1.31m iPhones predicted to ship in Australia over 5 years

by Alex Zaharov-Reutt

Thursday, 12 June 2008

Page 2 of 3 IDC’s Mark Novosel continued in his comments saying: "Being a HSDPA device with GPS, coupled with Apple's renowned design, the iPhone 3G will see strong initial demand and by the end of 2012 IDC expects Apple to have shipped in excess of 1.31M iPhones to Australia.” Novosel went even further, suggesting that: “It wouldn't be unusual to experience stock shortages in the initial months after launch and given that the HTC Diamond and Blackberry Bold should be launching shortly after, frustrated consumers may quickly opt for other comparable devices." But that’s not all. IDC said that “Pivotal features driving the converged device market include user interface design and the use of touch-screens”, with Novosel specifically adding that: "People are after an immersive, rich and highly interactive mobile experience." Novosel continued: "It is no wonder we are seeing so much innovation centering around the user interface, with smooth flowing graphics, multi-touch and gesture-based control among the key innovations leading touch-screen user interface designs.” So, what else did IDC’s Q1 2008 “Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker” also reveal?   Their insights are listed below: - Y/Y Shipments increased 39.2%. Year-on-year total market shipments increased significantly from the same period last year. Consumers are continuing to upgrade mobile devices more frequently in their quest to keep pace with technology. Australia's mobile replacement rate is expected to exceed 42.9% in 2008, up from 40.7% in 2007. - Total 2008 shipments expected to surpass 2007. Q407 saw a rapid handset boom due to Telstra's Next G migration. Consequently Q408 is expected to fall short of last year's highs, however full year 2008 shipments are expected to exceed 2007 by 6.4%, fuelled by a flurry of advanced and exciting new devices in the second half of the year and the launch of Optus and Vodafone's national 3G networks. So, what about the iPhone 3G - and Nokia? Please read on to page 3. << First page <   1 2 3 Next page > Last page - Post your comment >>

 

< Next story in category		Previous story in the category >

Visitors last 30 days Suscribers

904,266 13,751