Core Insights - The Indian PC market (excluding tablets) is projected to reach a record shipment of 4.9 million units in Q3 2025, marking a 13% year-on-year growth, driven by pre-festival stockpiling and stable commercial client deliveries [1] - The laptop segment is expected to account for 4 million units shipped, reflecting a 12% increase, while desktop shipments are anticipated to rise by 18% to 920,000 units [1] - In contrast, the tablet market is expected to decline by 19% year-on-year to 1.6 million units due to delays in government-led educational project tenders [1] Market Performance - The consumer market in India is projected to grow by 20% year-on-year, primarily driven by early stockpiling by manufacturers ahead of the festive season [3] - E-commerce platforms have seen strong initial sales momentum, followed by a rapid increase in offline retail demand, supported by consistent discount and cashback schemes [3] - High-end laptop shipments are expected to increase by 27% due to the availability of higher-spec models and attractive cashback policies [3] Commercial Market Dynamics - The commercial market is expected to grow by 7% year-on-year, driven by steady enterprise client upgrade plans and ongoing project deliveries [3] - Large enterprises are adhering to established replacement cycles, ensuring stable commercial demand, while small and medium enterprises remain cautious due to rising component costs [3] Tablet Market Trends - The tablet market is experiencing a significant decline, primarily due to delays in large-scale educational project deployments and continued low spending from private educational institutions [4] - However, the consumer tablet market has seen a 14% growth, driven by increased demand for affordable LTE models and stable adoption in entertainment and learning scenarios [4] Future Outlook - The Indian PC market is expected to continue its steady growth into 2026, with an overall growth rate of 2%, supported by ongoing device refresh cycles and the accelerated adoption of AI PCs in mainstream markets [1][6] - The commercial tablet market is anticipated to rebound in 2026 as previously delayed educational procurement projects are executed [7] - The growth of AI-enabled devices is expected to be one of the fastest-growing segments, with a broader range of price points and enhanced software experiences driving mainstream adoption [6] Shipment Forecasts - The total PC market in India is projected to grow from 14.1 million units in 2024 to 15.9 million units in 2025, reflecting a 12.8% growth rate [8] - The tablet market is expected to decline from 6 million units in 2024 to 4.9 million units in 2025, with a significant drop in government and educational sector shipments [8]

"The education and government segments have both moved into a pattern of continual decline after a strong start to the year in Q1,†said Greg Davis, Analyst at Omdia. Share LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The latest research from Omdia shows that PC shipments (excluding tablets) to the United States fell 1% year-on-year in Q3 2025 to 17.7 million units, marking the second consecutive quarter of decline. Despite noticeable downward macroeconomic pressures, the consumer segment grew 8% in the quarter to 7.6 million u ...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The cellular IoT market is poised for significant growth in the coming years, with connections expected to surge to 5.9 billion by 2035, as revealed by new research from Omdia. Automotive will comprise one in five cellular IoT connections in 2035 The automotive segment will rise from 500m connections to around 1.2bn over the next ten years, increasing its market share from 13% to 21%. Most of this connection growth will originate from Asia & Oceania, which will see its automotive se ...

Core Insights - Spain has become the largest free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) market in Europe, with 35% of online adults watching FAST services monthly, surpassing the UK (26%), Germany (25%), and France (17%) [1][2] - The FAST business is entering a new phase of global expansion, with revenues expected to grow from $6 billion in 2025 to $11 billion by 2030 [1] - FAST revenue in Spain is projected to reach $32 million in 2025 and nearly double to $65 million by 2030 [1] Growth Drivers - The growth of FAST is driven by significant investments from major hardware and platform providers such as Roku Channels, Samsung TV Plus, LG Channels, Pluto TV, and Fire TV Channels, alongside rising consumer demand for free and easily accessible streaming content [2] - The adoption rate is accelerating in both developed and emerging markets, with the US, Mexico, Brazil, and Spain being the most active growth regions [2] Market Trends - There is a clear and growing demand for free linear content, with Spain leading this trend in Europe, providing an attractive option for viewers seeking high-quality entertainment without subscriptions [2] - The rise of creators on FAST platforms is notable, with more YouTubers and digital creators launching their content as FAST channels, helping them expand their audience and diversify revenue streams [2]

