Nokia down, but global smartphone market booming | latest Mobile News 2011

New IDC research shows Nokia losing 5.9 per cent of market share in 2010, but total shipments up 74.4 per cent

Data released today (February 7) by market intelligence firm International Delta Corporation (IDC) show Nokia’s market share in the smartphone market fell 5.9 per cent in 2010.

The research was collected using IDC’s ‘Worldwide quarterly mobile phone tracker’.

The Finish manufacturer however is still the number one producer of smart phones, possessing 17 per cent more of the market share than nearest rivals, BlackBerry manufacturer Research in Motion (RIM).

RIM was the only other manufacturer to lose market share according to the IDC report – falling from 19.9 per cent in 2009 to 16.1 per cent in 2010.

Other manufacturers market share grew, most notably Samsung, which gained 4.4 per cent during the year after shipping 17.5 million more handsets during 2010 than in 2009 – an increase of 318.2 per cent.

The rest of the manufacturers also posted year- on- year growth according to the research. Nokia shipped 32.6 million, RIM shipped 14.3 million, Apple shipped 22.4 million and HTC shipped 13.4 million more handsets each than in 2009.

Including Samsung and manufacturers classed as “others”, 129.1 million more smartphones were shipped in 2010 than in 2009 – an increase of 74.4 per cent

In the fourth quarter alone, IDC research shows 100.9 million phones were shipped, up 87.2 per cent during the same period in 2009.

IDC mobile phone technology and trends team senior research analyst Ramon Llamas said: “Android continues to gain by leaps and bounds, helping to drive the smartphone market.

“It has become the cornerstone of multiple vendors’ smartphone strategies, and has quickly become a challenger to market leader Symbian.

Nokia down, but global smartphone market booming | latest Mobile News 2011

“Although Symbian has the backing of market leader Nokia, Android has multiple vendors, including HTC, LG Electronics, Motorola, Samsung and a growing list of companies deploying Android on their devices.

“Adding to the competitive landscape is the entrance of two refreshed operating systems, Symbian^3 and Windows Phone 7.

“In their first quarter of commercial availability, both Symbian^3 and Windows Phone 7 ramped up quickly, just in time for the holidays

“By the end of the quarter, Nokia had shipped five million Symbian^3 units while Windows Phone 7 vendors shipped more than 1.5 million units.

“Now, with the holiday quarter over, both platforms will need to sustain this initial growth in the quarters to come.”

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2011 Toyota Matrix Descriptions and Photos (Internal And External) | Latest Cars News

With the Chicago Auto Show set to start in just a few hours, makers have already started to reveal details on their models on display at the show. And Toyota seems to be the first one. The company has just release details on the 2011 Matrix, a model that comes with new standard wheels, interior design features, the Toyota Care complimentary maintenance plan, and standard Smart Stop Technology.

For 2011 the new Matrix gets all-new front and rear bumpers, front and rear underbody spoilers and a large mesh front fog lamp bezel. The interior gets an Optitron instrument-panel gauge, new seat fabrics and improved center console.

For 2011, Matrix will be offered in two grades: base Matrix and the sporty S grade, one powered by a 1.8-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine and the other one by a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. The two engines will be mated to either a a five-speed manual transmission or a four-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission (ECT).

Hit the jump to read more about the 2011 Toyota Matrix.

The exterior

The 2011 Matrix features sport-coupe-inspired styling cues with a sporty, dynamic shape. The Matrix has rounded rear windows and continuous character lines that run from the front grille to the A-pillar. The S version gets an all-new front and rear bumpers, integrates front and rear underbody spoilers and a large mesh front fog lamp bezel.

Also, the S version receives a S Sport Package with 17-inch alloy wheels, front and rear underbody spoilers, color keyed rear spoiler and a unique S badge.

Customers will have to choose from a long list of exterior colors, including Spruce Mica, Super White, Classic Silver Metallic, Magnetic Gray Metallic, Black Sand Mica, Radiant Red, and Nautical Blue Metallic.

The interior

On the interior Toyota focused on a driver-oriented instrument panel and console controls. There is a large round speedometer mounted in the center, with a tachometer to the left and red needles that now feature a new white line; a LCD display that combines an outside temp indicator and odometer/trip meter.

The car will also get new seat fabrics offered in a choice of two colors scheme dark charcoal or a combination of dark charcoal and ash gray. Matrix S gets a newly designed leather-trimmed steering wheel with spoke-mounted audio controls and hands-free Bluetooth capability.

The engine

The standard Matrix is powered by a 1.8-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine that delivers a total of 132 HP at 6,000 rpm and 128 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,400 rpm. The engine is paired with a five-speed manual transmission or a four-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission (ECT).

The S version gets a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with an output of 158 HP at 6,000 rpm and 162 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm. The S model comes with all-wheel-drive (AWD) system and a ECT 4-speed automatic transmission.

The competition

The new Matrix will take on its usual competitors: the Subaru Impreza, Volkswagen Golf or Nissan Versa. The Impreza is being offered in two body versions: four-door sedan and five-door hatchback and four distinct output levels: 2.5i 170 hp; 2.5GT 224 hp; WRX 265 hp; and STI 305 hp.

The entry level Nissan Versa Sedan 1.6 Base and Versa Sedan 1.6 models are powered by a 107 HP 1.6 Liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine, while the Versa Hatchback and Sedan 1.8 S and 1.8 SL offer a 122 HP 1.8 Liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine standard.

The prices

The 2011 Toyota Matrix will make its world debut at the Chicago Auto Show with sales to begin shortly after. Prices will be announced at a later date.

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