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Apple Achieves Record Third Quarter as Global Smartphone Market Grows 3%

The global smartphone market returned to growth with 3% year-on-year increase in Q3 2025. Apple achieved its strongest third quarter in company history with 4% shipment growth, while Samsung maintained market leadership with 19% share. Market recovery driven by replacement demand and new product launches.

The global smartphone market has returned to growth with overall shipments increasing by 3% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025, according to new research from analyst firm Omdia. This rebound marks a significant positive shift for the industry, driven by strong replacement demand and major product launches that have revitalized consumer interest in upgrading their devices.

Apple’s Record-Breaking Performance

by Megan Carter
Gaming HardwareInternational Business and Trade

iPhone 17 Preorders Surge as Global Smartphone Market Defies Economic Headwinds

Global smartphone shipments increased 2.6% in Q3 2025 despite economic uncertainty, with iPhone 17 preorders outpacing last year’s model. Samsung maintained market leadership while premium devices continued to drive growth across the industry.

Despite ongoing tariffs and economic uncertainty, global smartphone shipments increased 2.6% in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year, with iPhone 17 preorders significantly outpacing last year’s iPhone 16 launch according to the International Data Corporation. The sustained growth in premium device sales, including Apple’s latest iPhone and Samsung’s newest foldables, demonstrates remarkable consumer resilience in the face of economic pressures that industry experts note would typically suppress high-end purchases.

Smartphone Market Defies Economic Expectations

by Megan Carter
Software GuidesTelecom

Google Blocks Android VoLTE Hack for Pixel Phones in Unsupported Regions

Google has patched the Android exploit that allowed Pixel users to enable VoLTE globally. While a new workaround exists for VoLTE, VoWiFi access now requires rooting or waiting for official carrier support. This impacts users who import Pixel devices to unsupported countries.

Google has officially blocked an Android hack that previously enabled Pixel phone users to activate VoLTE (Voice over LTE) in regions where carrier support is unavailable. This development affects enthusiasts who import Pixel devices from other markets, as they now face limitations with essential calling features. Fortunately, a new method has emerged to restore VoLTE functionality, but accessing VoWiFi (Voice over Wi-Fi) currently requires either rooting the device or awaiting expanded official carrier support from Google.

Why Pixel phones face VoLTE and VoWiFi restrictions

by Tyler Brooks P.E