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Symbian boss borrows the Windows vision for smartphones

by Guy J Kewney | posted on 18 October 2006

The Smartphone Show has failed, perhaps, to excite much outside interest - but it's not for want of ambition - Symbian CEO Nigel Clifford has decided that smartphones are the new PCs.

In a keynote, Clifford said: "25 years ago Bill Gates had a vision of a computer on every desk and in every home – and no one will dispute that the PC has been incredibly successful. Today that vision is renewed – we aim to have a smartphone in every pocket, a smartphone that will liberate us from our desks and cables, a smartphone that will allow us to do what we want, when we want, and where we want."

He has been in the job since June 2005, and clearly feels he has achieved authority.

Clifford stated that a smartphone revolution is well underway and among his forecasts were that:

  • the developing world will account for 50% of smartphone sales within five years
  • a "smartphone generation" is occurring and the demands of the youth market will drive innovation and smartphone use
  • mobile phone access will be the next significant Internet phenomenon

    • Full press release of his speech

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