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Global Smartphones Market Report 2014-2018: Apple, Huawei Technologies, Lenovo Group, LG Electronics & Samsung Electronics Dominates the Market
M2 - 1 hr 20 mins ago
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/zhhzt2/global) has announced the addition of the "Global Smartphones Market Report 2014-2018: Apple, Huawei Technologies, Lenovo Group, LG Electronics & Samsung Electronics Dominates the Market" report to their offering. The Global Smartphones market will grow at a CAGR of 15% to 2018 The Global Smartphones market is expected to witness significant growth due to some emerging trends that are likely to have a positive impact on market growth over the next few years. One such trend is the increasing demand for large-screen smartphones. With the emergence of new technologies such as cloud computing, virtualization, and the deployment of next-generation LTE wireless networks such as 3G and 4G, consumers are able to browse the internet, play online games, and watch videos on their smartphones, thereby driving the demand for large-screen smartphones worldwide. Thus, the combination of various emerging trends and drivers is expected to propel the growth of the market during the forecast period. One of the major drivers is the declining ASP of smartphones. The prices of smartphones have been constantly decreasing, so they are becoming more affordable to a broader consumer base, which has resulted in a high demand for smartphones in recent years. These lower prices have also increased the adoption of smartphones in emerging markets such as India and China. Further, the report states that one of the key challenges in this market is the high production cost. The intense competition in the market has forced smartphone vendors to invest heavily in areas such as marketing and R&D, which is expected to affect their profitability. The key vendors dominating this space are - Apple Inc. - Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. - Lenovo Group Ltd. - LG Electronics Inc. - Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. The other vendors mentioned in the report are - Coolpad Group Ltd. - Google Inc. - HTC Corp. - Intel Corp. - Nokia Corp. - Sony Mobile Communications AB - TCL Communication Technology Holdings Ltd. - ZTE Corp. Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Market Segmentation by Operating System - Geographical Segmentation - Key Leading Countries - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis - Business Overview For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/zhhzt2/global
Apple Overtaken by Google in Yet Another Category
Sam Mattera, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon May 26, 9:30AM CDT
Apple 's brand isn't what it used to be. According to communications firm Millward Brown, Google now has the most popular brand in the world, surpassing Apple, which occupied the top spot in each of the last three years. While this won't...
Global Tablet Market Forecasts & Opportunities Report, 2018
M2 - Mon May 26, 3:10AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/p6qlb9/global_tablet) has announced the addition of the "Global Tablet Market Forecasts & Opportunities Report, 2018" report to their offering. The report states that one of the key challenges in this market is the increasing adoption of phablets in emerging markets. Phablets are less cumbersome to handle and have additional features compared to tablets. Hence consumers, particularly in the emerging nations, prefer phablets over tablets. One of the major trends being witnessed in the Global Tablet market is the growing demand for tablets in enterprises. In enterprises, tablets are preferred to PCs because they can help the management control and manage support costs better. Tablets are more reliable than NB computers because they have fewer moving parts and offer more benefits as a mobile computing device than NBs. The growth of tablets might affect the usage of PCs in enterprises. Although tablets may not replace PCs in enterprises in the near future, they are expected to emerge as the preferred computing device over the next few years. Thus, the growing demand for tablets may have a negative impact on the growth of the PC industry. One of the major drivers in this market is the increasing need for mobile applications among consumers. Consumers want to be connected to the internet at all times for numerous purposes. The mobility factor and advancements in the wireless connectivity infrastructure have fostered the demand for tablets. The key vendors dominating this space are - Amazon.com Inc. - Apple Inc. - ASUSTeK Computer Inc. - Lenovo Group Ltd. - Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., The other vendors mentioned in the report are - Acer Inc. - BlackBerry Ltd. - Google Inc. - Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. - LG Electronics Inc. - Microsoft Corp. - Motorola Inc. Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Market Segmentation by Operating System - Geographical Segmentation - Key Leading Countries - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/p6...bal_tablet
Can This MIT Start-Up Challenge Google's High-Flying Plans for Wind Energy?
Maxx Chatsko, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun May 25, 2:43PM CDT
The Makani Airborne Wind Turbine may power your home for less than a coal-fired power plant as soon as 2015. Source: Makani Power. Step aside, Google , an MIT start-up has its own plans for the future of tethered wind power. Altaeros Energies...
Europe's move to rein in Google would stall in US
By MARTHA MENDOZA and TOBY STERLING - AP - Sun May 25, 1:53PM CDT
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) — Europe's moves to rein in Google — including a court ruling this month ordering the search giant to give people a say in what pops up when someone searches their name — may be seen in Brussels as striking a blow for the little guy.
Google's 1 Key Advantage Over Baidu
Andrew Tonner, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun May 25, 1:00PM CDT
As far as areas to invest in the technology space go, search engines are one of the most attractive spaces around. Google , the world's de facto search company, and Baidu , the "Google of China," both generate fantastic profits, continue to...
