5 Ways The Smartphone Market Evolved In 2011

Buy a smartphone today, and it will be out-of-date by tomorrow. That's how fast the smartphone market is changing. New models are being announced at a stunning rate and the Consumer Electronics Show is right around the corner, ready to kick off another cycle of advancements and new devices. Before we tackle 2012, let's look at what happened in smartphones throughout 2011. We saw the move from single-core devices to dual-core, the acceptance of displays as large as 4.7 inches, the rise of HD screens, and the increase in number of 4G-capable handsets. We also saw the (near) death of the feature phone and an app explosion.

Here are the five most important ways the smartphone market changed.

1. Dual-Core Reigns
2. Massive High Definition Screens
3. 4G
4. Millions of Apps
5. Platform Consolidation