Drop test: Nexus 7 faces off against Apple’s iPad and wins [video]
Apple’s (AAPL) iPad and Google’s (GOOG) Nexus 7 are, without question, the two best tablets on the market. Each device has advantages over the other, …
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Verizon CFO hints at Q4 launch for Apple’s next iPhone
During the company’s earnings call on Thursday, Verizon Wireless’ (VZ) chief financial officer Fran Shammo hinted that Apple’s (AAPL) next-generation iPhone will launch in the fourth …
Apple’s iPhone is starting to look dull
When Steve Jobs introduced the iPhone 4 and its stunning Retina display, he said it would set the standard for mobile displays for the following …
New full color photos of Apple’s decade-old iPad prototype compare early model to iPad 2
Apple’s (APPL) original iPad was a beast. Photos of an iPad prototype between 8 and 10 years old emerged on Wednesday, revealing Apple’s early vision of …
Confirmed: Apple’s iPhone 5 to feature nano-SIMs, AT&T and other carriers already testing new cards
The Financial Times reported earlier this week that carriers in Europe were starting to “stockpile” nano-SIM cards in preparation for Apple’s (AAPL) upcoming iPhone release this fall. It’s …
Chrome already owns 1.5% of iOS browser market
After being announced during Google’s (GOOG) annual I/O Developer Conference last month, the Chrome Web browser for iOS has received positive feedback from users. The browser …
Apple buying land for $300M Texas expansion
In March it was revealed that Apple (AAPL) was planning to build a $304 million campus expansion in Austin, Texas that would create some 3,600 …
Foxconn plans $1 billion factory in Indonesia to churn out more Apple gear
Apple (AAPL) manufacturing partner Foxconn (2354) is planning a billion-dollar factory located in Indonesia, Games Industry International reported on Wednesday. The company said it was drawn …
Apple wins ‘mother of all smartphone software patents’ – could spell trouble for Android
Apple (AAPL) on Tuesday was granted 25 new patents from the United States Patent and Trademark Office, but one patent in particular stands out among …
Apple forced by judge to run newspaper ads stating Samsung does not copy iPad
In an interesting twist, a U.K. judge on Wednesday ordered Apple (AAPL) to admit publicly that Samsung’s (005930KS) tablet designs do not copy the iPad. …
Russian hacker battles with Apple to keep in-app purchase exploit alive
A Russian hacker named Alexey Borodin recently introduced a program that allowed users to steal in-app purchases from a number of popular apps on Apple’s (AAPL) …
The truth about Siri
Poor, poor Siri. Apple’s (AAPL) virtual personal assistant was welcomed with open arms when it was unveiled last year, and the new feature was also credited …
Images of 10-year-old iPad prototype surface during patent trial
Had Apple (AAPL) not managed to radically revise its early tablet designs before finally launching the iPad in early 2010, the tablet market would likely …
New iPhone on track for fall release, 4G LTE and NFC confirmed, final production starts later this summer
There are several reports suggesting that Apple (AAPL) has begun final production of its next-generation iPhone already, but we have learned from a trusted source that …
Samsung scores more ammo for Apple patent war
Samsung on Tuesday confirmed that it has acquired a portfolio of mobile and location patents from British chipmaker CSR for $310 million, as well as …
Jelly Bean deemed safest version of Android yet; iOS still way more secure
Google’s latest version of its Android mobile operating system, known as Jelly Bean, is the safest yet. The platform was designed to protect users from …
Motorola’s Xoom tablet cleared following Apple patent attack
A German court on Tuesday ruled that Motorola’s original Xoom tablet does not infringe upon a patent covering the design of Apple’s iPad, Fox Business …
WSJ: Apple’s next iPhone to slim down with new display tech
Now that Apple’s next-generation iPhone is in production, a wave of new details is expected. Unfortunately, The Wall Street Journal didn’t bring us anything new …
Apple is once again expected to crush Q3 with near-record earnings
Despite some analyst fears that Apple may miss Wall Street’s consensus when it reports its quarterly earnings next week, others suggest the iPhone-maker will report …
European carriers stockpiling nano-SIMs ahead of ‘iPhone 5’ launch
Mobile carriers in Europe are reportedly stocking up on new nano-SIM cards in anticipation of Apple’s next-generation smartphone launch. According to The Financial Times, the …
Samsung smartphone sales smashed Apple in Q2 according to estimates
Samsung’s lead over Apple in the smartphone market continues to increase, as does its lead over Nokia in the global cellphone market, according a Reuters …
Apple’s iOS 6 beta 3 changes
Apple has seeded iOS 6 beta 3 to developers, and here is the change log directly from Apple’s developer portal:
iOS 6 beta 3 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch now available to download for developers
Apple on Monday released the third beta version of its iOS 6 software to developers. As the countdown to the launch of Apple’s next-generation iPhone …
OS X Mountain Lion most likely set to debut on July 25th for only $19.99
Apple previously announced that its next-generation OS X operating system, called Mountain Lion, would launch sometime in July, although a specific date was never announced. …
Here comes the next iPhone: Leaked photos reveal new details as production kicks off
New images of the next-generation iPhone’s face plate reveal a previously unknown design change as production of the new Apple smartphone reportedly kicks off. Apple …
NYT confirms Apple’s ‘iPad mini’ as Google releases the Nexus 7
It’s a trifecta: the third of three major news organizations that always seem to score Apple scoops at just the time on Sunday confirmed that …
Apple is going after retailers for selling banned Samsung products
The patent dispute between Apple and Samsung has turned in the iPhone-maker’s favor over the past couple of weeks. After the Cupertino-based company successfully halted …
Mac growth topped Windows for 25th consecutive quarter in Q2
Shipments of Apple computers appear to have outgrown Windows PC shipments for the 25th consecutive quarter in Q2 2012, reports Fortune’s Philip Elmer-Dewitt. Following the release of …
Apple caves following flood of complaints, returns to EPEAT ratings
Apple recently found itself fielding criticism for its decision to remove a number of its products from the EPEAT environmental rating system. The Cupertino-based company on …
Apple still can’t build Retina MacBook Pros fast enough
After launching alongside a wave of positive reviews last month, Apple’s Retina display-equipped MacBook Pro has been in high demand. After its announcement on June …
