SmartPhones have transformed the mobile market which is growing in a rapid pace and it has changed the way in which we live, work and play. Based on a current study, the smartphone marketplace is likely to grow approximately 49.2% in 2011 as more quantity of users is switching from feature phones to smart phones. Smartphone’s are taking over the market and also have outpaced all of those other mobile market. Statistics show that interest in downloading the apps is anticipated to peak in 2013.

Smartphone is a small all-in-one mobile phone like iPhone, Android, Blackberry, etc. that’s improved with sophisticated abilities like Voice, function, SMS, Multiple connection, personal data management, Internet Browsing, Email, Multimedia, GPS, e-book reader capability etc. Simply speaking it may be said that Smartphone are small computers having phone capabilities in it.

SmartPhone Apps are software products designed for iPhone, Android, Blackberry yet others, both for business in addition to everyday use. A Smartphone application allows the user to remain linked to exciting happenings within their field of interest. Moreover, it’s possible to also share interesting things with friends through various social networking channels available like Twitter and Facebook.

SmartPhone applications have brought down the entire world at tips of your fingers. These applications allow a number of features to simply manage your company and life with increased ease and fun. You will find a large number of apps; some are free plus some paid ones also. As time passes, this market is looking to see newer apps with increased advanced performance and innovative ways of communicating, interesting and engagement.

Having a Smartphone Application is just about the necessity of the hour, since it offers real chance in evolving entrepreneurship on this third world. To market, expose – to new in addition to growing audience also to accelerate revenues; companies, across all verticals are choosing Smartphone Apps.

These applications have revolutionized the method that you communicate with your customers and even you can find customized apps according to your business requirements. There are numerous software companies that are into web application development that creates customized SmartPhone applications to intensify their SmartPhone potential to their customers.

Mobile technology has altered the way in which people operate- from the easy voice communication to some highly evolved interactive multi-media experience; SmartPhone apps have created a rage. It is thought that mobile app development is the key to future and will grow at a considerably faster rate than ever before. SmartPhone Apps appear to turn into a much wider platform within the long term.

The touchscreen revolution for smartphone is continue to rock the smartphone spectrum, specially after the release of Google’s Android OS, that has an unlimited opportunities for smartphone manufacturers like Samsung which as shipped the most Android based phone in 2011. The recent significant technological explosion in smartphones has resulted in unique and innovative features. I classified the top 5 phones based on its high-end features.

HTC SensationHTC gives a feeling of AIO entertainer, thanks to the Superfast dual-core processor, and the most stable release of Android 2.3 Gingerbread.The model is unique in design, complete with curved glass edge, and it feels great in your hand and gives you an impressive experience of qHD display. It was in launched in second quarter of 2011 with attractive high-end features such as :

Android OS 2.3 Gingerbread HTC Sense 3.0Dual Core 1.2 GHz processorS-LCD 4.3-inch capacitive touch screenRecord high definition Video on 1080pMulti-window browsing and Flash SupportBluetooth 3.0 with multiple profiles

LG Optimus 2XLG Optimus 2X has an advanced chip set design, making it the world’s first smartphone powered by the Dual Core processor, it is also the first smartphone with integration of HD1080p Video playback and recording. It has all ingredients a super smartphone, be it a video editing program, games, social networks, etc. LG Optimus 2X provides a nice feature called content mirroring via HDMI port, that powers you to play games on a Full HD TV, offering a more lively experience, with gyro sensor. Take a look at its specifications and features:

Android OS 2.2 Froyo1 GHz dual-core1080p HD playback and recording4-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchMirror content via HDMI

iPhone 4With the launch of the iPhone 4 iOS 4, Apple has integrated a new way to perform multitasking, and now you can launch your favorite third party applications on the bottom and switch between them instantly. Well, Apple has been a pioneer in setting high end features for devices, whether its a iPhone, iPod, iPhone, but still lacks the features such as multiple Bluetooth profiles, does not support Flash in the browser. Here are my top reasons to go for iPhone 4 :

