Large screen smartphones will slow down tablet growth to single-digit rates by 2017 – IDC

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Worldwide tablet shipments are expected to slow down to single-digit percentage yearly by 2017, according to a report by Research Firm IDC (International Data Corporation). The research reveals that the tablet shipments will reach 221.3 million units in 2013, compared to previous forecast of 227.4 million, but the shipment growth is expected to slow to 22.2% YoY in 2014 to 270.5 million units. Continue reading “Large screen smartphones will slow down tablet growth to single-digit rates by 2017 – IDC”