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TAIPEI -- Total smartphone production reached 286 million units in the second quarter, a sequential rebound of 2.2% but a 16.7% drop year-over-year, TrendForce said.

Read more: Smartphone Production Ticked Up in Q2, H2 Looks Better

SELBYVILLE, DE – The consumer electronics market is expected to surpass $1.5 trillion by 2026, up from $1 trillion last year, according to Global Market Insights.

Read more: CE Market to Grow 50% to Surpass $1.5T by 2026

MILPITAS, CA – North America-based manufacturers of semiconductor equipment posted $2.6 billion in billings worldwide in July, according to SEMI. The billings figure is 27.6% higher than July 2019 and 11.8% higher than June 2020.

Read more: N. American Semi Billings Up 28% in July

ATLANTA – The health of the electronics components supply chain is relatively stabile amid economic uncertainty and rising concerns in many sectors of the supply chain and segments of the market.

Read more: ECIA: Component Supply Chain a Concern, Despite Relative Stability

TAOYUAN CITY, TAIWAN – The output of PCBs in Japan in June was down 23.7% year-over-year to 803,000 sq. m., according to the Japan Electronics Packaging Circuits Association.

Read more: Japan’s PCB Output Down 24% in June

HERTFORDSHIRE, UK – The global home audio category posted second quarter shipment growth of 20% and 10% value growth sequentially, according to Futuresource Consulting.

Read more: Q2 Global Home Audio Shipment Growth Up 20% Sequentially

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