Abstract
Smart cellular device shipment volume and value are on an upswing in the
Taiwanese mobile communications industry in 2008, while basic/feature phones
are experiencing declines in volume and value; Apple' s importance for the
Taiwanese industry is increasing.
In 2008 Nokia continues to lead the global mobile phone market, with several
smart cellular device companies gaining stature; the focus of the market is
shifting from shipment volume to shipment value; Chinese makers, meanwhile,
are relying on exports to relieve some of the competitive pressure they are
facing in the domestic Chinese market Mobile OS competition is heating up with
the growth of mobile Internet access; major players in the mobile
communications industry are investing in different OS camps.
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