The Top 5 Smartphone Trends For 2013 – What You Need to Know: A blog about mobile trends.
Mobile technology is exploding, but how does a business take advantage of this trend without getting burned?
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Posted: 2012-12-31
It’s that time again! We’re going to take a look at the top 5 smartphone trends for 2013. Here are some of the things we think will make headlines and impact our industry.
1. Samsung – They Will Become the Apple of Android
Samsung has been able to capitalize on Android’s success in a way that no other Android OEM has. They have made it a point to differentiate themselves from other Android OEMs by offering unique hardware and innovative software features. Their strategy seems to be working, and they are now the number one smartphone manufacturer in the world (according to Gartner).
We don’t expect Samsung to slow down any time soon. Based on their track record, we expect them to remain aggressive with their marketing efforts, and continue to push their brand forward through advertising and strategic partnerships with carriers and content providers (e.g., ESPN).
2. Mobile Payments – NFC Will Gain Traction in 2013
The mobile payment space is heating up. Apple is reportedly testing NFC technology in their iPhone 5 prototypes, while Google Wallet is expanding its reach through partnerships with Visa and Mastercard. In addition, PayPal recently announced that they will be adding NFC capabilities to their mobile app this summer in partnership with Discover Financial Services (DFS). Last but not least
In the past few years, smartphones have transformed how we communicate and how we get things done. As 2013 approaches, tech analysts are predicting that we’ll see a lot of changes in the way we use our phones and the impact they will have on our lives.
While the smartphone market has quickly become saturated with similar devices, manufacturers are looking to differentiate their products by introducing new concepts and technologies. Here are five smartphone trends to watch out for in 2013:
Smartphones Get Bigger
There’s a saying that bigger is better and this seems to be true when it comes to smartphones. The iPhone 4/4S has a 3.5″ screen, but Apple’s next generation device – the iPhone 5 – is expected to come with a larger 4″ display. This increased screen size will put the iPhone on par with its competitors like the Samsung Galaxy S3 and HTC One X, which already offer 4.8″ and 4.7″ screens respectively.
Beyond bigger screens, some analysts expect that smartphone vendors will begin offering even larger devices as more consumers adopt tablets for their mobile computing needs. These phablets (phone/tablet hybrids) could become a popular choice for consumers looking for a single device to handle all of their mobile work and entertainment needs.
We have rounded up the top 5 smartphone trends that are likely to dominate the industry in 2013 along with some of the lesser known details behind them.
1) 4G LTE
2) Smarter Smartphones
3) Android Fragmentation
4) Mobile Payments
5) Enterprise Apps
The smartphone market is changing. At the center of this transition lies the fact that growth in developing markets is driving the next billion smartphone users. As a result, companies like Nokia and BlackBerry are faltering while companies that offer more affordable smartphones are thriving.
The infographic below created by GetVoIP takes a closer look at the top five mobile technology trends that will impact you in 2013 as well as what to expect on the horizon.
As smartphone sales continue to increase globally, adapting your business to accommodate this movement is essential for success.
Smartphone shipments reached 488 million units in Q4 2012, up 36% from the same quarter in 2011.
The global smartphone market grew by 46% in 2012, with volumes close to 700 million units.
In Q4 2012, Android and iOS comprised 93% of all smartphones shipped.
Android shipments overtook feature phone shipments for the first time during the same quarter.
The number of apps downloaded from Google Play exceeded 40 billion at the end of 2012.
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is a not-to-be-missed event for anyone interested in consumer technologies, and the show offers a great opportunity for takeaways about the year ahead. This year’s CES offered an early look at some of the hottest trends in mobile and consumer electronics, including:
* * Ultra HD TV
* * Smart Watches
* * Voice Recognition
* * 3D Printing and Scanning
* * Tablet Optimized Apps and Content