Huawei shows smartphone revolution has not run its course
It is a common view that the smartphone revolution is grinding to a halt as manufacturers reach the end of the innovation road
It is a common view that the smartphone revolution is grinding to a halt as manufacturers reach the end of the innovation road. There is only so much technology that can be built into a handset, and only so many ways to differentiate one from the other. That, goes the argument, is why all handsets have similar features. But it is an argument that does not take into account the fierce competition that still drives the smartphone market, and the impact that competition has on innovation. At this week's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, new smartphones were launched by almost every major handset maker, aside from Apple and Samsung. The former unveils its new models in September every year, while the latter has delayed the launch of the new Galaxy S8 by a month. Few noticed, so aggressive was the push by rivals. Huawei, LG, Sony, Lenovo, Nokia, BlackBerry, Alcatel and Hisense all unveiled new phones. Almost all offered something new to the smartphone experience. The underlying message...
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