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Smartphone Replacement Cycles Lengthen as On-Device AI Features Roll Out

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Average global smartphone replacement cycles expanded to 38 months in the second quarter, reflecting incremental hardware upgrades and persistent economic pressures on consumer discretionary spending.

Monetizing Edge Computing Capabilities
Original equipment manufacturers are leveraging hardware-accelerated on-device AI features to justify higher average selling prices. Early software telemetry indicates subscription-based software features may offset slowing hardware shipment volumes.