With the economic downturn causing negative growth in the mobile handset market for the first time in years, 2009 has been a trying year for the handset industry as a whole. However, a number of emerging trends in the market are providing hope for manufacturers and mobile network operators (MNOs). Smartphone growth remains strong. Mobile data and application use is on the rise. 3G enabled handsets are commonplace and the future of 4G technology is becoming more clear. This report offers a comprehensive analysis of the issues and dynamics shaping the mobile handset market today, as well as how these issues are likely to shape opportunities in the market in the future.
Smartphone Growth Silver Lining for Mobile Handsets in 2009 24 January 2010
Shipments of smartphones grew 15% year over year in 2009. This marked one of the few positive trends in what was otherwise a difficult year for the mobile handset industry, according to a new study from IMS Research. ... details >>
