Overview:  

The July edition of Counterpoint’s monthly Smartphone Intelligence Tracker offers the Counterpoint perspective on a curated collection of recent news and other articles that have made an impact on the smartphone ecosystem (OEMs, app ecosystem, policy, and more). It gives readers an idea of the current state of affairs in the sector and potential ramifications, helping connect the dots.

The July edition analyses key developments within the smartphone ecosystem from 22^nd June 2026 to 21^st July 2026. It also covers the list of key smartphone launches during the period.

Some of the developments from this edition, where our analysts give their points of view include:

1. Apple Store Devices Will No Longer Come Unlocked Via Carrier Installment
2. OnePlus Reportedly Preparing to Exit US, European Markets
3. Samsung Hikes Smartphone Repair Costs in South Korea
4. Apple to Increase Spend With Broadcom to Produce More US-Made Chips
5. Samsung Boosts Galaxy S26 Production as Sales Top Expectations
6. Chinese AI Company StepFun Launches World’s First Agentic Smartphone
7. New Redmi Note 17 Pro Features 5-year Battery Replacement Guarantee

Additionally, in the July edition, a report “ChangXin Memory Technologies [CXMT]  | Vendor Profile | July 2026” has been featured. 

Published Date: July 2026