The Wireless Intelligence team was in Barcelona to report on all the key developments that will shape the global mobile industry in the year ahead. Our analysis is organised into three key areas: devices, services and networks.

 

 

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Mobile World Congress 2011 wrap-up

Devices:

  • Nokia and Microsoft turn smartphones into a three-horse race
  • Samsung leads the Android charge
  • Tablets remain a smart device focus

Services:

  • WAC — milestones hit, commercial success still unknown
  • Social networks: expansion, integration and monetisation
  • Industry backs NFC contactless payments
  • Apple and Google turn the page on digital publishing

Networks:

  • Uniting the LTE ecosystem
  • Data offload aims to balance demand
  • Wholesale makes a comeback with data services

 

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