TOKYO: Japanese electronic giant Panasonic said on Thursday it will abandon research into new smartphones for retail consumers at home as it struggles to make inroads in a sector dominated by Apple and Samsung.

The move comes two months after competitor NEC said that it was pulling out of the market citing tough competition.

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