Massive growth for Chinese smartphones

China’s mobile phone shipments registered 97-million units in Q1 2013, up 15% compared with the same period in 2012, while China’s smartphone shipments totalled 78-million units in Q1 2013, with a growth of 117% compared with the same period in 2012. International...

Smartphone the must-have concert device

Mobile devices play a central role in the way people experience concerts, events and festivals. Yet, as the role of smartphones expands, so do the security risks, according to a survey by Symantec. Experts caution fans this season to be aware of the digital dangers...

Smartphones set for 33% growth

Smartphone shipments are expected to grow 32,7% year-over-year in 2013, reaching 958,8-million units – up from 722,5-million units last year, according to a new forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. 2013...

Mobile wallets will change travel industry

The mobile wallet will be increasingly used by travellers to make all kinds of payments, including hotel reservations – something hoteliers need to take serious cognisance of.  So says Nicolette Kruger, country manager of NFS Technology, the developer and...

NFC becomes de facto in cell phones

Shipments of cell phones equipped with near field communication (NFC) will expand by a factor of nearly 10 from 2012 to 2017, reaching 1,2-billion units as the majority of smartphone makers are increasingly adopting the wireless communications and payment technology...