The Evolution of Smartphones - 2010 Edition

Published by	IMS Research
Published	March, 2010	Product code	115571
Content info	50 PAGES (including 12 tables and 10 figures)
Price	US $ 3570 PDF by E-mail (Single User License) US $ 4290 PDF by E-mail (Site License) US $ 5360 PDF by E-mail (Divisional License)

Introduction
Press Release
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The Evolution of Smartphones - 2010 Edition published by IMS Research in March, 2010. This report consists of 50 PAGES (including 12 tables and 10 figures) and the price starts from US $ 3570.

Introduction

Abstract

Report Summary

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.

Some key market breakdowns include:

By Geographic Region
Americas
Asia
Europe
Middle East & Africa
Worldwide

By Operating System
Android
Apple OS X
Other Linux
MS Windows Mobile
Nokia Maemo
Palm WebOS
RIM Blackberry OS
Symbian

By Smartphone Vendor
Acer
Apple
Dell
Google
HTC
Huawei
LG
Motorola
Nokia
Palm
RIM
Samsung
Sharp
Sony Ericsson
ZTE

By Feature & Technology
WLAN
Bluetooth
GPS
NFC
Speech I/O
Touchscreens
Keypad type

Chapter 1 - Introduction, Scope & Methodology

Chapter 2 - Smartphone Hardware & Features

2.0 Introduction
2.1 Smartphone Average Selling Price (ASP) and Bill of Materials (BOM)
2.2 Smartphone Input and Output Technologies
2.3 Connectivity
2.4 Smartphone Power Trends

Chapter 3 - Smartphone Operating Systems

3.0 Introduction
3.1 Smartphone Shipment Forecasts
3.2 Smartphone Operating Systems

Chapter 4 - Smartphone Competitive Environment

4.0 Introduction
4.1 Smartphone Market Shares
4.2 Smartphone Vendor Analysis

*Full table of contents can be obtained upon the request of sample pages.

Press Release

Smartphone shipments grows by 15% year over year

March 17th, 2010

Global Information would like to present a new market research report, "The Evolution of Smartphones - 2010 Edition" by IMS Research.

IMSs report provides research and analysis on the smartphone market by examining the issues, trends, and dynamics impacting the smartphone evolution. Smartphone shipments grew by 15% YoY despite a 2009 contraction in the mobile handset market. This growth trend indicates a rising trend in consumer preference, with an increasing number of purchasers selecting smartphone over other mobile phone options when upgrading their handsets. In turn, this trend has led to a diversification of smartphone portfolios by OEMs.

This report breaks down into five geographic regions: Americas, Asia, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and WorldWide. Also included in this report is information by various operating systems including: Android, Apple OS X, Nokia Maemo, Palm WebOS, Symbian, RIM Blackberry OS, MS Windown Mobile, and Linux. Analysis of various smartphone vendors are provided as well, such as: Acer, Apple, Dell, Google, HTC, Huawei, LG, Motorola, Nokia, Palm, RIM, Samsung, Sharp, Sony Ericsson, and ZTE.