IDC nearly doubles worldwide smartphone forecast for 2025, cites ‘accelerated iOS growth’

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By Marcus MendesAug 27, 2025, 6:10 pm384 pts
To say 2025 has been an unpredictable year for the smartphone market would be an understatement. Early in February, IDC had forecast a 2.6% growth, followed by a decrease to just 0.6% in May. Now, the institute has once again adjusted its forecast, thanks in part to “accelerated” iOS growth. Here are the…

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