Since reaching a peak of 1.457 billion units in 2017, it has been difficult for smartphones to significantly increase their penetration rate, notes market research firm TrendForce. In addition, mobile phone hardware updates have slowed, which has lengthened the consumer replacement cycle. Together with the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, growth in overall smartphone shipment volume has become increasingly difficult to achieve...
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