ByteBrief
We're a portrait publication through and through. Turn your phone back and your briefing picks up right where you left it.
(We tried widescreen once. It wasn't us.)

Samsung retains the world's largest smartphone market share at 23% in Q3 2026, edging out Apple's 22%. Global shipments fell 20% to a 14-year low due to high chip costs, while Samsung's division still lost $1.8 billion despite record Galaxy Z Fold 8 sales.
Tap to vote and see what everyone thinks.
Summary by ByteBrief

Samsung Market Share Hits 23% in Q3 2026

Samsung reports preliminary Q3 operating profit up 782% YoY to ~$80.1B, vs. ~$81.2B est., and revenue up 127% to ~$145.7B, lower than expected (Yoolim Lee/Bloomberg)

Apple Overtakes Samsung in European Carrier Sales