Yota changes the cost of services for new users in Vladivostok

On August 6, 2013 in Vladivostok, the cost of services varies Yota. Now, a month of Internet access in the LTE network for new users will cost from 400 to 1,400 rubles, depending on the speed. For those who are connected or not connected to the August 6, Yota leaves the old value of the Internet - from 300 to 900 rubles a month. 4G Internet at high speed for 24 hours for the users who are connected to the 6 August, will still cost 100 rubles for new users - 150 rubles. In addition, all users introduced a new additional service - access at maximum speed for 2 hours at 50 rubles.

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Brief: Snapdragon 600 powered Note II official

There were rumors floating around the internets a few weeks ago saying that Samsung was working on a variant of the Galaxy Note II that used Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 600 chip instead of the company’s own Exynos 4 Quad. Well, turns out those rumors were true.

China Mobile, the world’s largest operator, just announced a device called the GT-N7108D on Weibo (the Chinese version of Twitter), and yes, it uses the new Snapdragon. Why would Samsung make this variant? Because it’ll be able to support the operator’s complicated network, which right now uses TD-SCDMA, W-CDMA, TDD-LTE, and FDD-LTE.

Should you be jealous?

Not really, the Note III, rumored to have a Snapdragon 800, is coming out soon.

http://www.androidbeat.com

http://e.weibo.com/2001627641/A0iKIqHBF

Deal: Buy one Sprint Galaxy S4 on two-year contract, get another S4 absolutely free

In what is perhaps one of the best deals you’re ever going to find on a flagship device, those who purchase a Galaxy S4 from Sprint on a two-year contract for $199.99 will get another Galaxy S4 absolutely free(after a $50 mail-in rebate).

The offer is part of Sprint’s Back to School promotion, and will be available till August 15th, which gives you a lot of time to jump in on the deal. Giving away two Galaxy S4s for the price of one is the best promotion Samsung could have for its 2013 flagship, as flagships from other manufacturers look on in jealousy as even more Galaxy S4s fly off the shelves.

The Galaxy S4 sports a 5-inch 1080p Super AMOLED display, beastly Snapdragon 600 processor with 2GB of RAM, a 13-megapixel camera, 16GB of inbuilt storage and a microSD slot, Wi-Fi, HSPA+, LTE, and NFC connectivity, a 2,600mAh battery, and Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean with Samsung’s TouchWiz UI, which includes features such as Air View, Smart Pause, and Multi-Window split-screen multitasking.

Hit the source link to take advantage of this awesome deal.

P.S: You will have to enter a 2-year agreement on the free Galaxy S4 as well, either a new one or as an upgrade over your previous device.

http://www.sammobile.com

Snapdragon 600-powered Galaxy Note II officially announced by China Mobile

Well, that didn’t take long. After peeking out in a benchmark listing less than a week ago, the Galaxy Note II powered by a Snapdragon 600 processor has been made official in China, with the model number GT-N7108.

The new variant will be exclusive to China Mobile, the country’s and the world’s largest carrier, and the only reason they’re switching to a Snapdragon processor this late is to add support for the operator’s TD-SCDMA, W-CDMA, TDD-LTE, and FDD-LTE-enabled network, which offers increased 4G speeds.

With the N7108D, the Galaxy Note II has become even faster, while keeping its other high-end specs intact, including 2GB of RAM, 5.5-inch 720p HD Super AMOLED display, 8-megapixel rear and 1.9-megapixel front camera, 16GB internal memory and a microSD slot, a 3,100mAh battery, and Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean with features such as Multi-Window multitasking and stylus support.

Sorry folks, this one is going to be China-only, so the best you can do is wait for theGalaxy Note III, which will be powered by an even faster Snapdragon 800 processor.

http://www.sammobile.com

Tech Talk: Service Provider-Software Defined Networking

Ignacio Más of Ericsson, explains the key architectural concepts behind SP-SDN and clarifies in simple terms the different aspects of the SP-SDN architectural framework.

Service provider networks are experiencing an architectural evolution so that they become more dynamic and programmable in nature. Software Defined Networking (SDN) is one of the key components of this evolution and Ericsson's vision for Service Provider Software Defined Networking (SP-SDN) sets the direction towards a flexible network ready for the Networked Society.

