Apple's AirPods fail to earn Consumer Reports recommendation, beaten by Samsung's Galaxy Buds

In its latest head-to-head headphone review, Consumer Reports pitted Apple's AirPods against Samsung's Galaxy Buds to find the cheaper Samsung model sounds better, lasts longer and is an all-around top performer.

AppleInsider Staff 6 years ago 85

Apple, Samsung slapped with class action over handset RF emissions

That was fast. Two days after a Chicago Tribune investigation found many contemporary mobile phones, including late-model iPhones, do not comply with radio frequency emissions standards, Apple and Samsung are being sued over alleged damages and problems related to RF exposure.

Mikey Campbell 6 years ago 44

Samsung trying to fight iMessage chat elitists with response graphic gallery

Samsung wants owners of its smartphones to know that they can respond to iPhone owners cutting them out of chats — but they may not want to use what Samsung has provided.

Mike Wuerthele 6 years ago 39

'iPhone 11' OLED screens may be the same as the Samsung Galaxy S10

The 2019 iPhones will use the same material as those used by Samsung's Galaxy smartphones, according to a report, a rumor that could be better from a supply chain point of view, but also means that Apple won't be using a custom material for its smartphone display.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 12

Huawei Mate X delayed again, shipping before the end of 2019

Huawei has decided to postpone its Mate X folding phone for a second time until after the Galaxy Fold ships — for reasons unknown.

Mike Wuerthele 6 years ago 27

Apple loses ground to Samsung in European smartphone market

Apple shipped 1.3 million fewer iPhones to Europe in the second quarter, analysis of the smartphone market has revealed, a fall of 17% year-on-year, meanwhile Android-based rivals Xiaomi and Samsung are seeing considerable shipment growth over the same period.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 58

Adding an ultra wide angle lens to the iPhone XS with Moment

Last week we added a 2x zoom to the iPhone XR using Moment. Today we're taking a look at another lens from Moment, an ultra wide angle version that works for both the iPhone XS and iPhone XR.

Mark Linsangan 6 years ago 2

Samsung removes ads mocking Apple after removing headphone jack

The newly announced Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is missing a 3.5mm headphone jack in favor of a single USB-C port, and it used to mock Apple in advertising for removing it. Now, Samsung is trying to revise history by deleting the ads in question.

Amber Neely 6 years ago 51

Samsung's ARM-based Galaxy Book S lasts 23 hours, features touchscreen and LTE connectivity

Samsung at its Unpacked event on Wednesday unveiled the Galaxy Book S, an addition to the company's Galaxy Book line that features an ARM-based Qualcomm Snapdragon processor for longer battery life.

AppleInsider Staff 6 years ago 22

At Samsung Unpacked, CEO Satya Nadella escalates Microsoft partnership

Samsung's "special guest" as teased by CEO DJ Koh was none other than Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, talking up an expansion of the long-running Samsung and Microsoft collaboration.

Mike Wuerthele 6 years ago 19

Samsung's new Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+ arrive on Aug. 23

Samsung has announced the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+ at their Unpacked event at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Here's what Samsung's newest smartphone is bringing to the table and how much it's going to cost.

Amber Neely 6 years ago 12

Editorial: As Apple plays the telephone game, analysts hear something else entirely

When Apple entered the smartphone market in 2007, it didn't do so to lose money making most of the world's smartphones as a public service. All these years later, a shocking number of analysts and reporters still seem to be confused about this.

Daniel Eran Dilger 6 years ago 27

Samsung's Galaxy Tab S6 updated with new S Pen and dual camera

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Tab S6, a new tablet with a 10.5-inch Super AMOLED display, a dual camera setup, an on-screen fingerprint scanner, and an upgraded S Pen stylus with new features as well as a rear groove for storage.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 15

iPhone's global marketshare dips to 10.1% amid rise of Samsung & Chinese brands

Apple's share of the global smartphone market fell year-over-year in the June quarter from 11.3% to 10.1%, attributable by a research firm mostly because of better performance by Chinese vendors and Korea's Samsung.

Roger Fingas 6 years ago 20

Samsung reports 56% profit decline in Q2 on weak memory chip sales

Apple supplier and smartphone segment competitor Samsung Electronics on Tuesday reported a 56% decline in operating profits for the second quarter of 2019, blaming the downturn on continued weakness in the global memory chip market.

Mikey Campbell 6 years ago 23

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