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Global tablet shipments fell 23% year on year to 32 million units in the third quarter of 2026, their lowest level in nearly three years, according to research firm Omdia.
Why it mattersApple’s iPad shipments dropped 27.5% to about 11.58 million. That makes this a broader market slump, not just a wobble at one manufacturer. For buyers, shrinking shipments may signal a tougher market for tablet makers, though the figures alone do not explain what drove the decline.
Discuss: Should manufacturers focus on making tablets last longer, or give buyers stronger reasons to replace them?
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