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Fragmentation still plagues Android – only 1% of all devices have ICS 4.0
Well, the numbers are in for the different types of Android versions running on all devices, and the results are disappointing because it shows that fragmentation isn’t going anywhere. First, Google released data (below) that showed 60 percent of users are running some sort of version of Gingerbread, and only 1 percent of users were operating on Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0). Google’s stats conflict with those of research firm, Localytics. Localytics has come up with data that shows a full 73 percent of Android devices (smartphone and tablets) run Gingerbread, not the 60 percent … Read more
Charles West
You’re going to fondle your phone more this Super Bowl, says survey
A new survey from Velti provides some trends to expect for the upcoming Super Bowl and your mobile phone. Some interesting (and obvious) stats are shown and we can expect the usage of the “second screen” to increase quite a bit during this year’s Super Bowl compared to last. While Super Bowl commercials are often funny and interesting to watch, Velti claims that twice as many users will check their mobile phones during the commercial breaks. The stat seems very obvious but given that companies spend millions on 30 second … Read more
Blake Stimac
CCMI: Roaming costs contribute to lost business in 1 of 4 Fortune 1000 companies
According to a research from CCMI, a majority of Fortune 1000 companies are pursuing alternatives to control the exorbitant wireless bills incurred when employees do business internationally. Here’s what the report, commissioned by Truphone, reveals: 40% of companies are forbidding or curtailing business usage of wireless devices while abroad to help manage costs. 24% said that they have lost business as a result of roaming costs. Nearly 37% of companies surveyed spend $1,000 or more per month per user on average wireless roaming costs for their international travelers, with stories … Read more
Dusan Belic
BlackBerry owners are older, wealthier
Surprise, surprise … BlackBerry owners are older and wealthier, according to the latest study conducted by comScore. The study shows that BlackBerry smartphones are occupied of age groups ranging from 35 and above, while folks who are 55 to 64 years of age have the highest ownership index. Owners of BB devices are wealthier, as the report found they bring in an annual household income of $75,000 and above when compared to the average smartphone user. What was also discovered about these numbers are most users get some or all of … Read more
Charles West
Android’s tablet market share rises to 39 percent in Q4 2011
We know that the strategy ultimately ensures success in some ways but we’re still surprised with the number of Android tablets in the world. The latest numbers for Q4 of 2011 have arrived and tablets running Google’s mobile operating system has risen to 39%. While the Android tablet market is gaining steam, it’s probably safe to assume that the sharp rise is likely due to the Kindle Fire. This new data comes to us from Strategy Analytics, which has counted the Kindle Fire into the Android mix. If this data … Read more
Blake Stimac
Distimo: Being featured on Android Market boosts business
Distimo, an analytics provider, has come out with its latest report and it has some interesting facts about what happens when mobile apps go on sale. The report shows vast improvements to an app’s ranking once it achieves “featured” status in both the iTunes and Android Market app stores. For instance, when it comes to Apple’s App Store most featured applications see an average jump in its ranking of some 15 spots or so, during the first three days. Not bad. What’s even more impressive than these iPhone numbers is … Read more
Charles West
Juniper Research: Ultrabooks growth more than triple that of tablets over next 5 years
Think tablets are selling like hot cupcakes? Check out Ultrabooks, those super-thin laptops that look like the MacBook Air. According to Juniper Research, shipments of these devices will grow at three times the rate of tablets over the next five years. However, tablets volume will remain higher, with 253 million shipped in 2016, compared with 178 million Ultrabooks. The problem the industry faces is how to differentiate its offering from Apple in terms of price and features. The report author Daniel Ashdown says that vendors face a balancing act in … Read more
Dusan Belic
Apple becomes largest purchaser of semiconductors on the planet
Apple gains another notch on its belt by becoming the largest chip (semiconductor) purchaser in the world, beating out Samsung for the top spot, according to data from Gartner. The Cupertino-based company spent $17.3 billion on semiconductors in 2011, which catapulted it up to a 5.7 percent total share of chip purchasing. Rounding out last years top three chip buyers is: Samsung at $16.7 billion and HP with $16.6 billion (both holding a 5.5 percent share). Research firm Gartner (who crunched these numbers), further explained the year-over-year growth of leading electronics manufacturers. “The … Read more
Charles West
Berg Insight: PND shipments decline to 33 million units in 2011 as competition from navigation apps intensified
We all know Personal Navigation Devices (PNDs) are dying rapidly with many modern smartphones offering great navigation experience out of box. According to a new research from Berg Insight, global shipments of PNDs declined to about 33 million units in 2011. However, the picture is not that gloomy, with PND makers experiencing a growth in demand in markets such as Brazil, China, India and Russia, though these are not likely to compensate for the decline in Europe and North America. The research company goes on forecasting that the global PND … Read more
Dusan Belic
Juniper Research: There will more than half a billion mobile banking users by 2013
Economic hardship won’t affect mobile banking with Juniper Research predicting customers will flock to such services in volumes, eventually reaching 530 million users by 2013, up from 300 million in 2011. According to the research company, mobile services are becoming a fundamental component of banks’ business strategies as they respond to the current financial crisis. On the other side of the equation, smartphone users seek tighter control of their finances given uncertain economic conditions to which some financial institutions responded with dedicated smartphone and tablet apps. However, the report cautions … Read more
Will Park
Android leads U.S. sales but iPhone 4S is closing the gap
It was another banner quarter for smartphones, as the latest Nielsen numbers said that over 60 percent of those who bought a phone within the last three months chose a smartphone over a feature phone and most of these users chose an Android or iPhone. Android still led the U.S. market for the latest period but the iPhone 4S did a credible job of closing the gap. That may seem expected but you do have to remember that the iPhone 4S is one device, while the Android figure is based … Read more
