http://www.techradar.com/news/iphone-x-set-to-boost-smartphone-sales

 Smartphone sales are holding steady across the world and are set to continue their growth - with particularly good news for Apple.

According to research from TrendForce, the year-on-year increase in sales was 6% in the last quarter. The uptake is set to continue, said the research firm, predicting a boost in sales of 6.3% in the final quarter of the year.