Apple is still the world’s most valuable brand
We all know that Apple shares have been taking a beating over the past several months but is that really a reflection of a drop …
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Leak points to ‘5G Wi-Fi’ in next-gen Macs
It has been reported that Apple’s next-generation MacBooks will support gigabit Wi-Fi connectivity, evidence of which was discovered in a recent OS X developer build. The …
The future is mobile
“Mobile is eating the world,” according to industry analyst Benedict Evans. Ahead of a presentation to be given later this month at Book Expo America, Enders …
Google’s subscription music streaming service coming to iPhone and iPad – unofficially
Google took the wraps off of its subscription music streaming service last week at its I/O Developers Conference. To the dismay of many, Google Play …
Apple accused of seeking ‘the Holy Grail of tax avoidance’
It’s safe to say that Apple CEO Tim Cook won’t be having much fun on Tuesday when he testifies before the Senate about his company’s …
Apple and Google to lead charge as wearable tech becomes $30-$50 billion market
Recent estimates suggested devices like Google Glass and Apple’s upcoming “iWatch” could be the start of a wearable tech explosion that generates as much as …
As most brick and mortar retailers struggle, Apple Store revenue hits record heights
Apple’s retail stores continue to outsell, on a sales per square foot basis, all other retailers by a large margin. Horace Dediu of Asymco found …
Apple reportedly testing 1.5-inch OLED ‘iWatch’ displays
With Apple’s “iWatch” likely to release this year, it’s not surprising that we’re starting to hear rumors about components being cobbled together just before the …
New details on redesigned next-gen iPad emerge
It’s never surprising when Apple decides to make new versions of its products lighter and thinner than earlier models but a new report from Digitimes …
How the mighty have fallen: Nokia’s struggles, put in perspective
In one point in time, Nokia was the top-selling smartphone vendor in the world by a wide margin. It wasn’t even that long ago, in …
Apple’s ‘iRadio’ hits another roadblock, WWDC launch might be delayed
It has been widely reported that Apple will debut a new streaming radio service at its Worldwide Developers Conference next month. The company was said …
The five ways Google is ‘assaulting’ Apple
Google CEO Larry Page spoke about peace in the industry during the Google I/O 2013 keynote, but that doesn’t mean Google has plans to slow …
The next major battlefield for Apple and Samsung
Samsung and Apple have fought over market share and patents, and they may soon start fighting over supply chains. Samsung traditionally built its products using …
iPhone cleared for U.S. military use, ready to take on BlackBerry, Samsung
The United States Department of Defense on Friday approved the use of Apple devices running iOS 6 on its networks, Bloomberg reported. The iPhone will …
Prepaid iPhone sales exploded in Q1
A new report suggests that prepaid smartphones are becoming more popular among consumers. According to research from NPD Group, 32% of all smartphones sold in …
Here’s the potentially damning Steve Jobs email DoJ is using in Apple eBook price-fixing trial
Apple recently denied allegations from the United States Justice Department that suggested it was the ringleader in a conspiracy to fix eBook prices. The trial …
Not just another pretty face: Apple’s iPhone 5S to see big internal overhaul
Apple’s next-generation iPhone 5S is widely expected to feature the same external design as its predecessor, just as previous “S” upgrades have in the past. …
Android shipments explode in Q1 as iPhone stalls; Windows Phone tops BlackBerry
Microsoft and BlackBerry are fighting to become viable alternatives in the mobile market, and while Android and iOS accounted for a majority of smartphone shipments …
Smartphone survey shows the ‘Apple/Samsung duopoly has strengthened’
Is the mobile industry headed for a duopoly where Apple and Samsung are the only two companies that matter? Breakdowns of smartphone industry profits sure make …
Apple denies DoJ accusations, says eBook publishers were fixing prices before iBooks
The United States Justice Department recently filed documents in its case against Apple and book publishers accusing Apple of helping to facilitate the collusion that led …
Apple’s App Store surpasses 50 billion downloads
The countdown on Apple’s website stopped late Wednesday indicating that the company’s App Store has surpassed 50 billion downloads. The milestone comes just 14 months …
Retina iPad mini leak points to upgraded processor and cameras
Apple is expected to debut a new iPhone, iPad and iPad mini tablet later this year. Earlier rumors have suggested that the company’s popular 7.9-inch …
iPhone 5S fingerprint sensor seemingly confirmed
Apple is getting closer to launching the next version of the iPhone later this year. If the Cupertino, Calif.-based company wants to keep up with …
As Apple sales slow, Sharp looks to Samsung as its savior
Sharp needs help. The consumer electronics company on Tuesday posted a worse-than-expected $5.4 billion loss for the previous fiscal year, and it released its plan …
iPhone 5S could be the first ‘S’ to feature a major hardware revision
Over the past four years, an obvious pattern has emerged with Apple’s iPhone lineup. First, a redesigned iPhone launches and then the following year, and …
Apple targets Galaxy S4 in latest patent lawsuit
Apple on Monday submitted a list of 22 Samsung products to the U.S. District Court in California that it believes infringes upon its technology, The …
T-Mobile increases iPhone 5 upfront cost by $50
When T-Mobile finally began offering Apple’s iPhone 5 last month it did so in dramatic fashion, undercutting AT&T by $70. The iPhone 5 could be …
Hacked iPhone 5 update enables faster speeds on T-Mobile
Apple issued a software update last month to help bring unlocked iPhones to T-Mobile’s network. The update allowed unlocked GSM iPhone 5 handsets to access …
Despite ‘mounting’ pressure, Apple not seen releasing ‘iPhablet’ until middle of next year
Given that smartphone users seem increasingly drawn toward larger displays, Apple could be feeling some pressure to come out with its own “iPhablet” to offer …
iPhone rebounds in the world’s biggest smartphone market
Chinese smartphone shipments hit a heady 82 million units in the first quarter this year. This is more than three times the smartphone shipment volume …
