Categories: Uncategorized

Slowing smartphone sales in 2009?

Published by
Rushang

Gartner Group, a leading market research firm, said the growth in sales of smartphones slowed to 11.5% in Q3/2008.  This marks the weakest growth they’ve seen since Garnter started tracking sales in the mobile sector.

RIM, makers of the BlackBerry, lowered their 3Q earnings forecast due to “shifts in product-launch dates” — in other words, the later-than-expected releases of the BlackBerry Bold and Storm.  However, they claim that initial sales of the BlackBerry Storm has set records.

The data can get confusing and contradictory at times. Only time will tell.

Here’s the big question: will sales of “smartphones” continue to eat away at the sales of regular (good old) “cell phones?”  More people are choosing to buy smartphones over regular phones that don’t offer email and web browsing capabilities.  Will this trend hold up in 2009 and our uncertain economic times?

Slowing smartphone sales in 2009? was last updated April 7th, 2011 by Rushang
Slowing smartphone sales in 2009? was last modified: April 7th, 2011 by Rushang
Rushang

Disqus Comments Loading...

Recent Posts

6 Roofing Concerns Commonly Found During Exterior Property Inspections

With steady care and prompt fixes, you can extend the life of the system and…

1 hour ago

How Phone-Based Data Improves Risk Scoring

The business world is a complex environment, teeming with uncertainty, unpredictability, and direct exposure to…

3 hours ago

Omnisend vs. Klaviyo: Which Platform Scales Better for Fast-Growing Businesses?

Both Omnisend and Klaviyo are major players in the email marketing space for ecommerce businesses.…

3 hours ago

How Predictive Voice Analytics Cuts Escalations and Speeds Resolution

Predictive voice analytics is redefining how organizations listen, interpret, and act on customer conversations. Rather…

3 hours ago

Why Is Software Important for an SEO Agency?

When it comes to digital marketing, SEO agencies are there to help businesses grow their…

1 day ago

Why Electronic Evidence Management Is Becoming Critical for Public Accountability

Government transparency has always mattered. Citizens expect to know how decisions are made, how public…

1 day ago