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How GoPro went from viral camera sensation to a victim of smartphone ubiquity

How GoPro went from viral camera sensation to a victim of smartphone ubiquity
MarketWatch Wednesday 02 September 2026, 20:57 UTC By Bill Peters 1 min read
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Advancements in smartphone technology have made GoPro cameras irrelevant to “anyone beyond hardcore sports enthusiasts or professional creators,” one analyst says.

Advancements in smartphone technology have made GoPro cameras irrelevant to “anyone beyond hardcore sports enthusiasts or professional creators,” one analyst says.
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