Note: This article was first published on 6 February 2026.
The global tablet market continued its recovery last year, driven by strong annual growth from Apple and Lenovo.
According to the latest data from the Omdia PC Horizon Service, global tablet shipments rose 9.8% year on year (YoY) to 162 million units. This marks the highest annual shipment volume since 2020, when the Covid-19 pandemic triggered a surge in tablet demand.





