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Smartphones are in such demand worldwide that global sales are expected to reach 300 million units by 2013, from 131 million last year. That's according to a new study, "Mobile Services: Global Outlook," released this week by Parks Associates, which predicted the total number of smartphone users worldwide will exceed 1.1 billion by 2013.

"The success of the iPhone, Pre, and Blackberry shows the strength of consumer demand for an intelligent, multifunctional device," Parks' dir ...read more

"Connected" consumer electronics appear set for a huge period of growth, according to a study released this week by Parks Associates. According to Parks' Home Networks for Consumer Electronics study, the category will boast annual sales of 100 million units by 2013.

"Key consumer trends are aligning to drive this market," the firm's vice president and principal analyst, Kurt Scherf, said as part of the announcement. "People want whole-home access to their personal content, whi ...read more

The ability to network is going to be a huge factor in the purchases of the next generation of consumer electronics purchases. That's according to a study released earlier this week by Parks Associates.

According to the study, called Digital Media Evolution, large numbers of consumers have interest in the networking capabilities of digital cameras, photo frames, and mobile phones.

"We're entering a new stage in home networking, where interoperability between fixed and porta ...read more