New battery functions will show up first in high-end devices used by businessmen. These users are more willing to pay extra for the functionality than consumers. |
Not quite. Like any other part of the high-volume electronics industry, this sector will see falling ASPs due to technological advances, increased manufacturing output, and supplier competition. And since tight coupling between handset components is crucial to reducing power consumption and increasing performance, companies that offer discrete power solutions are going to suffer at the hands of those offering integrated platform solutions. |
There are a lot of new technologies that could address battery problems, but it is unclear now which will capture the market's attention. |