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A billion smartphones were sold in 2013, according to IDC data, the first time the milestone has been hit. The number represents one smartphone sale for every seventh man, woman and child on the planet.
IDC says that price has been the main driver for growth, putting yesterday’s market share stats into perspective.
Markets like China and India are quickly moving toward a point where sub-$150 smartphones are the majority of shipments
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