Mobile phone sales decreased by 13% in the first quarter of 2009May 4, 2009 - 18:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Mobile phone sales decreased by 13% in the first quarter of 2009 compared with 2008 results. The result became an anti record of the last 8 years.According to Strategy Analytics research company, 245 million mobile phones were sold worldwide in the first quarter of 2009. Global financial crisis is cited as a reason for sales slump. Nokia mobile market leader has registered a slump of 19% over the quarter. Finnish company's market share decreased to 38% (previously: 41%). Motorola, most inflicted by crisis, has registered a slump of 46% in sales, and 4% in market share (6% instead of previously registered 10%) Motorola ceded it's previously occupied 3rd place to LG, which currently has 9% of mobile market share. SonyEricsson still holds the 5th place. Yet, the company's sales fell by 40% and the market share is fixed at 5,9% (previously: 8%). Apple became the only company to register significant growth in sales. Still it hasn't been included on the list of top 5 mobile phone manufacturers. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |