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AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication

Omdia reports that global tablet shipments declined 9.9% year-over-year to 35.5 million units in Q2 2026, defying typical seasonal growth patterns. Apple maintained its market leadership with 13.5 million iPad shipments, representing a 37.8% share, despite a 7.5% drop in volume. Samsung held second place with 5.8 million units, followed by Lenovo, Xiaomi, and Huawei. Lenovo was the only top-five vendor to achieve growth, posting a 27.1% increase. Vendors outside the top five saw a 23.5% decline in combined volume. Research Manager Himani Mukka attributed the steep decline to broader market weakness, though tablets remain integral for education and commercial use. Due to component supply constraints, vendors are expected to prioritize flagship and premium models over broader tablet category expansion, shifting portfolios toward higher-end devices despite the overall market contraction.