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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 CarterOctober 14, 2025

Gaming Hardware International 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 CarterOctober 14, 2025

Business Telecom

Telcos Transform Into Banks For Next Two Billion Customers

Telecommunications companies across Africa and Latin America are leveraging their infrastructure to provide banking services to underserved populations. With 1.4 billion adults remaining unbanked globally, telcos are positioned to become the financial institutions of the future through mobile money platforms and digital payment systems.

Telecommunications companies are rapidly transforming into banking institutions for the next two billion customers, leveraging their existing infrastructure to provide financial services to underserved populations across developing regions. This strategic pivot addresses both the massive customer churn facing telephone companies and the critical gap in financial inclusion that traditional banks have failed to fill. According to industry analysis, telcos in Africa and Latin America spend $15-21 billion annually on customer retention while still losing up to 67% of their customers each year, creating an urgent need for service diversification that increases customer loyalty and revenue streams.