Several new mobile trends have emerged recently, such as the advent of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI), foldable devices, satellite connectivity, Embedded Subscriber Identity Module (eSIM), and Ultra-Wideband (UWB). Will these innovations find success in the mobile device markets? ABI Research’s Emergent Mobile Device Technology Tracker Market Data Overview: 3Q 2024 reviewed these five market-defining mobile trends in 2024 and beyond. This post will summarize our findings from the report, providing a data-supported outlook for these promising mobile technologies.
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ABI Research just published its most recent version of the 5G Mobile Device Vendor Market Shares (released in 1Q 2024) market data product, which reveals worldwide smartphone market shares and sales volumes through 3Q 2023. Like last year’s vendor shares, a key trend is that Apple and Samsung dominate the market as the largest phone manufacturers.
Few technology companies have the sway that Apple possesses, having the largest smartphone market share worldwide in 4Q 2022. With such substantial influence comes substantial attention from industry players, technology enthusiasts, and other stakeholders. From a new iPhone release to years of Extended Reality (XR) development, every move Apple makes is closely monitored because the company’s products are often forward-looking and set new trends in consumer devices. Here are some of the tech products that will define Apple's near to medium-term future.
ABI Research’s 5G Mobile Device Vendor Market Shares report reveals the latest data on worldwide and regional smartphone market shares. Overall, Apple came out on top in 4Q 2022, with a 23.8% global market share.
As consumers and enterprises find 5G alluring for novel device applications and use cases, ABI Research market forecasts confirm that 5G subscriptions are going to rapidly take off. By 2026, there will be more 5G subscriptions than 4G subscriptions. But in order for 5G to truly blossom, the market needs to evolve and ensure that 5G support is widespread. With that, we decided to list six upcoming 5G-supported devices to give you a glimpse into the future of 5G.