Smartphones Lead as Top Source of Digital Evidence in Investigations: Cellebrite Report

Cellebrite's 2026 Industry Trends Report reveals smartphones as the leading source of digital evidence in investigations at 97%, up 24 points from 2024. 65% believe AI can accelerate investigations, but one-third say policies prevent its use. Cloud receptiveness hit 42%, yet two-thirds still rely on physical media. Public safety respondents agree digital evidence increases case solvability, but complexity strains caseloads.