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IDC Survey: What Is the Interest in Foldable Smartphones Worldwide?

Ramon T. Llamas — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

This IDC Survey examines consumer interest in foldable smartphones and in foldable iPhones, based on an August 2026 online survey of smartphone owners in 16 countries (n = 6,283).

About 4 in 10 respondents say they will buy a foldable when they replace their phone, with intent highest in China (70%) and among hardcore/enthusiast and power users, who account for more than half of those planning to buy.

Among respondents who did not rule out a foldable (n = 4,448), 33% would absolutely consider a foldable iPhone and 41% say it depends on the price, with Apple owners the most receptive (45%). Casual and regular/everyday users are the most price dependent, and Chinese respondents are the most likely to wait for an announcement before deciding (24%). Suppliers can use these findings to plan regional launches and pricing, and to identify which owners of competing brands are open to a foldable iPhone.

IDC Survey: Canadian Consumer Wireline Services Survey Results, 2026 — Indicators on Internet Services Trends

Praveen Datta — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

This IDC Survey highlights data associated with the consumer responses to an annual survey by IDC Canada's consumer research group. The August/September 2026 survey of ~2,000 Canadian consumers was conducted to understand the current and future adoption plans for a variety of consumer services and related products. The goal of these surveys is to identify/measure Canadian consumer interest, ownership, usage, satisfaction, and future potential for consumer services.

IDC asked Canadian consumers about their adoption of internet access services. Consumers were asked to relate their satisfaction with and likelihood to recommend their internet service provider. They were also asked whether they planned to increase, maintain, or decrease their level of internet service and why they would decrease for those who would. In addition, Canadian consumers were asked what speed of internet service they currently subscribe to and whether they would be interested to switch providers to increase their internet speed and whether they would be willing to pay more to increase their bandwidth. Consumers were also asked to indicate where they believed problems with their Wi-Fi were occurring and whether they would be interested in fee-based services that improved their W-Fi service.

Cuts by various demographic and service factors (age group, gender, and internet service provider) are shown where relevant. However, there is more data available from the survey than what is presented in this document. Those interested should reach out to their IDC representative for more information.

IDC Survey: How Concerned Are Consumers About the Memory Crunch?

Ramon T. Llamas — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

This IDC Survey examines how concerned consumers are about memory shortage and its impact on new smartphone prices. The memory shortage raises a practical question for the smartphone market: How will consumers react if prices go up? This survey explores the price increase at which consumers would pause a purchase and how their buying behavior would change if this increase takes place. It also compares views by region, smartphone brand, and type of smartphone user. For anyone planning around smartphone demand, it offers a look at how buyers may respond.

IDC Survey: Where Is the Interest in GenAI Smartphones Worldwide?

Ramon T. Llamas — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

This IDC Survey examines how consumers weigh AI features when they buy a smartphone. Drawing on IDC's August 2026 Worldwide Consumer Devices and Imaging Survey of smartphone owners across 16 countries, the document examines how much value people place on these features, what tasks they want AI to handle, and why some owners remain unconvinced. The document also considers differences by region, phone brand, and types of users. For smartphone suppliers, understanding where interest in GenAI is real, and where it is not, matters as AI becomes central to device marketing and product plans.

IDC's Worldwide Notebook PC ODM Tracker Taxonomy, 2026

Annabelle Hsu, Lidice Fernandez, Tom Mainelli, Ryan Reith — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

This IDC Taxonomy draws on IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Notebook PC ODM Tracker, which delivers continuous visibility into the dynamics and forecasts of the notebook PC manufacturing sector and serves as a critical leading indicator for the broader global PC market. This taxonomy establishes the rigorous segmentation framework and measurement methodologies utilized within the research, encompassing detailed technology classifications, the client relationship matrix, and shipment volumes.

"By mapping the intricate fulfillment relationships and granular technical shifts at the ODM level, IDC is not just tracking manufacturing, IDC is providing the ultimate leading indicator for the global notebook PC market," said Annabelle Hsu, associate research director, Worldwide Hardware Assembly Research, IDC.

"This upstream intelligence empowers clients to anticipate downstream market fluctuations ahead of how they manifest at the retail level," added Hsu.

IDC’s Worldwide Smart Home Device Tracker Taxonomy, 2026

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

This IDC study provides a comprehensive overview and definitions for smart home devices. The definitions provided in this document represent the scope of IDC’s smart home devices hardware research.

