Demand for new smartphones has declined globally last year to its lowest level since 2013, according to IDC.

Report: Smartphone Demand Down Worldwide

Alright demand for new smartphones down around the world, a data from market research firm I. D. C. Finding that global smartphone shipments fell to their lowest since 2013 last year. Apple remains the top smartphone smartphone maker around the world, even though its fourth quarter shipments were down about 15% from the same time a year earlier. Samsung coming in second and also seeing a significant drop in shipments. Year on year on the fourth quarter is usually a busy time for smartphone purchases due to the holidays. I. D. C. Blaming lower demand inflation and broader economic uncertainties for the overall decline.