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Asia. Increase in demand for non-camera smartphones in security-related sectors

from picturephoning.com by emily

According to AsiaOne, Smartphone manufacturers they are seeing an increase in demand for smartphones without photo-taking capabilities.

No-frills feature phones are no longer the only option for those who work in areas where camera phones are not allowed.

These days, people with jobs in security-related sectors can still enjoy the connectedness and convenience offered by a smartphone, thanks to models that come without a camera.
Smartphone manufacturers said they are seeing an increase in demand for smartphones without photo-taking capabilities.
Seven mobile-phone shops in Toa Payoh, Singapore, said they have seen an increase in inquiries about such phones. However, the shops declined to provide sales figures. 

Chinese smartphone maker Huawei sees opportunities in the non-camera smartphone market, a company spokesman said, citing the firm's market research .Huawei has two such models: the Sonic and Honor.