In this video, Ignacio Más, one of Ericsson's Experts working in the Chief Technology Officer office, explains the key architectural concepts behind SP-SDN and clarifies in simple terms the different aspects of the SP-SDN architectural framework. Ignacio also highlights the challenges that current IP networks face in order to accommodate the demands of users and enterprises in the Networked Society as well as the way SP-SDN addresses those challenges.

http://www.ericsson.com/news/130725-tech-talk-service-provider_244129227_c

Mobily selects Ericsson’s Smart Services Router

Ericsson has been selected by Mobily to upgrade its Evolved Packet Core (EPC) networks in western region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, using the SSR 8000 family of Smart Service Routers
Consumers will be able to consume four times the current amount of data on the enhanced capacity network
As part of the agreement, Ericsson will also provide systems integration, design and managed services
Etihad Etisalat, Mobily has selected Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) to provide EPC networks in the western region of the Kingdom. As a result, Mobily subscribers will be able to access and consume four times more data than the network was previously capable of.

Nasser Al-Nasser, Chief Operations Officer at Mobily, says: “In order to provide our customers with an unparalleled mobile-broadband experience, we constantly look for ways to efficiently maintain and increase network availability and enhanced Quality of Service (QoS) to support LTE. Selecting Ericsson as our partner to upgrade the packet core network enables us to provide ultra-fast data speeds for consumers in the western region of the Kingdom. This partnership not only increases the data capability of our networks fourfold; it also supports our long-term vision of maintaining a highly reliable, efficient and robust network.”

As part of the agreement, Ericsson will upgrade the EPC network with the Evolved Packet Gateway based on the SSR 8000 family to support LTE and prepare the network for Voice over LTE. The enhanced capacity of the network will allow Mobily customers to use and consume bandwidth-hungry applications and services, while maintaining high quality of experience for all users.

Ali Eid, President of Ericsson, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, says: “As users rapidly adopt new technologies, it is vital for operators to keep their networks up-to-date with dynamic solutions that are capable of efficiently handling increasing bandwidth demands. Ericsson’s core network solution will equip Mobily with the latest technology to increase data bandwidth, provide an unprecedented customer experience and increase revenues.”

Better access to 4G/LTE, which is designed to transfer large amounts of data efficiently and is considered the most advanced ICT technology today, will allow Mobily to meet growing consumer demands for innovative, complex mobile-broadband services.

As part of the agreement, Ericsson will also provide systems integration, design and managed services, extending the scope of the existing managed services partnership with Mobily, which started in 2005.

To date, Ericsson has taken 51 contracts for the SSR 8000 family of Smart Service Routers, which is one of the key components of its 4G IP network vision.

Notes to editors

Download high-resolution photos and broadcast-quality video at www.ericsson.com/press.

NTT DOCOMO Unveils 11 New Mobile Devices in 2013 Summer Lineup — Extensive Range Satisfies Diverse User Needs for Innovative Mobility —

NTT DOCOMO, INC., a personalized mobile solutions provider for smarter living, announced today its 2013 summer lineup of 11 models, including nine smartphones, one tablet and one Raku-Raku ("easy-easy") SMART PHONE, for launch in Japan on or after May 17. The new collection meets a broad range of mobile needs for both existing smartphone users and first-time owners seeking enhanced safety and security along with extra-convenient and innovative solutions.

Some of the many attractive features of DOCOMO's new lineup are as follows:

• All models with large-capacity batteries rated at 2,000mAh or more, capable of more than 45 hours of normal browsing, app use and talk time. Five models equipped with batteries over 2,500mAh.
• Four smartphones offering touch-free operation of apps by simply hovering a finger over the screen.
• Two smartphones installed with "docomo Simple UI," an extra-easy user interface for smartphone beginners.
• Nine smartphones and one tablet compatible with NOTTV®, the V-high multimedia broadcasting service in Japan. Live and programmed video recording for NOTTV are offered for the first time.
• One smartphone and one tablet compatible with the high-resolution Full Seg terrestrial digital TV service.
• All models compatible with DOCOMO's XiTM ("crossy") LTE mobile service for a max. downlink of 100Mbps in the 2GHz, 1.5GHz and 800MHz bands.
• All smartphones and one tablet equipped with enhanced quad-core CPUs for maximized enjoyment of mobile games and video content.
• Nine smartphones equipped for Type A/B and FeliCa® NFC standards, of which eight smartphones are compatible with various Type A/B mobile payment services overseas.

The 2013 summer lineup includes the Raku-Raku SMART PHONE2, the new version of the Raku-Raku SMART PHONE launched in August 2012. As a special introductory offer, the "Xi Raku-Raku Pake-hodai" flat-rate packet service costing just 2,980 yen per month will launch with the Raku-Raku SMART PHONE2.

