Tablet Sales Up 80% in Q2 This Year

Tablet sales increased 80% year on year in Q2 as the number of devices on the market from a range of manufacturers including Apple, Research In Motion and Samsung continues to rise, according to a report from Infonetics Research. The research firm predicts that this growth will continue through 2015, with revenues from tablets sales more than tripling as the sector is boosted by the increasing penetration of smartphones. Infonetics suggests the smartphone and tablet markets are becoming increasingly intertwined, with pressure mounting on vendors to sell both devices in order to leverage consumer demand.