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A Real-Time Analytics Use Case for Device Identification
Gone are the days of user behavior being analyzed without devices being considered - all digital content...
The most popular mobile browsers
A well thought-out mobile strategy needs to take into account many characteristics of mobile users’ behaviour. With...
Set Top Box Out, Smart TV In?
The cord cutting trend during the mid 2010s resulted in a significant increase in set top box (STB) production...
4 Important Device Capabilities for Phone Gaming
Now, more than ever, users have access to multiple devices on which to play games, most notably via apps...
How device fragmentation is impacting eCommerce
eCommerce has long been considered one of the fastest growing industries of our time, reaching sales...
The Importance of Device Graphs in Streaming Services
Device fragmentation makes user behavior unpredictable. Globally, the average person has 3 connected...
iPhone Trends Over 15 Years
What has turned into a decade and a half of commercial glory for Apple started off slower than expected...
Analysing the analytics providers
While nearly all the following analytics solutions work by adding tracking code to each of your pages,...
Devices from the frontier: a tiny GSM/GPRS module
In performing this role we come across our fair share of curious devices. Today's device is a tiny GSM...
Meet DeviceAtlas at MWC Barcelona 2020
We are delighted to be attending, exhibiting and speaking at MWC Barcelona 2020. Join us at our exhibition...
Devices from the frontier: the smart projector
Today's device is a smart projector. This is a new category of devices that encapsulates projector functionality...
Devices from the frontier: the pen / fan / phone
Today's device is a dual SIM phone that is also a pen and a fan. It includes a voice changer, a camera,...
Devices from the frontier: the cable phone designed as a spy device
Today's device is a phone in a cable. It can make and receive phone calls and SMS messages. As soon as...
Viewport, resolution, diagonal screen size and DPI for the most popular smartphones
Here is the resolution, screen size, DPI and Viewport for the most popular smartphones in use in 2019,...
Most used smartphone screen resolutions in 2019
Here are the most common smartphone screen resolutions by country in 2019, to help you better understand...
The most popular Android smartphones - 2019
The most used Android smartphones across the globe, based on Q2 2019 data. Has Samsung's dominance been...
Mobile OS versions by country
Here are the most active mobile operating system versions across 36 countries. This shows us where mobile...
The most popular smartphones in 2019
The most popular smartphones around the world in 2019. We'll regularly update these statistics, giving...
Android v iOS market share 2019
We looked at 2019 data to see how the Android v iOS battlefield has developed over the last few years....
Most common smartphone RAM by country
Knowing the RAM of a visiting device can be a crucial element in deciding how best to serve content to...
How regularly do people upgrade their smartphones?
While most popular smartphones get an upgrade each year, not all users feel the need or benefit to upgrade...
The most used smartphone GPU - 2019
Here are the most common GPUs in use today. Understanding a smartphone's hardware capabilities is a vital...
Can you block Huawei devices from accessing your website or app?
Although given a 90 day stay of execution, Huawei will no longer be able to include popular Google services...
Under pressure in the UK, how popular are Huawei smartphones?
Huawei are in the news again. This time, it's the UK who've announced they'll let the Chinese manufacturer...
Chill, Netflix - why are you pulling Airplay support?
Netflix have announced that they're killing Airplay support, blaming technical limitations introduced...
Dual SIM smartphone usage
With the latest iPhones supporting dual SIM cards, we looked at current levels of dual SIM usage throughout...
UC Browser exposes 500+ million users - where is it most popular?
UC Browser has exposed over 500 million of its users to MiTM attacks. Just how popular is UC and its...
Have trade restrictions affected use of Huawei smartphones?
Despite trade restrictions and rumours of Chinese government demands, real-world usage of Huawei devices...
Facts and statistics - the mobile landscape in the USA
The US is home to some pioneers of the mobile web, such as Apple, inventors of the iPhone. We looked...
What we liked at Mobile World Congress 2019
Here's our list of impressive devices and gadgets we saw in MWC19 Barcelona, as well as some of the notable...
Facts and statistics - the UK mobile landscape
eMarketer predict that in 2019, adults in the UK will spend over two hours each day on their smartphones....
The mobile landscape in South Korea
With over 51 million inhabitants and smartphone penetration of 95%, South Korea is a tech-savvy nation....
Wonder Woman helps Android kick iOS off top spot in Sweden
Huawei had a tough 2018, in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. However, some slick marketing campaigns...
The mobile landscape in Italy
Here are some statistics on the mobile landscape in Italy, including the most popular smartphones, Android...
The mobile landscape in The Netherlands
iPhones dominate the scene in The Netherlands, with the world's most popular smartphone - the iPhone...
