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Most of us living in this era probably treat a smartphone as essential. Without it, some might even find it challenging to carry on with activities for the rest of the days. However, this new research is telling us that not all of us need a smartphone in our lives, by showing that half of the world's population doesn't own the device.

In these current times, many of us are tightening the proverbial drawstrings on our wallets and avoiding spending. At the least, most people are being more careful with their spending. That's partly why sales of iPhones have dipped in Q1 2021 despite overall industry growth.

It doesn't take a genius to realise that industries all over the world are being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. But it isn't until we see actual reports that we know the extent of the effects. A new research report has tallied the global shipment for smartphones in Q1 2020 and found a significant decline compared to the first quarter of 2019.