Symbian Handset Shipments to Reach 180m by 2014, Despite Increasing Popularity of Emerging OS Platforms, says Juniper Research

Shipments of open source Symbian handsets are expected to more than double over the next five years, a new report from Juniper Research has found. However, the platform faces strong competition in a smartphone marketplace which is increasingly targeting consumers and “prosumers� as well as corporate customers, with the result that its overall market share will remain virtually unchanged over that period.

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Surging mobile data traffic drives new 4G LTE operator investment plans but only 1 in 20 users to benefit by 2015

LTE 4G mobile networks will provide businesses and consumers with dramatically increased speeds and capacity to combat the effects of the mobile data traffic explosion such as network crashes. However, only 1 in every 20 subscribers will benefit, a new study from Juniper Research concluded.

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Surge of data traffic to put strain on 3G, finds new report available for free download from the Juniper Research website

As 2009 draws to a close Juniper Research has drawn up a list of predictions for the coming year, all neatly wrapped up as the top trends for the mobile and wireless industry for 2010. A report detailing the findings is available to download for free from the Juniper website from today.

Coverage: Global
Author: Windsor Holden, Dr

Subscribers Fuel Growth in Asia Pacific Mobile Gambling Market as Revenues Rise from $966m to $8.8bn by 2011

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Strong Sales of Galaxy S3 Helps Extend Samsung’s Lead over Apple in Smartphone Market Says Juniper

Hampshire, UK – 26th July 2012: Data from leading mobile analyst firm Juniper Research shows Samsung has taken a sizeable lead in the smartphone market in terms of unit shipments. In the second quarter of 2012, the company estimates Samsung shipped 52.1 million smartphones, just over double the number shipped by its leading rival, Apple – 26.0 million. The Korea-based company has also doubled its lead over Apple quarter-on-quarter, with its flagship Galaxy S3 playing a key role, having achieved sales of 10 million in June. However, with consumers waiting for the next iPhone expected later in the year, Apple will undoubtedly narrow the gap.

Coverage: Global ~ 8 Key Regions
Author: Daniel Ashdown

Streamed subscriptions and videochat drive mobile adult revenues to $2.2bn in 2008, says Juniper Research; DisplayBoy, Cherrysauce net Future Mobile Awards

The global mobile market for adult content grew by around 36% to an estimated $2.2bn in 2008, driven by streamed subscription services and a burgeoning video chat market, according to a new report from Juniper Research.

Coverage: Global - 8 Key regions
Author: Windsor Holden, Dr

Streamed Mobile Music Services to Remain Strong as Revenues Approach $5.5bn by 2013, Whilst Those Reliant on Ad-Funding Face Shortfalls, says Juniper Research

Despite the impact of the global recession, revenues from streamed mobile music services and full-track downloads are expected to exhibit strong growth over the next five years, according to a new report from Juniper Research...

Coverage: Global - 8 Key regions
Author: Windsor Holden, Dr

Spin3 wins Gold at this year’s Future Mobile Awards for contribution to mobile gambling

Mobile gambling innovators, Spin3, have been selected as this year's top award winner in the mobile gambling category at this year's Future Mobile Awards, presented by Juniper Research.

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Spend on Mobile and Wireless by Education Authorities to rise from $827m in 2005 to $6.5bn by 2010

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Social Virtual Goods Revenues Generated via Mobile Devices to Reach $3bn in 2011 Rising to $4.6bn in 2016

A new report from Juniper Research finds that soaring usage of social gaming – driven largely by the sharp rise in smartphone adoption – will push the global market for virtual goods bought from mobile social media services from $3 billion this year to $4.6 billion by 2016.

Coverage: Global - 8 Key Regions
Author: Charlotte Miller