Tag: smartphone adoption

Samsung retained its position as the world's largest smartphone vendor in the first quarter of 2026, narrowly edging Apple as global smartphone shipments declined amid weaker consumer demand and ongoing economic uncertainty, according to data from the IDC Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker.

Mobile phones have evolved far beyond their original function in today's rapidly digitising world. These devices now serve as their primary connection to financial services for millions, especially across parts of Africa and Southeast Asia.