iPhone 5 accounts for half of Apple's smartphone sales, iPhone 4S takes 30%

More than half of all smartphones sold by Apple in June were the latest-generation iPhone 5, according to new data, while the iPhone 4S, first released in 2011, accounted for 30 percent of sales.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 44

Apple iOS 6 Maps vs. Google Maps 2.0 for iOS: labels & local search

As Apple prepares its latest enhancements to Maps with iOS 7, Google has released its own major update for Google Maps on iOS. Here's how the two compare in location data and local search, our fourth segment looking at mobile maps.

Daniel Eran Dilger 12 years ago 67

Canary motion detector uses iPhone for affordable home security

New York startup Canary aims to bring affordable and easy to use home security to iPad and iPhone users in a single canister-like device, which delivers 720p streaming video, motion detection, push notifications, and more.

Michael Harper 12 years ago 29

Researcher admits to hacking Apple's developer site, says he meant no 'harm or damage'

The hacker who accessed encrypted data from Apple's developer center website says he found and reported 13 bugs to the company, but that he has no intention of accessing or using the encrypted user data he obtained in seeing "how deep" he could go.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 125

Apple toying with larger iPhone screen and 13" iPad - report

In an effort to reach an even wider audience of customers, Apple is said to be exploring the possibilities of a larger iPhone display and an iPad with a 13-inch screen, according to a new report.

Sam Oliver 12 years ago 104

Apple says its developer site was hacked, but that sensitive data was encrypted

Apple reported that its website for third party developers was compromised by "an intruder" seeking access to personal information. The site remains offline as the company investigates the matter and works to "completely overhaul" the system in a bid to prevent future attacks.

Daniel Eran Dilger 12 years ago 107

Editorial: The mysterious failure of Microsoft's Surface RT

This last week, Microsoft announced disappointing earnings that reflected the battered market for PCs and the company's inability to gain traction in smartphones. But most notable was the $900 million "inventory adjustment" related to Surface RT, Microsoft's beleaguered iPad contender. How could it have failed so badly?

Daniel Eran Dilger 12 years ago 347

First Look: Muku Labs' Shuttr brings remote camera shutter control to your keychain

Introduced by Hong Kong-based Muku Labs, Shuttr is, as its name implies, a tiny Bluetooth-connected remote shutter release that can be used with almost any iOS device, as well as many Android smartphones and tablets.

Mikey Campbell 12 years ago 10

Nokia's struggles suggest consumers are 'content' with iOS and Android duopoly

Nokia's failure to gain traction in the smartphone market with Microsoft's Windows Phone platform is seen by one analyst as a sign that consumers are content with the two dominant options currently on the market: Apple's iOS and Google's Android.

Michael Harper 12 years ago 47

Apple reportedly acquires public transit and navigation firm HopStop [update: confirmed]

Apple on Friday has reportedly purchased transit navigation service HopStop, which also has an iPhone app of the same name, in a possible bid to bolster its own in-house mapping solution.

Mikey Campbell 12 years ago 37

Latest iPad-bashing Microsoft ad focuses on peripherals, new Surface RT price point

It seems Microsoft is becoming increasingly aggressive in pushing its Surface tablet lineup, and on Friday released a new ad targeting the iPad's lack of keyboard, USB slot and high cost compared to the recently discounted Surface RT.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 104

Apple, Samsung try again to settle patent disputes, but aren't close to a deal

The ongoing patent struggle between Apple and Samsung recently came close to an end according to a new report that also says the two firms are once again working together to close the book on their worldwide legal struggle.

Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 23

Apple developer website outage lingers for more than a day

An outage of Apple's Dev Center website has persisted for the last day, prompting developers to wonder when the online resource will return.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 44

Digital music streaming grows 24% as Apple preps launch of iTunes Radio

As Apple prepares to launch iTunes Radio alongside iOS 7, new figures from Nielsen indicate that the music streaming industry has taken off, with more than 50 billion songs streamed in the first half of this year.

Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 16

Documents claim Apple's 'iPhone Lite' will pack 1GB RAM, is already in mass production

A set of leaked documents appears to show that Apple will be releasing multiple models of its bestselling smartphone this year, with one aimed at the traditional iPhone audience and the other aiming possibly for the low-cost segment, though both devices are claimed to feature a full gigabyte of RAM.

Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 106

G20 economic summit targets tax loopholes used by Apple, Google & others

A global economic crisis team of 20 leading nations has endorsed a proposal that would rein in tax avoidance practices employed by Apple and other tech firms.

Michael Harper 12 years ago 22

Rovio adds iOS-Android cross syncing for popular titles like Angry Birds

Rovio, the maker of the now-ubiquitous Angry Birds series, has introduced a new cross-platform account that allows gamers to pick up where they left off, whether playing a title on Apple's iOS or Google's Android.

