Impressive mobile devices Launches in 2008 second half
Some impressive mobile phone product launches between now and late 2008 will help the world’s mobile handset markets close out the year with strong sales, according to ABI Research.
Apple’s second-generation iPhone has just gone on sale, generating as much buzz as its predecessor. RIM is expected to debut important new BlackBerry models soon, and other handset vendors will add their best efforts as the second half of 2008 progresses. Such “iconic” models generate a lot of interest around the handset industry and get consumers thinking about replacement.
According to research director Kevin Burden, “2008 should still be a very good year for the global mobile phone market. While Q2 performance figures are still preliminary until finalized at the end of July, early indications do not point to an aggressively weak quarter. Historically, the second half of the year has always outperformed the first, and despite nearly global economic problems, a second half lift is still expected, although likely lower than the near 20% increase the worldwide market has seen in recent years.”
