Research about smartphone upgrade trends from Parks Associates found that 36% of smartphone users use Wi-Fi calling.
Despite an overall tablet sales drop, Amazon tablet sales were up 175%, thanks to a $50 price tag.
Phablet market share is growing at the expense of tablets. Just two years ago, phablets represented only 4% of new device activations.
Tablet sales decline as the market becomes saturated and people hold onto tablets for years. Increasingly sophisticated smartphones also play a role in tablet
Global smartphone shipments are strong, driven by the introduction of new Apple and Samsung devices, with both companies making market share gains.
Microsoft mobile satisfaction increased, says Argus Insights. Although Apple is still strong on satisfaction, Samsung saw a drop.