Abstract
While enterprise was the original smartphone/Wi-Fi handset market, consumer
adoption has also experienced strong growth, largely due to the success of
Apple' s iPhone in the consumer market. Today, Wi-Fi has become a common
feature on most higher-end cellphones. A feature which was only introduced
several years ago is now becoming a standard in the cellular handset market.
This report examines the market for Wi-Fi-enabled handsets.
This report provides:
- Examination of Wi-Fi handset technology and markets.
- Forecast of worldwide cellular handset units by wireless technology
through 2013.
- Impact analysis & comparison of Wi-Fi in handsets vs 3G and 4G.
- Forecast of Wi-Fi handsets, including unit shipments and attach-rates.
- 2008 and 2009 quarterly market share analysis of leading manufacturers of
handsets with Wi-Fi.
- Vendor and product profiles: Apple, HTC, LG, Nokia, Research In Motion
(RIM), and Samsung.
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