Here's something to arrest gadget freefall now

It's true that long upgrade cycles have pushed smartphones and tablets off the cliff. However, all is not lost as data shows significant number of people are planning to upgrade their handset within the next year.

That 59% of users say they are looking to upgrade soon is good news for firms. While this intention may not always result in a purchase, it's still significant that figures remain high across all age groups.


Source: Global Web Inedx Q1 2017; Base: Smartphone owners aged 16-64