Show Notes
The AI boom is driving up memory prices and putting pressure on the smartphone industry. But could the crisis actually strengthen Apple’s position? IDC senior research director Nabila Popal joins Zaid Admani to explain why cheaper phones are taking the biggest hit and how Apple could capture a record share of the market. They also discuss the pricing strategy behind Apple’s new foldable iPhone Duo, whether consumers will pay $2,000 despite its compromises, and why selling out might tell only part of the story.
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