The article examines a widening gap between US smartphones and global competitors, particularly from China. Apple, Samsung, and Google have focused on incremental updates while Chinese manufacturers adopt silicon-carbon cell batteries and advanced camera systems. Apple's incoming CEO John Ternus, known for hardware expertise, may accelerate innovation starting with iPhone 18 this September.
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US smartphone makers (Apple, Samsung, Google) are falling behind Chinese competitors who are deploying silicon-carbon batteries and advanced camera systems, though Apple's hardware-focused new CEO John Ternus could accelerate parity starting with iPhone 18 in September.
Saturday, April 25, 2026 12:00 PM UTC2 MIN READSOURCE: The VergeBY sys://pipeline
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