The chip shortage hit hard in Q3 2021, but smartphone brands still coined it
Meanwhile, Counterpoint Research also revealed that despite the shipment decline, the industry saw record third-quarter revenue of over $100 billion (up 12% year on year). The tracking firm noted that the chip shortage has resulted in increased pricing for components, with some phones seeing price increases as a result. This apparently affected the low-end segment the most...Read more
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