Mobile apps to top 2 million, 500 million sub-$100 smartphones in use this year, firm says

While technology enthusiasts look forward to a number of high-end smartphone announcements vendors are preparing for Mobile World Congress next month, 2012 will see entry-level smartphones become more popular than ever. Market research firm Deloitte estimates that the number of sub-$100 smartphones in use globally will surpass 500 million this year, and by the end of 2012 there will be 200 million NFC-equipped devices in the hands of consumers. The firm also sees apps continuing to play a huge role in the mobile market, with the number of available apps set to top 2 million later this year.�”The number of apps available reached one million in December 2011 and will double again by the end of 2012,” Deloitte TMT analyst

Source: http://www.bgr.com/2012/01/19/mobile-apps-to-top-2-million-500-million-sub-100-smartphones-in-use-this-year-firm-says/

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