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Digitimes October 14, 2026 By DIGITIMES negative

China's smartphone slump: Can Apple's new lineup light a spark?

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China's smartphone market faces dual pressures as weakening consumer spending and rising component costs continue to weigh on the handset sector. According to third-quarter data from market research firm IDC, nationwide smartphone shipments dropped 15.4% year-over-year to 57.9 million units, underscoring broader macroeconomic headwinds across the country.
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