Anthony Scarsella stories
Anthony Scarsella is a prolific writer with a keen interest in the evolving landscape of the smartphone industry. His poignant observations and insightful analyses have charted everything from annual market fluctuations to the burgeoning niche of foldable phones. Anthony’s writings effortlessly combine data-driven insights with an understanding of broader technological trends, particularly focusing on how new technologies, such as 5G, are influencing global smartphone markets. His articles often reflect on the impact of external factors, like trade wars and pandemics, providing a comprehensive overview of the challenges and opportunities facing the smartphone industry today.
Worldwide smartphone shipments continue to decline
Mon, 31st Jul 2023
Worldwide smartphone shipments declined 7.8% year over year to 265.3 million units in the second quarter of 2023.
Foldable phones market to reach US$42 billion in 2027: IDC
Thu, 30th Mar 2023
According to IDC, worldwide shipments for foldable phones will reach 48.1 million units with a market value of US$42 billion in 2027.
Smartphone market slower to recover than expected - IDC
Fri, 3rd Mar 2023
Real market recovery is not expected to occur until 2024, when IDC expects 5.9% year-over-year growth followed by low single-digit growth.
Smartphone shipments suffer a largest-ever decline, says IDC
Thu, 26th Jan 2023
Worldwide smartphone shipments fell 18.3% y-o-y to 300.3 million units in the 4th quarter of 2022, according to IDC Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker.
400+ million used smartphones to be shipped worldwide in 2026
Tue, 10th Jan 2023
According to IDC, trade-in programs continue to be the driving factor for the new and used smartphone market globally.
Smartphone market slower to recover than expected - IDC
Mon, 5th Dec 2022
IDC forecasts that smartphone shipments will decline 9.1% in 2022, with recovery anticipated in 2023 and 5G accounting for over half of shipments.
Foldable phone shipments to reach 41.5 million in 2026
Wed, 5th Oct 2022
Foldable phone shipments are predicted to reach 13.5 million units in 2022, with a compound annual growth rate of 38.7% by 2026, says IDC.
Foldable phones to reach market value of $29B, IDC finds
Thu, 17th Feb 2022
Despite their small market share, foldables represent a major opportunity for vendors and is a segment that can't be ignored.
Smartphone shipments on the rise, thanks to 5G
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
Global smartphone shipments are set to grow by 7.4% in 2021, driven by recovery in emerging markets, according to IDC.
Trade war and coronavirus uncertainty proves challenge for Huawei as smartphone shipments drop
Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
Huawei faces significant hurdles as smartphone shipments decline, fuelled by ongoing trade war woes and coronavirus uncertainties, IDC data reveals.
IDC on used smartphone market: No signs of slowing down
Thu, 16th Jan 2020
Global shipments of used smartphones are expected to reach 206.7 million units in 2019, a 17.6% increase from last year, according to IDC.