1/3 Say They Will Upgrade to Smartphone, Says In-Stat

2 Mar 2009
in-stat.jpgGlobal smartphone growth this year will be strong globally, but even stronger in the US market. Recent research by In-Stat found the following: By 2013, Smartphones will double their share of all cellphones to about 20 percent, reports In-Stat.

  • Almost one-third of survey respondents plan to obtain a smartphone the next time they upgrade their current phone.
  • Smartphones with Linux OS (including Android) will see the highest growth and the second highest volume behind Symbian.  Linux OS will outpace Windows Mobile, RIM and iPhone OSX.
  • Smartphone security is still inadequate and is likely to be a source of problems for users and their employers, based on In-Stat's consumer survey results.
"Strong demand is being driven by device manufacturers leveraging open OS device to re-invent the mobile phone experience," says Frank Dickson, Vice President, Mobile Internet Group. "New and prospective smartphone buyers are drawn to new mobile applications, even though the median number of applications downloaded for all platforms, including the Apple iPhone, is relatively modest--below five applications per user for each platform."
For more information on this research or to purchase it online, please visit: http://www.instat.com/catalog/wcatalogue.asp?id=66

Posted by Reporter Wireless and Mobile News on Monday, March 2, 2009 at 1:06 PM

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