Mobile phones with built-in MP3 players to become mainstream by 2008

Demand for mobile phones with built-in MP3 players is projected to hit 350 million units worldwide by 2008, up from 40 million estimated for this year, according to the Industrial Economics and Knowledge Center (IEK), report DigiTimes.

"Unlike camera applications in phones, a built-in MP3 player can easily overcome both size and technology barriers, said IEK.

Taiwan makers will attempt to differentiate their products by starting development of mobile phones that include both MP3-player functionality and videophone capabilities, the research organization suggested."

emily | 12:38 PM | Reports and Studies |
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