Global Smartphone Shipments Drop 20% in 3Q26 Amid Rising Costs
Global smartphone shipments fell by 20% year-over-year in 3Q26, as rising memory costs force manufacturers to prioritize profitability over volume.

Global smartphone shipments fell by 20% year-over-year in 3Q26, as rising memory costs force manufacturers to prioritize profitability over volume.

Omdia reports that global premium TV shipments will rise by 9.3% in 2027, even as the overall television market faces a 1.0% decline.

While the global TV market is set to shrink by 1% in 2027, premium models priced over $1,000 are expected to see a 9.3% increase in shipments, according to Omdia.

Omdia projects a 9.3% growth in premium TV shipments by 2027, defying the overall market decline as manufacturers prioritize high-margin models to offset rising component costs.

US PC shipments grew 1.0% to 18.8 million units in 2Q26, but Omdia predicts a 10.7% full-year decline due to supply constraints and rising prices.

Chinese panel makers are projected to reach a 65.2% global market share in automotive displays by the second half of 2026, according to Omdia.