Google Doesn't Care About Making Money (Yet), It Just Wants to Get This Right
Matt Koppenheffer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun May 25, 12:28PM CDT
Have you heard of Google 's Google Wallet? "Shop. Save. Pay. With your phone." What more could you want? Google may not be the first company you think of when it comes to the sea-change taking place in the payments, but it'd be a big mistake to...
Why Google, Inc. Will Keep On Winning
Tim Beyers, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun May 25, 11:30AM CDT
Google 's ecosystem offers an impenetrable advantage that should allow the company to enjoy several more years of heady growth, Fool contributor Tim Beyers says in the following video. Venture capitalist Fred Wilson captured the spirit of the...
Report: Apple Inc. Brand Now Less Valuable Than Rival
Daniel Sparks, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun May 25, 11:00AM CDT
Apple is no longer the world's most valuable brand, according to Millward Brown's annual BrandZ report (via The Telegraph ). Which company beat out Apple for the top spot in 2014? Google . After holding the top spot for three years, Apple...
Will Google Inc's Algorithm Update Hurt RetailMeNot Inc?
David Kretzmann, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun May 25, 10:30AM CDT
RetailMeNot shares were crushed almost 19% on Thursday after reports that the company was among the biggest losers following algorithm changes made by Google . While the algorithm changes at Google may jeopardize the digital coupon provider's...
Can Facebook Inc Deliver Above Analyst Expectations In 2014?
Brian Nichols, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun May 25, 10:00AM CDT
ITG reported Wednesday that Facebook 's second quarter revenue is tracking $100 million above expectations. This comes amid reports that user engagement is down slightly , potentially implying that its video advertising business -- a space highly...
Google, Starbucks, and Apple Are Taking Part in This Tech Upheaval
Matt Koppenheffer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun May 25, 10:00AM CDT
It's rare that Google , Starbucks , and Apple are all in the same innovation scrum. Google and Apple, sure, but Starbucks? Believe it. When it comes to the changing way we pay for things, all three of these companies are playing key roles....
Apple and Beats: It's About Your Car
Bill Shamblin, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat May 24, 2:00PM CDT
Both Apple and Google are pulling out the all the stops to quickly integrate their mobile operating systems into cars and trucks. The incentive? Tapping into the new search and ad revenue opportunities of the mobile-connected "smart car." A...
Google Scores Another Big Win Against Apple
Andrew Tonner, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat May 24, 1:05PM CDT
In case you haven't noticed, tech powerhouses Apple and Google don't exactly get along these days. While Apple is widely credited with creating the mainstream smartphone market, Google wasn't far behind, having launched Android a year later....
Why Google's Billion-Dollar Bet on Twitch.tv Looks Brilliant
Tim Beyers, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat May 24, 12:30PM CDT
More than 45 million tune in each month to watch gameplay on twitch.tv. Credit: Twitch.tv. Variety cites unnamed sources who say YouTube has a prelimiary agreement to acquire Twitch.tv for $1 billion in cash. Should Google 's investors cheer...
Apple Inc. Quietly Follows In Netflix's Footsteps
Erin Kennedy and Evan Niu, CFA, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat May 24, 11:00AM CDT
Netflix has been making headlines all year by inking interconnection deals with Internet service providers, allowing greater network access to improve streaming quality. Apple may be doing likewise, according to industry insider Day Rayburn....
Google Inc: Fanning the Fiber Flames
Tim Brugger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat May 24, 11:00AM CDT
There's been a lot of buzz around the greater Portland, Ore. area since the news was announced the city is on Google 's short list for its lightning-fast Fiber broadband network. Portland, along with eight other cities around the country, are...
Twitch Triumphant As Dorothy Gets Dumped, Spidey Sinks, and Godzilla Roars
Tim Beyers, Nathan Alderman, and Alison Southwick, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat May 24, 10:35AM CDT
New reports say YouTube is about to bid $1 billion for game-streaming service Twitch . Is this the right move for Google , which recently passed Apple to become the world's most valuable brand? Then, we talk the top brands in all things geek....
For Google Inc., A Secret Weapon Hiding In Plain Sight
Tim Beyers, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat May 24, 9:00AM CDT
Google Inc . is putting more Chromebooks in the hands of workers and students, and taking a chunk of Apple and Microsoft sales in the process. Fool contributor Tim Beyers explains the details in the following video. According to new data...
2014 Value Investor 500: The Full List
Dan Dzombak, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat May 24, 8:01AM CDT
The Value Investor 500 is my attempt to highlight the top 500 publicly traded companies in the U.S. To construct a quality-based list of the top 500 companies in the U.S., I focused on what's really important for investors to pay attention to: ...
