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Camera Phones, Embedded PC Cameras Propel Image Sensor Market

Continued uptake of cameras in mobile phones and notebook PCs is driving growth in the area-array image sensor market, reports in-stat. Worldwide unit shipments of image sensors in camera phones continue to rise, mostly as a result of the continuing penetration of dual-camera phones in Asian markets. These phones utilize both a traditional point-and-shoot camera, as well as a second, inward-facing camera for two-way video communication or videoconferencing.  more

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WiMAX Laptop Clients and Embedded Mobile PCs will Drive the Device Market

When it comes to portable/mobile devices, the bulk of early WiMAX device shipments will be in the form of external laptop clients and embedded mobile PCs, reports in-stat. Growth in both external clients and laptops will benefit from the lower cost of the technology compared to cellular, and in some cases, lack of service contracts, the high-tech market research firm says. in-stat believes these devices will attract both monthly subscribers and session-based users.  more

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Smartphone OS Market to Grow by 30% for Next 5 Years

Smartphone OS-based phones will grow at more than a 30% compound annual growth rate for the next five years globally, taking an increasing share of the overall phone market that is otherwise growing in single digits, reports in-stat. The unit volume of smartphones globally also exceeds the unit sales for laptops.  more

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