Smartphone shipments grew by 50% to 54 million units during the first quarter of 2010 compared with one year ago, analyst firm Strategy Analytics said this week.
The global figure was the strongest period of growth for nearly four years, the company said.
Strategy Analytics director, Tom Kang, said global smartphone shipments accounted for 18% of overall handset volumes.
Sales were driven by strong operator subsidies, competition and a growing number of lower-cost models using software such as Symbian and Android.
Nokia shipped a record 21.5 million smartphones worldwide in quarter one, rising 57% from 13.7 million, giving it 40% global smartphone market share.
Meanwhile, RIM broke into top five manufacturers for the first time ever during the quarter ended 31 March.
The Blackberry maker took its position at the expense of Sony Ericsson, which sold 10.5 million units, compared with RIM's 10.6 million handsets.
Motorola sold 8.5 million phones in the quarter, falling behind Apple, which sold 8.75 million iPhones.
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Thursday, May 6, 2010
Friday, April 16, 2010
Sony Ericsson Vivaz review
On last Wednesday, Sony Ericsson introduced more or less a new camera phone called the Sony Ericsson Vivaz. Beside the main feature of phones – calling, this phone can also record videos in High Definition.
The release was apparently not yet been scheduled for Wednesday, because shortly after the publication of this press release was again removed. Several technology sites had when all the data taken from the message.
So at Phone Arena to read the Vivaz previously under a different name doing the rounds in the rumor mill, namely as Kurara. The phone runs on Symbian S60 5th Edition, the same control software such as the Nokia N97.
The Vivaz has an onboard 8.1-megapixel camera with image stabilization and face recognition. Thus, its HD movies to be included in 720p resolution. Moreover the device also functions as FM radio, and can be connected to a television for videos and photos taken on the big screen.
With Sony Ericsson Vivaz communication becomes truly entertaining video with high quality HD allowing customers to create and send their best experiences using the latest feature video capture and sharing.
• Capture – record spontaneous moments and memories in HD quality and high resolution video experience real. The dedicated movie button allows consumers to instantly shoot video with auto focus continues to make the perfect film in every moment.
• Watch the video content-display panel mode or online through Wi-Fi on the screen by 3.2 “.
• Share – upload via Wi-Fi on YouTube and Picasa in high resolution while you are still using the other features of the phone.
The open platform also allows users to customize their experience with downloading applications through the unique and exciting store PlayNow and Symbian Developer Community.
“The content created by users themselves, especially videos, are invading the Web,” says Lennard Hoornik, Head of Marketing, Sony Ericsson. “With Sony Ericsson Vivaz, we created a phone that makes it easy to achieve high definition video and upload it own expression of creativity on the web to share with everyone. Sony Ericsson Vivaz offers the beauty inside and out through open and intuitive experience that allows users to capture, watch and share their lives in HD quality. ”
Sony Ericsson Vivaz is characterized by the new design philosophy of “human curves, first introduced with Xperia X10, which will become a constant feature of the Sony Ericsson product portfolio. Designed to reflect the shape of the human body, and at the same time offering precise and engaging interaction with the mobile phone, Sony Ericsson Vivaz is immediately recognizable. ”
Sony Ericsson Vivaz
• Video HD – produce and transmit your best experience with the latest features video capture and sharing
• Social networking – easy access to social networks like Facebook and Twitter
• 8.1 megapixel camera – capture the moments of life in high quality
• face detection and smile – a picture perfect at all times
• Sony Ericsson Media Player
Sony Ericsson Vivaz supports UMTS HSPA and GSM 900/2100 GPRS / EDGE 850/900/1800/1900, UMTS and HSPA 850/1900/2100 EDGE 850/900/1800/1900.
Sony Ericsson Vivaz will be available in selected markets from Q1 in colors Silver Moon, Cosmic Black, Galaxy Blue Ruby and Venus.
Price of Sony Ericsson Vivaz will be added soon. The phone will come in four different colors, Cosmic Black, Silver Moon, Venus Ruby Blue and Galaxy, will measure 107 x 52 x 12.5 mm for 97 grams, and will be powered by a 720MHz processor and battery-backed 5 to 440 hours and 75MB memory expandable up to 16GB with an 8GB microSD in the package.
The device features a 3.2-inch screen and can access the Internet through wifi and 3G. The Sony Ericsson Vivaz will be on the market this quarter and will be available in silver, black, blue and red. The price is yet unknown.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
The best mobile phone
Alright so you've walked out of that cell phone dealer and have had it with technology. Those pushy salespeople have just stomped on your last nerve! Or worse you get the feeling you received a phone that was certainly not worth your two hundred dollars. Breathe in, and out, friend; and rest assured I have got the chicken soup for your soul.
