Despite a contraction in the mobile handset market in 2009, smartphone shipments grew by 15% YoY. This trend highlights a growing trend in consumer preference, with an increasing number of purchasers choosing smartphones when upgrading their handsets. This has lead to a diversification of smartphone portfolios by OEMs, creating a wide array of smartphone classes, target markets, and intended uses. This report analyzes the smartphone market by examining the trends, issues, and dynamics shaping the evolution of smartphones.
Smartphone Shipments to Quadruple in Asia by 2015 17 March 2010
Annual smartphone shipments to Asia are expected to more than quadruple between now and 2015, giving Asia 39% of smartphone shipments during 2015. Overall shipments of smartphones are forecast to increase at a compound annual growth rate of 25.9% bet ... details >>
