AT&T says iPhone 5 is fastest-selling iPhone ever
Demand looked like it was going to be heavier than ever leading up to iPhone 5 preorder availability on Friday, and that was indeed the …
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Amazon’s 7-inch Kindle Fire HD now available for $199
Friday isn’t just iPhone 5 preorder day — it’s also the first day that Amazon’s (AMZN) brand new Kindle Fire HD tablet goes on sale. …
Another win for Apple: ITC says iPhone, iPad don’t violate Samsung patents
Apple (AAPL) on Friday scored yet another victory over rival Samsung (005930) in the ongoing patent war being fought by the two consumer electronics giants …
Samsung says Galaxy Note II sales could top 20 million, launch set for October
Samsung’s (005930) Galaxy Note “phablet” was a huge success, with cumulative sales having recently topped 10 million units. Though T-Mobile USA just got around to …
Preorders of ‘disappointing’ iPhone 5 sell out in less than an hour at Apple [updated]
We recently wrote that following all the leaks and rumors leading up to the iPhone 5 unveiling, the only thing more predictable than the new …
Want to keep your unlimited data plan? Verizon will require you to pay $649 or more for the iPhone 5
Owning a smartphone on Verizon Wireless (VZ) has never been cheap, but it’s about to get a whole lot more expensive for many iPhone owners. …
Some carrier retail stores haven’t sold a single BlackBerry in over a month
With the 2012 holiday shopping season coming up fast, smartphone vendors are doing everything they can to spread the word about their fall and winter …
Apple: iPhone 5 preorders begin at 12:01AM tomorrow
Apple (AAPL) on Thursday confirmed that it will begin taking preorders for the next-generation iPhone 5 just after midnight PDT tonight. The company announced during …
Is the iPhone 5 disappointing?
The only thing more predictable than the iPhone 5 itself was the world’s response to it. Months of leaks, photos and videos leading up to …
Rivals are catching up, but the iPhone 5 will still be the fastest-selling smartphone ever
After months of leaks and speculation, Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone 5 is finally official. The new iPhone features a larger 4-inch display, a new A6 processor, …
Apple’s new iPod nano looks ‘uncomfortably familiar’
There has been plenty of talk recently about various companies — namely Samsung (005930) — copying Apple’s (AAPL) designs, but as BGR has pointed out …
Verizon and Sprint users won’t need to switch to more expensive plans for FaceTime [updated]
We weren’t aware that people used FaceTime so frequently, but the tech world erupted recently when AT&T (T) confirmed that it planned to force customers …
iOS 6 GM download now available for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch
Alongside the unveiling of the new iPhone 5, Apple (AAPL) it was assumed that the final “Gold Master” version of its iOS 6 software would …
All the biggest surprises from today’s iPhone 5 event
Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone 5 event is finally behind us, and the company’s next-generation smartphone is probably just over a week away from becoming the fastest-selling …
iPhone 5 launches on September 21st starting at $199, preorders begin on the 14th
Apple (AAPL) on Wednesday announced during its press conference in San Francisco, California that the next-generation iPhone 5 will become available starting Friday, September 21st, …
Apple’s iPhone 5 event is underway: 7M Mountain Lion downloads, 400M iOS devices sold, and more
The press conference the world has been anticipating for months finally kicked off on Wednesday, and Apple (AAPL) didn’t waste any time getting the show …
Samsung expects Galaxy S III sales to top 30 million in 2012
In the second quarter this year, just two companies accounted for more than 100% of the smartphone industry’s profits according to estimates. Raymond James analyst …
Here comes the iPhone 5
Here it comes, ladies and gentlemen — Apple’s (AAPL) next-generation iPhone 5 is just a few hours away from becoming a reality. Apple is gearing …
Apple’s online store goes down ahead of iPhone 5 announcement
You know the drill… In case you weren’t convinced that Apple (AAPL) actually has new products to announce during today’s press conference, the company’s online …
Google says 500 million Android devices have been activated so far
On the same day IHS iSuppli estimated that cumulative Android activations would top 1 billion some time next year, Google’s (GOOG) Hugo Barra confirmed Tuesday evening that …
New photos show size of iPhone 5 and iPad mini compared to iPhone 4S and iPad
Apple (AAPL) maintains tight control over its employees to ensure that secrets stay within the company, but it can only do so much once manufacturers …
Apple verdict cost Samsung $1 billion, but study suggests it’s now ‘buzzing’ more than Apple
Apple (AAPL) might be on the verge of announcing the biggest consumer electronics device of the year but according to one study, the buzz surrounding …
Former Apple exec: ‘Apple haven’t invented anything’
As Apple (AAPL) prepares to launch what by all accounts will be the most successful device it has ever built — and just a few …
Leaked iPad mini photos may reveal finished tablet design for the first time
Purported images of a model based on Apple’s (AAPL) upcoming iPad mini tablet were published by a Chinese blog on Tuesday, possibly revealing the finished design …
Amazon CEO: New Kindle Fire HD is better than the iPad
Amazon’s (AMZN) Kindle Fire tablet burst onto the scene ahead of the holidays last year and despite increasing competition in the tablet market, Amazon reeled …
What to expect from the iPhone 5
The worst-kept secret in the consumer electronics industry is finally about to become the biggest smartphone launch of the year — Apple (AAPL) is unveiling …
New iMacs and 13-inch Retina MacBook Pros reportedly begin shipping
Apple’s (AAPL) manufacturing partners have reportedly begun mass shipping new iMac All-in-One desktop models as well as new 13-inch MacBook Pro notebooks equipped with Retina …
Apple’s iPhone 5 unveiling this week is just the beginning
Apple (AAPL) is set to finally unveil its next-generation iPhone 5 later this week, and it will be the company’s biggest iPhone launch ever according …
Amazon relents, agrees to ditch Kindle Fire ads for an extra fee
Amazon (AMZN) knows that not everyone wants to be bothered by advertisements as they get ready to relax with a cup of tea and a …
HP bulks up its incoming Windows 8 lineup with four new All-in-One PCs
Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) unveiled a pair of sleek ultrabooks and a gorgeous convertible tablet late last month as its Windows 8 lineup for this holiday season …
