Apple’s iOS App Store is down
Apple’s iOS App Store, which is now home to over 500,000 applications, is currently down according to several tips we have received via email. Preliminary …
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Ticonderoga: iPhone 4 shipments to beat Q3 projections, iPhone 5 launch set for September
In a note to investors on Thursday, Ticonderoga Securities analyst Brian White raised his earlier projection for iPhone shipments in the June quarter. Following discussions with contacts …
With possible Nokia deal, Microsoft could try to become the next Apple
Apple, a company many said had repeatedly delayed the development and launch of the iPhone for fear that it might cannibalize its iPod business, is now a …
Android is now the most popular smartphone platform among BGR mobile readers
While Apple’s iPhone had a head start, there’s just no stopping Google’s Android OS as far as market share is concern. What’s interesting is that, generally, web …
Steve Jobs to unveil iOS 5, iCloud, OS X Lion at WWDC next week
Apple confirmed on Tuesday that CEO Steve Jobs will be on hand at the company’s Worldwide Developer Conference next week to unveil Apple’s next-generation software. …
‘The Heist’ iPhone app hands-on
If you’re a Mac user, there’s a decent chance you’ve heard of Macheist, a deal site that bundles different Mac applications together for a ridiculously …
Apple’s ‘iCloud’ music service gets detailed
Apple is expected to finally unveil its cloud-based music service next month at its annual Worldwide Developer Conference in San Francisco. Unlike similar products recently …
Samsung ordered by court to give Apple access to unreleased products
Samsung has been ordered by a federal judge to grant Apple access to a number of unreleased tablets and smartphones as part of an ongoing …
Apple retail turns 10
Apple’s first foray into retail was a giant question mark on May 19th, 2001, when Apple opened the doors to its first two retail locations in Glendale, …
Wirefly unveils Mobile Backup PRO, offers free 30-day trial
Wirefly this month unveiled a new service option for its popular mobile backup service. Mobile Backup PRO, which is compatible with the Android, iOS, BlackBerry …
Amazon’s Trade-In program now accepts electronics
Moments ago Amazon announced that its Trade-In program will now accept consumer electronics. That means anyone who wants to trade-in consumer electronics, along with other …
With iPhone 4S on the horizon, Apple to slow iPhone 4 shipments
A report from DigiTimes is suggesting that Apple will begin to slow the production and shipment of the iPhone 4 in preparation for the arrival …
Apple proposes new industry standard SIM card, smaller than micro-SIM
Apple has reportedly submitted a proposal for a new industry stand for SIM cards that would drastically reduce their size. According to Reuters, Apple’s new …
Apple’s goal of producing 45 million iPads is ‘out of reach,’ analyst says
According to Business Insider, a report from FBR analyst Craig Berger claims that Apple’s goal of producing 40-45 million iPads is “out of reach.” Apple’s …
NFC payment systems coming to Apple Store locations?
While it seems that most are flipping a coin as to whether or not the upcoming iPhone will have NFC capabilities, BGR has just been …
Apple may not be able to manufacture enough iPhones, iPad 2 units
DigiTimes is reporting that sources at upstream component makers have said Apple’s popular iPhone 4 and iPad 2 products could be facing a shortage of …
Twitter unveils redesigned web app
Twitter on Wednesday took the wraps off a redesigned version of its mobile website that has already begun rolling out to select users. The new …
Apple puts iAd-supported iPhone apps for kids out of business with no notice
Apple has reportedly confirmed to a developer that it is no longer serving advertisements tied to its iAd platform in iOS apps geared toward children. …
Windows Phone will beat Android in 2013, analyst explains
Late last week, BGR wrote about a recent report suggesting Microsoft’s share of the global smartphone market would overtake Google’s share in 2015, and Windows …
Foxconn denies making workers sign no-suicide pact
Foxconn on Monday issued a formal response to reports from last week claiming the Chinese electronics manufacturer makes its employees sign a document promising they …
Meet ‘The Nest’: Cross-platform, multi-app Twitter sync done right
When it comes to Twitter, we’re just as addicted as every other poor soul who got sucked in. We’re constantly connected on our phones and …
Major iOS, Mac OS announcements coming at WWDC, analyst claims
Following a meeting with high-ranking executives at Apple, Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty came away with a very positive outlook on Apple’s near term future. In …
iOS 5 may bring OTA updates to iPhone
Apple is set to give the world its first look at iOS 5 next month at its annual Worldwide Developer Conference, and a new report …
Major mobile app store revenue will grow 77.7% in 2011
According to IHS-owned market research firm iSuppli, revenues from major mobile app stores will grow 77.7% to $3.8 billion this year. iSuppli estimates that major …
Canalys: Android dominance grows as Q1 market share climbs to 35%
Market research and analysis firm Canalys on Wednesday released its global country-level smartphone market share data for the first quarter of 2011. According to the …
Apple releases iOS 4.3.3, addresses location tracking bug
Apple has released iOS version 4.3.3 for the iPhone 4 (GSM), iPhone 3GS, iPad 2, iPad and iPod touch (third and fourth generation), just as …
No iPhone 5 this summer according to AT&T rep
Customer service representatives, while often very helpful, are rarely solid sources for unannounced information. At the same time, there have been cases in the past …
Apple may become the first $1 trillion company [video]
Giddy over Apple’s consistent staggering growth — and seemingly giddier over the iPad — Formula Capital managing partner James Altucher believes that Apple is poised …
Unauthorized Web-based app store coming soon to iPhone [video]
Jailbroken iOS users will soon have a new option for browsing and installing unsanctioned apps on their devices. A group of iPhone developers known as …
White iPhone 4 not thicker than black version according to Apple SVP and Consumer Reports
Following the release of Apple’s white iPhone 4 last week, preliminary reports suggested that a slightly thicker case was among the differences between the new …
