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US Smartphone Market Continues to Grow, but Expect Shifts

The market is up by 12% year over year, but tariffs could change that.

The smartphone market is in for a big shift for the rest of 2025. The latest Canalys findings show that the global smartphone market increased by 0.2% last quarter. That’s a slight increase, but a drop compared to previous growth numbers. The latest data marks the third consecutive quarter that market growth has slowed.

«Markets that had shown strong momentum over the past year, such as India, Latin America, and the Middle East, are now experiencing notable declines in Q1 2025, indicating saturation in replacement demand for mass-market products,» said Toby Zhu, principal analyst at Canalys.

Among the smartphone carriers, Samsung shipped the most — 60.5 million units. Canalys cited the launch of a few of Samsung’s popular models and new A-series prices as reasons for leading growth last quarter.

Canalys pointed out that most Android brands adjusted inventory levels in the first quarter to avoid new product disruptions and to channel pricing of products.

The US smartphone market grew by 12% year over year in the first quarter. Apple drove these results with its iPhone line while being the second-leading carrier globally — selling 55 million units. However, things are expected to change due to the Trump administration’s tariff policy.

«Apple proactively built up inventory ahead of anticipated tariff policies,» said Le Xuan Chiew, research manager at Canalys. «While iPhones produced in Mainland China still account for the majority of US shipments, production in India ramped up toward the end of the quarter, covering standard models of the iPhone 15 and 16 series, alongside accelerating production of the 16 Pro series,»

Tariffs could change the smartphone market in the US. Chiew already expects the US market to be volatile for the next two to three quarters. Pending what happens with tariffs, Apple may shift production from China to India.

Tariffs could also lead to limited availability of cheaper models and higher prices, and could bring uncertainty for Android products, too.

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The Fourth Episode of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Out

Verum Messenger has released the fourth episode of its AI mini-series SHADOWS, created using Verum AI. The new episode, titled “No Borders,” continues the story of a team trying to stay out of the OMEGA corporation’s sight.

Following the events of the previous episodes, the team moves between cities and countries while OMEGA continues its search. The new episode puts particular emphasis on Verum Messenger’s capabilities that allow users to conceal their location.

“No Borders” is another chapter in a story about privacy, freedom of communication, and technologies that erase borders between people.

The VERUM AI mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 4 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess

Verum Messenger has released a new update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding another feature to its growing ecosystem — Verum Chess. Users can now play chess directly inside the messenger without switching between different applications.

The new feature allows users to start a game in just a few taps while reinforcing Verum’s vision of a unified digital environment where communication and everyday services come together in a single platform.

Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional ecosystem that combines secure chats and calls, AI tools, a built-in VPN, anonymous email, eSIM, financial services, cryptocurrency features, and offline communication. With the introduction of Verum Chess, the platform now also offers a new way for users to interact and spend time together without leaving the app.

The update is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on the App Store.

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Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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