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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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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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Xiaomi launches mobile financial services to compete with Tencent and AlibabaMarch 19, 2015Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is venturing into mobile financial services. It is beta testing a mobile wallet app which allows users to buy money market funds offering higher interest than banking saving accounts.Subscribers Only
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Nokia returns to devices through a bold technology licensing strategyNovember 17, 2014In an audacious move, just months after the close of the Microsoft's acquisition of Nokia's Devices & Services unit, Nokia is looking to enter the device market with Nokia-brand devices made by partners using Nokia's technology assets.
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LTE Market Monitor Q3 2014: VoLTE and WiFi calling gain momentumNovember 14, 2014A quarterly report looking at the state of LTE globally in Q3 2014. Includes: 4G milestones and market developments; maps illustrating the LTE footprint by region and technologies; and an overview of spectrum auctions that took place.Subscribers Only
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Huawei takes a leaf from Xiaomi’s book with European Honor brand launchNovember 03, 2014Huawei beats Xiaomi to offer its direct to consumer Honor range of handsets in Europe. The European Honor handsets will be distributed exclusively via online channels. The initial smartphone models include chipsets from Mediatek and Huawei's Kirin and are priced aggressively at €139 and €299. This is a bold brand strategy for Huawei because it risks spreading itself too thin and also risks its established operator relationships.
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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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Rapidly rising Xiaomi launching smartphones in India despite issues with business modelJuly 29, 2014Chinese smartphone manufacturer is lauching in India as part of its gradual international expansion. The Indian smartphone market is booming and Xiaomi should be able to capture a significant portion of it. However, it is unclear whether Xiaomi's business model can work outside of China where it cannot rely on its appstore for revenue.
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Operators and handset manufacturers need to adapt to the consequences of a smartphone worldJune 20, 2014The smartphone has dramatically altered both the handset market and the operator’s business models. In this report, IHS uncovers how the smartphone revolution has changed the underlying structure of the global handset market and examines if this shift is likely to be permanent. IHS also dispels the myth that 4G is the silver bullet to arrest the decline of operator revenue. Instead IHS examines several other business models for their suitability to grow data revenue for operators.Subscribers Only
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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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Smartisan joins crowded Chinese Android handset marketMay 30, 2014Chinese start-up Smartisan announced its long-awaited smartphone T1 on the 20th of May, one year after unveiling its custom Android skin, Smartisan OS.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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LTE Market Monitor Q4 2013: Free triggers French 4G price dropMarch 21, 2014A quarterly report looking at the state of LTE globally in Q4 2013. Includes: 4G milestones and market developments; maps illustrating the LTE footprint by region and technologies; and an overview of spectrum auctions that took place.Subscribers Only
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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.
