Google Maps for iOS downloaded more than 10 million times in first two days
The long-awaited debut of Google Maps for the iPhone was welcomed with open arms by iOS users. In a matter of hours, Google’s (GOOG) mapping application became …
Apple
Cannibalization concerns ‘overblown’ as half of iPad mini sales go to new buyers
It has been widely reported that Apple’s (AAPL) iPad mini is cannibalizing sales of the company’s full-sized iPad. According to a new survey, however, nearly half …
Nokia stock outperformed Apple by more than 60% over past three months
Back in early October, shorting Apple (AAPL) and going long Nokia (NOK) seemed like lunatic moves to most investors — which is why it has …
Apple releases iOS 6.1 beta 4 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch
Good news, iOS developers — you have a shiny new beta to play with for iOS 6.1. 9to5Mac reports that Apple (AAPL) has released its …
As Apple sinks, new report contends iPhone and iPad demand are strong as ever
As Apple (AAPL) shares continue to sink like a rock, numerous firms are dropping their targets and even cutting ratings. At least one well-known Apple …
Apple loses its shine
Shares of Apple (AAPL) stock were down 25% in November after hitting an all-time high of $705.07 in late September. Sentiment appeared to be improving …
Apple stock drops into $400-range despite explosive iPhone 5 debut in China
Apple (AAPL) on Sunday evening announced that it sold more than 2 million iPhone 5 handsets during the phone’s opening weekend in China. The news …
Games top App Store revenue in 2012
Apple (AAPL) this week released its annual lists of the top free, paid and grossing iPhone and iPad apps of 2012. To no one’s surprise, …
iPad shipments could reach 100 million in 2013
Apple (AAPL) sold 42.8 million iPad tablets into channels through the first three quarters of 2012 and the most recent estimates suggest the company could …
Apple execs said to be ‘seething’ over Google Maps praise
No, the Apple (AAPL) Maps fiasco wasn’t part of some grand plan to get Google (GOOG) to produce a higher-quality iOS maps application of its …
Apple stock hits 10-month low
Shares of Apple (AAPL) sank as low as $507.66 during Friday morning’s trading session, hitting their lowest point since early February. A report from UBS …
2012 in review: Which tech companies triumphed, and which ones tanked?
2012 was a somewhat predictable year in the technology industry — mostly, the companies that did well in 2011 continued to do well while the …
Google Maps seen as a blessing and a curse for Apple
Following the release of Google Maps on the iPhone and iPad, analysts have begun weighing the benefits each company gains from the inclusion of the …
Has the iPhone peaked? Apple’s iPhone 4S seen outselling iPhone 5
Apple (AAPL) investors received more cause for alarm late Thursday evening as new research suggested consumer interest in Apple’s popular iPhone lineup may have peaked. Shares …
Retina iPad mini again said to launch next year
Yet another report suggests that the millions of people buying Apple’s (AAPL) new iPad mini tablet this holiday season will be kicking themselves next fall. …
China gives the iPhone 5 a chilly reception
Chinese consumers must not need self-esteem boosts, because they don’t seem interested in lining up overnight outside Apple (AAPL) stores for the launch of the …
Apple and publishers settle with EU over eBook price fixing scandal
The European Union accepted a settlement offer from Apple (AAPL) and four other book publishers on Thursday that will end an antitrust investigation over eBook …
Survey shows the iPhone 5 tops Christmas smartphone wish lists
If you know a family member who wants a smartphone this Christmas but you don’t know what specific brand, your safest bet is to buy …
Apple found guilty of infringing three patents in court battle with patent troll
What goes around, comes around. Apple (AAPL) on Thursday was found guilty of infringing three patents held by patent troll Mobilemedia, which is owned jointly by …
McNamee: Using Android is like ‘having a motor scooter at the Indianapolis 500’
It looks like Microsoft’s (MSFT) new Windows 8 platform isn’t the only OS under fire. In an interview with Bloomberg Television, Elevation Partners co-founder Roger …
Amazon Instant Video streaming app finally debuts on the iPhone and iPod touch
Amazon (AMZN) on Thursday updated its Instant Video streaming application to support both the iPhone and iPod touch. The app, which grants Amazon Prime members …
Samsung’s president says company will shed its ‘copycat’ image – but he still uses Apple products at home
All eyes were on Samsung (005930) in 2012 as the company continued to field patent attacks from Apple (AAPL) while still managing to grow at …
Welcome back, Google Maps [hands-on]
That’s right, iPhone owners — you can finally drop Apple’s (AAPL) awful iOS Maps application in the junk folder on your last app page. Google (GOOG) …
iPad mini deemed a ‘game changer,’ outgrew Kindle Fire by nearly 50%
Smaller tablets in the 7-inch range have been on the market for more than two years now, but it looks like it took Apple (AAPL) …
Google Maps finally comes to iOS. Again. [updated]
Apple has had quite a bumpy car ride so far with its mapping product. That all ends in just a couple hours, however, because late Wednesday evening …
New app brings Google Now functionality to the iPhone
2012 was a huge year for the smartphone industry and while a number of exciting new devices and services were introduced over the past 12 …
Apple’s plan to improve its Maps application may include buying TomTom
What better way to quickly improve Apple (AAPL) Maps than by buying a company that’s already built a popular mobile navigation platform? Bloomberg reports that Rabobank International …
Analyst claims iPad mini cannibalizing iPad 4 sales, raises iPhone 5 sales forecast
Apple (AAPL) is finally catching up to the overwhelming demand for its latest iPhone 5 according to analyst Shaw Wu from Sterne Agee. Wu says production …
Where is Apple’s ‘next big thing’?
Bad news for Apple (AAPL): The company needs to launch the “next big thing” in order to reverse investors’ soured sentiment according to Barclays Capital analyst …
Google chairman says the war with Apple is already over and Android won
Google (GOOG) Chairman Eric Schmidt believes the war between Android and Apple’s (AAPL) iOS is just about over and his side has won. In an interview …