Global Smartphones Market Report 2014-2018: Apple, Huawei Technologies, Lenovo Group, LG Electronics & Samsung Electronics Dominates the Market
M2 - 1 hr 20 mins ago
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/zhhzt2/global) has announced the addition of the "Global Smartphones Market Report 2014-2018: Apple, Huawei Technologies, Lenovo Group, LG Electronics & Samsung Electronics Dominates the Market" report to their offering. The Global Smartphones market will grow at a CAGR of 15% to 2018 The Global Smartphones market is expected to witness significant growth due to some emerging trends that are likely to have a positive impact on market growth over the next few years. One such trend is the increasing demand for large-screen smartphones. With the emergence of new technologies such as cloud computing, virtualization, and the deployment of next-generation LTE wireless networks such as 3G and 4G, consumers are able to browse the internet, play online games, and watch videos on their smartphones, thereby driving the demand for large-screen smartphones worldwide. Thus, the combination of various emerging trends and drivers is expected to propel the growth of the market during the forecast period. One of the major drivers is the declining ASP of smartphones. The prices of smartphones have been constantly decreasing, so they are becoming more affordable to a broader consumer base, which has resulted in a high demand for smartphones in recent years. These lower prices have also increased the adoption of smartphones in emerging markets such as India and China. Further, the report states that one of the key challenges in this market is the high production cost. The intense competition in the market has forced smartphone vendors to invest heavily in areas such as marketing and R&D, which is expected to affect their profitability. The key vendors dominating this space are - Apple Inc. - Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. - Lenovo Group Ltd. - LG Electronics Inc. - Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. The other vendors mentioned in the report are - Coolpad Group Ltd. - Google Inc. - HTC Corp. - Intel Corp. - Nokia Corp. - Sony Mobile Communications AB - TCL Communication Technology Holdings Ltd. - ZTE Corp. Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Market Segmentation by Operating System - Geographical Segmentation - Key Leading Countries - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis - Business Overview For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/zhhzt2/global
Apple Overtaken by Google in Yet Another Category
Sam Mattera, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon May 26, 9:30AM CDT
Apple 's brand isn't what it used to be. According to communications firm Millward Brown, Google now has the most popular brand in the world, surpassing Apple, which occupied the top spot in each of the last three years. While this won't...
Global Tablet Market Forecasts & Opportunities Report, 2018
M2 - Mon May 26, 3:10AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/p6qlb9/global_tablet) has announced the addition of the "Global Tablet Market Forecasts & Opportunities Report, 2018" report to their offering. The report states that one of the key challenges in this market is the increasing adoption of phablets in emerging markets. Phablets are less cumbersome to handle and have additional features compared to tablets. Hence consumers, particularly in the emerging nations, prefer phablets over tablets. One of the major trends being witnessed in the Global Tablet market is the growing demand for tablets in enterprises. In enterprises, tablets are preferred to PCs because they can help the management control and manage support costs better. Tablets are more reliable than NB computers because they have fewer moving parts and offer more benefits as a mobile computing device than NBs. The growth of tablets might affect the usage of PCs in enterprises. Although tablets may not replace PCs in enterprises in the near future, they are expected to emerge as the preferred computing device over the next few years. Thus, the growing demand for tablets may have a negative impact on the growth of the PC industry. One of the major drivers in this market is the increasing need for mobile applications among consumers. Consumers want to be connected to the internet at all times for numerous purposes. The mobility factor and advancements in the wireless connectivity infrastructure have fostered the demand for tablets. The key vendors dominating this space are - Amazon.com Inc. - Apple Inc. - ASUSTeK Computer Inc. - Lenovo Group Ltd. - Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., The other vendors mentioned in the report are - Acer Inc. - BlackBerry Ltd. - Google Inc. - Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. - LG Electronics Inc. - Microsoft Corp. - Motorola Inc. Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Market Segmentation by Operating System - Geographical Segmentation - Key Leading Countries - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/p6...bal_tablet
Can This MIT Start-Up Challenge Google's High-Flying Plans for Wind Energy?
Maxx Chatsko, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun May 25, 2:43PM CDT
The Makani Airborne Wind Turbine may power your home for less than a coal-fired power plant as soon as 2015. Source: Makani Power. Step aside, Google , an MIT start-up has its own plans for the future of tethered wind power. Altaeros Energies...
Europe's move to rein in Google would stall in US
By MARTHA MENDOZA and TOBY STERLING - AP - Sun May 25, 1:53PM CDT
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) — Europe's moves to rein in Google — including a court ruling this month ordering the search giant to give people a say in what pops up when someone searches their name — may be seen in Brussels as striking a blow for the little guy.
Google's 1 Key Advantage Over Baidu
Andrew Tonner, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun May 25, 1:00PM CDT
As far as areas to invest in the technology space go, search engines are one of the most attractive spaces around. Google , the world's de facto search company, and Baidu , the "Google of China," both generate fantastic profits, continue to...
