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iPhone is the #1 Smartphone in the world in mobile web use

The Apple iPhone is dominating in the world’s smartphone mobile web usage. Adweb’s fourth quarter report found that the iPhone is responsible for 54% of all of the mobile web traffic in North America in three months. It was also over half of the handheld usage in Latin America at 56%. Western and Eastern Europe, was 78% and 51% respectively. In Oceania, it was a whopping 92%.

Africa and Asia showed their loyalty to the Symbian operating system. The iPhone had a usage of 8% and 27% respectively. In most areas, Symbian was the second most used system, except in North America where is almost non-existent.
Worldwide, the iPhone is accountable for 51% of the traffic, Symbian is 21%, and Android is 16%.

The biggest shift in use was the lack of mobile web usage on Nokia devices. Approximately 26 million iPhones were shipped to replace Nokia devices. Also, Android devices seemed to shake up the market. In North America, in December, the Motorola Droid was the most common device used next to the Apple iPhone. If it wasn’t an Android device, it was the Blackberry Curve 8300, Palm Pre, and Samsung R450, that was being used for web usage.

Only time will tell if other devices will start to truly compete with the Apple iPhone. Android seems to be on their way in some aspects of the world, but until then Apple is surely showing their dominance.

Source: http://www.electronista.com/articles/10/01/21/admob.has.apples.lead.grow.again.in.december/

The Apple iPhone is dominating in the world’s smartphone mobile web usage. Adweb’s fourth quarter report found that the iPhone is responsible for 54% of all of the mobile web traffic in North America in three months. It was also over half of the handheld usage in Latin America at 56%. Western and Eastern Europe, was 78% and 51% respectively. In Oceania, it was a whopping 92%.

Africa and Asia showed their loyalty to the Symbian operating system. The iPhone had a usage of 8% and 27% respectively. In most areas, Symbian was the second most used system, except in North America where is almost non-existent.
Worldwide, the iPhone is accountable for 51% of the traffic, Symbian is 21%, and Android is 16%.

The biggest shift in use was the lack of mobile web usage on Nokia devices. Approximately 26 million iPhones were shipped to replace Nokia devices. Also, Android devices seemed to shake up the market. In North America, in December, the Motorola Droid was the most common device used next to the Apple iPhone. If it wasn’t an Android device, it was the Blackberry Curve 8300, Palm Pre, and Samsung R450, that was being used for web usage.

Only time will tell if other devices will start to truly compete with the Apple iPhone. Android seems to be on their way in some aspects of the world, but until then Apple is surely showing their dominance.

Source: http://www.electronista.com/articles/10/01/21/admob.has.apples.lead.grow.again.in.december/

Apple tablet rumors made official

Apple finally made the official announcement and they introduced the Apple tablet on January 27, 2010. Officially dubbed the “iPad,” all of the speculation surrounding Apple has come to a standstill. Apple unveiled the tablet which features a 9.7 inch screen, which seems to be the middle road of an iPhone and a Mac.

Depending on your needs, it may meet it or it may not. It certainly won’t act as a phone, but there are 3G models for America’s AT&T network and in Europe (850/1900/2100MHz). The iPad will give you a mobile experience, just without the phone function. It will still have a 30-pin dock connector, microphone, speaker, accelerometer, and a compass.

Apple is giving you a few different options when it comes to choosing your iPad. There will be a 16, 32, and 64GB version. Each will have a 1GHz Apple A4 processor, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth compatibility. Apple also claims that the standby time of each iPad is up to a month and up to 10 hours of actual use time!

Most of the applications that are available seem to be like those that are offered on the iPhone, with some that looks to have been updated to fit the new user interface (i.e. calendar). Hopefully the developers will jump on this bandwagon to make sure their applications will work with most of the Apple products. Mainly so they can take advantage of the screen size. Even if they don’t, they can still be run, just may not be as pretty as in full screen.

The iPad can also be used as an e-book reader, which Apple is introducing an iBook store where you can purchase book titles. However, the iPad doesn’t seem that it will be capable of handling any sort of Adobe Flash. The iPad doesn’t seem to be able to do any kind of multitasking as of yet.

Apple is introducing six versions of iPads: 3 sizes in 3G and 3 sizes in 3G plus Wi-Fi. All will be unlocked. Unlocked Wi-Fi versions will be introduced in 60 days.