The smartphone upgrade cycle - visualized
We tracked usage of the most popular devices from Apple and Samsung across the four quarters of 2018...
Mobile OS popularity by US State - 2018
We dived into State-level data to see which mobile operating system is dominant across the United States,...
Cryptomining digs deep into our batteries
Many websites have recently started using their visitors’ browsers to mine cryptocurrency. How does...
The truth about ‘peak smartphone’
With many recent reports suggesting that we have reached ‘peak smartphone’, we thought it would be useful...
The Physical Web is dead, long live the physical web
Launched in 2014, Google's Physical Web project promised much, but seems to have died a quiet death over...
Huawei - now the world's second largest smartphone producer
In July, Tech analysis group Canalys reported Huawei overtaking Apple to become the world's second largest...
5 facts about the mobile landscape in Japan
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The evolving mobile landscape in India
The mobile market in India has changed a huge amount over the last year, but what's driving it? Which...
5 facts about the mobile landscape in Argentina
We dig into our data to unearth facts and statistics about the 2018 mobile landscape in Argentina. What's...
5 facts about the mobile market in France
Facts about the mobile device landscape in France, based on our data from a network of partner sites...
5 facts about the mobile market in Germany
With 69 million smartphone users in the country, Germany's mobile landscape is an important feature on...
5 facts about the mobile market in Australia
With smartphone penetration of over 83%, the Australian market is a strong indicator of global mobile...
5 facts about the mobile market in Brazil
With a population of over 200 million, and an estimated 77 million smartphone users in 2017, Brazil's...
ZTE ceases operations on the back of US bluster
Bloomberg report that ZTE, China's second largest telecom equipment maker, has suspended all major operations....
The Most Popular iPhones of 2017
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The Most Popular iPhones of 2017
What's the most popular iPhone in the world? We looked at data for the whole of 2017 to find out....
The Most Popular Smartphones of 2017
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MWC2018 Highlights - The DeviceAtlas Report
With all eyes firmly fixed on Barcelona for the 2018 Mobile World Congress, the DeviceAtlas team went...
Android v iOS Market Share - 2017 Review
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DeviceAtlas in 2017: the year in review
2017 has been a busy year for DeviceAtlas - new product, new patents, new website, and an award at MWC!...
Qualcomm top chipset vendor for Android devices
As the massive growth in mobile and connected devices continues, our latest research focuses on selected...
The most used smartphone screen resolutions in 2017
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The most used smartphone screen resolutions in 2017
Here are the most recent device usage statistics to help you better understand which smartphone screen...
Where are dual SIM phones used most in 2017?
One of the device properties detected by DeviceAtlas is whether a device can support multiple SIM cards,...
How often do people upgrade their smartphones? [new research]
Most flagship smartphone series get updated every year but does it actually mean we replace our devices...
Calculate your company's potential ROI with device detection
With users’ online buying behavior becoming increasingly complex and non-linear there is ever more sensitivity...
Most popular Android smartphones in 2017
Looking to better understand which Android smartphones are the most popular around the globe in 2017?...
Most popular Android smartphones in 2017
Looking to better understand which Android smartphones are the most popular around the globe in 2017?...
Five Most Common Business Use Cases For IP Intelligence and Geolocation Technology
The rise of the mobile internet is changing the way consumers interact with online services. According...
iOS vs Android market share across the whole of 2016
Gartner recently reported that 99.6% of smartphones sold today either use Android or iOS. While...
How to use device data for powerful user segmentation
With carefully targeted campaigns you get more bang for your marketing buck, but there are many ways...
5 Ideas to Boost Your Ad Platform with Device Detection
The growth of mobile traffic is exciting news for all businesses, but with device fragmentation and an...
Device fragmentation still an issue
Mobile device fragmentation is a big headache for companies who don’t optimize their web presence to...
Mobile World Congress 2017 summary
As Mobile World Congress 2017 came to an end, we are publishing a short summary of what we learned and...
Most popular smartphone makers in 2016
While there are only several smartphone makers recognized globally, the overall number of unique phone...
The most used smartphone screen resolutions in 2016
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The most used smartphone screen resolutions in 2016
While a higher screen resolution doesn't necessarily mean better quality, smartphone makers keep adding...
Top 5 most popular smartphones across the globe in 2016
We’ve got the latest statistics on the most popular smartphones in different countries based on...
Top 5 most popular smartphones across the globe in 2016
We’ve got the latest statistics on the most popular smartphones in different countries based on the amount...
Are there more connected devices than ever?
Today there are no technical limitations in terms of making devices connected. Internet access can be...
