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Apple Price Increases Turn Spotlight on Memory Chip Shortages After Goldman Trims Smartphone View

Apple Price Increases Turn Spotlight on Memory Chip Shortages After Goldman Trims Smartphone View

Goldman Sachs slashed 2026-27 global smartphone shipment forecasts as surging memory-chip costs force Apple to raise prices, signaling even top-tier brands can’t absorb the AI-driven chip squeeze; Micron’s June 24 earnings now stand as a crucial test for the memory rally’s momentum, with Gartner warning soaring memory prices could cut 2026 smartphone shipments by 8.4% and push prices up 13% versus 2025.
20 June 2026
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Micron stock slips again in premarket after 9.6% slide as insiders sell and memory crunch hits phones

Micron stock slips again in premarket after 9.6% slide as insiders sell and memory crunch hits phones

Micron Technology shares dropped 2.6% premarket Thursday after a 9.6% plunge Wednesday, closing at $379.40. A global memory shortage is raising component costs and pressuring chipmakers, with Qualcomm and Arm warning of sector-wide impact. Advanced Micro Devices fell 17% in Wednesday’s selloff. Micron EVP Sumit Sadana sold 25,000 shares for nearly $10.7 million on Feb. 2.
5 February 2026
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Asus hits pause on smartphones: no new Zenfone or ROG Phone models expected in 2026

Asus hits pause on smartphones: no new Zenfone or ROG Phone models expected in 2026

Asus chairman Jonney Shih said the company will stop launching new smartphone models, putting its Zenfone and ROG Phone lines on indefinite hold. Asus will shift resources to commercial PCs and AI hardware, with no new phones planned for 2026. The company has not set a timeline for resuming phone development. Existing mobile users face uncertainty over future support.
20 January 2026
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Asus freezes Zenfone and ROG Phone plans: no new smartphones in 2026 as AI work ramps up

Asus freezes Zenfone and ROG Phone plans: no new smartphones in 2026 as AI work ramps up

Asus chairman Jonney Shih said the company will stop launching new smartphone models and shift its phone R&D to AI hardware like robots and smart glasses. Support for existing phones will continue, but the future of Asus’s Zenfone and ROG Phone lines remains uncertain. No timeline was given for a possible return to the smartphone market.
20 January 2026
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Leak Roundup (Dec. 7, 2025): One UI 8.5 Renders Confirm Redesign, Qi2 Charging, and Big Galaxy AI Push

Samsung Galaxy S26 Leak Roundup (Dec. 7, 2025): One UI 8.5 Renders Confirm Redesign, Qi2 Charging, and Big Galaxy AI Push

Samsung’s own One UI 8.5 firmware has revealed 2D illustrations of the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra, confirming their design ahead of any official announcement. The images show all three models adopting a pill-shaped camera island similar to the Galaxy Z Fold 7, with the Ultra featuring three stacked cameras and two extra sensors. The S26 Ultra moves to rounder corners, while the base and Plus models become boxier.
7 December 2025
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Global Smartphone Market Share in 2025: Who Leads, Who Lags, and What Comes Next

Global Smartphone Market Share in 2025: Who Leads, Who Lags, and What Comes Next

Global smartphone shipments rose 6.4% in 2024 to 1.24 billion units, ending two years of decline, according to IDC. In Q3 2025, Samsung led with about 61 million units shipped, just ahead of Apple’s 59 million. IDC forecasts Apple will overtake Samsung for full-year shipments in 2025, a first in 14 years. Emerging markets and demand for AI and foldable phones are driving growth.
6 December 2025
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Redmi Note 15 5G Series Global Prices and Specs Leak in Full as New 4G Variant Emerges

Redmi Note 15 5G Series Global Prices and Specs Leak in Full as New 4G Variant Emerges

Retail listings and regulatory leaks show Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 15 series will launch globally with both 4G and 5G models, including a new Note 15 Pro 4G. The Note 15 5G is expected to feature a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chip, 108MP camera, 6.8-inch AMOLED display, and a €299 price in Europe. All devices will ship with HyperOS 2 based on Android 15. Design renders and full specifications have already surfaced.
5 December 2025
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Realme P4x 5G Launched in India With 7,000mAh Battery and 144Hz Display: Price, Specs and Launch Offers

Realme P4x 5G Launched in India With 7,000mAh Battery and 144Hz Display: Price, Specs and Launch Offers

Realme launched the P4x 5G in India on December 4, featuring a 7,000mAh battery, 144Hz display, and MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra chipset. First sale starts December 10. List prices for the three variants range from ₹15,499 to ₹19,499, but launch offers drop the entry model to ₹13,499. The phone targets students, gamers, and power users.
4 December 2025
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Samsung Galaxy S25 News and Prices (December 4, 2025): Best Deals, New Features and Buying Guide

