Who dominates the smartphone market ?

In the first months of the year, the major statistics companies are fighting to tell us who dominates the smartphone market. Based on this information, to see what has changed in the last 12 months and especially how hard it is to change something in a field dominated by two players.

It seems simple. Manufacturers launch more and more powerful phones, sign contracts with mobile operators and consumers end up changing their phone every year ... really that simple? But the reality is that most manufacturers impress increasingly less. For these devices the market is growing from year to year, but there are fewer manufacturers getting richer from this.

The current phenomenon reminds me of the launch of the first iPad, a device that wasn’t described in megahertz, megabytes or milliamps. Again, specs matter less the brand name increasingly more. Obscure or less obscure companies launch phones that you do not buy, even if in terms of specifications might be close those of the S3.

In 2013, when we think of smartphones, we are talking about a customer base that craves for the latest Galaxy or dreaming of the next iPhone. Companies have created fans as if where rock bands. Launching new devices seem like concerts and the first reviews are no longer limited to tests and specifications, but the impressions, feelings and systems. In this system, users of the Galaxy S II or S3 and will not buy anything than a new Galaxy S or possibly a Note. The same is true with iPhone users who would not abandon their precious iDevices.

Chinese, smartphone copies and consumer choices

Smartphones are produced almost exclusively in China. In large part, the Chinese have access to the complete technology, owning the practical schemes of these devices.

Copies of smartphones are becoming more diverse, certainly the most copied is new product of a top of the range manufacturer. Most of these products go to the European market or the U.S. market and, to the surprise of many, even very successful. Price is one of the most important factors. When you have a product similar to one that cost 600 euros, and the final selling price for your product barely reaches 200 euros, you have all chances of immediate success.

Samsung Galaxy S3 copies are very successful, both in terms of design, as well as that of functionality and performance. You cannot see the difference in touchscreen or operating system. Android is a free product that facilitates passage to Chinese products, which until now were trying to copy iOS or Symbian with their products.

Absolutely all manufacturers who have introduced products at MWC 2013 is looking for distributors in Europe. Are willing to sell their products at a price of 100 dollars for those who offers to buy more than 2000 pieces - this is somehow the lower limit. Of course for larger quantities the price can drop even more. Add the taxes which can reach up to 300%, provides a healthy profit to those who engage in such business.

An important element is product liability. Not like renowned manufacturers like Samsung, components aren’t tested so well and they are not as reliable. Quite common problems of poor quality are batteries or devices who cease to function after only 2-3 weeks of use. Therefore, the products look very good, but the internal processor and all components have a short life span. Nobody can guarantee for their operation and their manufacturer assumes no responsibility.

As a whole even these Chinese phones are worth a look, but the decision lies with the costumer. Consumers should think if they pay 100-150 euros on such a device, cheaper than the devices of renowned companies, or if they prefer brand products with all warranties included.

Marvel ofers you what you always wanted with a subscription for iOS

Comic books have created a large fan base. Every time when browsing in your iPad feels like the reading experience is enhanced exponentially because tablet screen. Probably counting on the nonchalance which money is spent on iDevice's, Marvel decided to come up with a great offer.

The company behind the largest and oldest franchises in the industry launched Marvel Unlimited. This is a subscription that provides users with iOS gadgets over 13,000 comics published over the past 70 years. Price for such subscription will be $ 10 per month or $ 60 per year with automatic renewal. Although comics will still be purchased separately, in six months they will come in Marvel Unlimited catalog. In order to help more users they obliged to always stay online to browse through comics. You have the option to download for offline reading six numbers simultaneously within the same subscription.

If you are wondering how get to Marvel Unlimited, the answer is simple, you install a new application on your iDevice.

iPhone 5S, the future of American smartphone from Apple is already in production, according to the Japanese press

Foxconn has begun production on iPhone 5S, write those at MacRumors and AppleInsider, so Japanese media says. Future Apple smartphone is built on the same production line with the iPhone 5.

The Japanese are writing that NTT DoCoMo, the largest telecom operator in the Land of Rising Sun, reduced orders for Android, preparing to introduce the new iPhone portfolio.

Regarding the official launch terminal, analysts have not agreed, each time advancing the release to august safe and others during June-July.

IPhone 5S will have an A7 processor, a more powerful camera and a fingerprint reader.