noun
Etymology
Origin of handset
Example Sentences
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Qualcomm said its second-quarter forecast includes the impact of a shortage of memory supply and “related pricing on demand from several handset customers.”
From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026
Qualcomm’s shares dropped 11% due to weak guidance for the March quarter, attributed to rising memory prices affecting its handset segment.
From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026
The company’s handset segment saw revenue of $6.9 billion, which came in higher than expectations for $6.6 billion, while automotive revenue was $1.05 billion, slightly ahead of the $1 billion analyst estimate.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 5, 2025
O2 told its customers they had 30 days to leave their contracts without any termination charges - though if their plan included a handset, they would still have to pay that off in full.
From BBC • Oct. 30, 2025
Her mom paced back and forth, punching redial on the handset, muttering under her breath, how could you forget your only daughter’s birthday?
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
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