Samsung Conquers Nokia in Western Europe this Quarter
The leadership of the largest mobile phone vendor in Western Europe started to shift. Nokia’s long ruled as the number one mobile phone manufacturers must surrender his throne to Samsung Electronics. Notes research from IDC firm stated that Samsung overthrew Nokia in the first quarter of 2011. Total sales of Samsung mobile phones increased by 5% from the prior year period, so 29%. While Nokia declined 10% and should be satisfied with 28% market share. Being at the next position is Apple with 9.8% market share. Then followed by Research in Motion (RIM) with 7.8% and HTC in fifth place with 7.8% achievement.
Although the distance is very thin, the fall of Nokia by Samsung felt quite surprising. For the Finnish vendor has so long controlled the market in Western Europe, since the 1990s. “Nokia is one brand that is best-known and appreciated in Europe. But Samsung understands more about the trends that occur and move quickly,” said IDC analyst, Francisco Jeronimo, quoted by Reuters on Monday (05/09/2011).
Bringing Windows Phone 7, Acer Follows Nokia
Acer finally follows in the footsteps of Nokia by proclaiming its collaboration with Microsoft. That is, a company which is known as PC makers are now just waiting for time to release a Windows mobile phone 7 (WP7). Acer spokesman said they wanted the Acer mobile phone WP7 OS can be released as soon as possible. But seeing the situation that there is finally a plan was deferred in September or October. Acer’s course will strengthen the WP7 power base .
The problem is, though somewhat newer products, but the charm of Microsoft’s mobile OS is doubt compared to Android, because there are so many mobile phone vendors are attracted to use the services of WP7. In addition, the track record of mobile Windows OS is also somewhat less to shiny. In fact, when Nokia choose WP7 as a partner, any number of analysts was surprised.
Even so, Microsoft is still Microsoft. The company, founded by billionaire Bill Gates still holds as the giant software vendors in the world. So, the software from Microsoft certainly can not be underestimated. Now, it is up to Microsoft to woo the vendors to make a partnership and using WP7 rather than Android, Symbian or other mobile OS.
Nokia Prepares New Flavor Symbian^3 Menu
Mobile World Congress (MWC 2011) Barcelona – Shortly before the event Mobile World Congress (MWC 2011) in Barcelona, Nokia reportedly held a press conference related to the fate of Symbian, after the Finnish company is adopting the WP7.
Reportedly, Nokia is preparing Symbian^3 new flavors, which later can be obtained via an update from mobile phone users respectively. With this issue of the rolling that Symbian will die has been underlined. It seems too early to declare it.
On the occasion, Nokia CEO Stephen Elop himself who will explain in detail a new strategy of Nokia in the future. He will be assisted by Jo Harlow, who currently heads the division of ‘smart devices’.
As quoted from allaboutSymbian, Monday (02/14/2011), Harlow explained that all of the latest Symbian phones later would have a 1 Ghz processor. He also mentioned the addition of graphical user interface (UI) that will make Symbian^3 more fresh and taste. Elop also add, update new products now being done Nokia Symbian and soon present to the consumer. According to Elop, it is very important as a manifestation of the transition strategy of Nokia.
