“BlackBerry is about to run out of its nine lives. As recently as 2008, BlackBerry, then operating as Research In Motion, had 19.5% of the global smartphone market.<\/p>\n
“However, following Apple\u2019s introduction of the iPhone in 2007 and Google\u2019s release of the Android mobile operating system in 2008, that figure fell to less than 1% by late 2013,” it said.<\/p>\n
In June, however, the handset maker posted a narrower-than-expected quarterly loss, raising hope that its chief executive can deliver on a pledge to return the company to steady profits.<\/p>\n
Ipsos pointed out that the sampled populations, particularly in emerging economies like South Africa, were reflective of a specific demographic.<\/p>\n
“This Global Trends Survey is online only in methodology and so in emerging economies the results are representative of more affluent, connected populations,” it said.<\/p>\n
Devices and operating systems<\/h3>\n
Across the countries measured, Android and iOS were by far the most-used operating systems, with Android topping the list in every country except Sweden and South Africa.<\/p>\n
Overall, Sweden has the highest number of Apple users, while South Africa is the biggest user of BlackBerry OS.<\/p>\n
Looking at tablet use, Apple dominates overall topping 12 of the 20 countries listed.<\/p>\n
Sweden is once again listed as the biggest proponent of Apple iPad, while South Africa is the second biggest Samsung tablet nation after South Korea.<\/p>\n
SA and Operating Systems<\/h3>\n\n- BlackBerry – 43%<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Android – 34%<\/strong><\/li>\n
- iOS – 10%<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Windows Phone – 6%<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Symbian – 4%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
SA and tablets<\/h3>\n\n- Samsung tablet – 40%<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Apple iPad – 36%<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Others – 13%<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Google tablet – 2%<\/strong><\/li>\n
- ASUS tablet – 1%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
In May, the 2014 Sunday Times Generation Next Brand Survey ranked BlackBerry third ‘coolest’ mobile phone, behind Apple’s iPhone, and Samsung.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Popular operating systems (click to enlarge)<\/p><\/div>\n
SA and Technology<\/h3>\n
Ipsos’ findings showed that 77% of South Africans indicated that they were constantly looking at screens during the day (be it TV, PC or cellphone) – the second largest group in the survey below China (78%).<\/p>\n
![\"Always](\"http:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Always-looking-at-screens.jpg\")
<\/a>Always looking at screens<\/p><\/div>\n
South Africans have also embraced an online lifestyle, with 93%\u00a0 indicating that they use the internet several times a day.<\/p>\n
Nine out of 10 respondents said they used a PC or laptop daily; 81% used their smartphones daily; and 62% noted daily social media use on top of conventional TV watching.<\/p>\n
When it comes to online shopping, however, South Africa is behind the curve, with only 57% of respondents having recently purchased anything online – 15th out of all 20 countries.<\/p>\n
South Africa is the second largest group to indicate that it is difficult to “switch off” from tech, while it is the top sample group against online porn – believing that the Internet is giving young people unrealistic expectations for sex.<\/p>\n
Overall, though, 82% of South Africans believe that technology generally makes life much better – again the second largest demographic to have this view behind China (87%).<\/p>\n
SA and tablets<\/h3>\n\n- Samsung tablet – 40%<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Apple iPad – 36%<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Others – 13%<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Google tablet – 2%<\/strong><\/li>\n
- ASUS tablet – 1%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
In May, the 2014 Sunday Times Generation Next Brand Survey ranked BlackBerry third ‘coolest’ mobile phone, behind Apple’s iPhone, and Samsung.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Popular operating systems (click to enlarge)<\/p><\/div>\n
SA and Technology<\/h3>\n
Ipsos’ findings showed that 77% of South Africans indicated that they were constantly looking at screens during the day (be it TV, PC or cellphone) – the second largest group in the survey below China (78%).<\/p>\n
<\/a>Always looking at screens<\/p><\/div>\n
South Africans have also embraced an online lifestyle, with 93%\u00a0 indicating that they use the internet several times a day.<\/p>\n
Nine out of 10 respondents said they used a PC or laptop daily; 81% used their smartphones daily; and 62% noted daily social media use on top of conventional TV watching.<\/p>\n
When it comes to online shopping, however, South Africa is behind the curve, with only 57% of respondents having recently purchased anything online – 15th out of all 20 countries.<\/p>\n
South Africa is the second largest group to indicate that it is difficult to “switch off” from tech, while it is the top sample group against online porn – believing that the Internet is giving young people unrealistic expectations for sex.<\/p>\n
Overall, though, 82% of South Africans believe that technology generally makes life much better – again the second largest demographic to have this view behind China (87%).<\/p>\n
In May, the 2014 Sunday Times Generation Next Brand Survey ranked BlackBerry third ‘coolest’ mobile phone, behind Apple’s iPhone, and Samsung.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Popular operating systems (click to enlarge)<\/p><\/div>\n
SA and Technology<\/h3>\n
Ipsos’ findings showed that 77% of South Africans indicated that they were constantly looking at screens during the day (be it TV, PC or cellphone) – the second largest group in the survey below China (78%).<\/p>\n
<\/a>Always looking at screens<\/p><\/div>\n
South Africans have also embraced an online lifestyle, with 93%\u00a0 indicating that they use the internet several times a day.<\/p>\n
Nine out of 10 respondents said they used a PC or laptop daily; 81% used their smartphones daily; and 62% noted daily social media use on top of conventional TV watching.<\/p>\n
When it comes to online shopping, however, South Africa is behind the curve, with only 57% of respondents having recently purchased anything online – 15th out of all 20 countries.<\/p>\n
South Africa is the second largest group to indicate that it is difficult to “switch off” from tech, while it is the top sample group against online porn – believing that the Internet is giving young people unrealistic expectations for sex.<\/p>\n
Overall, though, 82% of South Africans believe that technology generally makes life much better – again the second largest demographic to have this view behind China (87%).<\/p>\n
![\"Difficulty](\"http:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Difficulty-switching-off.jpg\")
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