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Articles tagged with: Sony
Worldwide Mobile Phone Shipments Down by 15.8% in First Quarter
The worldwide mobile phone market began 2009 with an expected sequential downturn, exacerbated by the challenges of the ongoing worldwide recession. According to IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, vendors shipped a total of 244.8 million units in the first quarter of 2009 (1Q09), approximately 15.8% lower than the 290.8 million units shipped during 1Q08. The first quarter of a new year is typically characterized by seasonally lower shipment volumes following a busy holiday quarter with channels clearing out excess inventory. But the 1Q09 decline was especially sharp due to weak end-user demand, currency volatility, and lack of credit for merchants as consumers and the supply chain adapt to the recession. more
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Krusell's Top-10 Handset Sales Chart for April
The Swedish manufacturer of carrying cases for portable electronics, Krusell, releases its "Top 10"-list for April 2009. The list is based on number of pieces of model specific mobile and smart phone cases ordered from Krusell during April 2009. Krusell's list is unique due to the fact that it reflects the sales of phones on six continents and in more than 50 countries around the globe.
- (2) Nokia 3109
- (1) Samsung SGH-i900/i910 Omnia
- (8) Nokia 5800
- (5) Nokia E71
- (4) HTC Touch HD
- (7) Nokia 3120
- (3) Nokia 6300
- (6) Nokia E51
- (-) sony Ericsson C702
- (-) sony Ericsson X1 Xperia
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Telecom New Zealand Announces WCDMA Network Launch
Telecom New Zealand has announced the early launch of its WCDMA overlay of its existing CDMA network - for the 13th May. CEO Paul Reynolds said the development of the Telecom XT Mobile Network had progressed extremely well and the service will be operational across the country from launch day. more
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Foxconn in Running for Sony Ericsson Android Phone Production
sony Ericsson is likely to out-source the production of its initial Android based smartphones to Taiwan's Foxconn Electronics, reports DigiTimes, citing a report in the Chinese language Commercial Times newspaper. more
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Sony Ericsson to Cut a Further 2,000 Jobs
sony Ericsson has announced its first quarter results, and reported a 35% slump in handset sales to 14.5 million units, although that is in line with guidance offered earlier this month. Sales for the quarter were EUR 1.74 billion (US$2.3 billion), a decrease of 36% from a year ago. more
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Mobile Phones Get Smarter at CTIA with Touch Screen Tech
This month's International CTIA Wireless 2009 event in Las Vegas showcased in the mobile handset's industry increasing focus on smart phones, as illustrated by prevalence of announcements related to touch-screen technology, according to iSuppli. more
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Sony Ericsson names Replacement Boss for North America Markets
sony Ericsson has announced that Anderson Teixeira, currently Head of Region Western Europe is to take over as President of sony Ericsson US and Head of Region North America. Kristian Tear will succeed Teixeira as Head of Region Western Europe and will combine this new role with his current responsibilities as Head of sony Ericsson's Global Customer Operations. more
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Sony Ericsson Shows Low-Cost Walkman Phone
sony Ericsson has shown off a couple of new mobile phones, the basic S312 and the low-cost Walkman branded W205. more
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ZTE Aims to be a Top-5 Phone Manufacturer This Year
China's ZTE is close to breaking into the top-5 of global handset manufacturers after it saw handset shipments jump by 40% in 2008 to reach 45 million units, according to the Taiwan based DigiTimes publication. The company had set itself a target of gaining a top-5 placement by 2011, but did accept that shrinking market share in competitors could bring that date forward. more
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Sony Ericsson Shows Off New Clam-Shell Phone
sony Ericsson has announced its latest mobile phone, the clam-shell T707, a phone that lights up when you receive a call and you can personalise the light settings to each of your friends, so you always know who wants you. If you are too busy to answer, simply end the call with a wave of your hand over the screen - you can also do the same gesture to snooze the alarm. more
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