Smartphones to rule declining handset market

04.06.2009

And as OEMs and mobile operators focus on improving applications and services based on the smartphone platforms, a tight battle between two platforms -- the Symbian and Google Android -- is seen to explode.

"While Symbian remains as market leader, Google Android is the rising star," Leach said, noting Symbian's top position was a result of Nokia's championing of the platform and its widespread use within the player's device portfolio.