Report calls for the Apple iPhone 5 to lead the way for a second half surge in smartphone sales

"Apple’s smartphone shipments typically are weak during the quarter preceding the launch of a new iPhone model. Buyers historically have delayed their purchases until the newest model is available. Then they rush out to get the latest and greatest version once it’s being sold, leading to a spike in demand. IHS predicts the same pattern will occur with the iPhone 5."-Wayne Lam, senior analyst, wireless communications, IHS

This mockup shows what the back of the new Apple iPhone should look like
Jagdish Rebello, PhD, director for consumer and communications at IHS, says that if the new Apple iPhone comes with NFC technology, the number of NFC enabled handsets shipped in 2012 will soar 118% to 233 million units. That compares with 94% growth last year and an expected 81% increase in 2013. Additionally, thanks to its iconic smartphone, Apple is the largest OEM purchaser of semiconductors in the world with such buying expected to add up to $28 billion in 2012. That would be a rise of 15% from the $24 billion Apple spent last year on semiconductors.
source: Forbes
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