World market means big growth for mobiles.

• Position: MOBILE DEVICES - Brief article

The latest forecast from International Data Corp. (IDC) predicts a 33% increase in the number of smartphones shipped in 2013 alone. That equates to about 959 million phones, compared to nearly 723 million in 2012. Furthermore, this trend will likely continue for many years given the growing market in less-developed countries. With increasing demand from poorer markets come lower prices. IDC reports...