ABI: WP and BB10 sales will be flat this year

The market research firm ABI Research has announced the 2013 forecast. They think Windows Phone this year's prospects are not too optimistic, a maximum increase of 25% compared with 2012.
They think that, as of the end of 2013, the installed base of Windows Phone platform will reach 45 million devices. Contrast, Andrews 798000000 294000000, iPhone, BB10 will reach 20 million. Taking into account the current Windows Phone has now been sold out of the more than 20 million devices in 2013 sales of Windows Phone devices and BB10 device sales essentially flat.
ABI analyst Aapo Mark kanen, the installed base of 45 million devices have been enough to make the developers have been interested in the Windows Phone platform. Markkanen Windows Phone, BB10, Andrews and iOS relationship is described as "two Pi Jianma with two foal. "
Markkanen said: "Microsoft and BlackBerry biggest concern is the smartphone's initial sales are likely not satisfactory, leading developers lose interest in their platform, and the impact of future equipment sales. We think that these two platforms the installed base has been enough for them to participate in the market competition. "

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