Wait a minute, what do I know about cellular or handheld devices? Not too much asides from the fact that I have done plenty of research and usually try my best to stay in touch with news from the mobile world. I'm not a qualified cellular handheld expert, nor am I a qualified dealer or salesperson (which could possibly be the reason why you're resorting to this).
Initially, as I began writing this piece, I read through a few articles about what my fellow Helium contributors thought of as their perfect cellular device. There were a few articles that were a bit vague for my taste, although I found them informative. Then there were articles that I found to be very specific and straightforward, by identifying a particular device and writing about it. I put two and two together and decided on taking the best of both worlds and combining the two into one (wow, lots of two's in that sentence).
What exactly would we look for in a handheld device? Well, speaking on today's standards, a phone should have at least a 1.3 mega-pixel camera (although 2.0 mega-pixels would be best). The phone should have a memory slot, so you never have to worry about having too little storage. Battery life is one thing we will not have to worry about in mid-range phones, contrary to belief; most phones nowadays have excellent battery power. Lastly, one major overlooked factor will have to be a USB cable that connects your phone to the computer, so you can obtain useful games and applications for your phone.
With that said, I have to get one thing off my chest; I have had the best experience with the Sony Ericsson cellular devices, so I must have that taken into account. I have dealt with Kyocera, Nokia, and Motorola but I never liked them as much as my Sony Ericsson. Why, you ask? It's just the small little details the Sony Ericsson menu is much more detailed and interactive, and lively. It might be a little more up front, but I can say from my firsthand experience that they are very durable and customizable (faceplates and such). They come with USB cables, which mean you can install those java games and applications for free.
Out of the Ericssons, I'll have to say that the w810 is the best mobile phone, as of now. The w810 sports a nifty 2.0 mega-pixel camera, comes in a black or white colour, and has a memory slot so you can upgrade (or downgrade if you are running out of money). It's a durable candy-bar phone, so you don't have to worry about breaking the swivelling or flipping mechanism. The w810 is quite popular around the area I live in, so I guess I'm not alone in this opinion. Of course, the w810 is probably more expensive than your average phone though so get ready to cough a bit of change up ($340 CDN on TigerDirect).
I hope you agree with my decision, but please - by all means, buy with discretion. When I say that, I mean Google around for reviews, videos, and opinion pieces on the w810 just to see if it's right for you. Because if you're like me and want a phone that sticks out, the w810 is not the one for you. But hopefully you're not as picky as I am.
Wait a minute, what do I know about cellular or handheld devices? Not too much asides from the fact that I have done plenty of research and usually try my best to stay in touch with news from the mobile world. I'm not a qualified cellular handheld expert, nor am I a qualified dealer or salesperson (which could possibly be the reason why you're resorting to this).
Initially, as I began writing this piece, I read through a few articles about what my fellow Helium contributors thought of as their perfect cellular device. There were a few articles that were a bit vague for my taste, although I found them informative. Then there were articles that I found to be very specific and straightforward, by identifying a particular device and writing about it. I put two and two together and decided on taking the best of both worlds and combining the two into one (wow, lots of two's in that sentence).
What exactly would we look for in a handheld device? Well, speaking on today's standards, a phone should have at least a 1.3 mega-pixel camera (although 2.0 mega-pixels would be best). The phone should have a memory slot, so you never have to worry about having too little storage. Battery life is one thing we will not have to worry about in mid-range phones, contrary to belief; most phones nowadays have excellent battery power. Lastly, one major overlooked factor will have to be a USB cable that connects your phone to the computer, so you can obtain useful games and applications for your phone.
With that said, I have to get one thing off my chest; I have had the best experience with the Sony Ericsson cellular devices, so I must have that taken into account. I have dealt with Kyocera, Nokia, and Motorola but I never liked them as much as my Sony Ericsson. Why, you ask? It's just the small little details the Sony Ericsson menu is much more detailed and interactive, and lively. It might be a little more up front, but I can say from my firsthand experience that they are very durable and customizable (faceplates and such). They come with USB cables, which mean you can install those java games and applications for free.
Out of the Ericssons, I'll have to say that the w810 is the best mobile phone, as of now. The w810 sports a nifty 2.0 mega-pixel camera, comes in a black or white colour, and has a memory slot so you can upgrade (or downgrade if you are running out of money). It's a durable candy-bar phone, so you don't have to worry about breaking the swivelling or flipping mechanism. The w810 is quite popular around the area I live in, so I guess I'm not alone in this opinion. Of course, the w810 is probably more expensive than your average phone though so get ready to cough a bit of change up ($340 CDN on TigerDirect).
I hope you agree with my decision, but please - by all means, buy with discretion. When I say that, I mean Google around for reviews, videos, and opinion pieces on the w810 just to see if it's right for you. Because if you're like me and want a phone that sticks out, the w810 is not the one for you. But hopefully you're not as picky as I am.
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