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After Slow 2016, Smartphone Shipment Volume Recovery Expected In 2017 Gaining Momentum Into 2018 – IDC

According to a new forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, worldwide smartphone shipments are expected to rebound slightly in 2017 with expected growth of 3.0% over the previous year. Year-over-year growth in 2016 was 2.5%, marking the lowest growth the industry has ever experienced. With several major devices entering the market this year, IDC anticipates shipment volumes will grow […]