Welcome to the Smartphone Wars

The following video is part of our "Motley Fool Conversations" series, in which research analyst Lyons George discusses topics around the investing world. Using recently released Nielsen data, Motley Fool analyst Lyons George dives into the numbers of the highly competitive smartphone space. And while some of the results are par for the course, one handheld manufacturer's fall from grace is creating serious uncertainty -- and, for investors, opportunity -- in this still-growing market.

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