Q2 Had Highest Quarterly Growth for Tablets in 6 Years: Strategy Analytics
COVID-19 stay-at-home orders are breathing new life into tablets, reported Strategy Analytics Wednesday. Q2 unit shipments grew 17%, the highest quarterly growth in six years, said SA. Back-to-school demand could further boost the tablet market in the fall, it said.…
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“Sales could see an extended resurgence due to lower price points if remote work and school options remain post-pandemic.” With cases “uncontained” in many parts of the world and telework and remote learning here to stay, “it's safe to say this won't be a temporary change in demand,” said SA. “Tablets have evolved from the simple entertainment slate of the boom years into devices more capable of handling work and school tasks.” Consumers and enterprises are seeing more choices “when upgrading or buying new devices for the new normal," it said.