell sharply in Q2 2026 as record memory costs raised prices, reduced budget-phone production and divided the market.

    A hand holds a foldable iPhone with a metallic finish and an Apple logo on the back, featuring two rear cameras. Indoor setting with a beige couch, wooden table, and a potted plant in the background.

    iPhone Fold Production Ramp Signals a Bigger Foldable Bet

    July 3, 2026 / 10:34 AMJuly 3, 2026

    iPhone Fold production plans reportedly rose to 10 million units as Apple reserves parts for a more expensive premium iPhone cycle.

    Five iPhones in different colors (purple, blue, black, white, and green) are shown side by side, displaying their backs with camera lenses and fronts with screen designs—highlighting the sleek look and upgraded iPhone 17 RAM.

    iPhone Production Climbs as Smartphone Market Slips

    June 10, 2026 / 3:31 PMJune 10, 2026

    iPhone production grew nearly 20% in Q1, according to TrendForce, even as global smartphone output declined under memory cost pressure.

    Apple Magazine cover with glowing, futuristic AR glasses, headlines about industrial ambition, camera proof, and privacy in AR technology. Dated August 14, 2026, issue #772, celebrating the 15th anniversary.
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