The report is devoted to Android, Symbian, Windows Mobile operating systems and smartphones that run them. Key points are as follows: • BlackBerry 8300 (Curve) is the most popular RIM smartphone. It left behind BlackBerry 8100 (Pearl) and has 45% of traffic. Verizon mobile Internet is mostly accessed from BlackBerry Storm handsets that generate 38% of traffic. • The most popular mobile devices running Symbian and Windows Mobile are much older than RIM smartphones. Nevertheless, most of the worldwide Symbian devices traffic is generated by Nokia N70 mobile phones and makes 17%. • Among Windows Mobile devices Samsung Blackjack II is mostly used. It is interesting that the mobile Internet is generally accessed from phones running operating system that is several years old. • Within the USA 5% of traffic is generated by mobile devices running Android. Not long ago HTC Dream (G1) was the number 13 mobile device in the US with 1.7% and now is the number one handset on the T-Mobile network. Top Smartphones and Operating Systems   • Worldwide traffic generated by smartphones in February 2009 reached 33%, up from 26% half a year ago. • Symbian remains the most popular operating system with 43% of traffic from 6

  Samsung is expected to make good progress in manufacturing and distribution of mobile devices running Android operating system that will result in HTC risking to lose its Android market segment. The manufacturers will start competing around Q3 2009. The first Android smartphone by Samsung will resemble HTC Magic in terms of design, specifications, and 3.5G chipset from Qualcomm. The information leaked from Samsung and should be treated as unofficial. However, the same sources said that HTC feels very confident in Android smartphone market segment.  

  There’s a ROM update utility or RUU available on the HTC website. Download and run it if you have one of the following troubles with your HTC Touch Diamond: • The screen becomes black if you turn on the camera while other applications are running on the phone. • When playing a video, a portion of it is cut off. • While listening to music via the speaker the sound turns off (and on but not always) after 10 minutes (you may also hear a buzzing sound). • The phone is not able to receive MMS messages when in standby mode. • The sound turns off and on from time to time when you launch music via the Music tab on TouchFLO 3D. On updating the software all these troubles disappear. The manufacturer warns that all data and device settings are deleted during the update process. Before running the RUU make sure that all applications are closed and the battery is half-charged at least. You must not use the device during the update: don’t press any buttons, make or receive calls or disconnect the phone from your PC.  

  The GSMA reported that Mobile World Congress was attended by more than 47,000 visitors from 189 countries with executives from the largest mobile operators, software companies and equipment providers as well as government delegations. Attendees holding C-level positions constituted 50% of visitors and there were more than 2,800 CEOs at the conference. Leaders from companies including AT&T, China Mobile, China Unicom, Ericsson, Microsoft Corp., MySpace, Nokia, Telefonica, Telenor, Verizon Communications and Vodafone gathered to outline the plan to cope with the global economic slowdown and lessen its impact on mobile industry. The Congress featured 1,300 exhibiting companies on more than 57,000 square metres of space, 11% larger than in the previous year. Announcements made at Mobile World Congress were reported by nearly 2,400 international, Web, and broadcast media. Prospects and strategic issues facing the mobile industry will be explored at the Mobile Asia Congress that will be held in Hong Kong in autumn 2009.  

  Today we are going to make a brief review of several cell phones announced at CES 2009. They are Palm Pre, Sony Ericsson C510, Sony Ericsson W508, Motorola Tundra Va76r, MOTO W233 Renew, Motosurf A3100, HTC S743, Nokia 7510 and Nokia E63. Palm Pre   The Palm Pre smartphone presentation seemed to be the most interesting one. Finally is has become clear why Palm company was so silent during recent several months – they were busy with a new mobile device and platform for it called Palm® webOS™. Thinking about all those cell phone announcements in the second half of 2008 you may come to a conclusion that Palm postponed the announcement deliberately, i.e. the company wanted everybody to completely satisfy curiosity regarding such new mobile devices, as iPhone 3G, Google Phone, Sony Ericsson Xperia and BlackBerry Bold. The Palm Pre smartphone features EVDO Rev. A/UMTS HSDPA, a 3.1” touchscreen (320×480), slide-out full QWERTY keyboard, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, 3MP camera with LED flash and Gesture area control.             Sony Ericsson C510 and Sony Ericsson W508   Sony Ericsson announced two cell phones at CES 2009 – Cybershot 510 and Sony Ericsson W509

  Even in the beginning of November the Touch Diamond and T-Mobile G1 were very profitable for the company. Communicators still are in demand – HTC profit for November increased by 10% in comparison with October. And if we compare the increase with the same period of the previous year, will see that HTC profit has increased by 22%.  