Apple finally made the official announcement and they introduced the Apple tablet on January 27, 2010. Officially dubbed the “iPad,” all of the speculation surrounding Apple has come to a standstill. Apple unveiled the tablet which features a 9.7 inch screen, which seems to be the middle road of an iPhone and a Mac.

Depending on your needs, it may meet it or it may not. It certainly won’t act as a phone, but there are 3G models for America’s AT&T network and in Europe (850/1900/2100MHz). The iPad will give you a mobile experience, just without the phone function. It will still have a 30-pin dock connector, microphone, speaker, accelerometer, and a compass.

Apple is giving you a few different options when it comes to choosing your iPad. There will be a 16, 32, and 64GB version. Each will have a 1GHz Apple A4 processor, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth compatibility. Apple also claims that the standby time of each iPad is up to a month and up to 10 hours of actual use time!

Most of the applications that are available seem to be like those that are offered on the iPhone, with some that looks to have been updated to fit the new user interface (i.e. calendar). Hopefully the developers will jump on this bandwagon to make sure their applications will work with most of the Apple products. Mainly so they can take advantage of the screen size. Even if they don’t, they can still be run, just may not be as pretty as in full screen.

The iPad can also be used as an e-book reader, which Apple is introducing an iBook store where you can purchase book titles. However, the iPad doesn’t seem that it will be capable of handling any sort of Adobe Flash. The iPad doesn’t seem to be able to do any kind of multitasking as of yet.

Apple is introducing six versions of iPads: 3 sizes in 3G and 3 sizes in 3G plus Wi-Fi. All will be unlocked. Unlocked Wi-Fi versions will be introduced in 60 days.

Apple tablet rumors made official

Apple finally made the official announcement and they introduced the Apple tablet on January 27, 2010. Officially dubbed the “iPad,” all of the speculation surrounding Apple has come to a standstill. Apple unveiled the tablet which features a 9.7 inch screen, which seems to be the middle road of an iPhone and a Mac.

Depending on your needs, it may meet it or it may not. It certainly won’t act as a phone, but there are 3G models for America’s AT&T network and in Europe (850/1900/2100MHz). The iPad will give you a mobile experience, just without the phone function. It will still have a 30-pin dock connector, microphone, speaker, accelerometer, and a compass.

Apple is giving you a few different options when it comes to choosing your iPad. There will be a 16, 32, and 64GB version. Each will have a 1GHz Apple A4 processor, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth compatibility. Apple also claims that the standby time of each iPad is up to a month and up to 10 hours of actual use time!

Most of the applications that are available seem to be like those that are offered on the iPhone, with some that looks to have been updated to fit the new user interface (i.e. calendar). Hopefully the developers will jump on this bandwagon to make sure their applications will work with most of the Apple products. Mainly so they can take advantage of the screen size. Even if they don’t, they can still be run, just may not be as pretty as in full screen.

The iPad can also be used as an e-book reader, which Apple is introducing an iBook store where you can purchase book titles. However, the iPad doesn’t seem that it will be capable of handling any sort of Adobe Flash. The iPad doesn’t seem to be able to do any kind of multitasking as of yet.

Apple is introducing six versions of iPads: 3 sizes in 3G and 3 sizes in 3G plus Wi-Fi. All will be unlocked. Unlocked Wi-Fi versions will be introduced in 60 days.

Apple finally made the official announcement and they introduced the Apple tablet on January 27, 2010. Officially dubbed the “iPad,” all of the speculation surrounding Apple has come to a standstill. Apple unveiled the tablet which features a 9.7 inch screen, which seems to be the middle road of an iPhone and a Mac.

Depending on your needs, it may meet it or it may not. It certainly won’t act as a phone, but there are 3G models for America’s AT&T network and in Europe (850/1900/2100MHz). The iPad will give you a mobile experience, just without the phone function. It will still have a 30-pin dock connector, microphone, speaker, accelerometer, and a compass.

Apple is giving you a few different options when it comes to choosing your iPad. There will be a 16, 32, and 64GB version. Each will have a 1GHz Apple A4 processor, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth compatibility. Apple also claims that the standby time of each iPad is up to a month and up to 10 hours of actual use time!

Most of the applications that are available seem to be like those that are offered on the iPhone, with some that looks to have been updated to fit the new user interface (i.e. calendar). Hopefully the developers will jump on this bandwagon to make sure their applications will work with most of the Apple products. Mainly so they can take advantage of the screen size. Even if they don’t, they can still be run, just may not be as pretty as in full screen.

