Canalys: Global PC market drops back to 2011 levels in Q1
Latest first-quarter 2016 figures from analyst show a 13 per cent slump in overall shipments, with tablets the worst performers by far

The global PC market had a shocking first quarter due to sluggish demand, with tablets dragging the industry further into the mire, according to the latest figures from Canalys. Total global shipments...
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