Smartphones

Hewlett-Packard to launch new HP smartphones before end of 2013?

Hewlett-Packard

With just over a week left before we wrap up 2013, we may not be quite done with smartphone announcements. Sources have told The Information that Hewlett-Packard could yet make a late-year announcement. It is reportedly planning to launch new six- and seven-inch phablets before the end of the year. Little is known about these new HP smartphones themselves but […]

Forbes: Microsoft to surpass Apple in smartphone market share in 3 years

Microsoft

Market analysts love to gaze into their crystal balls and predict the future. While they sometimes get it right, they also get it wrong more often than not. With Apple riding high and currently the most valuable technology company in America, many want to know who will dethrone them and when. The latest to make a prediction is Forbes’ Mark […]

IDC: 2013 smartphone shipments to top billion mark

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Worldwide smartphone shipments appear to show no sign of slowing in 2013. According to IDC’s latest Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, shipments will top the one billion mark in 2013, a 39.3% jump over 2012. With growth slowing in a number of mature markets, emerging markets are now driving the demand thanks in large part to steadily declining average selling […]

Panasonic exits smartphone business

Panasonic

The smartphone wars have claimed another victim. Panasonic today confirmed that it will stop development of smartphones in October but will continue to manufacture and sell feature phones in Japan where they still account for about 30% of mobile handsets sold. Back in 2011, Panasonic announced plans to expand its smartphone business to span the globe. It reentered the European […]