April 29, 2005
Mobile Imaging Study Shows Camera Phones Growth
'Camera phones are entering a stage of rapid growth, and they will soon become the most common image capture device in the world. Over 175 million camera phones were shipped in 2004. By the end of the decade, the global population of camera phones is expected to surpass 1 billion – more than double the number of digital still cameras. To further explore this dynamic market, InfoTrends/CAP Ventures is conducting a comprehensive research study entitled Worldwide Mobile Imaging: Stimulating Demand and Usage.
“Although handset shipments are booming, consumers are not using their camera phones to their fullest extent,” commented Jeff Hayes, a Director at InfoTrends/CAP Ventures. “Our research shows that the number of photos taken, shared, and printed on camera phones is relatively low in relation to digital still cameras, resulting in a significant unrealized revenue opportunity for the mobile imaging industry.”'
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Posted by Darren at April 29, 2005 11:33 PM

