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WASHINGTON, DC – Global smartphone production reached 300 million units in the second quarter, marking a 4% quarter-over-quarter and 4.8% year-over-year increase, according to TrendForce. The rebound was fueled by seasonal demand and stronger output from brands such as Oppo and Transsion, which benefited from completing inventory adjustments.

WASHINGTON, DC – The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) reported that global semiconductor sales reached $62.1 billion in July, a 20.6% increase year-over-year and a 3.6% rise month-over-month. The results, compiled by the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS), reflect a three-month moving average.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – North American EMS shipments in July fell 4.1% on a 90-day moving average versus a year ago. Shipments declined 5.1% sequentially, according to the Global Electronics Association.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – North American PCB shipments in July rose 20.7% on a 90-day moving average versus a year ago. Shipments increased 11.3% sequentially, according to the Global Electronics Association.

NEEDHAM, MA – Worldwide smartphone shipments are set to grow 1.0% year over year to 1.24 billion units, according to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, an upgrade from its prior 0.6% outlook, driven by a 3.9% rise in iOS.

WASHINGTON – The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) has reported a strong second quarter for global semiconductor sales, totaling $179.7 billion, up 7.8% from the first quarter. For June alone, sales reached $59.9 billion, reflecting a 1.5% increase from May and a 19.6% year-over-year jump compared to June last year.