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Smartphone market holds up, rest of mobile market declines

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Novosel predicts that iPhone 3G price cuts will inject some new life into the current model, however, he says, “this is largely used to clear existing stock in anticipation of a product refresh."

Other trends revealed by IDC in its latest survey included:


• In 2008, 44.6% of all mobile devices shipped were HSDPA capable, and by the end of 2009 this will rise to 48.1%; with nearly three quarters (74.2%) of all mobiles shipped expected to be HSDPA capable in 2013.
• Nokia has clawed back lost market share to finish Q408 with a market share of 51.3%, back above the symbolic 50% mark, and
• Established vendors RIM and Sony Ericsson have each performed strongly, with Y/Y increases of 88% and 54% respectively. RIM's Blackberry Bold continues to perform robustly, while Sony Ericsson continues to expand its portfolio and will launch Symbian Series 60 powered converged devices in 2009.