Topic: iPhone
Samsung pre-announces earnings, profits surge 53% to $7.7 billion
2013/05/04, 02:04 pm
Apple's main rival Samsung pre-announced its earnings on Friday, revealing that the company had an even stronger-than-expected quarter with operating profits of 8.7 trillion won, or $7.7 billion U.S.
iTunes accounts with credit cards a 'tremendous asset' for potential Apple e-wallet
2013/05/04, 07:04 am
With Apple rumored to launch a mobile e-wallet in the coming years, potentially as soon as this year, one analysis has noted that the iPhone maker could have a leg up on previous efforts, like Google Wallet, because of the fact that Apple already has hundreds of millions of users' credit card numbers tied to their iTunes accounts.
Pre-orders for T-Mobile iPhone 5 go live ahead of April 12 launch
2013/05/04, 04:04 am
Pre-orders for T-Mobile's version of the iPhone 5 went live early Friday ahead of a rollout next week, finally heralding the introduction of Apple's popular handset to America's fourth-largest wireless carrier.
Apple extends lead over Samsung, gains on Google in U.S. smartphone market
2013/04/04, 04:04 pm
According to a fresh report from comScore, Apple has shown positive growth in the important U.S. smartphone market for the first months of 2013, boosting hardware shipments to outpace rival Samsung and eating up mobile OS share to the detriment of Google's Android.
France Telecom CEO says iPhone sales threatened by lack of cheaper option
2013/04/04, 11:04 am
European consumers are cutting back spending in the face of a fragile economy, and the CEO of one telecom says that could signal tough times ahead for Apple's iPhone.
Apple's iPad pricing, distribution stronger than iPhone
2013/03/04, 09:04 pm
Apple will have an easier time holding onto iOS market share in the tablet market than in smartphones, writes an analyst with an outperform rating on the company, thanks to more competitive pricing and better distribution.
Dominant mobile traffic share of Apple's iOS continues to grow against Android
2013/03/04, 10:04 am
The iPhone's position as America's best-selling smartphone and Apple's dominance of the tablet segment have led to a big lead iOS in mobile web traffic generation in the United States, and that lead continues to grow.
Google makes Quickoffice available for iPhone in latest update
2013/02/04, 06:04 pm
After months of waiting, Google has finally released a version of its Quickoffice app that is compatible with Apple's iPhone, allowing Apps for Business customers to collaborate with colleagues who haven't made the switch to Google Docs.
WSJ: Apple to begin 'iPhone 5S' production this quarter, less expensive iPhone coming later this year
2013/02/04, 01:04 pm
Apple plans to begin production of its next flagship iPhone this quarter, while the company also has a new, less expensive model in the works for later this year, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Unlocked GSM iPhones on T-Mobile could get LTE with carrier update
2013/02/04, 01:04 pm
T-Mobile customers that brought their iPhones over to the carrier will see feature enhancements and perhaps even a data speed boost when the carrier rolls out an update on Friday.
Apple slashes iPhone 4 & 4S prices up to 25% in Brazil
2013/02/04, 10:04 am
Apple has significantly reduced the price of both its iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S in Brazil, possibly marking a move to make a bigger push for market share in Latin America's largest market.
AT&T to offer iPhone 5-compatible HD Voice later this year
2013/01/04, 08:04 pm
At the VentureBeat Mobile Summit in Sausalito, Calif., on Monday, AT&T Senior Vice President Kris Rinne announced that the second-largest U.S. carrier will roll out support for HD Voice over its 4G LTE network sometime this year.
Apple gov't rep says next two iPhones were designed under Steve Jobs
2013/01/04, 03:04 pm
In discussing the possibility of adding a theft resistant "kill switch" to future iPhone models, Apple's government liaison has noted that the next two generations of iPhone have already been developed, and were designed before Steve Jobs' death.
Mid-sized smartphones like Apple's iPhone see most usage, 'phablets' a fad - report
2013/01/04, 12:04 pm
Smartphones around the size of Apple's iPhones are seeing the most regular usage among device owners, a new study says, while larger-screened phablets are something of a fad.
Apple CEO Tim Cook apologizes for warranty issues in China, announces changes
2013/01/04, 11:04 am
Apple on Monday published an open letter from Chief Executive Tim Cook in which he formally apologized for what were described as "misunderstandings" over the company's warranty policies, and revealed new changes that aim to better serve iPhone customers.
New subscription-based Playboy app for iOS skirts porn rules by leaving the skirts on
2013/01/04, 10:04 am
As landmark men's magazine Playboy lands on Apple's iPhone in the form of a new subscription-based app, it will bring a little something extra in its new incarnation: namely, clothes.
In-app purchases from 'freemium' titles account for 71% of iPhone app revenue
2013/29/03, 11:03 am
A new study showcases the dominance of "freemium" titles on Apple's iOS platform, as in-app purchases made through free apps accounted for 71 percent of total iPhone app revenue in the month of February.
BlackBerry surprises with quarterly profit, ships 1M Z10 phones
2013/28/03, 08:03 am
BlackBerry on Thursday said demand for its new flagship Z10 handset helped produce a net income of $98 million — a minor surprise during a transitional quarter for the previously spiraling company.
iPhone 5, Galaxy S4 launch tweets show Apple still has more cachet than Samsung
2013/27/03, 04:03 pm
Apple's iPhone continues to overshadow Samsung in consumer appeal, as a quick look at Twitter activity during the two tech giants' flagship device announcements shows the latest iPhone 5 netted more five times as many messages compared to the Galaxy S4, says one analyst.
BMW rolls out four new apps for integration with Apple's iOS
2013/27/03, 03:03 pm
BMW on Wednesday announced four new BMW Approved apps for Apple's iPhone, bringing owners of both items a range of new music and connectivity options.

