Apple expected to double dividend to $16 billion, among highest in U.S. history
Apple (AAPL) shares are down more than 35% over the past six months, but Apple may be set to provide investors with one of the …
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Galaxy S 4 called a minor update that won’t help Samsung gain ground against Apple in U.S.
Samsung (005930) announced its latest flagship smartphone at a press conference in New York City last week. Some have argued that the Galaxy S 4 …
Apple revival said to start with ‘killer feature’ planned for iPhone 5S
Apple’s (AAPL) shares have been tanking over the past several months, but at least one analyst thinks that the company is poised for a major …
Retina-equipped iPad mini rumored for fall release
One disappointment with Apple’s (AAPL) iPad mini was that it didn’t come with the high-resolution Retina display that the company first used in its third-generation …
Former Apple exec: Apple is ‘losing the war of words’
Apple (AAPL) was once the strong, silent type. Former CEO Steve Jobs might have given rivals a jab or two during a press conference here …
BlackBerry CEO: Apple stood still and now the iPhone has fallen behind
The world got its first glimpse of Samsung’s new Galaxy S 4 last week, reigniting the Apple (AAPL) vs. Samsung (005930) argument as the two …
Galaxy S 4 said to help Samsung overtake Apple
Apple’s (AAPL) latest iPhone once again laid claim to the title of best-selling smartphone in the world last quarter. According to recent estimates, Apple sold …
Apple reportedly begins move away from Samsung as A7 production nears
Apple (AAPL) is reportedly hard at work finding ways to finally dump Samsung once and for all as the companies’ rivalry continues to escalate. According …
Facebook’s Zuckerberg now most-liked CEO as Tim Cook plummets in rankings
Tim Cook is still well-loved by Apple (AAPL) employees — he’s just not as well-loved as he was a year ago. Glassdoor’s most recent CEO …
iPhone again shows surprising market share growth in February
StatCounter’s February tracking results indicate that the iPhone’s global mobile OS market share continued the surprising growth it showed also in January. StatCounter’s trend data …
Tablets will generate more app revenue than smartphones within five years
Apps used on tablets like the iPad and various Android slates are expected to generate $8.8 billion in revenue in 2013, accounting for 35% of all app …
Who needs the iPhone 5S? $150 Chinese knockoff running Android now available [video]
The company behind the original “Goophone,” a Chinese iPhone 5 knockoff powered by Android, has beaten Apple (AAPL) to the punch by launching an updated …
Upcoming entry-level iPhone said to launch with 4-6 new color options
Following a number of conflicting reports, Apple’s (AAPL) upcoming entry-level iPhone is now said to include the same 4-inch Retina display as Apple’s current-generation iPhone …
Apple bull says Galaxy S 4 ‘NOT a game changer,’ will be dominated by iPhone 5S
Samsung’s (005930) Galaxy s 4 went from rumor to reality Thursday evening and the initial response was generally positive. In BGR’s hands-on Galaxy S 4 …
At the end of 2011, Samsung started morphing Apple into a follower
Up until mid-2011, the entire smartphone market was slavishly copying Apple’s (AAPL) moves. Apple wrested the control of phone industry trends from Nokia (NOK) and …
Firm that called Apple’s spectacular slide says now it’s time to buy
While Wall Street continue to issue sky-high price targets in excess of $1,000 on Apple (AAPL) shares last year, BTIG’s Walter Piecyk saw the writing …
Apple’s next-gen iPhones to usher in new manufacturing split
Apple (AAPL) has historically relied on one Eastern manufacturing giant to assemble its iPhone lineup, but the next generation of Apple handsets will reportedly see …
Apple marketing chief bashes Android one day before Galaxy S IV launch
Apple (AAPL) executives don’t typically engage in public trash talking, but Apple marketing chief Phil Schiller on Wednesday lashed out at the rival Android operating …
New Apple tech may out ‘stalkers’ on social networks
There are some areas where Apple (AAPL) thrives and some areas where it continues to struggle, and social networks definitely fall into the latter category. …
Apple’s HDTV reportedly delayed, iWatch may launch this year
Apple’s (AAPL) much rumored HDTV was expected to debut in 2013, but a new report suggests manufacturing issues have pushed the television’s launch back to …
Apple warned to spice up the iPhone 5S or risk becoming ‘boring’
How do we know that Apple (AAPL) is facing its most intense pressure ever in the smartphone space? Because longtime Apple watchers like iMore’s Rene …
Galaxy S IV-like eye-tracking tech coming to iPhone, other smartphones [video]
Samsung’s (005930) next-generation Galaxy S IV is set to debut later this week, and it is expected to pack several exciting new features when it …
Galaxy S IV called Samsung’s ‘last act in Apple’s shadow’
Samsung (005930) is about to blow open the smartphone industry with innovative next-generation smartphones that break the mold and reinvent the smartphone experience — but …
Latest gloomy Apple analysis projects 25% chance of guidance miss
It used to be that Apple (AAPL) would intentionally low-ball its quarterly guidance so it could crush expectations with better-than-expected earnings. But now that Apple has …
Apple reportedly threatened by Samsung’s Sharp investment
News of Samsung’s (005930) strategic investment in Sharp emerged last week, and it looks like there maybe be some added benefits for Samsung beyond strengthening …
Data suggests cheaper iPhone could help Apple clean up in emerging markets
Yes, a cheaper version of the iPhone could hurt Apple’s (AAPL) margins, but it could also open up several very important markets to Apple products. …
13-inch Retina-equipped MacBook Pro bests rivals in battery life test
If having a long-lasting battery is your most important consideration when buying a laptop, then you really don’t have much of an option besides the …
Report claims iPhone 5, the best-selling smartphone in the world, will ultimately disappoint
As analysts continue to hit Apple (AAPL) hard, a new report claims the postmortem ultimately written on the iPhone 5 will reveal disappointing sales relative …
iPhone 5S will reportedly include NFC and a fingerprint sensor for enhanced security
A new report suggests that Apple’s (AAPL) next-generation iPhone may include near-field communication (NFC) technology and even a fingerprint sensor. According to The China Times, …
Leaked prototype reveals that Apple built the world’s first ‘phablet’
The success of Samsung’s (005930) super-large Galaxy Note “phablet” was an important milestone for the company, as it showed that Samsung is capable not just …
