Cell phone evidence in 97% of cases
Cellebrite’s 2026 Industry Trends Report found that 97% of investigators now identify smartphones as their primary source of digital evidence. The report surveyed 1,200 practitioners in 63 countries. Two years ago that figure was 73%. If you’re an attorney who hasn’t had to grapple with cell phone e
Cellebrite’s 2026 Industry Trends Report found that 97% of investigators now identify smartphones as their primary source of digital evidence. The report surveyed 1,200 practitioners in 63 countries. Two years ago that figure was 73%. If you’re an attorney who hasn’t had to grapple with cell phone evidence yet, I’d encourage you to treat that as borrowed time rather than a permanent condition.
Lars Daniel is a digital forensics expert, 3x author, and Forbes contributor. He has delivered over 400 speaking engagements and keynotes at industry conferences and events.
