Posts Tagged ‘Apple iPhone 4S’
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012
 Apple leaped past Samsung and LG to become the best-selling U.S. handset brand in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2011.
In a quarter that featured the launch of the iPhone 4S and the addition of Sprint, Apple’s three available models combined to capture 43 percent of the U.S. smartphone market in Q4, according to market research firm the NPD Group.
“Attracted by a faster processor, improved camera and the Siri speech-driven agent, most iPhone buyers paid a premium for the iPhone 4S, making it the top-selling handset in Q4,” said Ross Rubin, executive director, Connected Intelligence for The NPD Group.
“The iPhone 4S outsold the iPhone 4 by 75 percent, and outsold the iPhone 3GS, available for free on AT&T, five to one.”
Together, Android and iPhone accounted for over 90 percent of smartphone sales, with Android holding on to 48 percent of the smartphone market during the quarter; however, Android devices performed better among first-time smartphone buyers.
Based on the latest data from The NPD Group’s monthly Smartphone Track service, among the first-time smartphone buyers in Q4, 57 percent purchased Android phones compared to just 34 percent who purchased iPhones.
“Android has been criticized for offering a more complex user experience than its competitors, but the company’s wide carrier support and large app selection is appealing to new smartphone customers,” Rubin said. “Android’s support of LTE at Verizon has also made it the exclusive choice for customers who want to take advantage of that carrier’s fastest network.”
The overall share of mobile phone sales that are smartphones continued to climb in Q4 2011, reaching 68 percent of the total mobile phone market, which is an increase of 18 percentage points since Q4 2010. Based on the latest data from NPD’s monthly Mobile Phone Trackservice, average selling prices for smartphones increased eight dollars over the prior quarter, reaching $143 in Q4 2011, which is still below average price of $149 in Q4 2010. Led by continued steady sales for Apple’s iPhones, the top five best-selling mobile phone handsets in Q4 were as follows:
1. Apple iPhone 4S
2. Apple iPhone 4
3. Apple iPhone 3GS
4. Samsung GALAXY S II
5. Samsung GALAXY S 4G
Information in this press release is from Mobile Phone Track and Smartphone Track, both of which report on the activities of U.S. consumers, age 18 and older, who reported purchasing a mobile phone or smartphone. NPD does not track corporate/enterprise mobile phone purchases.
Tags: Android, Apple iPhone 4S, NPD Group, Samsung Galaxy S 4G, Samsung Galaxy S II
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Monday, December 12th, 2011
 Apple iPad3s ElderGadget, a leading, trusted technology review and news site geared toward the dynamic boomer and senior, has released its Top 10 Cool Holiday Gifts for 2011, featuring its top picks for great gift ideas this holiday season.
The Top 10 list serves as a guide for those looking for the latest “must-have” gifts for grandparents, parents and the technologically challenged. The list includes popular items such as the Amazon Kindle Fire, Apple iPad 2 and Panasonic VIERA 3D Plasma HDTV.
The Top 10 Cool Holiday Gifts for 2011 are comprised of items tested against criteria from the ElderGadget Seal of Approval: namely, is a product easy to see, hear, use and understand.
The full list on ElderGadget.com provides a description of each item and includes information on why it is a perfect fit for loved ones this holiday season.
This year’s Top 10 Cool Holiday Gifts for 2011 are:
1.Apple iPad 2 and Apple TV
2. LED Lenser 880052 MI LED Flashlight
3. Apple iPhone 4s
4. HP Envy 110 Printer
5. Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
6. Amazon Kindle Fire or Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet
7. Roku 2 XS Streaming Player
8. Panasonic VIERA TC-P65VT30 1080p 3D Plasma HDTV
9. Jabra SPORT Bluetooth Stereo Headset
10. CBTL™ Americano Brewing System
Tags: Amazon Kindle Fire, Apple iPad, Apple iPhone 4S, Apple TV, Barnes & Noble Nook, CBTL American Brewing System, Elder Gadget, HP Envy 110 Printer, Jabra Sport Bluetooth Stereo Headset, LED Lenser 880052 MI LED Flashlight, Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1, Roku 2XS Streaming player, top ten holiday gifts for boomers
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Friday, November 25th, 2011
 The F-Secure Cyber Monday Cyber-Watch List is an annual compilation of the most ‘dangerous’ holiday gifts to be encountered while shopping online this year based on the prevalence of ‘poisoned’ search results on the web.
