RIM eyes competitors’ platforms in search for new revenue channels
At an event last week in Boston, RIM VP Pete Devenyi said the company is exploring the possibility of introducing cross-platform solutions that would allow …
iOS
Apple’s App Store is about to hit 10 billion downloads
Smartphone users dig apps. Mobile developers dig Apple. Those two truths add up to a whole lot of app downloads from Apple’s iOS App Store. …
New ‘Find My Friends’ feature coming to iPhone in iOS 4.3
Apple released its first developer build of iOS 4.3 on Wednesday and needless to say, developers have been on a treasure hunt ever since. We …
Apple iOS 4.3 change log revealed
One of our sources has just sent us a change log for the recently released iOS 4.3 beta 1. Since these documents rarely get publicly seen, we …
iPad 2 will launch on April 2nd or 9th according to rumor
A new rumor suggests that Apple’s second-generation iPad will be released in the U.S. in early April. German Apple enthusiast blog MacNotes.de claims to have …
200 million FaceTime-capable devices by end of 2012, says analyst
Ah yes, the “day after” predictions. Typically, one day after a company — especially Apple — announces a new product or service, analysts from around the globe …
Exclusive: Apple will remove home button on next iPad and iPhone; Photo Booth and iLife coming?
We just got some pretty wild information from one of our Apple sources and while it’s hard to believe at first, it does make sense. …
Google Places ‘with Hotpot’ released for iOS
Google has announced that its popular Places application — already released for devices running Android 1.6 and higher — is now available for iOS. Google Places …
New goodies found in iOS 4.3; multitouch gestures for iPad, more
Following news that iOS 4.3 beta 1 has been seeded to developers, Apple’s servers are no doubt being hammered by anxious developers looking to explore …
iOS 4.3 intros AirPlay support for third-party apps, Web apps
Apple on Wednesday released a new build of iOS — version 4.3 beta 1 — that significantly expands AirPlay functionality for the iPhone, iPad and …
Confirmed: Personal Hotspot feature coming to all iPhones in iOS 4.3
According to our source, the personal hotspot feature that debuted on the Verizon iPhone yesterday will, in fact, be making its way to all iPhones …
Verizon Wireless-compatible Apple iPad in the works
Verizon Wireless will soon sell a new version of the Apple iPad compatible with its cellular networks, Bloomberg reports. The news comes as another blow …
White iPhone 4 coming soon from Verizon?
It looks like the gadget-unicorn that is Apple’s white iPhone 4 may soon be available for purchase from Verizon Wireless. A BGR reader just contacted …
Verizon iPhone hands-on! [video]
We just spent some time with Verizon’s new iPhone 4 and… well, it’s just like the regular iPhone 4. Aside from compatibility with two additional …
Verizon announces addition of Apple’s iPhone 4 to handset lineup; available February 10th
At a planned media event today, the nation’s largest wireless carrier — Verizon Wireless — announced the addition of Apple’s iPhone 4 to its smartphone …
Live from the Verizon iPhone event!
We’re here, waiting in line, and ready to go. Everyone is expecting Verizon Wireless to announce that they will be carrying the Apple iPhone within …
iPhone 3GS now $49 from Apple, too
Following AT&T’s lead, Apple has dropped the end user selling price of its previous-generation smartphone, the iPhone 3GS. Last week, AT&T announced that it would …
‘Coverage?’ app equips you for an iPhone-fueled resurgence of the AT&T vs. Verizon coverage war
Are you currently deciding whether you should get a new iPhone 4 from AT&T or wait a few weeks for the imminent Verizon iPhone launch? …
Verizon iPhone event happens tomorrow at 11AM!
It’s been four years and a day since Apple announced its revolutionary mobile device, the iPhone. It’s also been four years and one day since …
Verizon holding media event January 11th in New York City; iPhone announcement imminent?
What’s this? An invite to a January 11th press event from Verizon Wireless? We’ve confirmed that the above invitation has been sent to multiple new …
Apple’s Verizon iPhone plans: Our predictions
Earlier today, we posted information that led us to believe Apple’s iPhone for Verizon Wireless will go on sale starting February 3rd. The dates all …
Skype to acquire Qik
Skype announced Thursday that it will acquire mobile video software and service provider Qik. Unconfirmed rumors suggest the deal will be worth approximately $100 million. Qik …
Mac App Store cracked? Tutorial surfaces
There’s a tutorial on how to download and install cracked apps from the newly-launched Mac App Store floating around, and while we’re not encouraging pirating …
Android overtakes iOS in U.S. smartphone subscribers, trails only RIM
Analytics company comScore has published its quarterly report on U.S. mobile subscribers for the three month period ending in November of 2010. What’s notable on …
Next generation iPhone casing, innards revealed on video; are you the Verizon iPhone?
A firm named GlobalDirectParts has put together a fairly extensive, five-plus minute video showcasing what they claim to be parts from Apple’s next generation iPhone (referred …
LG Optimus 2X and iPhone 4 browsers do battle in video comparison
Following its announcement last month, LG’s Optimus 2X has become one of the most anticipated upcoming Android handsets thanks to the dual-core Tegra 2 processor …
Nielsen: Apple maintains U.S. market share lead in November; Android closing in fast
Nielsen released its November 2010 smartphone market share data for the U.S. on Monday, and highlighted two main observations along with its report. First, Apple’s …
Citibank: Apple’s App Store will generate $2 billion in 2011
Apple’s App Store has been a driving force behind the revitalized app economy ever since it first launched. According to Citibank, the App Store’s dominance won’t …
Businessweek: Verizon iPhone to be announced by Valentine’s Day
According to a report from Bloomberg Businessweek on Wednesday, Apple will hold a special event by Valentine’s Day to introduce a new iPhone compatible with …
Skype 3.0 brings video calling over 3G, Wi-Fi to iOS devices
Today, VoIP chat and calling provider Skype announced a new version of its iOS client simply titled Skype 3.0. The new code brings several, small …
