The world is changing: 7 key global mobile insights
Some people are probably starting to think that I am developing an unhealthy fascination with Mary Meeker, in the professional sense of course! But it is really her job to keep abreast of current trends and emerging technologies, so it makes complete sense to observe someone who is also widely regarded as a knowledge expert […]
Who Will Challenge Android & iOS In The Global Smartphone OS Market?
New research conducted by IDC’s Worldwide Mobile Phone Tracker found that in Q4 2012 Android & Apple (iOS) increased their dominance of the Global Smartphone Operating System Market, with a combined share of 91.1% compared to 75.9% combined in Q4 2011. This marks a critical moment for the global smartphone and OS ecosystem, posing speculation […]
Global tablet shipments on course to overtake PC in 2013!
For the first time in over five years, global PC shipments saw a year-on-year decline by Q4 2012, according to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly PC tracker. With 89.9 million shipments worldwide in Q4 2012, this meant a 6.4% decrease across all vendors, compared to 95.9 million in Q4 2011, with only ASUS and Lenovo making gains. […]