Worldwide Tablet Shipments Return to Growth in 2020, Fueled by Unprecedented Demand, According to IDC
Summary
Detachable tablets have broadened their presence in the market as the emphasis on productivity, flexibility, and ease of use is now greater than ever before and sales for this category were often in direct competition with notebooks. Shipments for detachable tablets grew 27.9% during the quarter as both Microsoft and Apple helped push the form factor with their respective products. With the pandemic restrictions still in effect and remote learning still the primary mode of teaching, there were several big deployments of iPads in the education segment. Using proprietary tools and research processes, IDCs Trackers are updated on a semiannual, quarterly, and monthly basis. With more than 1,100 analysts worldwide, IDC offers global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends in over 110 countries.