Looking to pull even with Apple, Samsung to pay developers for Galaxy-specific apps Apple rival Samsung is turning to third-party developers to help improve the standing of its smartphone lineup against the iPhone, offering $800,000 in prize money for Galaxy-specific apps. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 52
Revenue from iOS, Android gaming apps now three times greater than portable consoles The trend that's seen portable gaming shifting largely to devices like Apple's iPhone continues apace, according to a new report that pegs revenue from gaming on iOS and Android devices at three times the size of revenue on dedicated portable gaming consoles. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 15
Gameloft's Gangstar Rio, N.O.V.A. 3 go free on iOS for a limited time Game developer Gameloft is giving iOS users a treat starting this weekend, as two of its titles — Gangstar Rio and N.O.V.A 3 — are both free for a limited time. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 6
Music service's structure, plus Apple's culture, holding up 'iRadio' service Industry sources are saying that Google's willingness to acquiesce to music label demands and the structure of the hybrid service Apple is trying to build are the main reasons why the search giant's music service is live now while the iPhone maker's offering might miss WWDC. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 41
Apple CEO talks taxes ahead of hearing: 'We pay every dollar that we owe' Tim Cook is going to Washington to talk taxes and overseas cash holdings, and the Apple CEO is heading to the hill with a message: We pay every dollar that we owe. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 132
Report: Apple supplier Foxconn still exceeding work hour laws Hon Hai Precision Industry has made some strides toward improved labor conditions, according to a new report, but the Apple supplier is still working its employees more than Chinese labor law allows. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 21
Multi-colored SIM trays allegedly for 'iPhone 5S' may signal more color options High-resolution photos of what may be components from Apple's next-generation iPhone have leaked to the Internet, with multi-colored SIM trays adding to rumors that the so-called "iPhone 5S" will be available in more than just black and white. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 30
Apple plans to move flagship San Francisco store to Union Square Apple has submitted plans for a new retail location in San Francisco's Union Square that would replace the Apple Store currently at Stockton and Ellis. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 14
Verizon confirms $100 iPhone 5 for featurephone customers [u] Verizon has confirmed to AppleInsider that the carrier will indeed be offering the iPhone 5 for just $100, but only to select customers as a promotional effort to encourage smartphone adoption. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 17
Revamped, cross-platform Google Hangouts app competes with Apple's iMessages, FaceTime [u] Google on Wednesday expanded its cross-platform service offerings with a revamped version of Hangouts, now a standalone application for iOS and Android with a focus on video and text conversations within groups. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 63
Google's All Access music streaming service to take on Spotify, Pandora On Wednesday, Google introduced its long-anticipated Spotify competitor: Google Play Music All Access, a "uniquely Google approach" to subscription music service. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 92
iPhone's popularity among Facebook staff may have aided in Home's lackluster launch The launch of Facebook's Home layer on Android appears to have been a flop, with relatively low installation rates and even lower user ratings on Google Play thus far. Now, some observers are blaming an unlikely candidate: Apple's iPhone. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 23
Server-side update makes Siri a stickler for succinctness Siri is already well known for her wit and willingness to joke, but a recent server-side update has given Apple's digital assistant the ability to tell users they should be more into the whole brevity thing. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 68
ABC updates iOS app with live streams of all programming in select markets Tuesday saw the launch of a new version of broadcaster ABC's iOS app, one that for the first time will allow users in select markets to watch live television from a U.S. broadcaster. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 8
Nokia reveals slim new Lumia handset with aluminum build Nokia on Tuesday revealed the next chapter in its comeback effort, showing off the Lumia 925: a Windows Phone that marks a shift by the company toward a new design aesthetic with lightweight components. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 23
Apple adds Samsung's Galaxy S4 to patent infringement suit In a court filing on Monday, Apple extended its ongoing litigation struggle with Samsung, adding the company's recently released Galaxy S4 to the list of devices Apple says infringe on its patented designs. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 18
Apple supplier Sharp strikes strategic deal with Samsung Sharp, a key supplier of components that go into iPads and iPhones, lost $5.4 billion last year, prompting the Japanese display maker to increase its reliance on Apple's top rival, Samsung, in order to survive. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 29
New York authorities ask Apple, Google to help stop smartphone thefts The Attorney General for the state of New York has asked Apple and other tech leaders to do more to stop smartphone thieves and, further, aid in the elimination of a growing black market for the stolen devices. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 85
Photo retrospective shows off Apple's iPhone camera quality evolution The team behind a popular iOS camera app has put together a retrospective showing the dramatic improvement in image quality from Apple's first iPhone on through the iPhone 5. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 22
Apple's iPads, iPhones could be subject to new French 'culture tax' Apple products like the iPhone and iPad may soon be subject to a new "culture tax," as France ponders levying such a fee on technology giants in order to help preserve its cultural products. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 148
Amazon launches, gives away millions in Amazon Coins to spur app downloads on Kindle Fire Amazon on Monday celebrated the launch of its new Amazon Coins by giving “tens of millions of dollars” of the virtual currency to Kindle Fire users as part of its latest bit to attract customers to its own Kindle platform, and away from incumbents like Apple's iOS and Google's Android. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 26
Doing double duty, Nokia announces new high-end, low-end handsets Reaching for any way to regain share lost to Apple and other competitors, Nokia on Friday revealed a new version of its flagship Lumia handset, redesigned and exclusive to Verizon, capping off a week in which it also looked to tackle the low end of the smartphone market with $99 phones. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 68
T-Mobile to tout '$0 Down' iPhone 5 trade-in deal for Mother's Day T-Mobile is continuing to tout the recent arrival of Apple's iPhone on its network, and this weekend will see the "UNcarrier" offering the iPhone 5 for no money down with a valid trade-in. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 5
Microsoft wants iTunes for Windows 8; Apple not interested Microsoft would love for Apple to bring iTunes — one of the world's most popular software offerings — to its Windows 8 "Metro" platform, but executives at the Redmond giant say Windows 8 users shouldn't expect a touch-friendly version of the application any time soon. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 132
