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More than 60% of phones web capable by 2015

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From laptops and tablets to smart phones, the Web is going increasingly mobile. While not everyone can afford one of these devices, the Web is even creeping onto other, low-cost devices like feature phones and these are becoming increasingly Web-enabled. According to research firm ABI Research, this is a trend that will only continue, with more than 60% of handsets having mobile Web browsers by 2015.

According to the report, a 60% penetration rate of handsets with mobile Web browsers will double today’s rate and bring the total number of Web-enabled phones to 3.8 billion.

Full story: Report – More Than 60% of Phones Web Capable by 2015 – NYTimes.com