US smartphone shipments declined 24% YoY in Q2 2023, according to Counterpoint Research’s Market Monitor data. This was the third consecutive quarter of YoY declines. Android brands like Samsung, Motorola and TCL-Alcatel saw the steepest declines in shipments, while Apple’s shipments were more resilient. As a result, Apple’s share of shipments increased YoY.
Only problem with this is if you don’t have a backup and your phone suddenly dies on you it can be kind of panic inducing. Especially since when I went to buy a new phone afterward, my bank wanted me to prove that I was the one using my own card with a text message…except I couldn’t do that because my phone was dead and wouldn’t turn on so I couldn’t verify it wasn’t fraud and I couldn’t buy the new phone. Lol!
A shitty backup phone is def a good idea.