The document discusses the history and growth of phablet devices. It describes the Samsung Galaxy Note as one of the first phablets, with a big screen and S Pen stylus. It notes skepticism at first but growth in phablet shipments from 25.6 million in 2012 to an estimated 60.4 million in 2013. Asian markets, especially China, Korea, and India, accounted for over 50% of phablet shipments in 2012. The document suggests phablets could have a "domino effect" on mobile device sizes and usage, and that Apple may release an "iPhablet" in the future.