Sony declares the death of feature phones

Oct 27 by JD Rucker | 2 comments

Feature Phones

It may not have been their intention, but it’s definitely a clear indicator. By purchasing Ericsson’s half of the phone deal and announcing plans to move towards a smartphone-only model, Sony has unofficially declared the death of feature phones.

It’s a trend that is likely to continue to hit other manufacturers.

Sony’s president and CEO, Sir Howard Stringer, said it simply, “We’re phasing out feature phones.”

Who’s next?

WRITTEN BY JD RUCKER

JD is President of Hasai, Inc, a Social Media Firm, Director of New Media for TK Carsites, an Automotive SEO firm, and Editor at Soshable, a Social Media Marketing Blog.

COMMENTS
  • http://saarvi.com SD

    In India more that 70% of phones sold are feature phones and rest are smartphones…why sony is in so much hurry to declare such a thing

    • http://www.blurbpoint.com/ SEO Services

      I also thinks that Sony has done mistake with declared death of feature phones. The people who are uses feature phones has majority than users of smartphones.