Android vs iOS market share in 2015
Smartphones using Firefox OS, Sailfish OS, or Ubuntu OS are generally available but purchasing them may...
Android vs iOS market share in 2015
Smartphones using Firefox OS, Sailfish OS, or Ubuntu OS are generally available but purchasing...
5 Facts About The Mobile Market In Ireland
Every year on March 17, Ireland is in the spotlight in every corner of the planet. This year at DeviceAtlas...
MWC 2016: Turning the spotlight on accessories
The world's largest mobile industry conference has come to an end. The DeviceAtlas team was present at...
Increase Business with Mobile Web Analytics
This post is about mobile web analytics, and how you can use them to improve your business. When you...
ZTE Sprint LivePro overview
Every so often a new device is released that attempts to marry seemingly disparate elements and make...
Most popular smartphone companies 2015
Mobile web traffic is becoming an increasingly common way to determine the most popular smartphone companies...
USB-C in smartphones and other upcoming features
Here at DeviceAtlas we follow all the latest smartphone news so that we can update our immense device...
5 Ways Google Brillo Can Change The Device Landscape
Announced at Google I/O on 28 April, Brillo and Weave will become the basis for the new Internet of Things...
Which types of devices have browsers?
While ‘connected’ devices used to be mainly PCs, today this category is much more diverse...
Most popular smartphone screen resolutions 2015
The first 4K (2160 x 3840) smartphone, the ZTE Star 3, is reportedly on the way, and thus perhaps...
What we discovered at Mobile World Congress 2015
Attending industry shows like Mobile World Congress is a great way to follow the latest trends in the...
New flagship smartphones exhibited at MWC 2015
As Mobile World Congress 2015 comes to an end later today, here's a quick wrap-up of some of the more...
Large-screen iPhones see Apple's Q1 2015 revenue skyrocket
Apple sold a record-breaking 74.5 million iPhones during Q1 2015, according to its recently published...
Samsung launches a Tizen-based smartphone in India
Samsung has launched the first Tizen-based smartphone dubbed Z1. The new arrival is a budget unit available...
Large-screen phones dominate the Chinese market
While news websites regularly provide us with interesting mobile statistics, mere observation can also...
Growth of Chinese device manufacturers
New figures from industry analyst IDC show huge growth from Chinese handset manufacturers. According...
Why increasing device fragmentation is having a positive impact on mobile ad targeting
Cellphones, smartphones, phablets, tablets, e-readers, PCs, notebooks, games consoles, smartwatches,...
Beyond Apple v Samsung: Smartphone market grows in line with device manufacturer competition
Strategy Analytics released their latest handset shipments data last week. One of the key findings was...
DeviceAtlas at MWC14
The dotMobi team spent last week in Barcelona at this year’s Mobile World Congress. In its second year...
A week with Windows Phone 8
dotMobi CTO Ronan Cremin spends some time with the Lumia 1020, the current Nokia flagship device....
Mobile and privacy: a contradiction in terms?
Over on mobiForge, a report on privacy issues through the prism of the mobile services we use today....
SM2 Event in NewYork
I recently attended MMA's SM2 event in New York and was impressed by the amount of energy at the the...
Firefox OS imminent launch
We have been tracking the emergence of Mozilla OS over on our sister site MobiForge. With the OS due...
Adobe Digital Marketing Summit
We attended the Adobe Digital Marketing Summit last week in London. The show was Adobe's biggest yet...
DeviceAtlas at MWC 2013
Just back in the office after another hectic week at MWC. There was much talk this year of what news...
Mobile Marketing Live
We have had numerous requests for copies of Ronan's presentation at the Mobile Marketing Live event in...
BDConf Twittermonials
Ronan Cremin or @xbs as he is better known in the Twitttersphere spoke at BDConf last month on Making...
Making the most of device diversity
dotMobi CTO Ronan Cremin is in Dallas this week to speak at Bdconf. His talk will focus on device diversity...
Mobile Internet resurgent at MWC12
As Barcelona airport fills with the last remaining tired executives, the sun sets on another MWC. So,...
Future of the Mobile Web
Last week we hosted an event loftily entitled "The Future of the Mobile Web" at the Dublin Convention...
Le Web....c'est mobile
I attended the Le Web event in Paris last week. The speaker list featured such notables as Google's Eric...
ad:tech New York
We were at adtech New York recently, and were encouraged at the level of interest in DeviceAtlas, especially...
Smart AdServer on where mobile, device detection and ad serving intersect
Smart AdServer's Sandrine Cardi talks about where mobile, device detection and ad serving intersect....
Device Diversity
As dotMobi brings DeviceAtlas to the cloud Ronan Cremin, Director of Engineering at dotMobi, charts the...
