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* The [http://www.dazeinfo.com/2014/03/04/microsoft-msft-nokia-x-android-smartphones/ Nokia X] series of phones are more than just an entry level device. They're dual-sim variants that represent Nokia's take on a quickly developed phone geared towards an emerging market sans Google, and offer those markets an entry point for MS services where Android development is the thing. | * The [http://www.dazeinfo.com/2014/03/04/microsoft-msft-nokia-x-android-smartphones/ Nokia X] series of phones are more than just an entry level device. They're dual-sim variants that represent Nokia's take on a quickly developed phone geared towards an emerging market sans Google, and offer those markets an entry point for MS services where Android development is the thing. | ||
* Chipsets, chipsets, and more chipsets. Faster processors, quad/octo/hexa-cores, [http://www.anandtech.com/show/7806/mwc-2014-wilocity-brings-wigig-80211ad-to-smartphones-with-wil6300-chipset faster wifi], [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/processors/atom/atom-z34xx-smartphones-tablets-brief.html new 64-bit platforms] from places like Intel, [http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/02/26/mwc-2014-samsung-announces-new-octa-and-hexa-core-exynos-processors-along-with-improved-nfc-imaging-and-wifi-tech/ Samsung] and MediaTek (and others) dominated a lot of the hardware talk at MWC vs. innovations in the handsets themselves. Look for robust platforms at lower price points, putting a serious crimp on feature phones moving forward. | * Chipsets, chipsets, and more chipsets. Faster processors, quad/octo/hexa-cores, [http://www.anandtech.com/show/7806/mwc-2014-wilocity-brings-wigig-80211ad-to-smartphones-with-wil6300-chipset faster wifi], [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/processors/atom/atom-z34xx-smartphones-tablets-brief.html new 64-bit platforms] from places like Intel, [http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/02/26/mwc-2014-samsung-announces-new-octa-and-hexa-core-exynos-processors-along-with-improved-nfc-imaging-and-wifi-tech/ Samsung] and MediaTek (and others) dominated a lot of the hardware talk at MWC vs. innovations in the handsets themselves. Look for robust platforms at lower price points, putting a serious crimp on feature phones moving forward. | ||
* [http://ces.cnet.com/8301-35299_1-57616992/all-hail-the-phablet-jumbo-phones-finally-going-mainstream/ Phablets going mainstream] - many people calling the tablet market as commoditized after 3 short years, with increased focus on the phablet (I'm sorry this is an actual | * [http://ces.cnet.com/8301-35299_1-57616992/all-hail-the-phablet-jumbo-phones-finally-going-mainstream/ Phablets going mainstream] - many people calling the tablet market as commoditized after 3 short years, with increased focus on the phablet (I'm sorry this is an actual term) market, which offers considerably better economics and distribution. | ||
* [http://www.telecomasia.net/blog/content/mwc2014-telco-chiefs-come-together-collaboration Operators] continue to struggle to differentiate their offerings from being more than a dumb pipe. Appears to be willingness to partner vs. build (e.g. WhatsApp vs. Joyn), and a renewed focus on how to create an offering that sticks with the user (e.g. [http://www.gsma.com/newsroom/leading-mobile-operators-unveil-mobile-connect-initiative/ Mobile Connect] (which uses [http://openid.net/connect/ OpenID's Connect]). | * [http://www.telecomasia.net/blog/content/mwc2014-telco-chiefs-come-together-collaboration Operators] continue to struggle to differentiate their offerings from being more than a dumb pipe. Appears to be willingness to partner vs. build (e.g. WhatsApp vs. Joyn), and a renewed focus on how to create an offering that sticks with the user (e.g. [http://www.gsma.com/newsroom/leading-mobile-operators-unveil-mobile-connect-initiative/ Mobile Connect] (which uses [http://openid.net/connect/ OpenID's Connect]). | ||
* Related to the operator challenges, Opera Software continues to focus less on innovating in the browser space, and continuing to develop services for both operators and users through [http://www.theverge.com/2014/2/23/5437508/opera-max-android-beta-compresses-cellular-data its beta of Opera Max], and incorporating acquisition properties. | * Related to the operator challenges, Opera Software continues to focus less on innovating in the browser space, and continuing to develop services for both operators and users through [http://www.theverge.com/2014/2/23/5437508/opera-max-android-beta-compresses-cellular-data its beta of Opera Max], and incorporating acquisition properties. | ||