Category Archives: Mobile

TDII Extra: Digital Tipping Points for Notebooks/Desktops/Smartphones

Posted on December 24, 2010 by GilPress

Today in 2008, market research firm iSuppli estimated that shipments of notebook computers have exceeded shipments of desktop computers in the third quarter of 2008 for the first time in history. Matthew Wilkins, principal analyst for computer platforms at iSuppli, … Continue reading →

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The InfoStory Quant: Mobile Politics

Posted on December 22, 2010 by GilPress

More than a quarter of American adults – 26% – used their cell phones to learn about or participate in the 2010 mid-term election campaign. In a post-election nationwide survey of adults, the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life … Continue reading →

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Shop Till You Drop the Phone

Posted on November 22, 2010 by GilPress

IDC announced today that mobile shoppers will account for 28% or $127 billion of the $447 billion the National Retail Federation (NRF) predicts U.S. consumers will spend this holiday season. “More than one third of smartphone-carrying consumers (who represent 24% … Continue reading →

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The InfoStory Quant: Mobile Rising

Posted on October 19, 2010 by GilPress

76% of cell phone owners (age 18+) use their phones to take pictures Seven in ten cell phone owners send or receive text messages Four in ten access the internet on their phones 35% of U.S. adults have “apps” on … Continue reading →

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