London, UK. 9 September 2011. While the Smartphone and app store may be old news, visiongain's latest report Smartphone Report: Gaming, Digital Music Distribution and Entertainment Opportunities 2011-2016 uncovers a wealth of opportunities set to transform the Smartphone market. In 2011, Smartphone adoption rates combined with seismic changes in the video games and music industries have created a unique set of circumstances, which are set to see the Smartphone become an essential entertainment device.
Can the Smartphone replace the handheld games console? This report details the current handheld games console market and compares and contrasts the most recent offerings from Sony and Nintendo with the latest cutting edge Smartphones. This report maps these differences allowing for an overview of the games market and revealing the gaps where developers and operators can step in to claim the potential revenues from Smartphones and gaming apps. Detailed business case studies reveal the monetizable potential of free apps versus paid apps and revenue share models for developers.
Can the Smartphone reinvigorate the digital music market? The music industry has turned to the cloud as personal music players and digital downloads continue to decline. Here visiongain outline the mobile cloud music services and chart how the Smartphone can capitalise on this. Mobile cloud music services are about to reach rapid growth phase.
2011 marks the beginning of an era that will be defined by the Smartphone's capabilities. With a huge user base and constantly evolving technical capacity the Smartphone is only beginning to reach its potential. With LTE and 4G on the horizon the Smartphone will become a tool for a number of feature rich applications and essential services for enterprise and consumers alike. Network improvements will increase the range of uses a Smartphone has, widening revenue streams for all ecosystem members.
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