The mobile device management market is anticipated to exceed $5 billion by 2021, according to Zion Market Research. Zion indicates the market ended 2015 with an overall value of $1.35 billion and will reach $5.15 billion by the end of 2021, growing at a CAGR of 25 percent. The MDM market is comprised of outsourced …
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IDC reports the used smartphone market will exceed $30 billion by 2020. If the research firm’s calculations are correct, the used smartphone device market will grow from 81 million devices in 2015 to 222 million devices in 2020 with an overall CAGR of 22.3 percent. Their report also indicates used smartphones will sell at an …
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Today is Cyber Monday, and online retailers around the country are offering discounts. Tech deals are one of the most commonly searched discounts, and an attractive option for shoppers looking for new devices is shopping refurbished. Whether looking for a device upgrade, or holiday gifts, refurbished devices are an attractive option for tech deals this …
With Thanksgiving tomorrow, HOBI wanted to take time to express our sincere gratitude for the opportunity to work with you. Serving your IT and mobile asset management needs is a rewarding experience for the entire HOBI team. We are thankful for your friendship, professionalism and integrity. Our clients are the cornerstone of our success. We …
A video that is responsible for crashing iPhone 6, 6S, and 7 devices is making its way around the Internet. A YouTube video demonstrating the effect of the bugged video on the device can be seen here. The five-second video appears normal at first, but once it’s finished, the iPhone slows down considerably until it …
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With only a few days until Thanksgiving, families everywhere are making last minute preparations. There are a variety of mobile applications that help with multiple holiday challenges. Here are three apps to help with Thanksgiving planning to guarantee your holiday celebration goes off without a hitch. Roadtrippers Roadtrippers is a travel planning app that optimizes …
Earlier today, Apple announced a battery replacement program for 6S devices. The new program is a response to reports of of iPhone 6S and 6S Plus devices affected by unexpected shutdowns. The malfunctioning batteries do not affect the devices’ safety, in contrast to the Samsung Galaxy Note 7. The shutdown issue only applies to a …
Here is a recap of the HOBI blog for the week of 11/14-11/18 Study shows researchers can identify smartphone user qualities through screen residue A new study conducted by researchers at the University of California San Diego analyzed the residue left behind on smartphone screens from previous users. How leasing companies can benefit from Mobility …
A new study conducted by researchers at the University of California San Diego analyzed the residue left behind on smartphone screens from previous users. The study analyzed the phones of 30 participants, and took swabs from four areas of the devices as well as eight spots on the respondent’s hand. Through this analysis, researchers were …
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A report by Deloitte predicts by the end of 2016, consumers will sell or trade-in up to 120 million used smartphones, generating $17 billion in revenue, at an average of $140 per device. This report also predicts used devices will comprise 7 percent of total smartphone sales in 2016, and grow four times faster than …
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