Global smartphone market expected to grow despite 'no drastic change' in supply issues - IDC

The global smartphone market is expected to grow 7.4 per cent in 2021 to 1.37 billion units, according to data from IDC. The researcher further predicted a rise of 3.4 per cent in 2022 and 2023, respectively. It added the 7.4 per cent climb for this year can be attributed to a healthy 13.8 per cent jump from iOS devices combined with 6.2 per cent increase from Android. The analyst said that, although Covid-19 "drastically impacted" 2020 shipments, 2021 shipments have managed to displ...