Though faced with a global financial downturn, people still seem to can’t get enough of mobile phones. Last year, the statistics soared as 304.7 million cell phone units were sold worldwide. It’s really amazing how, from a simple technological trend, they’ve grown incessantly into a way of life. Their impact is undeniable and their influence is expansive. And while most of us are still overwhelmed by how fast these machines are evolving, mobile phone, regardless of their size, shape and brand, have appreciably simplified the process of communication, and to some extent, the accomplishment of tasks.

Motorola was the first company to issue a portable, non vehicular cell phone prototype and this was named the “radio telephone system”. This later became the impressive wireless system of communication that we are closely familiar with today. As several more years passed, other companies took a hand at developing and manufacturing mobile phones; this time, with more sophisticated designs and features. Innovation sprung forth different cellular phone categories with varying functionalities, from basic phones, to feature phones, camera phones, music phones and smart phones.

Motorola is still in the business and has done well at continuing its legacy. In fact, it remains to contribute beneficial inventions to the constantly growing population of mobile phones, taking almost 9% of the market share for 2008. The RAZR series was among its most notable models, which donned a stylish and sleek flip design. Although its specs fall less in comparison to other cell phone brands, especially concerning battery life and camera quality, the RAZR did receive a warm welcome from the public upon its release and even defeats the next brand in sales.

Sony Ericsson only secured 8% of the cumulative market sales for 2008. However, it did leave a good impression among cell phone users when it released the Cybershot and Walkman phone series. At such a young age, Sony Ericsson has truly made a difference in the face and function of mobile phones. It was back in 2001 when this company was established out of the merger of an electronics (Sony) and telecommunications (Ericsson) company. But since then, they have not stopped in bringing some of the most remarkable cell phone models. The XPERIA smart phone is this brands newest invention and its bound to make waves with its innovative application of Windows Mobile operating system.

Now, Samsung is another popular mobile phone brand in competition with Motorola and Sony Ericsson. However, this is not the company’s main industry as it is actively contributing to a number of other markets, namely, home appliances, multimedia, computer, printers, cameras and file storage. In spite of this, Samsung has never failed to level with other mobile brands in providing consumers some of the best phone options. It actually trumps both brands’ sales, leading at 16% for 2008. Samsung specializes in making phones that are simple to use, but at the same time, stylish and high-end. Most of the models they sell are slim and lightweight so users wouldn’t have to feel any discomfort while using them. And aside from that, they also furnish their phones with decent memories, batteries, accessories and built-ins (WiFi & Bluetooth adapters).

Motorola, Sony Ericsson and Samsung are just some of the mobile phone companies that are constantly trying to woo the public with enhanced versions of their products. This, in turn, grant mobile phone users the advantage of being able to use high-tech and convenient communication gadgets that's constantly being improved.