Smart phone sells is what has kept the global phone market growing. In the first quarter of this year sales have increased by seventeen percent. During this same period iPhone sells increased one hundred twelve percent.
Smart phones are more than a cell phone. With a smart phone you can access the internet, download music, listen to radio, find your car and much more. In general, smart phones are more expensive to purchase and own. Not only do you have a voice plan that you pay for you have a data plan as well.
As popular as the iPhone is it is not the global leader in the cell phone market – not even close. In fact, the iPhone has less than three percent of the global cell phone market. Nokia is the leader with thirty-five percent; Samsung is second with nineteen percent and LG third with around nine percent. Even Sony Ericcson and Motorola have a greater market share than the iPhone.
Of market share for smart phones BlackBerry gained the biggest jump this year but Nokia still holds first place at forty-four percent. RIM the manufacturer of the BlackBerry is second, Apple third and the Android coming in forth.
The Android shows promise in edging out the iPhone as well. While the iPhone may be the most recognized or prestigious smart phone it has a long way to go to become the dominant player in the market. Some analysts believe that the restrictions that Apple places on their products are what ultimately will limit their growth.
Smart phones are more than a cell phone. With a smart phone you can access the internet, download music, listen to radio, find your car and much more. In general, smart phones are more expensive to purchase and own. Not only do you have a voice plan that you pay for you have a data plan as well.
As popular as the iPhone is it is not the global leader in the cell phone market – not even close. In fact, the iPhone has less than three percent of the global cell phone market. Nokia is the leader with thirty-five percent; Samsung is second with nineteen percent and LG third with around nine percent. Even Sony Ericcson and Motorola have a greater market share than the iPhone.
Of market share for smart phones BlackBerry gained the biggest jump this year but Nokia still holds first place at forty-four percent. RIM the manufacturer of the BlackBerry is second, Apple third and the Android coming in forth.
The Android shows promise in edging out the iPhone as well. While the iPhone may be the most recognized or prestigious smart phone it has a long way to go to become the dominant player in the market. Some analysts believe that the restrictions that Apple places on their products are what ultimately will limit their growth.
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