ARM Cortex-A8 processor of 1 GHzVideo calls with FaceTimeRetina view clear images and videoNew way of multitasking720p HD playback and recordingMore than 3,00,000 Apps

Galaxy S II i9100Samsung seems to be enjoying leadership of smartphone market, along with Apple in 2011, thanks to the open source Google’s Android OS. The Samsung Android combination, has been predicted to capture the smartphone market in the upcoming years, giving Apple’s iphone 4, a good run for their money. Samsung i9100 Galaxy S II has joined the elite class of featuring dual-core processor and AMOLED display. Here is quick look i9100 Galaxy S II:

Android 2.3 Gingerbread1.2 GHz Dual-Core processorS-LCD 4.3-inch capacitive touch1080p HD recordingDevice encryption for greater securitySocial Hub, Music Hub, Hub Readers Games

XPERIA ArcInnovative Sony Ericsson Xperia device Arc became the only Andriod smart phone that uses Sony Bravia R Exmor technology and its popular TV and digital camera lines. As the suggestive name, is concave posterior arc design, and runs on latest android platform This Android device can be fully customized with the help of Sony’s popular Timescape UI. Here are the highlighting for Sony’s Xperia Arc:

Android Operating System 2.3 Gingerbread1 GHz Scorpion ProcessorMobile BRAVIA Engine for excellent contrast and rich colors720p HD recording and playbackLatest interface TimescapeConnecting to a TV via HDMI

References:HTC SensationLG Optimus 2XiPhone 4Galaxy S II I9100XPERIA Arc

Nexus One will be manufactured by the Taiwanese HTC. The performance will certainly be high, but the iPhone wins on the amount of memory: 16 GB integrated, compared with 4Gb card on the smartphone Google.

The operating system, is of course Android. Very interesting also the presence of the GPS receiver, which allows the integration in this device all the functions related to satellite navigation, thanks also to Google Maps.

In Europe, the Nexus, will be distributed by Vodafone, as announced by this company, which plans to market the product initially in the UK before moving to the rest of Europe. Finally, rumors about a possible version of this product aimed at companies, one speaks of a Nexus Two, which would have a QWERTY keyboard, perhaps a slide.

For the series “Night Shift”, today we talk about the Hewlett Packard Tablet Slate 500, a true “zombie” first dropped and then recovered and now launched in the U.S. market with the integrated system opreativo Windows 7.
The machine has a good hardware: Intel Atom Z540 at 1.86 GHz, 2 GB of RAM and 64 GB SSD drive capacity, weighs 700 grams and is equipped with Wi-Fi and HDMI output on its docking station, although it has a small flaw represented by the lack of 3G.
The display is 8.9-inches for a resolution of 1024 × 600 pixels, above and behind it has two cameras, one of which – the back – by 3-megapixel touchscreen and is being used with the hands but also with the pen included in the portfolio, and supports multitouch.
The tablet appears to be a very interesting model.

Unlike many other operating systems that mount smaller, in fact, this computer has integrated native Windows 7, which makes it certainly very attractive.
Otherwise, however, appears to be attractive for the price. High, especially considering the release date later than a lot of models such as Samsung and Apple iPad Galaxy, amounted to $ 799 in the United States of America.
Apparently imminent, but still unknown, the output of this tablet in Italy, while there is still quantifies the market share that the computer can “steal” to his closest competitors.

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U.S. market research firm IDC released a report Thursday, Samsung third-quarter smartphone shipments exceeded 20 million mark, reaching 23.6 million, an increase of 223.2%, 20.0% market share, surpassing Apple’s 14.5 % as the world’s largest smartphone manufacturer.

Overall profile

IDC said in a report, although some slowdown in key mature markets, but in the third quarter of the global smart phone still achieved shipments of 118.1 million, compared with last year’s 82.8 million up 42.6%.

