IDC: global smartphone shipments surpass 300 million in Q2

14 August, 2014
According to the research company’s data, Android and iOS devices account for 96% of the market.

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  • AnonD-283265
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  • 16 Aug 2014

I think Window phone is better from day to day...its app & game more growth...but low on camera 5mp.

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    • vaN
    • 15 Aug 2014

    FreezeGame, 15 Aug 2014No problem, Adam. You'll notice that GSMArena deleted my... moreThe sub-200 discussion went into the Apple Sapphire Glass thread.

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      • vaN
      • 15 Aug 2014

      Anonymous, 15 Aug 2014When they say Apple dominates, where exactly? Seeing the nu... moreYeah, Android that is mostly sub $200 devices... Duh. The only $200 devices that actually are usable for SMARTPHONE tasks are WP and the best performing of them all is BB Z3 which outperforms most Android upper midrange phones in web browser performance.

      We can no longer compare Android with iOS, Android marketshares has to be separated into "usable devices" and "laggy little things" that barely works for Facebook and even then only for the most patient among us and only when no other apps are running. We have to start talking about the same thing, a $100 MicroMax is NOT a competitor even to iPhone 4s.

        AdamBoy64, 15 Aug 2014Thanks for clearing that up, FG.No problem, Adam.

        You'll notice that GSMArena deleted my reply that you originally quoted. They also deleted the question from Anonymous (Encoded Location: 4$vE). He/she asked, "What happen to the cheap Android phone discussion?" or something to that effect. I answered it, you quoted me, now all deleted.

        Instead of leaving our conversations alone, there's always someone behind the scenes taking things personal.

        You can't truly voice you opinion around here, even if it is within the posting rules. Once you say something that a moderator doesn't "personally" agree with, it's over. Your comment is gone. Not only is that unprofessional, it's very biased.

        The minute a user calls them on it (like now), your future replies are redirected to an administrator for approval before posting.

        Keep an eye on this reply. I haven't broken any posting rules at all, but watch and see that it vanishes into thin air. And when it happens, consider the act a slap in the face to us all.

        Freedom of speech? Freedom of choice? Freedom of opinion?

        FG

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          • winohoneuser
          • P%K
          • 15 Aug 2014

          I think windows phone is getting better but I guess the new Nokia lineup was not as strong as last years. I personally don't see the Lumia 930 as a groundbreaking phone which its predecessor was neither on the technical side nor on the design side the selection of colors has been narrowed down. while the Lumia 630 is not as beautiful looking as the 620, it even misses the front facing camera, the flash and camera shutter. Even the cheaper 530 lost it in similar ways and its 4gb storage is a shame. So I don't see any hits in their lineup. The designs one desires from nokia is becoming somewhat abstract. Again it might be the new shift into Microsoft ownership so things might still be taking of and we might eventually see the good phones return to the lineup which I hope happens sooner than later

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            • AnonD-151727
            • 0uE
            • 15 Aug 2014

            Selling 7-1..and growing...

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              • j0c
              • 15 Aug 2014

              Amazingly Android :)

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                • AnonD-131793
                • kSm
                • 15 Aug 2014

                Anonymous, 15 Aug 2014as the person said, if you only look at os, of course IOS i... moreSomething like this:
                Samsung 28%
                Apple 12%
                Huawei 8%
                Nokia 7%
                LG 7%
                Lenovo 6%
                HTC 5%
                Sony 4%
                BlackBerry 3%
                Others 20%

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                  • Anonymous
                  • AIA
                  • 15 Aug 2014

                  AdamBoy64, 15 Aug 2014If you compare OS to OS, sure, it's only 12%. If you com... moreSeriously? What's wrong with you? Die hard fans? If ios accounts for 12% worldwide, how is the iphone doing better? If it was that good, ios should have been dominating. Apple can't fool people again. Opening their os, is like turning it into android. So why buy their products when there's already Android??

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                    • Anonymous
                    • AIA
                    • 15 Aug 2014

                    When they say Apple dominates, where exactly? Seeing the numbers, Apple is way behind Android.

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                      • AnonD-170479
                      • KIA
                      • 15 Aug 2014

                      Whether WP grow more or not who cares but I must say its fun to use and so much stable better than Android in every way. I ditched Android for it

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                        • AdamBoy64
                        • Fv4
                        • 15 Aug 2014

                        [deleted post]Thanks for clearing that up, FG.

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                          • Anonymous
                          • j01
                          • 15 Aug 2014

                          That's what happens when you buy a company like Nokia and tie them down to windows phone.
                          People would have bought Lumias but once Microsoft bought nokia and restricted them, their game was over too. I think Microsoft slayed the goose that laid the golden eggs.
                          WP is no longer an alternative to consider, it is an alternative to avoid.

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                            • Anonymous
                            • 4$v
                            • 15 Aug 2014

                            Harry, 15 Aug 2014What important apps is WP missing? I hardly find that I a... moreApps are the reason I stopped using WP. Great OS, but crappy App support. You're right, most of the important apps were there, but usually a few versions behind iOS and Android in features and often did not work as well as Android or iOS. Also, there was a good chance that if a popular new app came along that lots of people recommended, WP would not have it yet, if ever (Clash of Clans is a good example).

                              Wow Android...just wow! Google really hit it out of the park! And it's only getting better.

                              FG

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                                • Harry
                                • xT8
                                • 15 Aug 2014

                                AnonD-59657, 15 Aug 2014BB has already dead. Just ignore it. For Microsoft, I'm ... moreWhat important apps is WP missing?
                                I hardly find that I am missing more than a couple of good and useful apps. I have used iOS and Android extensively and then moved to WP. Absolutely love the OS.
                                It is disappointing to see the slow pace in catching up. It has a lot to do with people like you spreading bad publicity around by saying it lacks apps and features.

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • 4$v
                                  • 15 Aug 2014

                                  Ratnok , 15 Aug 2014At 12%, Apple isn't dominating any market. Not. One. ... moreAt 12% iOS isn't dominating any markets. At 12% Apple is doing extremely well vs other OEMs (especially if you look at high end devices).

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • QYn
                                    • 15 Aug 2014

                                    Ratnok , 15 Aug 2014At 12%, Apple isn't dominating any market. Not. One. ... moreas the person said, if you only look at os, of course IOS is being dominated. There are currently 60 companies that use android mean while only apple operates IOS.

                                    IDC should start using stats specific too manufacturer. For example, it will be like

                                    Apple 11%
                                    Samsung xxx%
                                    Sony XXX %
                                    Nokia XXX %

                                    it looks like apple is struggling but in fact, they are actually doing the best out of all the companies.

                                    in regards to windows.... just a terrible OS. Nuff said. I don't even like Android, and I will even prefer android over windows.

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                                      • AdamBoy64
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                                      • 15 Aug 2014

                                      Ratnok , 15 Aug 2014At 12%, Apple isn't dominating any market. Not. One. ... moreIf you compare OS to OS, sure, it's only 12%.

                                      If you compare device to device, Apple is a consistent performer. Never out of the top 2.
                                      Can't see that ever changing.

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                                        • AdamBoy64
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                                        • 15 Aug 2014

                                        exhilarate, 14 Aug 2014I love windows phone. Its slow pace in catching up with And... moreThey'll get there - it will take years though.

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