Sam Oliver 12 years ago 10

Apple buys crowdsourced mapping data startup Locationary

As part of its effort to improve its Maps service for iOS and the upcoming OS X Mavericks, Apple has reportedly acquired crowdsourced location data company Locationary.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 40

Chinese man allegedly electrocuted by iPhone 4 and third-party adapter

For the second time this week, a report from China links Apple's iPhone to an accidental electrocution, with the latest incident involving a 30-year-old man who has been comatose for over ten days.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 86

Rumor: LG to ship Retina displays for next-gen iPad mini ahead of October debut

Adding to the mounting pile of iPad mini rumors, a report from the Far East on Friday claims Apple supplier LG is preparing to ship millions of panels bound for a rumored Retina display version of the device, suggesting the tablet may see a fourth quarter launch.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 26

Evernote for iOS updated with Skitch support, Shortcuts, Related Notes

In a substantial upgrade to both free and premium level iPhone and iPad apps, note syncing service Evernote adds synced shortcuts, integration with Skitch for marking up images and PDFs, and a new related notes tool.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 6

Apple opens iWork for iCloud Beta to public, sends invites to non-developers

Reports are coming in saying Apple is rolling out iWork for iCloud Beta access to non-developers, suggesting the company is offering the online productivity suite to anyone with a valid Apple ID.

Mikey Campbell 12 years ago 42

Apple releases first mid-2013 MacBook Air Software Update on revamped Support webpage

Apple on Thursday released an update to its recently released MacBook Air models, addressing issues affecting Wi-Fi connectivity, screen flickering when using Adobe Photoshop and volume fluctuation during video playback.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 5

Best Buy shaves $200 off 13-inch MacBook Pros in Back-to-School promotion, $300 for students

Big box electronics retailer Best Buy on Thursday cut the price of select 13-inch MacBook Pro models for its Back-to-School promotion, offering a savings of $300 for students and $200 for regular customers during the ten-day sale.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 10

Google misses Q2 earnings estimates despite revenue and profit rise, Microsoft loses $900M on Surface RT

Two tech giants and Apple competitors revealed their earnings for the past quarter today, with Google missing estimates despite solid revenues and improved profit, while one of Microsoft's first in-house tablet attempt was shown to be a certifiable failure.

Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 79

Apple's iOS 7 Activation Lock feature to be tested by US government officials

Security experts on Thursday will conduct a government-sponsored test of the latest anti-theft security features built into Apple's iPhone 5 and Samsung's Galaxy S4, including the forthcoming Activation Lock feature from iOS 7.

Mikey Campbell 12 years ago 8

Verizon's sales suggest Apple may have sold 34.7M iPhones in June quarter

iPhone activation figures from Verizon, the largest carrier in the U.S., suggest that Apple could have sold as many as 34.7 million iPhones in the just-concluded June quarter.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 30

VLC returns to iOS, RunKeeper gets paid trainer options, Uber adds fare splitting

Do-it-all video app VLC will return in a new iOS version on Friday, while RunKeeper has gotten a few new options to boost its utility, and cab-calling app Uber has gotten some new features.

Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 15

iPhone users pay average of 19 cents per app, Android users pay just 6 cents

The dominance of free mobile applications continues to grow, as a new study reveals that iPhone users spend an average of 19 cents per app downloaded, while Android users spend only 6 cents per download.

Michael Harper 12 years ago 25

Nokia's 7.4M Lumia shipments top BlackBerry's total smartphone sales

The struggle for third place in the smartphone operating system wars may be settling, as Nokia's newly revealed financial figures show its Lumia line shipping more units last quarter than all of BlackBerry's phones.

Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 8

Verizon announces Edge, its own early smartphone upgrade program

Joining similar offerings from rivals AT&T and T-Mobile, Verizon on Thursday unveiled its new Edge smartphone upgrade program, offering subscribers the ability to upgrade to a new handset after six months.

Sam Oliver 12 years ago 18

Time Warner working to deliver live & on-demand shows to Apple TV

Time Warner Cable is reportedly working on an application for the Apple TV set-top box that will allow cable subscribers to stream both live and on-demand shows without the need to have a dedicated cable box.

Michael Harper 12 years ago 83

Rumored Apple hires from medical sensor field could hint at 'iWatch' capabilities

Apple has allegedly hired a number of experts in the field non-intrusive medical sensors, ranging from vein mapping to glucose tracking, potentially revealing some of the company's interests in developing a wrist-worn smart accessory.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 29

Apple's iPhone accounted for 51% of all smartphone activations at Verizon in Q2

More than half of all smartphone activations in the second quarter at Verizon, the largest wireless provider in the U.S., were accounted for by Apple's iPhone, the carrier announced in its earnings on Thursday.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 52

Apple details in-display fingerprint sensor tech in patent filing from AuthenTec cofounder

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Thursday published one of the first AuthenTec patent applications assigned to Apple, with the property describing an advanced method of fingerprint identification that can be embedded into a mobile device's display.

Mikey Campbell 12 years ago 27

Rumor: Apple ramps iOS device chip orders, in talks with LG over 4K displays

Two rumors regarding Apple's supply chain activities surfaced on Wednesday, one claiming the company has recently stepped up IC orders, while another has the company in talks with LG over "Ultra HDTV" screens.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 46

Apple joins alliance of tech heavyweights to demand increased NSA transparency

A group of tech titans, including Apple, Microsoft, Google, and Facebook, threw their substantial weight behind a civil rights alliance that will reportedly demand greater transparency regarding the U.S. government's surveillance programs.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 40

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