It is noteworthy that 42.6% of the 49.1% increase in less than IDC had expected, also lower than the previous quarter’s 66.7% increase. Since the release of Apple’s new iPhone delayed leading smart phone shipments in the third quarter, growth slowed down. Previous years third quarter, shipments are to benefit from the new iPhone boost. Western Europe and the United States to achieve two key areas are still a considerable increase, but the increase was lower than expected. However, the global market continues to achieve double-digit growth, it also highlights the heat of the smart phone market.

“Thanks to the breadth and depth of product portfolio, Samsung has market-leading position since the last release of the first device since the Galaxy, the company has actively expanded and updated product line, including the latest innovations and the most popular features. At the same time, the company’s Bada smartphone brand in key markets has also been recognized. “IDC analyst Ramon Llamas (Ramon Llamas) said.

He added: “At the same time, Samsung in the future to maintain the leading position still face challenges, Apple released the fourth quarter of iPhone 4S, and lowered the prices of old products, so can certainly drive sales, while Nokia the recently released Windows Phone smartphone also marks the company entered into a new era. “

“As the market growth will continue for many manufacturers provide development opportunities, it is difficult to maintain the current leading edge.” IDC analyst Kevin Restivo (Kevin Restivo) said, “With other vendors will be 3D display, dual-core processor, and excellent sound quality and other elements to enhance the volume, and is expected to outperform their competitors. “

Five vendors

Samsung has become the world’s new king of the smartphone market third quarter, smartphone shipments topped 20 million mark, reaching 23.6 million, an increase of 223.2 percent, the market share of 20.0%. The same with the previous quarter, Android phone is the main driving force, and Bada smart phone market share has increased. The company is expected to launch in the fourth quarter of 2011, new Window Phone smartphone.

Apple’s last quarter, Nokia had just grabbed from the world’s largest smartphone manufacturers throne, beyond the quarter was Samsung. But despite the iPhone 4 has listed five quarters, iPhone 3GS has listed nine quarters, iPhone, Apple needs to keep still enough to achieve double-digit growth year on year. Apple has launched the iPhone 4S, and the old iPhone’s price cut, it is expected to challenge in the fourth quarter, Samsung’s leadership. Apple’s smart phone shipments in the third quarter to 17.1 million, an increase of 21.3%, 14.5% market share.

With a strong position Symbian phones, Nokia remained the market the third position. The company’s best-selling smart phone also includes a number of old products, such as 5230, C5 and C7. In addition, Nokia also unveiled four handsets using Symbian Belle systems, namely Nokia 600,603,700,701, and the first mobile phone using the N9 MeeGo system. Although these new models make the Nokia continued to emerge, but N9 may be limited, while the Nokia 600 has been canceled. Nokia’s third quarter, smartphone shipments to 16.8 million, down 36.6%, 14.2% market share.

HTC moved up one, and in the third quarter continued growth momentum. HTC third quarter acquisition of enterprises to supplement the deficiencies of the company, including the cloud synchronization service Dashwire, children’s and audio application developers Zoodles Company Beats. At the same time, HTC also introduced a variety of specific areas for equipment, including multimedia phone Sensation, women and entry-level mobile phone handset Rhyme Explorer. HTC expects shipments in the fourth quarter similar to the third quarter. The company’s third quarter, smartphone shipments to 12.7 million, an increase of 115.3%, the market share of 10.8%.

RIM launched the third quarter 7 operating system equipped with the new BlackBerry smartphone, including an upgraded version of BlackBerry Bold, BlackBerry Curve and BlackBerry Torch. However, the same with the previous quarters, the company’s shipments mainly from old equipment and inexpensive equipment, leading to the first occurrence of its shipments year on year decline in market share dropped to fifth place. RIM does enough to ensure the top five smartphone vendors to keep the position, and considerable profit margins. RIM smartphone shipments in the third quarter to 11.8 million, down 4.8% market share of 10.0%.

