It’s no longer a secret that Windows Phone is declining these days and a new forecast coming from IDC estimates that the drop would continue until Microsoft’s mobile platform eventually settles at 0.5 percent market share and 7.2 million sold units in 2016.
IDC’s latest report estimates a growth of “just” 1.6 percent in worldwide smartphone shipments these days, down from the 10.4 percent growth in 2015, which according to the company is only happening because of the decline in developed regions this year.
"Growth in the smartphone market is quickly becoming reliant on replacing existing handsets rather than seeking new users," said Jitesh Ubrani, senior research analyst with IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Device Trackers.
"From a technological standpoint, smartphone innovation seems to be in a lull as consumers are becoming increasingly comfortable with 'good enough' smartphones. However, with the launch of trade-in or buy-back programs from top vendors and tel...
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Windows Phone to Drop to 0.5% Share This Year, Reach 0.8% in 2020
It’s no longer a secret that Windows Phone is declining these days and a new forecast coming from IDC estimates that the drop would continue until Microsoft’s mobile platform eventually settles at 0.5 percent market share and 7.2 million so…
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