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Wireless Analyst Jeff Kagan Comments on Apple and Google Reaching 92 Percent Market Share(PR Web Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) January 28, 2013 According to a January 28, 2013 article on eWeek.com titled, Apple, Android Capture 92 Percent of Smartphone Shipments. Apple iPhone and Google Android have captured 92 percent market share of the smart phone market. That according to research firm Strategy Analytics. Tech Analyst Jeff Kagan comments below. “It is interesting how both the network side and the handset side are lead by two companies. AT&T Mobility and Verizon Wireless have roughly 70 percent market share on the network side. Google Android and Apple iPhone have roughly 92 percent market share,” says Jeff Kagan, Tech Analyst. “Could 2013 mean changes are coming ” The article says that right now the worldwide smartphone industry has become a duopoly with Apple and Android devices accounting for 92 percent of all smartphones. It says Apple grew 29 percent annually and shipped 47.8 million smartpones for 22 percent market share in Q4 2012. It also says Google grew to roughly 152 million Android smartphones which where shipped globally in Q4 2012. “It looks like Google and Apple own this space, but will that continue Google almost doubled the Android market share during 2012, while Apple growth slowed. I will watch what will happen in 2013. Will Apple restart it’s growth rate or will it continue to decline ” asked Kagan. “The real story in 2013 will be the recovery attempt by both Nokia and RIM with their Blackberry 10. While Google and Apple continue to win, Nokia and RIM are trying to re-start their growth. Can they, is the question,” says Jeff Kagan. “At the same time other companies like Huawei, ZTE and Sony are planning to increase their market share as well. Looking past Apple and Google, the real battle for 2013 is the tier two war which is about to begin.” To discuss further, please contact Jeff Kagan by email or phone. About Jeff Kagan Jeff Kagan is an Industry Analyst who has been quoted by reporters and the media, thousands of times, over 25 years, in news stories from all of the major media. He offers comment on tech news stories to reporters and journalists. Jeff Kagan has also been quoted as a Tech Analyst, Wireless Analyst, Telecom Analyst and Principal Analyst depending on the focus of the story. He primarily follows wireless, telecom, Internet, cable television and IPTV. Secondarily he follows the wider and more general consumer electronics and technology space. Visit his website: at jeffKAGAN.com to learn more and for disclosures. To Reporters: Jeff Kagan sends comments by email to reporters and the media. If you would like to be added to this email list please send request by email. To Clients: He has worked with many companies over 25 years as consulting clients. Contact: Jeff Kagan by email at jeff(at)jeffKAGAN(dot)com or by phone at 770-579-5810. Kagan is an Analyst, Consultant, Columnist and Speaker. Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Jeff-Kagan-Tech-Analyst/Apple-Google-RIM-Nokia/prweb10368817.htm (c) 2013 PRWEB.COM Newswire |