Cyber Monday, the unofficial beginning of the holiday shopping season online, will occur this November 28, 2011, bringing with it throngs of Internet shoppers on the hunt for the best deals and hottest products.
Unfortunately, the period also brings with it a similarly motivated group of cybercriminals targeting unassuming shoppers as they use search engines to find gifts for their loved ones.
Google search results for products often include links to ‘poisoned’ sites, or malicious websites that can infect an unsecured computer with viruses, worms and other malware, putting one’s personal and financial information at risk.
The more popular an item is, the more likely it will attract a dangerous search result, which could lead to malware or an unreliable merchant. Here are the products we anticipate will be targeted by cybercriminals this holiday season:
 1. Apple iPhone 4S
2. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2 DVD
3. Angry Birds: Knock on Wood Game
4. Steve Jobs biography
5. Fijit Friends Willa Interactive Toy
6. Michael Buble ‘Christmas’ album
7. Apple iPad 2
8. Kindle Fire tablet
9. Silver ‘Heart’ pendants
10. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
Here are three tips from F-Secure to ensure you stay safe while shopping online this Cyber Monday, and throughout the 2011 holiday season:
- Visit retailers’ websites directly if possible (e.g., www.amazon.com vs searching ‘Amazon’ on Google)
- Use Internet security software that features browsing protection
- Always check a site’s URL before making any purchase (look to make sure you’re at the correct online store and that the page URL begins with https://, which means it’s secure)
For more advice on staying safe online, check out F-Secure’s Safe & Savvy blog.
F-Secure’s list of the ‘most dangerous gifts’ was compiled based on Amazon’s Most Gifted items. An analysis of Google Insights has shown items on this list typically spike in search volume during the holiday season.
Tags: Angry Birds Knock on Wood game, Apple iPad2, Apple iPhone 4S, Call of Duty Modern Warfare3, F-Secure, Fijit Friends Willa Interactive toy, Harry Potter DVD, Kindle Fire Tablet, Michael Buble Christmas album, Silver Heart pendants, Top ten most dangerous holiday gift searches
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Wednesday, November 16th, 2011
 Click on the chart for a larger version. The share of mobile phone handset sales that are smartphones continues to climb, acording to the NPD Group’s Smartphone Track Service.
The share of U.S. mobile handset sales that were smartphones reached 59 percent in the third quarter (Q3) of 2011, an increase of 13 percentage points since Q3 of 2010. Based on the latest data from NPD’s monthly Mobile Phone Track service, average selling prices for smartphones have declined for four consecutive quarters, reaching $135 in Q3.
According to NPD’s new Smartphone Track service, prices are falling even though many consumers originally considered paying more. Among U.S. consumers who considered purchasing phones in the $200 to $250 price range, 64 percent ended up purchasing a phone for less than $200.
Led by continued steady sales for Apple’s iPhones, the top five best-selling mobile phone handsets in Q3 were as follows:
1. Apple iPhone 4
2. Apple iPhone 3GS
3. HTC EVO 4G
4. Motorola Droid 3
5. Samsung Intensity II
“Even as smartphone prices continue to decline, the accessory attachment rates for smartphones in Q3 was unchanged since last year,” said Ross Rubin, executive director of industry analysis for NPD. “This indicates further opportunity for retailers to improve revenue numbers by focusing marketing efforts on selling more accessories.”
The top U.S. mobile accessories brands in Q3 were Zagg, Otter Products, Just Wireless, Motorola, and Incase Designs.
Information this press release is from “Mobile Phone Track” and “Smartphone Track,” both of which report on the activities of U.S. consumers, age 18 and older, who reported purchasing a mobile phone or smartphone. NPD does not track corporate/enterprise mobile phone purchases.
Tags: Apple iPhone 3GS, Apple iPhone 4S, Incase Designs, Just Wireless, mobile handset market, Mororola, Motorola Droid 3, NPD Group, Otter Products, Samsung Intensity, Smartphone sales, Smartphone tracking service, Zagg
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