The lineup includes new body colors for two popular feature phones that were launched in the 2012 winter lineup.

Two models have been specially designed to enable easy operation with one hand.

The launch date of each model is listed in the attachment.

In conjunction with the 2013 summer lineup, DOCOMO has reorganized its mobile devices into the following categories: docomo Smartphone, docomo Feature Phone, docomo Tablet, docomo Raku-Raku PHONE and docomo Kids&Juniors.

(Open a PDF file)(Attachment) Selected Features and Specification (PDF format: 49KB)

docomo Smartphone

docomo Tablet

docomo Raku-Raku PHONE

• All devices are under development, and the specifications are subject to change.
• Xi is trademark of NTT DOCOMO, INC.
• Xi is only available to subscribers in Japan.
• NOTTV is a registered trademark of mmbi, Inc.
• FeliCa is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
• Xperia is a trademark or registered trademark of Sony Mobile Communications AB.
• AQUOS PHONE and AQUOS PAD are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sharp Corporation.
• MEDIAS is a trademark or registered trademark of NEC CASIO Mobile Communications, Ltd
• ELUGA is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
• All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

About NTT DOCOMO

NTT DOCOMO provides innovative, convenient and secure mobile services that enable smarter living for each customer. The company serves over 61 million mobile customers in Japan via advanced wireless networks, including a nationwide 3G network and one of the world's first commercial LTE networks. Leveraging its unique capabilities as a mobile operator, DOCOMO is a leading developer of cutting-edge technologies for NFC mobile payments, mobile GPS, mobile TV, intuitive mobile assistance, environmental monitoring, smart grids and much more. Overseas, the company provides technical and operational expertise to eight mobile operators and other partner companies. NTT DOCOMO is listed on the Tokyo (9437), London (NDCM) and New York (DCM) stock exchanges. Please visithttp://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/ for more information.

DOCOMO and LINE to Collaborate in Voice Calls and Messaging for Smartphones

NTT DOCOMO, INC., a personalized mobile solutions provider for smarter living, and LINE Corporation, a free voice call and messaging application provider, announced today that they agreed to a business collaboration aimed at enhancing the convenience of voice and messaging applications for DOCOMO smartphones on May 14.
Expected results of the agreement include:
An original LINE application, designed specifically for Raku-Raku SMART PHONE owners who are new to or unfamiliar with smartphones, that prevents accidental purchases of additional LINE products and games by limiting transaction amounts (to be launched by the end of 2013).
An original LINE application running on the AndroidTM operating system featuring a new Call button that directly accesses DOCOMO's high-quality mobile voice network for extra-clear voice calls. XiTM LTE subscribers can use this button to call other DOCOMO users free anytime (to be launched by September 2013).
Reduced traffic load on DOCOMO's network.
NTT DOCOMO
CEO Kaoru Kato
Head office Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Capital 949.6 billion yen (as of March 31, 2013)
Established July 1, 1992
Employees
(consolidated) 23,289 (as of March 31, 2012)
Business
Mobile phone services (Xi & FOMATM), packet communications services, international calling services, satellite phone services, sales of devices for services, etc.
Other mobile-related services
LINE Corporation
CEO Akira Morikawa
Head office Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Capital 12.6 billion yen (approx.)
Established September 4, 2000
Employees 644 (as of April 1, 2013)
Business
Web-services businesses (LINE, NAVER & livedoor)
Xi and FOMA are trademarks or registered trademarks of NTT DOCOMO, INC
Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
About NTT DOCOMO

NTT DOCOMO provides innovative, convenient and secure mobile services that enable smarter living for each customer. The company serves over 61 million mobile customers in Japan via advanced wireless networks, including a nationwide 3G network and one of the world's first commercial LTE networks. Leveraging its unique capabilities as a mobile operator, DOCOMO is a leading developer of cutting-edge technologies for NFC mobile payments, mobile GPS, mobile TV, intuitive mobile assistance, environmental monitoring, smart grids and much more. Overseas, the company provides technical and operational expertise to eight mobile operators and other partner companies. NTT DOCOMO is listed on the Tokyo (9437), London (NDCM) and New York (DCM) stock exchanges. Please visit http://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/ for more information.
About LINE Corporation

LINE Corporation provides comprehensive Internet services and places the core of its business upon the LINE application which provides free calls and messages to over 150 million users worldwide. Additionally, the corporation has developed and operates its own search service, "NAVER", curation platform "NAVER Matome", the "livedoor" news site and Japan's most popular blogging service, "livedoor Blog". LINE Corporation is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with Akira Morikawa as CEO. Please visit (Page will open in a new window.)http://www.linecorp.com for more information.

