Verizon and Sprint users won’t need to switch to more expensive plans for FaceTime [updated]
We weren’t aware that people used FaceTime so frequently, but the tech world erupted recently when AT&T (T) confirmed that it planned to force customers …
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More than half of all mobile subscribers in the U.S. own a smartphone
New numbers released this week by Nielsen reveal that 55.5% of mobile subscribers in the U.S. now own a smartphone as of July 2012, an …
T-Mobile’s campaign to beg iPhone users to sign up for service is now official
T-Mobile’s desperate attempts to draw iPhone users away from its competitors have reached new heights, as the company is now offering to unlock users’ iPhones …
Unlocking out-of-contract iPhones is easier than ever on AT&T
By now, everyone knows what the iPhone 5 will look like when it’s announced on Wednesday, September 12th. What can people do to increase the resale value of their …
WSJ: iPhone 5 will feature 4G LTE with global support
The Wall Street Journal is now confirming that the next (AAPL) iPhone, most likely called the iPhone 5, will indeed support fast 4G LTE networks. …
Apple again flattens rivals in latest J.D. Power smartphone satisfaction survey
While it isn’t news that iPhone fans love their smartphone of choice, it is remarkable to see just how much more they love their smartphones …
Get ready for Apple’s next iPhone – invitations for September 12th event sent to media
Apple (AAPL) on Tuesday sent out invitations for a press conference scheduled to take place on September 12th at 1:00 p.m. EDT, 10:00 a.m. PDT. …
Apple to announce iPhone 5 in September, hold second event in October for iPad mini
There’s been an interesting discussion happening in the Apple community lately, and its whether Apple would want to crowd up the company’s September event with …
Nearly one in five Android users plan to switch to iPhone
Android may be the best-selling mobile operating system in the world, but it still doesn’t inspire the same level of loyalty from its users as …
Facebook app for the iPhone and iPad gets major overhaul
Facebook (FB) on Thursday announced that it rebuilt its iPhone and iPad app from the ground up for a faster and more enjoyable user experience. …
iPhone 4 and 4S sales expected to stay hot in Q3 despite iPhone 5 launch
Even though Apple’s (AAPL) highly anticipated next-generation iPhone is on the horizon, the company’s iPhone 4 and 4S are still expected to sell exceptionally well through …
Yahoo’s new CEO, ex-Googler Marissa Mayer, wants to give every employee an iPhone
Despite the fact that she worked at Google (GOOG) for the past 13 years, Yahoo’s new CEO Marissa Mayer wants all her employee to use …
Trade-in site guarantees $277 for 16GB iPhone 4S even after iPhone 5 is released
Apple (AAPL) fans worried about trading in their iPhone 4S before the next-generation iPhone is even announced can rest easy: trade-in site Gazelle has their …
The iPhone now pulls in more money than Microsoft’s entire business
Apple’s (AAPL) stock is soaring ahead of the company’s sixth-generation iPhone launch, and while its market capitalization is now well over double that of rival …
AT&T just pulled a dick move with FaceTime over cellular
It’s no secret that AT&T (T) is a terrible wireless carrier — just ask anyone who uses, or has used AT&T. Its calls drop, data is …
iPhone gambling apps: The cutting-edge way to blow all your cash
Watch out, Las Vegas: app developers are aiming to take your most tech-savvy and/or lazy customers away from you. Bloomberg reports that mobile gambling apps, which turn …
Apple TV is nothing compared to the iPhone
Apple’s (AAPL) vision of the future of television is starting to get interesting. According to recent reports, the Cupertino-based company is in talks with cable …
Major iPhone security flaw uncovered by hacker
A major security flaw that has existed in Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone since the device was first released in 2007 has been revealed by a well-known …
$100 apps, bibles and big-budget RPGs: The strange nature of Nigerian mobile app market
With 100 million mobile subscribers, Nigeria stands among leading mobile markets in the world. Its mobile content sector is quite fascinating — this is a …
Sprint is desperately trying to sell more iPhones
Sprint (S) seems to be attempting to desperately attract new customers and sell more smartphones — even the pricey iPhone, which carries a higher subsidy …
Apple: People chose Android over the iPhone to stay with carrier, not for the OS itself
An internal Apple (AAPL) survey from 2010 that was used in the company’s ongoing trial with Samsung (005930) highlights the key reasons why consumers would choose …
DOJ: Want to make sure we can’t access your private data? Buy an iPhone
In the five years since Apple (AAPL) launched the iPhone, the popular device has gone from a malicious hacker’s dream to law enforcement’s worst nightmare. …
Apple begins selling iPhone 4S at $149.99 to match Sprint discount
Apple (AAPL) Stores around the country will now match Sprint’s sales price on the iPhone 4S, according to a recent report. Earlier this week, Sprint …
Watch out, Siri – Google’s enhanced voice search is coming to the iPhone and iPad [video]
Google (GOOG) on Wednesday announced that it will be updating its Search application for the iPhone and iPad. The new version of Google Search will …
Sprint CEO has no regrets about making $15 billion bet on iPhone
Sure, no CEO wants to commit more than $15 billion to one manufacturer. But as Sprint (S) CEO Dan Hesse says, his company didn’t have …
How $60 could save your iPhone’s life [video]
There is no expression quite like the look of terror that hits someone’s face when his or her smartphone accidentally takes a bath. Be it …
Carriers blame the iPhone for data caps and increased upgrade fees
“Bruised” mobile carriers such as AT&T (T) and Verizon (VZ) are “fighting back” against Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone, despite the fact that the device has helped them …
Apple: Each new iPhone sells as many units as all previous iPhones combined
Apple (AAPL) investors, start your engines. The latest juicy morsel to emerge from the soap opera that is San Jose, California’s Apple vs. Samsung (005930) trial …
Hate Siri all you want – it’s still the future
I recently penned a quick piece on Apple’s (AAPL) Siri and Google’s (GOOG) new voice command support in Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, explaining that while there …
AT&T orders retail staff to sell anything but the iPhone, multiple sources tell us
IPhone activations at AT&T (T) grew by just 3% in the second quarter this year, and many industry watchers pointed to the flood of next-generation …
