According to the latest research from Strategy Analytics, global handset shipments grew 14 percent annually to reach 390 million units in the third quarter of 2011. China’s ZTE surpassed Apple to become the world’s fourth largest handset vendor, while Samsung’s market share reached record high levels. Alex Spektor, Senior Analyst at Strategy Analytics, said, “Despite [...]

Inside Secure sold millions of its MicroRead and SecuRead NFC chips to manufacturers like ZTE and Research In Motion, which put them in the latest Curve and Bold smartphones. NFC chip manufacturer Inside Secure shipped over 10 million units so far this year, suggesting adoption of the technology may grow as handset makers find steady [...]