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News Release from: Informa Telecoms and Media
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial Team on 22 August 2003
Camera-phone demand set to double
By the end of 2003 more than 55 million consumers worldwide will own camera-phone handsets, more than doubling from the 25 million mobile units sold in 2002, says a new report.
By the end of 2003 more than 55 million consumers worldwide will own camera-phone handsets, more than doubling from the 25 million mobile units sold in 2002, says a new report For the UK and many other mature markets worldwide, the growth will come from existing mobile phone users as they are encouraged by handset manufacturers and network operators to replace their handsets with more feature-rich models - a turnaround from a few years ago when the emphasis was on the first-time buyer
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 26 Jun 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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"This year we have seen a massive growth in camera-enabled phones, with 15% of handsets worldwide featuring built-in cameras or designated camera accessories", commented David McQueen, ARC Group's Senior Consultant and author of the "Future mobile handsets 2003-2008" report.
"Tempted by innovative design features such as rotational cameras and swivel screens, along with the advent of multimedia messaging, colour displays and polyphonic ring tones, we'll see many consumers upgrading their mobile phones this Christmas".
The ARC Group study into the future of mobile handsets predicts that by 2005, 130 million handsets with camera capability will be shipped globally, and with the additional boost of 3G roll out, this figure is expected to increase to 210 million by 2008.