{"id":1238,"date":"2014-03-17T11:07:42","date_gmt":"2014-03-17T11:07:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:8080\/finoit\/?p=1238"},"modified":"2023-07-19T12:28:53","modified_gmt":"2023-07-19T12:28:53","slug":"phablet-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finoit.com\/blog\/phablet-market\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Phablet Market Could Anticipate Bright Future?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Phablet is a mobile device that has its screen size ranging between 5-7 inches and accompanies the capabilities of cell phones. The phrase through has however not yet been officially accepted globally, but considering its popularity, the gadget has already left a deep impact on the smartphone market. A further insight into this topic would be worthwhile.<\/p>\n

The difference<\/h2>\n

A smartphone offers multiple features such as calling facilities, utilitarian apps, web browsing capabilities, but has smaller screen size (between 3 to 5 inches). Likewise, a tablet owns a touch screen interface, consists of a HD screen (8.9 to 10 inches), high resolution camera, and even stereo speakers in some of them. However it lags behind in the calling feature; even those with SIM can be used only for mobile data and not for calling. Eventually, Phablet answers the shortcomings of the two devices as it combines their best features that include the mobile OS, large screen size for watching videos and photos, calling facility (unlike a tablet), and much more.<\/p>\n

The growing popularity<\/h3>\n

Be it to use it for personal tasks or for business purpose, phablets have become an instant choice for all and sundry. Ever since the maiden launch of Android based Samsung Galaxy Note in 2011, there has been a steep surge in the sales of phablets. While the 2 million units of the initial version of the gadget were sold well within 4 months of its foray into the market, the latest Galaxy Note3 entertained a record sale of 5 million units, in the very first week itself. This popularity has been further topped up by the introduction of advanced phablets time and again from other renowned companies of the likes of Nokia, LG, Sony Xperia and Huawei, HTC, etc. However, Apple has still kept distance from this market so far.<\/p>\n

Advantage of Phablets for enterprises and individuals<\/h3>\n

Phablets combine the communication and connectivity features of smartphone with the large screen of tablets. Indeed, they act as a perfect machine for both the commoners as well as business people as it allows them to:<\/p>\n