Smartphone sales surge, PH tops SE Asia

Smart device sales are booming globally.  Computers, smartphones and tablets sold increased sharply in the past quarter, driven by smartphones and tablets, according to a global survey.  The IDC report said shipment increased 27.4% year-on-year.  Smartphone sales surged in the Philippines, which is now considered its fastest-growing market in Southeast Asia, increasing 326% in the past 12 months.  According to Singapore-based research firm GfK, the Philippines growth from 9 to 24% is the highest jump in smartphone market share in the region.

Read more about the Philippines’ surge in smartphones here and the growth in global sales of smart devices here – all on Rappler.