Global PC shipments fell 21% year-over-year in Q3 2026, snapping a two-year growth streak, as rising costs of RAM, SSDs, and chips from Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm drove up prices across devices. Smartphone shipments also hit a 14-year low in the same quarter.
Background
Global PC and smartphone markets have been buoyant since 2024, with steady shipment growth driven by AI-capable devices and gradual market recovery.
- Source
- The Verge
- Published
- Oct 23, 2026 at 05:30 AM
- Score
- 5.0 / 10