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Samsung overtakes Apple to become the number one smartphone brand in the world

Mashable

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July 13, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Bandwagon

Samsung has displaced Apple as the global leader among smartphone manufacturers.

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MakeUseOf

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· Jul 5, 2026

The best Galaxy phone for the next five years isn't the newest one

This Galaxy phone proves older can outlast newer.

Yonhap News Agency

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· Jun 22, 2026

(URGENT) SK hynix beats Samsung Electronics in market cap

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The Next Web

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· Jul 2, 2026

Samsung details $90bn plan for South Korea’s Chungcheong region

Samsung Group has put a number on its next decade of domestic manufacturing: 140 trillion won, or roughly 90 billion, spread across displays, memory chips, batteries and chip-packaging materials in South Korea’s central Chungcheong provinces. Samsung Display chief executive Yi Chung laid out the breakdown on Thursday at an event in Asan hosted by President [] This story continues at The Next Web

The korea Herald News

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· Jul 1, 2026

Who rules Kospi? Samsung, SK hynix locked in battle for No. 1

Samsung Electronics' 26-year reign as the benchmark Kospi's most valuable company came to an end on June 22, when its crosstown rival SK hynix briefly overtook the tech giant in market capitalization. While Samsung Electronics' lead remains solid when preferred shares, worth roughly 165 trillion won (106 billion), are included in its valuation, SK hynix's surge on a common-share basis has nevertheless challenged its long-standing dominance at the top of Korea's equity market. The shift was driv

Reuters

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· Jun 23, 2026

Tech Weekly: SK Hynix takes the lead, Apple hikes prices

From SK Hynix overtaking Samsung Electronics as South Korea's most valuable listed company to Apple's plan to raise prices for its products, here is a round up of the tech and innovation stories making headlines this week. #News #Technology #Reuters #Newsfeed 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Korea Times News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Why Samsung shares are swinging so wildly

Why Samsung shares are swinging so wildly

Engadget

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· Jun 30, 2026

Samsung teases wide-as-hell new foldable

Samsung teases wide-as-hell new foldable.

CNET

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· Jul 6, 2026

These Are the Best Phone Cameras That We've Tested

From the iPhone 17 Pro and Google Pixel 10 Pro to Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra and two phones you may have never heard of, these are the top camera phones we've tested.

Investing.com

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· Jul 7, 2026

Morning Bid: Samsung boom, market gloom

Morning Bid: Samsung boom, market gloom

ZDNet

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· Jun 22, 2026

Samsung Galaxy vs. Google Pixel: I've used both brands extensively, and this one's better

Samsung and Google make some of the best Android phones right now, but there are some clear differences to consider if you're split between the two.

Mashable

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· Jun 22, 2026

New leak reveals more about Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2

Samsung might ditch the Classic model and go all-in on the Galaxy Watch Ultra this year, per a new leak.

Bloomberg

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· Jul 6, 2026

Samsung’s Soaring Profit Fails to Impress After AI Chip Rally

Samsung Electronics Co.’s quarterly profit surged 19-fold, but failed to impress investors accustomed to eye-catching growth from the suppliers of chips to the global AI boom.

MobileSyrup

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· Jun 26, 2026

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs A37 camera comparison

Samsung makes a full array of smartphones, from budget devices that cost under 300 to folding phones that cost 2,500, so you might be wondering what’s truly the difference between a phone like the Galaxy A37 priced at 449 versus the Galaxy S26 Ultra that costs 2,499. Of course, you have to consider specs like []

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jul 7, 2026

Samsung made more profit in the last quarter than the past two years combined

Samsung made more profit in the last quarter than the past two years combined

DualShockers

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· Jun 29, 2026

RAM Price-Fixing Lawsuit Explained: Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron Have Been Here Before

Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron are being sued for price-fixing RAM. Two of them have pleaded guilty to almost the exact same thing before.

Quartz

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· Jun 22, 2026

SK Hynix surpassed Samsung as South Korea's most valuable company

The memory chipmaker's market cap hit 1.35 trillion, ending Samsung's 26-year run at the top of the Korea Exchange

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jul 8, 2026

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+. Not your everyday flagship killer

Stunning display, slinky form and a versatile camera

Digital Trends

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· Jul 13, 2026

The best phones in 2026: our 14 favorite smartphones right now

Here are the best smartphones on the market today, from the Galaxy S26 Ultra to the iPhone 17. if you're shopping for a new phone, this roundup is for you.

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Technology · 8
World · 4
Business · 3
Politics · 2
Gaming · 1

Related coverage for "Samsung overtakes Apple to become the number one smartphone brand in the world": MakeUseOf — The best Galaxy phone for the next five years isn't the newest one. Yonhap News Agency — (URGENT) SK hynix beats Samsung Electronics in market cap. The Next Web — Samsung details $90bn plan for South Korea’s Chungcheong region. The korea Herald News — Who rules Kospi? Samsung, SK hynix locked in battle for No. 1. Reuters — Tech Weekly: SK Hynix takes the lead, Apple hikes prices. Korea Times News — Why Samsung shares are swinging so wildly. Engadget — Samsung teases wide-as-hell new foldable. CNET — These Are the Best Phone Cameras That We've Tested. Investing.com — Morning Bid: Samsung boom, market gloom. ZDNet — Samsung Galaxy vs. Google Pixel: I've used both brands extensively, and this one's better. Mashable — New leak reveals more about Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. Bloomberg — Samsung’s Soaring Profit Fails to Impress After AI Chip Rally. MobileSyrup — Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs A37 camera comparison. The New Zealand Herald — Samsung made more profit in the last quarter than the past two years combined. DualShockers — RAM Price-Fixing Lawsuit Explained: Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron Have Been Here Before. Quartz — SK Hynix surpassed Samsung as South Korea's most valuable company. The Hindu BusinessLine — Motorola Edge 70 Pro+. Not your everyday flagship killer. Digital Trends — The best phones in 2026: our 14 favorite smartphones right now