SMARTPHONE REVENUE UP 7% AS PRICES SURGE
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Global smartphone revenue grew 7% year-over-year in Q2, driven by a 17% increase in average device selling prices that reached $400. Apple captured nearly half of all revenue despite a broader industry shift toward premium pricing.
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