The iPad can also be used as an e-book reader, which Apple is introducing an iBook store where you can purchase book titles. However, the iPad doesn’t seem that it will be capable of handling any sort of Adobe Flash. The iPad doesn’t seem to be able to do any kind of multitasking as of yet.

Apple is introducing six versions of iPads: 3 sizes in 3G and 3 sizes in 3G plus Wi-Fi. All will be unlocked. Unlocked Wi-Fi versions will be introduced in 60 days.

iPad 3G?

Apple set a precedent with ‘iP’ named products that monikers like iSlate and iTablet just didn’t fit. iPad sits in nicely next to the iPhone and iPod and that’s the exact niche that Apple were aiming for with their new tablet device.

I’m sure you’ve heard all the breaking news and seen enough of the video (if not it’s embedded below for you) to get your head around the concept and the headline features. It all looks pretty slick as expected and a very nice device. Something that you may not know about the iPad is that the initial release of the base model will begin in March, however not long after (we’re thinking 2/3 months) a 3G capable unit will also be released with a inbuilt SIM tray in selected countries.

This tells us that Apple needs more time to seal up deals with network operators around the world for exclusive/locked versions of the device, just like the iPhone, so stay tuned for more on this as it unfolds. Follow @mobicity on Twitter for all the latest updates.

Apple set a precedent with ‘iP’ named products that monikers like iSlate and iTablet just didn’t fit. iPad sits in nicely next to the iPhone and iPod and that’s the exact niche that Apple were aiming for with their new tablet device.

I’m sure you’ve heard all the breaking news and seen enough of the video (if not it’s embedded below for you) to get your head around the concept and the headline features. It all looks pretty slick as expected and a very nice device. Something that you may not know about the iPad is that the initial release of the base model will begin in March, however not long after (we’re thinking 2/3 months) a 3G capable unit will also be released with a inbuilt SIM tray in selected countries.

This tells us that Apple needs more time to seal up deals with network operators around the world for exclusive/locked versions of the device, just like the iPhone, so stay tuned for more on this as it unfolds. Follow @mobicity on Twitter for all the latest updates.

iPad 3G?

Apple set a precedent with ‘iP’ named products that monikers like iSlate and iTablet just didn’t fit. iPad sits in nicely next to the iPhone and iPod and that’s the exact niche that Apple were aiming for with their new tablet device.

I’m sure you’ve heard all the breaking news and seen enough of the video (if not it’s embedded below for you) to get your head around the concept and the headline features. It all looks pretty slick as expected and a very nice device. Something that you may not know about the iPad is that the initial release of the base model will begin in March, however not long after (we’re thinking 2/3 months) a 3G capable unit will also be released with a inbuilt SIM tray in selected countries.

This tells us that Apple needs more time to seal up deals with network operators around the world for exclusive/locked versions of the device, just like the iPhone, so stay tuned for more on this as it unfolds. Follow @mobicity on Twitter for all the latest updates.

Apple set a precedent with ‘iP’ named products that monikers like iSlate and iTablet just didn’t fit. iPad sits in nicely next to the iPhone and iPod and that’s the exact niche that Apple were aiming for with their new tablet device.

I’m sure you’ve heard all the breaking news and seen enough of the video (if not it’s embedded below for you) to get your head around the concept and the headline features. It all looks pretty slick as expected and a very nice device. Something that you may not know about the iPad is that the initial release of the base model will begin in March, however not long after (we’re thinking 2/3 months) a 3G capable unit will also be released with a inbuilt SIM tray in selected countries.

This tells us that Apple needs more time to seal up deals with network operators around the world for exclusive/locked versions of the device, just like the iPhone, so stay tuned for more on this as it unfolds. Follow @mobicity on Twitter for all the latest updates.

Apple iPhone OS 4.0 and Tablet Rumours

Apple iPhone OS 4.0 – A new look? New Apple Tablet coming soon?

One of the world’s most popular smartphone may be getting a facelift in the near future. There has been speculation all around the web regarding Apple iPhone’s operating system. The update is apparently available for those who have the iPhone 3G and 3GS devices.

Boy Genius reports that their anonymous source has stated the iPhone will add multitasking, which users have been yearning for. The interface has also been simplified and that they could possibly add a less intrusive notification alert (a la Android?). The report also states that the software will allow for an easier and improved syncing of calendar and contact information.
Also, Apple is looking to add multi-touch gestures to the operating system – something that the iPhone has always had a head’s up on Android devices.

