This is an Exciting Time in the Mobile World

Posted by Afrisa Yeung on Aug 7, 2012 in Android, Apple, Tablets, Windows Mobile | 0 comments

Following the early-summer release of the Samsung Galaxy S III, here are quick glimpses of the much-hyped-about iPhone 5, Microsoft Surface, and Windows 8.

Video of a leaked iPhone 5 model.

Source: Business Insider

Microsoft:

• Windows 8 features
• Microsoft Surface accessories

• iPhone 5: September 21, 2012 (unconfirmed, source: Business Insider)
• Microsoft Surface & Windows 8: October 26, 2012 (confirmed, source: Android Authority)
• Update: Samsung is now planning to launch the next Galaxy Note on August 29th (confirmed, source: Mashable)
• Update: Nokia will announce its Windows 8 smartphone on September 5th (confirmed, source: Business Insider)

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Android OS Claims Majority

Posted by Curtis on Jul 13, 2012 in Android, BlackBerry, iOS, Mobile Industry Trends, Windows Mobile | 0 comments

In yesterday’s blog post we spoke about the large market share of Android, and some important development considerations. According to a recent report by comScore Android OS has achieved a market share over 50% in America. 51.8% of American smart phone users use Android, 34.3% iOS, 8.1% Blackberry, and 4.3% use Windows Phones. Due to the multiple players on the Android OS, Apple is still dominating in market share.

The Android market is divided between Samsung (with 17% of the American smart phone market), HTC (14%) and Motorola (at 11%), and other producers( at 9%). With the Galaxy S3 launching soon and the iPhone5 in the pipeline it will be interesting to see how the market share of the top two players change. We at FloatPoint predict Samsung to gain share when the S3 launches, and Apple to claim it back when iPhone 5 launches; restoring the current balance.

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Infographic: Samsung Galaxy S3 AI Features

Posted by admin on Jun 3, 2012 in Android, Mobile Industry Trends, NFC | 0 comments

The Samsung Galaxy S3 is an extremely powerful device. It supports some interesting artificial intelligence features. Will it be able to compete with Siri? Take a look at the Infographic. Competition is heating up in the mobile AI Market.

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