16 processor companies and four IP suppliers are going after the rapidly evolving mobile devices market, according to a report released by Jon Peddie Research (JPR).
The firm believes that more than 2 billion processors will be shipping into the mobile market place in 2016. The forecast mentions 750 million smartphones, 869 million feature phones, about 300 million tablets, 100 million e-book readers and 91 million handheld game consoles.
JPR said that those categories will be able to coexist for some time and will appeal to consumers via a different form, primary function, and price. The firm predicts that all those devices will be connected all the time and most will feature 3D displays and 3D cameras.
The mobile devices market is shaping up to be highly-competitive and, because of its 16 processor companies, to be headed into a market consolidation phase, JPR suggests. According to Jon Peddie, the new entrants and smaller manufacturer will be at risk of being acquired by the established processor makers.
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1dalmvern , October 14, 2011 2:25 AMAlthough I know its a futile hope, I would be nice if the smaller processor companies didnt get eaten my the giant ones. More companies means more competition, more innovation, and lower prices!
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0eddieroolz , October 18, 2011 11:19 AMThis doesn't say much without a perspective as to how many mobile processors we have currently.
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0skyhide , October 15, 2011 3:53 AMYa`ll should child here, you know what? Take a look at T-pain "5`o clock in the morning feat. Wiz khalifa" then tell me what you think of his iPhone?
