Global tablet shipments are expected to increase by 38% year-over-year to 150 million units in 2013, according to a report by ABI Research.
The shipment of tablets could be worth $64bn, a 28% value increase compared to the previous year, the report added.
According to the report, about 60% of total tablets expected to be shipped during the year would be powered by Apple’s iOS operating system, 37% of devices will be based on Google’s Android OS, while the remaining 3% will be powered Windows, BlackBerry Tablet OS, and other unknown operating systems.
The report revealed that the success of Samsung with smartphones, Android OS, and the Galaxy Note II during the previous year is expected to be experienced by its tablets as well in 2013.
ABI Research mobile devices senior practise director Jeff Orr said that the tide is definitely turning toward Android-based tablets, though Apple will not slouch as it feels the competition approaching.
"The first quarter of 2013 should be the first time where production was able to meet market demand and a better sense of how much 9.7 inch iPad volume has switched to the smaller, lower-cost mini will be understood," Orr added.
"A well-executed Samsung tablet strategy could double the company’s market share this year."
