Nokia: Strong demand for cameraphones in 2005

Posted on Friday, November 05 2004 @ 20:10 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck

Nokia has forecast that smartphone shipments worldwide are expected to increase to 238 million units by 2008, up from 23 million this year, according to Anssi Vanjoki, executive vice president and general manager of multimedia at Nokia. Vanjoki was speaking at a press conference in Monaco yesterday.

Sales of Nokia smartphones based on Symbian S60 will reach 20 million units by year-end, doubling the company’s numbers in 2003, Vanjoki said. In addition to Nokia, Samsung Electronics, Siemens Mobile, Panasonic Mobile Communications, LG Electronics and Lenovo have all begun Symbian S60-based smartphone development, Vanjoki stated.

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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