Although tablet prices are dropping and devices are getting smaller, competition from emerging connected devices such as wearables, phablets, and convertible laptops is slowing market growth. Read more »
A growing middle class in developing countries and the falling cost of handsets are driving smartphone growth across the globe. Meanwhile, the growth of new activations and replacement devices in highly… Read more »
Drivers for handset growth include an increased number of subscribers in developing countries, the rollout of 3G and 4G wireless networks, and shorter upgrade cycles for technology. Vendors will vary by… Read more »
The majority of new smartphone users live in developing countries where cost is an important factor and will drive demand for lighter-weight operating systems with lower bill-of-material costs. Read more »
The number of mobile subscribers is growing steadily across the globe. The overall trend is up, but each continent and country tells a different story about 3G and 4G penetration, market… Read more »
The global mobile phone market lost some of its momentum during the Great Recession, with overall shipment numbers declining slightly in 2009. However, sales of smartphones — those devices based on… Read more »
In time, all predictions turn out to be either right or wrong. Mostly, they are wrong, and yet we love making them. I am no different, though I like to think… Read more »