Foldable smartphones and 5G will produce the next sales boom: Gartner

The iPhone XS Max and Samsung Galaxy Note 9 During the third quarter of 2018 smartphone shipments totaled 389 million units, up just 1.4%...

The iPhone XS Max and Samsung Galaxy Note 9

During the third quarter of 2018 smartphone shipments totaled 389 million units, up just 1.4% when compared to the same three-month period in 2017. According to a new report from Gartner, though, 5G and foldable smartphones will be responsible for the next sales boom.

In the smartphone market’s current state, consumers appear to be holding on to devices for significantly longer due to a lack of new features. This is severely affecting the performance of Samsung which, despite maintaining its ...

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