Of course, one of the biggest rumors going around in the Apple world is the much anticipated release of an Apple tablet. Although it hasn’t been confirmed yet, the hype alone makes you think it must exist. There have been sources that have said that they have seen a 10” screen and is shaped like an iPhone. Some have called it an iPhone, but not an iPhone. It will have a built in mobile broadband service to work on specific carriers (none have been named yet). Nobody knows if it will work on a CDMA or GSM network so we’re all anxiously awaiting today’s official announcement and details. Follow @mobicity on Twitter for all the news as it breaks.

Apple iPhone OS 4.0 – A new look? New Apple Tablet coming soon?

One of the world’s most popular smartphone may be getting a facelift in the near future. There has been speculation all around the web regarding Apple iPhone’s operating system. The update is apparently available for those who have the iPhone 3G and 3GS devices.

Boy Genius reports that their anonymous source has stated the iPhone will add multitasking, which users have been yearning for. The interface has also been simplified and that they could possibly add a less intrusive notification alert (a la Android?). The report also states that the software will allow for an easier and improved syncing of calendar and contact information.
Also, Apple is looking to add multi-touch gestures to the operating system – something that the iPhone has always had a head’s up on Android devices.

Of course, one of the biggest rumors going around in the Apple world is the much anticipated release of an Apple tablet. Although it hasn’t been confirmed yet, the hype alone makes you think it must exist. There have been sources that have said that they have seen a 10” screen and is shaped like an iPhone. Some have called it an iPhone, but not an iPhone. It will have a built in mobile broadband service to work on specific carriers (none have been named yet). Nobody knows if it will work on a CDMA or GSM network so we’re all anxiously awaiting today’s official announcement and details. Follow @mobicity on Twitter for all the news as it breaks.

Apple iPhone OS 4.0 and Tablet Rumours

Apple iPhone OS 4.0 – A new look? New Apple Tablet coming soon?

One of the world’s most popular smartphone may be getting a facelift in the near future. There has been speculation all around the web regarding Apple iPhone’s operating system. The update is apparently available for those who have the iPhone 3G and 3GS devices.

Boy Genius reports that their anonymous source has stated the iPhone will add multitasking, which users have been yearning for. The interface has also been simplified and that they could possibly add a less intrusive notification alert (a la Android?). The report also states that the software will allow for an easier and improved syncing of calendar and contact information.
Also, Apple is looking to add multi-touch gestures to the operating system – something that the iPhone has always had a head’s up on Android devices.

Of course, one of the biggest rumors going around in the Apple world is the much anticipated release of an Apple tablet. Although it hasn’t been confirmed yet, the hype alone makes you think it must exist. There have been sources that have said that they have seen a 10” screen and is shaped like an iPhone. Some have called it an iPhone, but not an iPhone. It will have a built in mobile broadband service to work on specific carriers (none have been named yet). Nobody knows if it will work on a CDMA or GSM network so we’re all anxiously awaiting today’s official announcement and details. Follow @mobicity on Twitter for all the news as it breaks.

Apple iPhone OS 4.0 – A new look? New Apple Tablet coming soon?

One of the world’s most popular smartphone may be getting a facelift in the near future. There has been speculation all around the web regarding Apple iPhone’s operating system. The update is apparently available for those who have the iPhone 3G and 3GS devices.

Boy Genius reports that their anonymous source has stated the iPhone will add multitasking, which users have been yearning for. The interface has also been simplified and that they could possibly add a less intrusive notification alert (a la Android?). The report also states that the software will allow for an easier and improved syncing of calendar and contact information.
Also, Apple is looking to add multi-touch gestures to the operating system – something that the iPhone has always had a head’s up on Android devices.

Of course, one of the biggest rumors going around in the Apple world is the much anticipated release of an Apple tablet. Although it hasn’t been confirmed yet, the hype alone makes you think it must exist. There have been sources that have said that they have seen a 10” screen and is shaped like an iPhone. Some have called it an iPhone, but not an iPhone. It will have a built in mobile broadband service to work on specific carriers (none have been named yet). Nobody knows if it will work on a CDMA or GSM network so we’re all anxiously awaiting today’s official announcement and details. Follow @mobicity on Twitter for all the news as it breaks.

CES mobile phone round up.

This year’s CES event was held in Las Vegas, Nevada from January 7-11th. It certainly wasn’t the biggest showing in mobile phone history, but there were some highlights.

