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).
Waiting for the Surprise from `The Giant Eight` in Mobile World Congress
Mobile World Congress 2011 will be held in Barcelona, Spain. The exhibition is the world’s largest mobile phone will be the place where vendors showcase their latest products that will color the future mobile market. Wonder what they prepare? The following prediction as quoted from TechRadar last Monday :
1. Microsoft
The software giant is expected to launch the latest update for the Windows Phone 7 operating system . Brand-new features also expected to be more satisfied WP7 users .
2. LG
South Korean vendors are already confirmed going to release a 3D smartphone which claimed first in the world, LG 3D Optimus at MWC 2011. Other whiz products predicted to be exhibited in detail in Barcelona is a tablet PC Optimus Pad.
3. Motorola
Motorola is traditionally more active in the Consumer Elektronics Show (CES) that took place earlier this year, where they present a big surprise in the form of tablets Motorola, Motorola handset Xoom and Atrix. But did not rule them again presents its flagship product in the MWC.
4. Samsung
Samsung seem to prepare a killer product at MWC arena, because this South Korean electronic giant has not been released master product. S2 Galaxy, Galaxy Tab 2, are two gadgets that are likely to enliven the MWC. Not to forget something new about their homemade OS, Bada.
5. Nokia
Still status as king of mobile phones, Nokia is likely to show off the handset E6 as a new challenger to the BlackBerry in the business segment. Consumers also can expect gagdet with OS MeeGo show ourselves as a new player in the smartphone industry.
6. Sony Ericsson
Almost certainly the Sony Ericsson Xperia handset, dubbed Play or PlayStation Phone in the MWC. Then the successor code-named Vivaz Hallon and updates from X10 Mini Pro also predicted to show off.
7. HTC
Tablets are leaked named HTC Scribe or Flyer staying hoped to perform in Barcelona. There are also rumors that the Taiwanese vendors are launching mobile phones with the brand up Facebook.
8. Research in Motion (RIM)
RIM is usually less active in the MWC. But this time could be different from those related to the leaking of a promising roadmap of new products such as the presence of the BlackBerry Montana or Monaco. Do not close the possibility of RIM provides little detail about it in Barcelona. If not, consumers seem to be satisfied with the tablet BlackBerry Playbook.
Samsung Officially Announced Four New Galaxy
Samsung officially introduced four new members in the line of the Galaxy. They are Galaxy Ace, Galaxy Fit, Galaxy Mini and Galaxy Gio. Different from previous news, Samsung announced that the Galaxy S Mini with Galaxy Ace turned out to be different products. The four handset running Android version 2.2 alias Froyo. By launching four ammunition at once, Samsung hopes consumers have more choices in the Galaxy line. It was reportedly in no longer moment, the selling of the four will be spread to various parts of the world. Here are four key specifications Samsung’s new hero, quoted from Samsung Hub on Thursday :
Galaxy Ace:
2.2.1 Android Froyo
3.5-inch TFT HVGA Display
800MHz processor
5MPx autofocus camera with LED flash
Quad-band GSM, HSDPA, A-GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Galaxy Gio:
Android 2.2 Froyo
3.2-inch TFT HVGA Screen Display
800MHz processor
3MPx autofocus camera
Quad-band GSM, HSDPA, A-GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Galaxy Fit:
Android 2.2 Froyo
3:31-inch screen QVGA TFT
600MHz processor
5MPx autofocus camera
Quad-band GSM, HSDPA, A-GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Galaxy Mini:
Android 2.2 Froyo
3:14-inch screen QVGA TFT
600MHz processor
3MPx fixed-focus
Quad-band GSM, HSDPA, A-GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