LG COMMERCIALIZES FIRST SMARTPHONE WITH PRIVACY AND BUSINESS VIRTUALIZATION TECHNOLOGY IN U.S.

Strategic Venture with VMware and Verizon Wireless Enables

Secure Virtual Mobile Experience on LG’s Optimus Vu:

 LG Electronics (LG) announced that its Optimus Vu: — known as Intuition in the United States — is the first commercialized smartphone in the U.S. on the Verizon Wireless Network to offer Privacy and Business (P&B) Virtualization. P&B Virtualization essentially divides the smartphone’s operating system in half — creating a secure, IT-controlled environment for business applications, while leaving the end user’s personal data and applications unchanged. The LG Optimus Vu: is the first of a new breed of enterprise-ready smartphones that offer the convenience of this secure, virtual work platform along with all the benefits of LG’s exceptional mobile technologies and user-friendly UX features.

The Optimus Vu: is the result of LG’s successful strategic venture with VMware, the global leader in virtualization and cloud infrastructure, and Verizon Wireless, the largest mobile network operator in the United States. This newest device follows in the footsteps of another collaborative effort, the LG Revolution for VMware^® Horizon Mobile™. Winner of the coveted International CES Innovations Design and Engineering Award in 2012, the device featured VMware Horizon Mobile and gave users an exciting sample of the virtual mobile experience.

Many of today’s businesses implement a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policy when it comes to mobile phones in the workplace. But having work information and applications on a personal device can represent a security risk, and also can make it challenging for the user to keep personal and business-related matters separate. LG’s mobile device with P&B Virtualization provides a separate, secure virtual work environment that is accessible anywhere, anytime. Employing VMware Horizon Mobile, the LG Optimus Vu: allows users to run a second operating system, completely isolated from the one running on thedeviceitself. This makes it easy to keep work-related applications and data separate from personal ones. By reducing security risks and enhancing manageability for businesses, P&B Virtualization is also more secure than the current range of app container-based solutions available in the market.

“The Optimus Vu: with P&B Virtualization represents a giant leap forward in mobile virtualization technology,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, president and CEO of the LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “Joining forces with VMware and Verizon Wireless has enabled us to create an enterprise-ready smart device that enhances productivity and convenience. Users can enjoy the versatility of having two devices in one while businesses can feel safe in the knowledge that sensitive information will be completely secure.”

“LG and VMware are addressing the challenges IT departments face every day due to BYOD and the consumerization of IT,” said Boaz Chalamish, senior vice president and general manager, End-User Computing, VMware. “Creating a separate virtual workspace on a mobile device enables IT to provide security and control, while also reducing the burden and liability of managing the entire device. This approach strikes the best balance between addressing IT security needs and end-user freedom.”

LG plans to introduce P&B Virtualization in more of its industr

Nokia Lumia 928 now on sale, shipping on the 20th

The first new high end Windows Phone in 6 months, the Nokia Lumia 928 on Verizon, is now on sale.

The handset is retailing for $99.99 on a two year contract, or $499.99 commitment-free.

The actual handset will only ship on the 20th May, around the same time as we expect stock to become available in store.

Compared to the Nokia Lumia 920 the Nokia Lumia 928 is slightly lighter with a slimmer profile, AMOLED screen and a powerful Xenon flash that very effectively prevents motion blur in night time pictures.

The smartphone is only available in white and black. See the device at Verizon here.

http://wmpoweruser.com

Nokia Lumia 928 officially goes on sale from Verizon, black version begins shipping on May 20th (Update 2)

Great news, patient Verizon Wireless customers. The wait is over and now the carrier has begun selling a brand-spanking new Windows Phone 8 flagship handset: the Nokia Lumia 928.

Available now in black and white color options on Verizon's website for the previously-announced price of $99.99 with a new two-year contract ($499.99 without a contract), the only caveat to purchasing the handset online is that, if you want the all-black version, you'll have to wait a few extra days. According to the listing, orders of the black handset will begin shipping on May 20th; meanwhile orders of the stand-out white version are shipping immediately.

