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Superseding the
Smartphone
How Android phone technology is paving the way for a faster future.
Trend
What is the Superseding the Smartphone trend?
Superseding the Smartphone: Business has progressively become faster as old technology makes way for the next big thing. The smartphone revolution has made way for even further advancements like the Palm Pre and Android mobiles released at the end of Q2. Consumers continue to seek innovations to handle life at a higher, more efficient, speed.
Trend themes
Themes within the Superseding the Smartphone trend
Three behaviours holding the trend togetherAdvancements in smartphone technology
The continuous advancement in smartphone technology is driving consumers towards more efficient, faster, and innovative features.
Android phone technology
The release of Palm Pre and Android mobiles in Q2 gave consumers even further advancements in smartphone technology specifically in features, operating systems, and camera capabilities.
Improvements in camera phone technology
Manufacturers are conducting surveys to leverage research findings to create innovative solutions that focus on the camera technology of smartphones.
Industry implications
What the Superseding the Smartphone trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookSmartphone manufacturing
Established and emerging smartphone manufacturers are driven to innovate by providing products that feature faster processing, increased efficiency, and state-of-the-art camera technology.
Mobile network services
Mobile network services continually improve to support the increasingly technological and innovative demands of smartphone usage.
Camera manufacturing
Manufacturers are pushed to innovate and find new ways to improve camera capabilities to match the demands of consumers using smartphones.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Superseding the Smartphone
Trend score 4.5 out of 10, from popularity 81%, activity 46%, freshness 8%.
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Evidence
Examples of the Superseding the Smartphone trend
6 featured examples from May 15 to Jun 6, 200920 Stunning Smartphones
Mobile Madness From the Palm Pre to the Motorola Nest
Android Camera Phones
Samsung i7500 Smartphone is Finally A Reality
Manufacturers can leverage the demand for android camera phones to expand their market share.
Transparent Telephones
LG GD900 Set To Launch With Futuristic Keypad (UPDATE)
The consumer electronics industry can leverage transparent telephones to create futuristic and visually stunning devices.
Prodigious Camera Phones
LG Viewty Smart Revolutionizes Phone Photography
The mobile technology industry can capitalize on the trend of enhanced phone cameras by developing cutting-edge camera modules and software for smartphones.
Supernatural Smartphones
HTC Magic is Quickly Climbing the Competitive Ladder
Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in manufacturing smartphones with improved customization features and longer battery life.
Scintillating Smartphones
Samsung Jack i637 Cleared for AT&T
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore advancements in mobile technology and usability to meet the evolving demands of smartphone users.