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Core Insights - The Latin American smartphone market is projected to grow by 1% year-on-year in Q3 2025, reaching a shipment volume of 35.2 million units, the highest quarterly shipment level since Q4 2015 [2] - Major manufacturers have shown resilience in shipment volumes due to cautious inventory management and moderate consumer demand despite economic uncertainties [2] Market Performance - Samsung leads the market with 11.6 million units shipped, capturing 33% market share, with its low-end A series models accounting for 68% of its total shipments [2] - Xiaomi follows in second place with 6.3 million units (18% share), while Motorola ranks third but has seen a decline for six consecutive quarters, with a year-on-year drop of 11% [2] - Honor ranks fourth, achieving a new shipment high of 2.9 million units for the third consecutive quarter, driven by growth in the Caribbean, Colombia, and Ecuador, which now account for over 40% of its total shipments [2] Regional Insights - The recovery in the region is attributed to growth in key markets like Brazil and Central America, with Brazil holding a 29% share and a shipment volume of 10.3 million units (5% year-on-year growth) [4] - In contrast, Mexico, the second-largest market, saw a shipment volume of 7.4 million units (21% share), down 11% year-on-year, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of decline [4] - The demand for low-end devices remains strong in Brazil and other markets, while Colombia and Chile show signs of recovery due to improved economic conditions [4] Price Segment Analysis - Despite overall market growth, the segment below $300, which accounts for 71% of total shipments, declined by 2% due to ongoing inventory pressures and stagnant consumer demand [5] - This decline is offset by a robust 20% year-on-year growth in the high-end segment (above $500), leading to an 8% increase in average selling price (ASP) in Q3 2025 [6] - Brands like OPPO, Xiaomi, Honor, vivo, and realme are intensifying their efforts to solidify their positions in this high-margin segment [6] Strategic Insights - The increase in high-end market shipments reflects manufacturers' efforts to maintain market share and enhance brand positioning amid saturation in the low-end market [8] - Companies are focusing on improving ASP, enhancing ecosystem profitability, and strengthening customer loyalty as key strategies for sustained financial health [8] - Omdia forecasts that the Latin American smartphone market will remain stable in 2025, with an estimated annual shipment volume of approximately 137 million units, although pressures for 2026 are emerging due to rising costs of memory and storage [8]

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Core Insights - Latin America's smartphone market experienced a 1% year-over-year growth in 3Q25, with shipments reaching 35.2 million units, the highest since 4Q15 [1][3][9] Market Performance - Samsung led the market with 11.6 million units shipped, capturing a 33% market share, primarily due to its low-end A-series models, which constituted 68% of its shipments [1][3] - Xiaomi followed with 6.3 million units (18% share), while Motorola saw an 11% decline in shipments, marking its sixth consecutive quarter of decline [1][3] - HONOR achieved record shipments for the third consecutive quarter with 2.9 million units, driven by growth in the Caribbean, Colombia, and Ecuador [1][3] - TRANSSION rounded out the top five despite a 19% year-over-year decline [1][3] Regional Insights - Brazil, the largest market, accounted for 29% of shipments with 10.3 million units, reflecting a 5% year-over-year increase [3][4] - Mexico, the second-largest market, saw a decline of 11% with 7.4 million units shipped, marking its fourth consecutive quarter of contraction [3][4] Segment Analysis - The sub-$300 segment, which represents 71% of total shipments, experienced a 2% decline year-to-date through 3Q25 due to inventory pressures and reduced consumer demand [5][6] - Conversely, shipments of high-end and premium devices priced above $500 increased by 20% year-to-date, contributing to an 8% rise in average selling prices (ASP) in 3Q25 [6][7] Future Outlook - Omdia projects the Latin American smartphone market to remain flat by the end of 2025, with total shipments expected to reach 137.0 million units [9] - Challenges for 2026 include rising memory and storage costs, which may increase device prices, particularly in entry-level segments [9]

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Notebook--New data from Omdia has revealed that China's PC market grew 2% year-over-year (YoY) to 11.3 million units in Q3 2025. Desktop shipments (including desktop workstations) reached 3.3 million units, an 8% increase driven by strong demand from the commercial segment, which saw shipments up 9%. Notebook shipments (including mobile workstations) remained flat at 8.0 million units, as the impact of consumer subsidies weakened during the quarter. The tablet market continued it. ...

Core Insights - The Middle East smartphone market (excluding Turkey) experienced a significant rebound in Q3 2025, with shipments increasing by 23% year-on-year to 15.1 million units [1] Market Dynamics - The growth in the smartphone market was primarily driven by rising demand in key mass-market segments, where consumers are upgrading from older or entry-level devices to more capable mid-tier 4G and affordable 5G smartphones [1] - Vendors have capitalized on this momentum by focusing on value-for-money portfolios and expanding their product ranges [1]