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Omdia research reveals nearly 1 billion UHD TVs shipped worldwide
New research from Omdia reveals that nearly 1 billion UHD TVs have been shipped globally, with the majority still in use. This analysis along with other key entertainment trends will be presented at IBC2024, where Omdia is the official research partner for the third consecutive year. The global status of UHD TVs continues to evolve, with nearly…
Global smartphone shipment decline slows as manufacturers see return to growth
The latest Omdia smartphone preliminary shipment report shows that mobile phone shipments totaled 301.6 million units in 3Q23 – a 0.7% decrease compared to 3Q22. Compared to the previous quarter, though, it is a 13.4% increase. For the first time this year, half of the top ten major smartphone manufacturers including Apple, Xiaomi, Transsion Holdings…
Global installed base of smart home devices to exceed 2bn in 2022
The global smart home market is expected to experience consecutive years of softening growth starting in 2021 before an upward trajectory resumes in 2023 according to Omdia. The downward trend is attributed to a combination of factors including wage stagnation, increased unemployment, and a large decline in projected retail sales, especially in 2022. Strong growth,…
Smart speaker sales plateau in US, claims research
The smart speaker revolution is coming to an end in North America as sales numbers plateau. However, growth elsewhere in the world suggests that the revolution lives on elsewhere, says new research from Omdia. According to the latest smart speaker report from Omdia, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for smart speaker annual shipments in North…
5G will pass 1.3 billion global connections in 2022, claims research
5G will account for almost 60% of global mobile service revenues in 2026, coming from 40% of subscriptions by volume. Omdia expects more 5G subscriptions to be added in 2022 than in the last three years since the technology was launched commercially in 2019. Although 5G is still in its infancy, representing just 5% of…
5G networks still to reach tipping point, Omdia research shows
5G networks have yet to reach tipping point. Image: Vodafone Only 14% of 5G networks have reached 10% subscriber penetration according to the latest Omdia research. While 147 operators had launched 5G by the end of June 2021, the data shows that only 14% (21 operators) have reached 10% subscriber penetration…