  According to a cost estimate by iSuppli, Google's first Android phone, the T-Mobile G1, has an estimated bill-of-materials (BOM) of $143.89. For those of you keeping score, that puts it at $30.44 under the BOM cost of the iPhone. The most costly part of the G1 comes from the baseband with its combination of ARM11 and ARM7 microprocessors, which account for $28.49 of the total cost. The G1's 3.2 inch touch screen comes in second for cost at $19.67, with the camera and radio frequency/power amplifier following as the third and fourth most expensive components. iSuppli does state that the estimate is based purely on the cost of the components in the device, and not the software or manufacturing costs that go into it. Since the G1's major draw is the Android software, it would be interesting to see the rundown of software cost analysis at some point.

  High Tech Computer (HTC) saw its revenues grow 22.4% on year to hit a record high of NT$16.04 billion (US$489 million) in October buoyed by the launch of new models, including T-Mobile G1 phones, according to company data. For the 10 months of this year, revenues reached NT$121.22 billion, up 30.8% from a year earlier period. Despite growing uncertainty about the global economy, HTC has remained positive over its fourth-quarter revenue outlook, targeting a total of about NT$48 billion, according to sources at handset component suppliers. The sources even pointed out that HTC is actually under a tight production schedule, with part of its shipments already being affected.

  One of the most powerful HTC smartphones to ever come out of the woodwork is rumored to be scheduled for an official release on November 6th. Which HTC smartphone is it? It’s none other than the HTC Touch HD. Aside from its humungous (for a handheld) 3.8-inch WVGA (800 x 480 pixels!) screen with force feedback, the HTC Touch HD tastes pretty good on paper. There’s a 5 megapixel camera on-board with autofocus (but no flash!), 3.5mm headphone port, HSDPA data and built-in GPS. What else? Ah, yes, Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional. Of course, what’s mentioned above is not all. Here are more of the upcoming HTC Touch HD’s paper-tastic specs: 528MHz Qualcomm MSM7201A processor   Front-facing VGA camer   288MB RAM/ 512MB ROM Bluetooth 2.0+EDR with A2DP 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi Minu USB port   microSDHC card slot 1350 mAh Li-Ion battery Measures 11.5 x 6.3 x 1.2 cm and weighs 146 grams So if you’re looking to bag this baby as soon as it gets released, remember the date: November 6th. And prepare at least 649 € in view of its list

  HTC Corporation has reported September revenues of NT$13.7 billion, up 30% from the same period last year. For the third quarter of 2008, the company's total revenues reached NT$37.86 billion, representing 30.06% year-on-year growth. The company also reported pre-bonus adjusted net income before tax of NT$ 9.4 billion, total net income of NT$ 8.4 billion, and earnings per share of NT$11.14. For its post-bonus adjustment, the company had total net income before tax was NT$ 7,846 million, total net income was NT$ 7,071 million, and earnings per share after tax were NT$ 9.36. HTC's third quarter revenue were in line with guidance provided during last quarter's conference call. Nevertheless, September revenues were slightly affected by the delay of shipment due to a series of typhoons. The company remains optimitics it will achieve annual revenue growth of 20-30%, and close to the upper end of the target.

  French HTC fans will be pleased to know that the HTC Diamond is now available in 7 new colors in the country. Besides the original black color, you can also now get it in white, yellow, pink, red, blue, purple or brown. Basically a whole rainbow of colors to choose from. Me? I’d go for either the standard black, white, or silver if they had it.

  HTC Corporation today announced the introduction of the HTC S740, a slim, compact, and stylish smartphone that provides the perfect combination of a traditional 12-key phone design with HTC’s signature sliding QWERTY keyboard for optimal messaging. The S740 is designed to offer the most flexible and efficient messaging experience on the market. From the design of its 12-key keypad (ideal for super fast one hand messaging) and full QWERTY keyboard (perfect for those who prefer a two handed messaging experience) both input capabilities ensure efficient and accurate typing, as well as support for POP3, IMAP and Exchange push email. Instant messaging (IM) and SMS can also be accessed through the familiar 12-key interface on the front of the phone. The HTC S740 features the fastest mobile broadband capabilities with a maximum download speed of 7.2 Mbps, up to 18 times faster than 3G. This true mobile broadband experience allows users to leverage the mobile Internet in a variety of ways including browsing to a favourite website. What’s more, HTC S740 is built-in GPS function, FM radio and 3.2 megapixel camera for stills and video. The S740 follows the sleek design of HTC’s hit consumer handset, the HTC Touch Diamond. This slim