The future of Windows 8 tablets lies in the Enterprise

With the smartphone market share so consolidated and dominated there are only few “windows” of opportunities to enter the market, let alone opportunities for game-change. Windows 8 and Microsoft Surface could be both, but it remains to…

Recap of the Smartphone Market in 2011

2011 ended with smartphone sales reaching 484 million units. This is a 61% jump annually. Growth continues but it is slowing down as most of the developed markets come close to 80~90% penetration. Annual growth will probably drop to the 30% range in 2012.

CES 2012, Smart TV, Smart Appliances and Smart Cars

If the previous CES 2011 heralded the post-pc Tablet era, CES 2012 was all about Smart CE (Consumer Electronics) and TV was at the center. Of course another post-pc phenomenon, the Ultrabook, caught the eyes of the crowd as well. The…

Who can compete against Samsung or Apple?

Who can actually compete against Samsung or Apple at all?
or what would you need to attack Samsung or Apple?

With the two leading smartphone manufacturers having a combined market share of over 60% and a…

Announcing the New King of Mobile: Samsung

Samsung has overthrown Nokia ending the 14 year reign. As we now look at the…

Sony finally puts the pieces together

After launching the PlayStation in 1998, establishing Sony Pictures in 1991 and…

Handset market in May 2012

The handset market in May 2011 shrunk slightly compared to April but inventory levels dropped slightly relieving tension of the market. Sell-through increased backed by markets like India and Africa but the Developed markets where gloomy and even China showed signs of stagnation…

Handset Market in July 2012

The demand in the handset market during July 2012 shrunk compared to June. We measure demand as the amount of…

Google wins Round One against Oracle

It looks like Google has won the first round on this one. Of the numerous lawsuits that have…

Samsung dominates in almost all markets, strength grows in the Premium

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