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Orange's new smartphone will drive 4G adoption in EuropeSeptember 02, 2015Mobile operator Orange has launched a range of new smartphone aimed at lowering the barrier to entry to 4G. The devices range in price between €79 and €239 and will be on sale across all of Orange's European footprint.Subscribers Only
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Google moves Android One into AfricaAugust 18, 2015Android One, Google’s program to get stock Android devices on low cost devices in emerging markets, is launching in 6 African countries: Nigeria, Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya and Morocco. This extension of the program is driven by a new device launch from Hong Kong-based Infinix.Subscribers Only
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Samsung foregoes global release for an early Note 5 launchAugust 13, 2015Samsung launched two new flagship smartphones, the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 Edge+. While these releases were anticipated, Samsung is launching ahead of schedule to try to maximise its momentum before Apple launches new iPhones in late September. The cost for this early release appears to be a staggered regional launch. Samsung also finally launched its payment service which it initially announced in February 2015.Subscribers Only
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Apple SIM is a Test for Mobile Operators' Main Business ModelOctober 17, 2014Apple SIM threatens to fundamentally change the relationship between mobile operators and users. Making it easy for users to switch carriers and tariffs makes market competition more efficient and places pressure on operator revenues and profitability. With this initial launch, Apple is testing the business model and technology. If successful, Apple has a number of ways it will look to extend the Apple SIM strategy...
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Apple risks new categories with iPhone 6 phablet and Apple WatchSeptember 09, 2014Apple launches its first wearable -- the Apple Watch -- as well as revitalizing its iPhone range and moving into mobile payments with Apple Pay. Apple's bold new products depend on the continued success of the iPhone to succeed, but with a 2015 availability data, Apple has many things still to do to finish its first generation smartwatch.
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Samsung seeks curved differentiation with Note 4 and Galaxy Note EdgeSeptember 03, 2014Samsung launches two new flagship smartphones, the Galaxy Note 4, and the curved screen Galaxy Note Edge. But with increasing competition in the smartphone market, Samsung is being forced to use numerous tactics to maintain differentiation and head off the threat from Apple, including: content bundles, innovative software, cutting edge hardware, and brand spending.
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Amazon must change tactics with its Fire smartphone to ignite the mobile marketJune 18, 2014Amazon's debut smartphone includes differentiated and technically impressive features, but none represent the game changer which Amazon needs to drive consumer adoption. At this price, and with this launch proposition, the Fire will struggle to ignite the smartphone market unless Amazon changes its approach.Subscribers Only
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Enhancing user experience in tablets for entertainment: Sony Xperia Z2 and Huawei’s MediaPad X1 and MediaPad M1April 02, 2014A new line of tablets for consumers has been released including Sony's Xperia 10.1 inch tablet and two tablets with smartphone capability by Huawei, the MediaPad X1 and the MediaPad M1.
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Mobile operators and handset OEMs should fear Samsung's retail expansionJanuary 30, 2014Samsung plans to open sixty Samsung-branded stores across seven countries in partnership with technology retailer Carphone Warehouse. Operators will be disappointed to see an already dominant mobile handset maker become even stronger in retail. By having a one stop shop for all Samsung device sales and crucially repairs and other trouble shooting, Samsung stores could steer more consumers into its stores and not into operators' stores.
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Google's Motorola Mobility sale will boost Lenovo in the US Mobile MarketJanuary 29, 2014The deal with Lenovo confirms that Google's main interest in buying Motorola was its patent and IP portfolio. Also, Google removes the channel conflict with other Android smartphone makers but has made a significant loss on its investment. Lenovo's $2.91bn barely covers the cash acquired as part of Motorola Mobility. It's happening now because Google has settled intellectual property cross licensing with Samsung. Lenovo benefits in four key areas through the acquisition: Entry to the US mobile market; brand assets; mobile engineering expertise; and a stronger Google relationship. IHS believes Lenovo is right to plan to use the Motorola brand in the US, but its own brand in China and emerging markets because of Motorola's very weak footprint outside the Americas.
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Apple's record iPhone results include warning signs for the futureJanuary 28, 2014Apple yet again posted record results for the final quarter of 2013, but still managed to fall short of the media's expectations. Apple shipped 51m iPhones globally; the first time Apple exceeded 50m in a quarter. But this modest rise of 3.2m shipments compared with the same quarter in 2012 followed Apple's deals to add Japan's NTT DoCoMo and China Mobile as iPhone distributors, and increasing the size of the operator channel for the iPhone.
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Poland looks to enhance competition with 4G spectrumAugust 22, 2013The Polish regulatory body (UKE) announced the terms of its 4G auction. Applicants are expected to submit their bids prior to the deadline on October 1st. Up for grabs are 5 blocks of 2x5 MHz paired spectrum...
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Design and Sourcing update for Mobile Intelligence SubscribersAugust 15, 2013Since the acquisition of Screen Digest Limited in 2010 by IHS Global Limited we have worked to create a new and exciting team under the name IHS Electronics & Media. This team brings together a unique...
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Telefonica sells O2 Ireland to Hutchison 3 in an effort to reduce debtJune 23, 2013Spanish telecoms conglomerate Telefonica is selling its Irish subsidiary to Hong Kong based Hutchison Whampoa, owner of the 3 group of operators. The sale is initially valued at €780m with an additional...
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Mozilla & 18 operators challenge Google's smartphones with Firefox OSFebruary 24, 2013Mozilla unveils the first commercial build of Firefox OS and its "open mobile ecosystem" alongside numerous device, content and operator partners. The 18 operator groups backing Firefox OS reach all parts of...
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EU set to free up 3G spectrum for 4GNovember 14, 2012The European Commission has decreed that all EU member states will have to make spectrum currently assigned to 3G services available for next generation services by June 2014. The ruling relates to the 2100MHz band which is used for 3G services in every...
