New iPad mini photos appear to firm up earlier leaks
With a new smaller iPad all but confirmed at this point and an October announcement rumored, we can expect the pace of leaks and rumors …
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Apple iCloud apps updated with iOS-like notifications
In preparation for iOS 6 and the iPhone 5, Apple (AAPL) has updated its iCloud website. New Web apps in iCloud include Notes and Reminders, but …
Analyst claims Apple and Google will control 98% of the smartphone market this year
An analyst from financial research firm Global Equities Research has some bad news for Microsoft (MSFT) and Research in Motion (RIMM). In an interview with …
Heavy iPhone 5 demand sends Apple stock soaring to $700 for first time ever
Shares of Apple (AAPL) stock climbed above $700 for the first time ever just after the close of Monday’s trading session. The stock opened up …
Apple’s iMessage suffering from widespread outage
Apple’s (AAPL) iMessage service is currently suffering from a widespread outage. The SMS rival for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users has been suffering from …
iPhone 5 line already forming at flagship Apple Store in New York
It looks like Samsung’s (005930) next run of anti-iPhone commercials just wrote themselves. Apple’s (AAPL) most recent iPad launch was somewhat quiet compared to past …
Third-party iPhone 5 dock port adapters selling for as low as $10 on Amazon
While Apple (AAPL) surely wants its customers to pay a premium for iPhone 5 dock port adapters from the company store, some savvy third-party manufacturers …
Early iPhone 5 benchmark tests beat Galaxy S III, Nexus 7 and latest iPad
Purported early benchmark test results for the iPhone 5 have appeared online, suggesting that Apple’s (AAPL) latest iPhone will be among the best-performing smartphones on …
Samsung opens fire at iPhone 5 in new attack ad
Samsung (005930) isn’t even waiting for Apple (AAPL) to launch the iPhone 5 before taking aim at the new smartphone in a new run of …
Apple: iPhone 5 preorders top 2 million in 24 hours
Apple (AAPL) announced on Monday that iPhone 5 preorders topped 2 million units in the smartphone’s first 24 hours of pre-sale availability. That figure doubles …
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 …
T-Mobile nano-SIM cards for the iPhone 5 could arrive in October
T-Mobile has yet to receive Apple’s (AAPL) blessing to become an official carrier of the iPhone. Regardless, the nation’s fourth largest carrier is encouraging customers …
OS X 10.8.2 Mountain Lion update will boost MacBook battery life
Before announcing the new iPhone 5, Apple (AAPL) CEO Tim Cook rattled off a few stats for OS X Mountain Lion. Cook boasted that Mountain …
Apple blown away by incredible iPhone 5 demand
Apple (AAPL) has finally chimed in with their take on iPhone 5 preorder sales, and in short, they are “blown away by the customer response.” …
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 …
Siri-controlled iTunes could be coming to future Macs
Voice control is the way of the future, or at least that’s what Apple (AAPL) wants people to believe. With the launch of Siri on …
Apple to sell Lighting to HDMI and VGA adapters ‘in the coming months’
Bummed iPhone 5 owners who quickly learned that the iPhone 5’s Lightning adapter doesn’t output video signals can finally let out a sigh of relief. It’s …
Conan again slaps Samsung for iPhone envy [video]
TBS talk show host Conan O’Brien generated some laughs this summer with his video mocking Samsung (005930) for allegedly copycatting Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone and now he’s …
Apple teases customers with free Lightning dock port adapters, then backs off [updated]
Lots of people got annoyed when they found out that Apple (AAPL) would charge $29 for an adapter for its new Lightning dock port. On …
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 …
Sharp finally starts shipping iPhone 5 screens
It has taken longer than expected but Sharp (SCHAY) has finally started shipping out iPhone 5 screens. Unnamed sources have told The Wall Street Journal that the …
Sprint confirms iPhone 5 is not compatible with its HD voice service
One of the new features in Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone 5 is wideband audio, more commonly known as HD voice. The technology dramatically improves call quality …
Apple headed for record fourth quarter thanks to iPhone 5
Following Apple’s (AAPL) announcement of the iPhone 5, market research firm IHS iSuppli is predicting the company will post record fourth-quarter smartphone shipments. The iPhone …
iPhone 5 on Verizon Wireless won’t support simultaneous voice and data
Verizon Wireless (VZ) has confirmed to BGR that the iPhone 5 will not support voice and data at the same time, even over 4G LTE. …
Steve Wozniak talks about Apple’s court victory over Samsung and the iPhone 5
Last month, a jury in California found Samsung guilty of infringing Apple’s patented technology. The South Korean manufacturer was ordered to pay Apple (AAPL) $1.05 billion …
Poll: Are you annoyed that Apple is charging $29 for a dock connector adapter?
Apple’s (AAPL) shift to a smaller dock connector port means that users who buy the iPhone 5 won’t be able to use it with their …
Apple’s $29 Lightning adapter isn’t compatible with old speakers [updated]
As expected, Apple (AAPL) on Wednesday announced its new iPhone 5 with a smaller dock connector at a press event in San Francisco. The 9-pin Lightning …
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. …
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 …
App developers likely won’t have apps ready for iPhone 5 launch
Compared to Android app developers, iOS developers have always had it easy since they could always count on Apple (AAPL) using a 3.5-inch screen and …