China VS U.S. in Smartphone Shipments by to-shoppingmall.com

China has already overtook the US in both PC sales and shipments, now China overtook the U.S. again as the world’s largest smartphone market by volume in the third quarter of 2011. According to Strategy Analytics’ report, shipments of smartphones in China grew 58% in the third quarter from the previous quarter to 24 million units. In the U.S., smartphone shipments fell 7% to 23 million units. China’s rapid growth has been driven by an increasing availability of smartphones in retail channels. Nokia currently leads China’s smartphone market with 28 percent share …

The United States remains the world’s largest smartphone market by revenue, but China has overtaken the United States in terms of volume. The growth has been driven by operators’ aggressive subsidizing of high-end models like the Apple iPhone, and an emerging wave of low-cost Android models from local Chinese brands such as ZTE. Android system becoming increasingly popular in China, many local makers were capable of manufacturing low-priced smart phones operating on the Android platform. China is now at the forefront of the worldwide mobile computing boom, which no hardware vendor, component maker or content developer can afford to ignore.

Increasing availability of smartphones in retail channels help China grew 58% of shipments.

Nokia had the largest share of china’s smartphones market in the third quarter, with 28.5%. Both Samsung and Apple are chasing hard. If China Unicom launches a CDMA iPhone 4S early next year, Apple’s share expect to spike further. HTC and Sony Ericsson substantially increased their market share in the third quarter too, as their Android models captured shelf space in the major cities of east and south China. U.S. shipments of smartphones are expected to pick up again in the fourth quarter with the help of holiday buying season, but for next year, the huge-growing Chinese market might help the communist country eventually to become the world’s largest smartphone market by shipments and revenue.

So Much News in China

There are so much news from China that passes by that we couldn’t possibly cover it all. Here are the Chinese tech industry news that we are lazy to post or left behind. There are stories on BenQ super zoom camera, ZTE Honeycomb tablet, Acer mobile payment smartphones and so on, check them out after the break. Hope everyone have enjoyed your busiest shopping day of the year and a fresh start to your week. Video for this week : the Chinese state-controlled news agency doesn’t know what is advertisment …

There was a time when we had only the telephone to communicate with others. Then there came the mobiles that allowed wireless communication. Now it is the age of smartphones. But what exactly is a smartphone and what are the features that makes it really smart compared to other cell phones.

What is a Smartphone?

A smartphone like other feature phone helps you to send and receive voice communications. But apart from that, it has features that you mostly find on a personal digital assistant or a personal computer. If we look back at the history of smartphones, we can see the rapid improvements made by these multipurpose devices. It began its journey by combining the features of personal digital assistants (PDAs) and a camera phone. Then it added on the functions of portable media players, pocket video cameras, low-end compact digital cameras and GPS navigation units. And today’ crop of smartphones have touchscreens, Wi-Fi, mobile broadband and web browsers that displays not just mobile optimized sites but standard web pages as well. Hence, mobile devices that enjoy capabilities more than the basic cell phones can be brought under the category of smartphones.

Key Features of Smartphones

The following are some of the notable features that can be found on every smartphone device.

QWERTY Keyboard

Every smartphone has a QWERTY keyboard just like the one that you see on your computer keyboard. This makes texting easy and fast as you do not need to tap the number 1 to enter A, B or C as in the case of basic cell phones where alphabets are placed on top of a numeric keypad. In some, you need to type with physical keys while in others you need to tap on the screen (touchscreen).

Operating System

It is the operating system that allows smartphones to run different applications. And the most widely used mobile operating systems are iOS, Android OS, webOS, Windows Mobile, Windows Phone, Symbian, Maemo, MeeGo and so on. Apple mobiles run the iOS, BlackBerry phones run the BlackBerry OS, and so on.

Apps

Almost all phones today have software but smartphones go one-step further as it helps to do more like create, view and edit Microsoft Office documents, download apps, edit photos, get directions and so on.

Web Access

Smartphones get you easily connected to the Web. Since these phones come with Wi-Fi support, you can easily access your email accounts or any other website like online shopping sites.