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 »
Nokia has a relatively small share of the market in the Americas compared to other regions, at just 13.2 percent. The company is planning to re-enter the U.S. smartphone market in… Read more »
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Shows the market shared by vendors worldwide from 2011 and projected to 2016. Overall Apple dominates the market and by 2016 will be 73.9% of the market. 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 »