Gadgets maker Honor has launched in the Philippines the Honor Pad X8a, a tablet with flagship-level features at an entry-level price, designed for school and office use.
The results benefited from a favorable comparison to the prior year's quarter and were driven by product refreshes from many top vendors and a replacement cycle combined with inventory replenishment.
After more than two years of decline, worldwide tablet shipments posted modest year-over-year growth of 0.5% in the first quarter of 2024 (1Q24), totaling 30.8 million units, according to research firm IDC.
Featuring a large eye-friendly screen, the OPPO Pad Neo offers a 7:5 aspect ratio, providing nearly 7% additional screen area compared to conventional mid-range tablets with a 5:3 ratio.
Worldwide tablet shipments posted a decline of 14.2% year over year in the third quarter of 2023 (3Q23), totaling 33.2 million units, according to preliminary data from research firm IDC.
Demand for tablets continued to be weak in the quarter and most of the top vendors recorded double-digit declines as consumer confidence and purchasing power remained low.
As employees return to the office around the world and as consumers continue to be cautious of their expenditure, the market continues to witness weakening demand.
Education was the only segment to grow in 2022, thanks to government initiatives and sizable education projects in India, Korea, Malaysia, Taiwan, and the Philippines.
For the full year 2022, the tablet market saw a decline of 3.3% year over year, ending two years of solid growth although shipments remain well above pre-pandemic levels.
The Lenovo Tab M10 series promises the latest Android 12 OS and comes with the inclusion of 3 year-security updates to allow users a continuous, smooth and more personal UI experience.