Google Doesn't Care About Making Money (Yet), It Just Wants to Get This Right
Matt Koppenheffer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun May 25, 12:28PM CDT
Have you heard of Google 's Google Wallet? "Shop. Save. Pay. With your phone." What more could you want? Google may not be the first company you think of when it comes to the sea-change taking place in the payments, but it'd be a big mistake to...
Why Google, Inc. Will Keep On Winning
Tim Beyers, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun May 25, 11:30AM CDT
Google 's ecosystem offers an impenetrable advantage that should allow the company to enjoy several more years of heady growth, Fool contributor Tim Beyers says in the following video. Venture capitalist Fred Wilson captured the spirit of the...
Report: Apple Inc. Brand Now Less Valuable Than Rival
Daniel Sparks, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun May 25, 11:00AM CDT
Apple is no longer the world's most valuable brand, according to Millward Brown's annual BrandZ report (via The Telegraph ). Which company beat out Apple for the top spot in 2014? Google . After holding the top spot for three years, Apple...
Will Google Inc's Algorithm Update Hurt RetailMeNot Inc?
David Kretzmann, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun May 25, 10:30AM CDT
RetailMeNot shares were crushed almost 19% on Thursday after reports that the company was among the biggest losers following algorithm changes made by Google . While the algorithm changes at Google may jeopardize the digital coupon provider's...
Can Facebook Inc Deliver Above Analyst Expectations In 2014?
Brian Nichols, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun May 25, 10:00AM CDT
ITG reported Wednesday that Facebook 's second quarter revenue is tracking $100 million above expectations. This comes amid reports that user engagement is down slightly , potentially implying that its video advertising business -- a space highly...
Google, Starbucks, and Apple Are Taking Part in This Tech Upheaval
Matt Koppenheffer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun May 25, 10:00AM CDT
It's rare that Google , Starbucks , and Apple are all in the same innovation scrum. Google and Apple, sure, but Starbucks? Believe it. When it comes to the changing way we pay for things, all three of these companies are playing key roles....
Apple and Beats: It's About Your Car
Bill Shamblin, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat May 24, 2:00PM CDT
Both Apple and Google are pulling out the all the stops to quickly integrate their mobile operating systems into cars and trucks. The incentive? Tapping into the new search and ad revenue opportunities of the mobile-connected "smart car." A...
Google Scores Another Big Win Against Apple
Andrew Tonner, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat May 24, 1:05PM CDT
In case you haven't noticed, tech powerhouses Apple and Google don't exactly get along these days. While Apple is widely credited with creating the mainstream smartphone market, Google wasn't far behind, having launched Android a year later....
Why Google's Billion-Dollar Bet on Twitch.tv Looks Brilliant
Tim Beyers, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat May 24, 12:30PM CDT
More than 45 million tune in each month to watch gameplay on twitch.tv. Credit: Twitch.tv. Variety cites unnamed sources who say YouTube has a prelimiary agreement to acquire Twitch.tv for $1 billion in cash. Should Google 's investors cheer...
Apple Inc. Quietly Follows In Netflix's Footsteps
Erin Kennedy and Evan Niu, CFA, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat May 24, 11:00AM CDT
Netflix has been making headlines all year by inking interconnection deals with Internet service providers, allowing greater network access to improve streaming quality. Apple may be doing likewise, according to industry insider Day Rayburn....
Google Inc: Fanning the Fiber Flames
Tim Brugger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat May 24, 11:00AM CDT
There's been a lot of buzz around the greater Portland, Ore. area since the news was announced the city is on Google 's short list for its lightning-fast Fiber broadband network. Portland, along with eight other cities around the country, are...
Twitch Triumphant As Dorothy Gets Dumped, Spidey Sinks, and Godzilla Roars
Tim Beyers, Nathan Alderman, and Alison Southwick, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat May 24, 10:35AM CDT
New reports say YouTube is about to bid $1 billion for game-streaming service Twitch . Is this the right move for Google , which recently passed Apple to become the world's most valuable brand? Then, we talk the top brands in all things geek....
For Google Inc., A Secret Weapon Hiding In Plain Sight
Tim Beyers, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat May 24, 9:00AM CDT
Google Inc . is putting more Chromebooks in the hands of workers and students, and taking a chunk of Apple and Microsoft sales in the process. Fool contributor Tim Beyers explains the details in the following video. According to new data...
2014 Value Investor 500: The Full List
Dan Dzombak, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat May 24, 8:01AM CDT
The Value Investor 500 is my attempt to highlight the top 500 publicly traded companies in the U.S. To construct a quality-based list of the top 500 companies in the U.S., I focused on what's really important for investors to pay attention to: ...
