Apple’s Ive pushing for simpler ‘flat design’ for iOS
We’ve known for a while that Apple (AAPL) design guru Jonathan Ive would look to put his own distinct stamp on iOS and now unnamed …
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New low-end iPhone expected to cost half as much as iPhone 5, margins seen at 38%
Apple (AAPL) is expected to switch things up this year and launch not one but two new iPhone models. Industry watchers believe one will be …
Eric Schmidt praises Apple as an innovator, urges BlackBerry to step it up
Google (GOOG) CEO chairman Eric Schmidt had some kind words for Apple (AAPL) and Amazon (AMZN) at the company’s Big Tent Summit in India this …
iPhone once again trounces rivals in J.D. Power customer satisfaction survey
Anyone who wants to challenge Apple’s (AAPL) reign as king of the smartphone world has a very big obstacle standing in their way: iPhone customers …
A great visualization of Apple and Google’s smartphone market dominance
Just over half a decade ago, the smartphone landscape in the United States looked absolutely nothing like it does today. Companies like Microsoft (MSFT), BlackBerry …
iPhone 5S said to launch in Q3 with upgraded camera, new chipset
Apple’s (AAPL) next-generation iPhone 5S will reportedly launch in the third quarter with several upgrades compared to the current model. Digitimes cited sources from Apple’s …
Study finds iPhone owners to be more data hungry than Android users
Research from NPD Group’s latest study reveals that iPhone users in the U.S. consume more data on average than Android users, FierceWireless reported. The firm …
Apple’s latest iOS update contains another big security vulnerability
Apple (AAPL) released iOS version 6.1.3 on Tuesday to update its Maps application and fix a security vulnerability. In early February, an iOS bug was …
The biggest advantage Samsung has over Apple and other smartphone vendors
Apple (AAPL), the world’s most profitable smartphone maker, has a number of advantages over most of the competition. Momentum, complete control over its end-to-end user experience, …
Galaxy S 4 could help Samsung ‘unseat Apple as king of innovation’
Expectations were high leading up to last week’s Galaxy S 4 unveiling and while no one was blown away by the handset’s design, a number …
Apple’s hire of prominent Adobe Flash defender draws rebukes
It’s been nearly three years since Steve Jobs wrote his famous takedown of Adobe’s Flash platform as a battery-draining, Mac-crashing, insecure mess. Since that time, Jobs …
Survey shows huge interest in an HDTV from Apple, but few willing to commit
Apple’s (AAPL) much rumored own-brand HDTV is among several highly anticipated new opportunities that industry watchers expect to help reverse investor sentiment once it launches. …
Apple releases iOS 6.1.3 with maps updates, lock screen vulnerability fix
Apple (AAPL) on Tuesday released iOS 6.1.3 for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The update fixes a recent vulnerability that allowed unauthorized users to …
The Boy Genius Report: Apple’s billion dollar mobile payment magic trick
Apple (AAPL) shares have fallen more than 35% since hitting a record high last September. The tech press has declared that Apple is doomed. On …
Being No.1 just isn’t enough for Apple anymore
Being the most profitable technology company in the world with the best-selling smartphone on the planet just isn’t enough for Apple (AAPL) anymore. The company’s …
Samsung Galaxy S 4 crushes iPhone 5, other leading phones in early performance tests
Samsung’s (005930) Galaxy S 4 might not offer much in the way of an exciting new exterior design, but inside, it’s a completely different story. …
Another report points to fall launch for Retina iPad mini
A recent report claims Apple (AAPL) is prepping its second-generation iPad mini for launch ahead of the holidays this year. Following a report suggesting the …
Sales numbers show Galaxy devices are slowly catching up with the iPhone
The iPhone is still the king of the smartphone world, but there’s a reason that Apple (AAPL) has started taking Samsung (005930) much more seriously …
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 …
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 …
