Tablet shipment decline to continue through 2023, Apple to remain largely unaffected

Apple iPad Pro (9.7-inch)

As smartphone display sizes have continued to increase over the years, the demand for tablets has naturally declined. This trend shows no sign of slowing down according to DigiTimes Research, which expects shipments to continue dropping through 2023.

Within the report, it’s claimed that demand for tablets with 9-inch displays or above will grow substantially this year due to the demand from consumers who are looking to replace smaller tablets. This is expected to continue throughout 2019 too. But despite this, ...