The Nokia Lumia 928 is an exclusive handset for Verizon that is a modest improvement over the Lumia 920, which was released last November. Noteworthy improvements include a new xenon flash for improved low-light photography, an amplified speakerphone for louder and clearer audio playback, and a new edge-to-edge 4.5-inch OLED screen for better viewing under direct sunlight. Learn more about the rest of the Nokia Lumia 928's specifications here.

Update: We forgot to mention that Verizon is also selling a number of accessories for the Nokia Lumia 928 — including the popular Nokia DT-900 Wireless Charging Plate and Fatboy Charging Pillow — which may be found here.

Update 2: As pointed out by a Redditor, the black version is not shipping until May 20th but the white version is shipping immediately. We apologize about the mistake, and have updated the article.

http://www.windowsphonedaily.com

http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?item=phoneFirst&action=viewPhoneDetail&selectedPhoneId=6751

ELUGA P P-03E

New sense of ease-of-use.
It is equipped with a proximity sensor touch panel capable of detecting the finger that held up on the screen. also prevent mistake Press. To details of the touch assist

I Ayatsureru crunchy with one hand, the high-spec.
Intuitive operation, including the body of course can also tap application selection, text input, such as unlocked. To more comfortable one-handed operation

Sound ultra-high-resolution full HD LCD and dynamic. It is equipped with full HD LCD of about 4.7 inch (1920 × 1080). I can clearly better view photos and videos. To details of the visual and audio

high-capacity battery and eco-navigator ® to be able to rely.
High-capacity battery, Supports charging only put it, to fast charge. So peace in the high spec. To more high-capacity battery and eco-navigator

About 13.4 million pixel high-definition camera mounted.
Person and night view if ELUGA P, easy to clean! To bring together high-quality technology cultivated in Lumix ®. To more high-quality camera

Furugurasu full round ultimate design equipped with a black zirconia key

Panasonic unveils the ELUGA P-03E in Japan, a 4.7” 1080p Android smartphone with air gestures

Panasonic has strengthened its range of Android smartphones today with the ELUGA P-03E, a new handset with a 4.7-inch full HD display (1920×1080) and a 1.7 GHz Snapdragon quad-core processor.

The high-end device is just 10.9mm thick and leans on 2GB of RAM, coupled with 32GB of internal memory for downloading apps and multimedia content. It’s equipped with a 13.4-megapixel rear-facing camera, alongside a low-resolution 1.3-megapixel snapper on the front. It weighs roughly 146 grams and is powered by a 2600 mAh battery.

The ELUGA P-03E comes with a new “touch assist” feature which, similar to the Air Gestures found on the Samsung Galaxy S4, can detect swipes before the user has touched the screen. This proximity-sensitive touch screen can detect movements from up to 15mm away and is designed to stop users from selecting apps or menu options accidentally. For instance, if the user hovers over the camera menu or a supported app, the device will provide a description of the software before asking them to confirm the action.

Likewise, hovering over an image will show an enlarged preview, and it’s also possible to access a zoom slider through the Internet browser without using the traditional pinch-to-zoom gesture.

Panasonic says the ELUGA P-03E has a user interface built specifically for one-handed use. Swiping up from the bottom will bring the top half of the screen further down, making content and apps much more accessible. The size and position of the keyboard can also be adjusted to fit small hands, as well as the position of the padlock on the lockscreen.

The ELUGA P-03E is only available from the Japanese version of the Panasonic website, so it’s unclear whether this smartphone will ever see an international release. The product page says it will be released in late June, and pricing is yet to be confirmed.

http://thenextweb.com

A word of warning for Saudi Residents

A word of warning for Saudi Residents

http://blog.clove.co.uk/2013/05/15/a-word-of-warning-for-saudi-residents/

The number of smartphones in the MTS-Ukraine in Q1 2013 increased by 1.5 million

The mobile operator "MTS Ukraine" announced the statistics on the number of smart phones that are registered in the operator's network at the end of the first quarter of 2013.

As the operator, in the 1st quarter of 2013 the number of smartphones in its network has exceeded 3.7 million units, an increase of almost half a million more than it was at the end of the same period of 2012. Thus, the penetration of "smart" phones in the operator's network was about 17%. Today, it is the highest on the market.

The largest increase for the year is traditionally fallen to the terminals under the operating system Android. Such devices in the MTS was more a factor of 4 (302%). In second place - smartphones running the mobile OS Windows (+124%), followed by iOS (+119%) and bada (+71%). The number of Symbian-terminals decreased by 2.4%.