Samsung Galaxy S25 News and Prices (December 4, 2025): Best Deals, New Features and Buying Guide

Samsung is offering the Galaxy S25 Ultra 512 GB for $859.99, down $560 from its $1,419.99 launch price, with a free storage upgrade and no trade-in required. The base Galaxy S25 now sells for $699.99, $100 below MSRP. New features include One UI 8.5, a 3D Capture camera mode, and the December security patch. Multiple color and storage options remain available as of December 4.
4 December 2025
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Vivo X300 and X300 Pro Launched in India: Price, Full Specs and First Reviews on December 2, 2025

Vivo X300 and X300 Pro Launched in India: Price, Full Specs and First Reviews on December 2, 2025

Vivo launched the X300 and X300 Pro in India, featuring ZEISS cameras and MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chips. Prices start at ₹75,999 for the X300 and ₹1,09,999 for the X300 Pro, with sales beginning December 10. Both models offer IP68/IP69 protection and run OriginOS. Launch offers include up to 10% cashback, extended warranty, and buyback deals.
2 December 2025
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Oppo A6x 5G Launched in India at ₹12,499: 6,500mAh Battery, Dimensity 6300 and 120Hz Display

Oppo A6x 5G Launched in India at ₹12,499: 6,500mAh Battery, Dimensity 6300 and 120Hz Display

Oppo launched the A6x 5G in India on December 2, priced from ₹12,499 to ₹14,999. The phone features a 6,500mAh battery, 45W fast charging, Dimensity 6300 chipset, and a 120Hz LCD display. It runs ColorOS 15 based on Android 15 and is available in Ice Blue and Olive Green. Sales start today through Oppo’s online store, Amazon, Flipkart, and retail partners.
2 December 2025
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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Price Drop: Biggest Discounts Yet on Amazon, Flipkart and Reliance Digital (2 December 2025)

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Price Drop: Biggest Discounts Yet on Amazon, Flipkart and Reliance Digital (2 December 2025)

Retailers in India, the US, and Europe have slashed iPhone 16 Pro prices, with discounts reaching $200–$420 off in the US and ₹10,000–₹13,000 off in India. Flipkart dropped the 128GB model to ₹99,990, with further bank offers reducing it to ₹95,999. Reliance Digital lists the phone at ₹1,09,900, ₹10,000 below launch. Price cuts follow the iPhone 17 launch and Apple’s own reductions on non-Pro models.
2 December 2025
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Apple Set to Overtake Samsung in 2025 Smartphone Shipments as iPhone 17 Booms

Apple Set to Overtake Samsung in 2025 Smartphone Shipments as iPhone 17 Booms

Apple is projected to overtake Samsung as the world’s largest smartphone maker in 2025, shipping about 243 million iPhones versus Samsung’s 235 million, according to Counterpoint Research. Apple’s global market share is expected to reach 19.4%, ahead of Samsung’s 18.7%. The forecast suggests Apple could hold the top spot through 2029 if trends continue. Global smartphone shipments are set to grow 3.3% next year.
27 November 2025
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Apple Set to Dethrone Samsung in 2025 Smartphone Shipments as iPhone 17 Boom Reshapes the Market

Apple Set to Dethrone Samsung in 2025 Smartphone Shipments as iPhone 17 Boom Reshapes the Market

Apple is projected to overtake Samsung as the world’s top smartphone maker in 2025, shipping about 243 million iPhones versus Samsung’s 235 million, according to Counterpoint Research. Apple’s global market share is forecast at 19.4%, edging out Samsung’s 18.7%. The surge follows strong demand for the iPhone 17 lineup. If realized, this would end Samsung’s 14-year lead.
27 November 2025
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  • Historical Insights on Potential 2026 Stock Market Crash
    June 28, 2026, 3:08 PM EDT. The S&P 500's strong gains and elevated valuations, highlighted by the Shiller P/E CAPE ratio, raise concerns over a possible market correction in 2026. The CAPE ratio, measuring price against 10-year inflation-adjusted earnings, remains above historical averages but does not guarantee an immediate crash. Market concentration in tech giants like Nvidia, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, and Broadcom mirrors past eras of dominance, such as the 1970s' 'Nifty Fifty' and the late 1990s internet boom, both followed by market declines. However, unlike previous bubbles, today's leading firms are profitable with robust cash flows and balance sheets. A stable economy with low unemployment and steady consumer spending persists, yet historical trends underscore the inevitability of periodic market corrections averaging 10% annually.

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