Apple and Samsung Continue to Dominate Worldwide Branded Tablet Shipments
More than 41 million branded tablets shipped worldwide in the first quarter of 2014, according to ABI Research. Apple and Samsung combined for 71% of the 41.3 million branded tablets in the quarter, according to early vendor shipment share estimates. This is reportedly the closest the two leading vendors have come to date; the companies remain well ahead of the rest of the pack.
“Despite questions remaining about data disclosure in 2010 and 2011, Samsung’s release of tablet sales data this past quarter is a good sign for the mobile computing market,” said Jeff Orr, senior practice director. “Whether due to its confidence in the economy, its own business, or a combination of reasons, Samsung continues to demonstrate tablet growth as its 2013 retail push in North America and Western Europe pays off.”