Global smartphone revenues climbed to a record US$135 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025, rising 7% year-on-year as higher prices and strong demand for premium devices offset ongoing pressure on shipments.
The global smartphone market recorded just 1% growth year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, with persistent macroeconomic pressures continuing to weigh on consumer demand, according to analyst firm Canalys.
The Indian government has instructed major smartphone vendors to pre-install its Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app on all new devices in an effort to curb spam, fraud and rising cybercrime, Reuters reported.