Research and Markets Adds Report: Australia Smartphone Market Assessment & Future Opportunities 2008-2018 [Manufacturing Close - Up]

(Manufacturing Close - Up Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Australia Smartphone Market Assessment & Future Opportunities 2008-2018" report to its offerings.

In a release, Research and Markets noted that report highlights include: The Smartphone, invented at the rise of a new technological era, has quickly become a consumer necessity in today's world. One cannot just define this device as a communication medium, for the reason that it's a versatile gadget with ability to manage everything including internet browsing, emailing, locating a place with GPS, high definition photography, managing personal and business information, and almost everything a computer is capable of with the help of numerous built in apps and their incredible functionality.

The study Australia Smartphone Market Assessment & Future Opportunities 2008-2018 comprehensively investigates the Australian smartphone market with respect to product statistics, market statistics, industry statistics, key drivers, trends, challenges and future opportunities. This 96 page focused study offers all- inclusive and unbiased assessment of both market and industry insights in an elaborative manner that is designed to help decision makers gain unmatched competitive advantage.

Executive Summary: Following the rising worldwide demand for smartphones, Australia too has witnessed greater than ever popularity of smartphones due to its versatile functionality. According to this study published by Tech Archival, the smartphone demand in Australia is estimated to grow at a CAGR of nearly 10 percent over the five year period from 2013 to 2018. The Australian smartphone market grew almost triple fold between 2008 and 2012, reaching annualised smartphone sales volume to more than 10 Million units in 2012.

The top three leading players in the market are Samsung, Apple and Nokia which comprised nearly 90 percent of total smartphone sales volumes in 2012. Samsung became the dominant player by claiming more than 50 percent of market share. The remaining segment comprises players that offer a low cost alternative to an iPhone or galaxy. As a result, there is not enough space left for rest of the competitors including RIM, HTC, ZTE, etc to claim a leading position which portrays an intense rivalry in the Australian smartphone market.

Key Topics Covered: 1. Executive Summary 2. Global Smartphone Market Overview & Forecast -Market Volume -Market Value -Market Share -Market Segmentation -Pricing Analysis 3. Australia Mobile Phone Market Overview & Forecast 4. Australia Smartphone Market Overview & Forecast 5. Australia Smartphone Applications Market 6. Australia Smartphone Operating Systems Market 7. Competitive Landscape 7.1. Buyer's Power 7.2. Supplier's Power 7.3. Threat of New Entrants 7.4. Degree of Rivalry 7.5. Threat of Substitutes 8. Company Profiles - Apple Inc.

- HTC Corp.

- Nokia Corp.

- Research In Motion Limited - Samsung Group 9. Australia Macro Economic Outlook 9.1. GDP in Australia 9.2. Inflation in Australia 9.3. Population in Australia 9.4. Unemployment in Australia 9.5. Currency Exchange Rates in Australia 10. Appendix Report information: http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/76lzkl/australia ((Comments on this story may be sent to newsdesk@closeupmedia.com)) (c) 2013 ProQuest Information and Learning Company; All Rights Reserved.

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