The number of smartphones in the MTS network at the beginning of April 2013 (TOP5 most popular operating systems):

Symbian - 1442000 piece.
Android - 1419000 piece.
iOS - 360,000 piece.
bada - 274,000 piece.
Windows - 151,000 units.

MTS will test innovative solutions for the development of mobile communication

The mobile operator MTS OJSC «Intellect Telecom" (Research Innovation Center AFK "System") have announced the testing of innovative technical solutions to improve quality and provide cellular coverage in dense urban areas and on highways without the organization of radio relay channels and the construction of new fiber-optic lines.

Company entered into an agreement to build an experimental zone in the Kirov and the Kirov region to test the communication system based on the so-called repeaters with carrying capacity without requiring the installation of new base stations and the construction of traditional transport infrastructure. Repeaters in networks of the second, third and fourth generation. The equipment may be placed on the antenna poles and lighting poles, can be powered by standard power supply networks, and the energy of solar panels. Operating temperature range of - from -40 º C to +55 º C.

The first tests of the network will take place in June 2013, tests will continue until the end of 2013. The main objective of this work - a comparison of the characteristics of the standard base stations to the network, built on the basis of repeaters. Investments in the test zone was 10 million rubles.

MTS has included 3G in Moscow at full capacity

The mobile operator MTS has announced the completion of the project on refarming of frequencies 900 MHz and launch of third-generation UMTS-900 in all districts of Moscow region. As stated by the operator, the development of the 3G network in the 900 MHz frequency range allowed for residents of the territories of the Moscow area mobile Internet access at speeds up to 21 Mbit / s.

Currently, 52% of third-generation base stations in the Moscow region, according to the operator's work in standard UMTS-900, which allows to provide cover much larger areas than the base station UMTS-2100. After a UMTS-standard 900 can increase the coverage area of ??one base station to 10 times.

Sprint's Samsung Galaxy S4 getting its first OTA update today

24MB over the air update rolling out now for Sprint's newest smart phone

If you were lucky enough to pick up a Sprint Galaxy S4 over the weekend, you'll want to start checking for a system update. Build L720VPUAMDL is pushing out, checking in at about 24MB. A scouring of the Internet doesn't seem to tell us anything about this update or what it addresses, so your guess is as good as ours. We assume it's a standard last-minute patch that we see with many new devices, and won't bring any new functionality or make any big changes.

In any case, you'll probably want it so be sure to check Settings > More > System Update to update the Samsung firmware.

http://www.androidcentral.com/

WINDOWS GROWTH IN US IN Q1 2013

US Market OS % Share of Smartphone Sales - 3 months ending March 2013
3 months ending Mar 13
3 months ending Mar 12
iOS
Android
Windows
RIM
Other
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5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
Network % Share of Smartphone Sales
AT&T
Verizon
Other
SprintNextel
T-Mobile
3 months ending March 2013
49.3% Android share of US smartphone sales
43.7% iOS share of US smartphone sales
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While Android and iOS remain the top contenders, Windows steadily moves upwards

As iOS and Android continue to battle it out for top selling smartphone OS, Windows has grown steadily over the past year and is now at its highest sales share figure so far.

While accounting for just 5.6% of smartphone sales in the first quarter of 2013, Windows gained 1.9% compared to the same period last year, according to US smartphone sales data by Kantar Worldpanel ComTech.

With nearly half (49.3%) of smartphone sales, Android remains the top selling operating system, but saw only slight growth compared to the same period last year, and is down versus the 3 months ending February 2013 (-1.9%). iOS remains in second place with 43.7% of smartphone sales, down throughout Q1 2013.

Windows strength appears to be the ability to attract first time smartphone buyers, upgrading from a featurephone. Of those who changed their phone over the last year to a Windows smartphone, 52% had previously owned a featurephone. Comparatively, the majority of iOS and Android new customers were repeat smartphone buyers, with 55% of new iOS customers, and 51% of new Android customers coming from another smartphone. While the differences between these figures are small, with over half of the US market still owning a featurephone, it's likely that many will upgrade over the coming year, which will ultimately contribute to more growth for the Windows brand.

Little movement is seen among the top smartphone carriers in the U.S market. Verizon continues to lead smartphone sales with 37.2% of smartphones sold in the 3 months ending March 2013. AT&T remains in second place at 27.9%, and Sprint in third place with 12.3%. T-Mobile is the only carrier to decline this period, seeing a 3.2% loss versus the same period a year ago, down to 9.5% of smartphones sold.

Source: Kantar Worldpanel