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The International Data Corporation (IDC) has reported that for the first quarter of this year, the global smartphone market has experienced its first decline since 2023. The shortage of memory chips and the war situation in Iran may push up costs and further limit growth. Researchers found that Apple and Samsung were the only top five brands to achieve growth, with shipment volumes increasing by over 3%, while the overall market saw a 4.1% decrease in shipment volumes. These two companies each accounted for about one-fifth of the total shipments. Analysts at IDC, such as Nabila Popal, stated, "We anticipate that the slowdown in the first quarter is just a slight precursor to the future situation in 2026. In some emerging markets, price increases of up to 40% to 50% are seriously stifling demand."