Of course, the center of mobile phone attention was Google’s HTC Nexus One. It is definitely the best Android phone on the market to date and it’s boost certainly has something to do with the Snapdragon 1GHz processor. It is the first phone to have the Android 2.1 operating system and it allows for some nice customization options and 3D effects. There was also talk that the Nexus One will receive an update to include Adobe Flash 10.1. Not only was there the debut of the Nexus One, but there was some more Android love in the mix. There was the showing of the Motorola Backflip that will also run Android 2.1.

Sony Ericsson also showed several new phones at CES. They include the Android operated Xperia X10, Xperia Pureness, and Jalou. Sony Ericsson also has three new phones – Naite, Elm, and Hazel – all part of their GreenHeart series. These three handsets are made from recycled plastics and use less packaging.

LG announced that they plan to develop more smartphones in 2010. They stated that Windows Mobile 7 may be in the mix of the smartphones. They launched approximately 17 million phones last year, so they certainly won’t be abandoning the hand that feeds them.

Another big story at CES was when reporter, Dan Simmons, of the BBC, managed to break the “unbreakable” phone. The Sonim XP3.2 Quest Pro’s display was broken when he slammed the phone against an aquarium – after taking a dive in it. In the phone’s defense, it did take Simmons a considerable amount of time to do the damage, but he still managed to break the unbreakable.

For those who are fans of BlackBerry will appreciate that Directed Electronics will bring their Viper SmartStart app to the device. Currently found on the Apple iPhone, the app allows drivers to remotely lock/unlock the vehicle, open the trunk, trigger the panic alarm, and start the engine. Also Research in Motion debuted an exciting new accessory called, “Blackberry Presenter,” that allows BlackBerry users to make PowerPoint presentations from the device. It is a small hub that connects to your Blackberry to a projector/monitor. It will run on BlackBerry devices running v4.6 or higher.

Overall, CES 2010 seemed to be the year of the Android. There are several new phones that will be launched this year that will be running an Android operating system. Everybody seems to want the customization that Android has brought to the table. If they continue on this pace, they’ll be able to stay steady with some of the big boys when it comes to smartphone operating systems.

This year’s CES event was held in Las Vegas, Nevada from January 7-11th. It certainly wasn’t the biggest showing in mobile phone history, but there were some highlights.

Of course, the center of mobile phone attention was Google’s HTC Nexus One. It is definitely the best Android phone on the market to date and it’s boost certainly has something to do with the Snapdragon 1GHz processor. It is the first phone to have the Android 2.1 operating system and it allows for some nice customization options and 3D effects. There was also talk that the Nexus One will receive an update to include Adobe Flash 10.1. Not only was there the debut of the Nexus One, but there was some more Android love in the mix. There was the showing of the Motorola Backflip that will also run Android 2.1.

Sony Ericsson also showed several new phones at CES. They include the Android operated Xperia X10, Xperia Pureness, and Jalou. Sony Ericsson also has three new phones – Naite, Elm, and Hazel – all part of their GreenHeart series. These three handsets are made from recycled plastics and use less packaging.

LG announced that they plan to develop more smartphones in 2010. They stated that Windows Mobile 7 may be in the mix of the smartphones. They launched approximately 17 million phones last year, so they certainly won’t be abandoning the hand that feeds them.

Another big story at CES was when reporter, Dan Simmons, of the BBC, managed to break the “unbreakable” phone. The Sonim XP3.2 Quest Pro’s display was broken when he slammed the phone against an aquarium – after taking a dive in it. In the phone’s defense, it did take Simmons a considerable amount of time to do the damage, but he still managed to break the unbreakable.

For those who are fans of BlackBerry will appreciate that Directed Electronics will bring their Viper SmartStart app to the device. Currently found on the Apple iPhone, the app allows drivers to remotely lock/unlock the vehicle, open the trunk, trigger the panic alarm, and start the engine. Also Research in Motion debuted an exciting new accessory called, “Blackberry Presenter,” that allows BlackBerry users to make PowerPoint presentations from the device. It is a small hub that connects to your Blackberry to a projector/monitor. It will run on BlackBerry devices running v4.6 or higher.

Overall, CES 2010 seemed to be the year of the Android. There are several new phones that will be launched this year that will be running an Android operating system. Everybody seems to want the customization that Android has brought to the table. If they continue on this pace, they’ll be able to stay steady with some of the big boys when it comes to smartphone operating systems.