Devices
PCs, phones and other hardware: shipments, prices and what people actually spend.
PC and Phone Shipments Fell About 20%. Did Anyone Actually Spend Less?
Fewer PCs and phones were shipped in Q3 2026 than in any third quarter in years. But smartphone revenue still rose 3%, because the average phone cost 27% more. Here is what the data says about spending, and why PCs are different.