This taxonomy outlines market segmentations and measurement methodologies for the smart home devices industry, including classification by technology, vendor, geography, and revenue metrics.

“IDC’s worldwide smart home devices taxonomy presents a standardized and detailed framework of the smart home devices market,” said Ryan Reith, program vice president for IDC’s Mobile Device Trackers. “The taxonomy document serves as a guideline to better understand and use IDC’s wearable devices research.”

Nokia 3Q26 Earnings: AI Demand Drives Growth and Margin Gains While Cash Flow Remains Under Pressure

Ahmad Latif Ali, Alejandro Cadenas — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Nokia reported its 3Q26 results on October 22, 2026, with net sales of €5,154 million, up 9% year over year (YoY) in constant currency. Comparable operating profit grew 35% to €605 million, and the comparable operating margin reached 11.7%, up 220 basis points. Comparable figures leave out onetime items such as restructuring. AI and Cloud customers now represent 12% of Nokia's revenue and are becoming an increasingly important driver of growth, investment priorities, and product development across the company. Net sales to AI and Cloud customers grew 123% to €631 million, lifting Network Infrastructure. Free cash flow was -€99 million as Nokia spent more on working capital and restructuring. Nokia kept its 2026 outlook for comparable operating profit at €2.1 billion to €2.6 billion and expects to finish above the midpoint of this range.

Reported results were less favorable than comparable metrics suggest. Operating profit declined to €196 million from €252 million a year earlier, reducing the operating margin to 3.8%. The primary driver was €357 million in restructuring charges associated with site closures and workforce reductions. Comparable gross margin declined modestly by 20 basis points to 44.6%, indicating that underlying profitability remained relatively stable. However, cash performance deteriorated, with free cash flow turning negative compared with the positive free cash flow of €429 million in 3Q25. Approximately €560 million in cash was used for working-capital increases and restructuring payments, contributing to a decline in net cash to €2,584 million from €2,776 million in 2Q26.

IDC Survey: 3Q26 Canadian Consumer Spending Intentions, Shopping Preferences, and U.S. Tariff Reactions

Praveen Datta — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

This IDC Survey outlines consumer perceptions and the current state of the markets in Canada pertaining to tariffs, the political climate, the economy and personal finances, and shopping preferences. IDC Canada's consumer research group conducts annual surveys of 2,000 Canadian consumers to understand the current and future adoption plans for a variety of consumer services and related products. The goal of these surveys is to identify/measure Canadian consumer interest, ownership, usage, satisfaction, and future potential for consumer services.

This year, with market disruption related to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, we wanted to understand the impact on Canadian consumers. The survey was fielded in August/September 2026. This presentation discusses Canadian consumer spending expectations, preferences for mobile phone/tablet/wearable retailers, holiday shopping plans, and intentions toward U.S. technology products and services. This presentation highlights survey data associated with the consumer responses mentioned previously.

Cuts by various demographic and service factors (age group, region, and others) are shown where relevant. However, there is more data available from the survey than what is presented here. Those interested should reach out to their IDC representative for more information.

Satellite and 6G

Simon Baker — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

This Market Presentation describes the potential for LEO satellites to provide infrastructure for 6G networks as the capabilities of smartphone-to-satellite direct connection evolve. It looks at the technical aspects of 6G, the timetable for its deployment, and the geographic coverage of successive cellular generations. It also reflects mobile operators' skepticism toward another mobile generation, given that the large-scale investment in 5G has not yet produced substantially higher cellular revenues.

The next section of the document provides a performance and financial analysis of how satellite coverage could allow operators to offer rural service at a lower cost than conventional cellular towers do, and it outlines the implications for communications SPs.

IDC Survey Spotlight: What Is the Interest in Refurbished Smartphones Worldwide?

Ramon T. Llamas — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

This IDC Survey Spotlight examines consumer interest in used and refurbished smartphones across the Americas, EMEA, China, and APeC, based on IDC's 2026 Worldwide Consumer Devices and Imaging Survey. It looks at how willingness to buy differs by region and by type of smartphone user, from basic to hardcore. As smartphone prices climb and sustainability gains attention, refurbished devices are becoming a bigger part of the conversation. Vendors, carriers, and refurbishers need to understand where demand exists, where hesitation remains, and how consumer attitudes vary by market.