New research shows that developers are losing interest in writing apps for Windows Phone 7. Combined with a separate report showing that consumer interest is waning as well, it appears that Microsoft’s phone platform is losing steam. Read the rest of this entry »
Tag Archives: IDC
Android, Number One for the Smartphone OS market. Who Will be Number Two?
According to ABI Research, the Android operating system enjoys a growing popularity among users of smartphones – the company’s forecasts estimating a 45% market share for this OS by 2016. According to ABI, Android’s success is increasing with the popularity of smartphone devices – in 2010 they recorded sales of 302 million handsets, an increase of over 71% compared to 2009. Read the rest of this entry »
Windows Phone 7 has ‘stronger start’ than Android in Australia
* Microsoft releases Windows Phone 7 in Australia
* Review: Windows Phone 7
* Aussie launch plagued by supply issues
Microsoft has fought back from the dead in smartphones, with Windows Phone 7 having a “stronger start” than Google’s Android did, according to analyst firm IDC Australia. Read the rest of this entry »
ZTE Promises Windows Phone 7, More Smartphones
ORLANDO—ZTE is the world’s fourth-largest mobile phone manufacturer by units shipped according to research firm IDC, and you’re going to be hearing a lot more about them in 2011. Read the rest of this entry »
