Smartphones see holiday growth

The worldwide mobile phone market grew 1,9% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2012 (Q412), as strong holiday smartphone sales raised shipments of these devices to levels nearly equal to those of feature phones.  According to the International Data Corporation...

Smartphones boom in developing markets

Canalys’ latest smartphone forecasts show a clear rise in the importance of developing markets, and markets such as Brazil, Russia, India, Indonesia and China (BRIIC) will drive much of the volume growth in the global market in 2013 and beyond. In total, developing...
Intel’s low-cost move a winner

Intel’s low-cost move a winner

Intel’s introduction of a new Atom processor platform designed to target the fast-growing market for low-end smartphones in emerging economies represents a shrewd strategy that could allow the company to expand its currently minimal market share in the industry.  This...

CES: Intel makes smartphone moves

 Intel has announced a number of advancements across its smartphone business, including a multi-year, multi-device strategic relationship with Motorola Mobility and a handset by Lenovo based on its new Intel Atom processor platform. Several smartphones based on the...