Every month, dozens of handset manufacturers release hundreds of handsets onto the world's stage. Some--namely, smartphones--get plenty of attention, while others--think low-end, prepaid phones--receive a quiet reception. Research firm Strategy Analytics takes a close look at all the handsets to decipher engineering and design trends, from battery capacity to weight and thickness to whether the handsets have a touchscreen display. Thanks to a new teaming between Strategy Analytics and FierceWireless, we'll bring you some of these key figures every month. What were the trends like in August? Check out our Special feature