Wearable device shipments were up 171.6%, with some vendors faring better than others.

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.
