Qualcomm backs away from 'marketing gimmick' comment about iPhone 5s' A7 chip
Apple supplier Qualcomm has backed away from statements made by a senior executive that the 64-bit capabilities of the iPhone 5s' A7 processor are a "marketing gimmick."
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Piper: More than half of teens own an iPhone, iPad immensely popular
Apple's iPhone and iPad remain popular among young people, according to a new study that shows the iPhone in the hands of more than half of American teens.
Google's Schmidt says Android more secure than the iPhone
Google chair Eric Schmidt raised eyebrows and got a few unintentional laughs on Monday when he said that Google's Android platform is more secure than Apple's iPhone.
Apple said to prep iTunes Radio for early-2014 UK, Canada, Australia rollouts
Apple is working to expand iTunes Radio to English-speaking countries outside of the United States by early 2014, according to a new report.
Beats preps music subscription app for iOS, Camera+ gets full-res burst-mode
Music lovers will soon have another option for music streaming, as Beats is set to launch an iOS app in the next few months. Meanwhile, photography app Camera+ saw an update that improves its burst-mode feature.
Apple to report fourth quarter earnings on October 28
Apple said Monday it plans to announce its fourth fiscal quarter results immediately following the close of the stock market on October 28.
New photos show progress, working fountain at Apple's Austin campus
New photos show that construction on Apple's Austin, Tex., campus project continues apace, with a number of facilities noticeably closer to completion.
Apple draws criticism after pulling Chinese anti-censorship app
Apple has been criticized by the developer of a Chinese app designed to bypass China's Internet censorship protocols after the company removed the title from the App Store in China because its functionality is illegal in that country.
Poor Windows 8, Surface RT performance means pay cut for Ballmer
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer saw his pay docked this year as a result of the disappointing performance of the company's Windows Division over the past year.
A look at cover and case options for protecting the iPhone 5c
With its steel-backed, polycarbonate chassis, Apple's new iPhone 5c will likely stand up to a good deal of stress, but that's no reason to take chances, so AppleInsider has taken a look at what cases are on the market to let you wrap your colorful new iPhone in something that will protect that luster.
RadioShack and Walmart match Best Buy's $50 iPhone 5c discount
Following a move by big box retailer Best Buy, RadioShack and Walmart have announced they too will be slashing prices on Apple's mid-range iPhone, the iPhone 5c, putting the on-contract price for the device at or below $50.
Behind-the-scenes details revealed about Steve Jobs' first iPhone announcement
While Steve Jobs was on stage unveiling the first iPhone for the world, the engineers behind the device were in the audience halfway drunk, says a new report that takes a look behind-the-scenes of the development of the most popular smartphone in the world.
Google, Nokia smart watches rumored, as Samsung ponders Gear refresh
Nokia and Google are rumored to be working on their own smart watch devices for release in the near future, while a representative from Samsung has reportedly admitted that his company's latest offering in that field could use some improvement.
Iconic takes photo journey through 35 years of Apple products
Apple devotees may want to consider adding a new book to their coffee tables, as Iconic offers a photographic tribute to the Cupertino company's products and innovations, from the Apple I on through today's iPads and iPhones.
Adobe security breach compromises 2.9M customer accounts, encrypted credit card data stolen
Adobe on Thursday confirmed that malicious parties had compromised its networks and potentially gleaned credit card and other personal information from the accounts of nearly three million users.
Citi fined $30M for leaking iPhone supply chain data
Citi has signed a consent order with the Massachusetts Secretary of State agreeing to pay $30 million after its analysts leaked information on Apple's iPhone supply chain to a number of big clients, including SAC Capital Advisors.
Tests suggest some iPhone 5s motion sensors may be miscalibrated
Apple's iPhone line is known for its build quality and reliability, but a recent examination appears to show that the sensors in at least some models of the iPhone 5s are noticeably miscalibrated.
iPhone-compatible Narrative wearable camera to begin shipping Nov. 1
Swedish company Memoto has rebranded as Narrative and is launching its first product, a tiny, iPhone-compatible, wearable camera called the Narrative Clip, set to ship to Kickstarter backers and those who preordered starting Nov. 1.
App roundup: Best fitness apps that use the iPhone 5s' M7 motion co-processor
The M7 motion co-processor Apple packed into the iPhone 5s is already seeing use from a number of fitness app developers anxious to maximize its potential as a new health and wellness platform.
Video shows purported 'iPad 5' components with room for Touch ID sensor
A new video emerged on Wednesday showing parts that are said to be bound for the next generation iPad, and those parts appear to be perfectly suited for Apple to include its Touch ID biometric sensor.
AT&T 4G LTE expands to 11 new markets, many in southeast
AT&T has announced the expansion of its 4G LTE network to 11 more markets, and the carrier has improved service in two other markets, meaning iPhone owners in those locales will see greatly increased speeds.
Samsung scrambled to finish Galaxy Gear smart watch & beat Apple's rumored 'iWatch' to market
Samsung's recently released Galaxy Gear smart watch may be the product of a rushed development effort spurred on by rumors that Apple was preparing to enter the wearable technology segment in a big way.
Apple partner Qualcomm pans iPhone 5s A7 CPU as 'gimmick,' yet hints at own 64-bit chip
A senior vice president for Apple supplier Qualcomm says the 64-bit A7 chip in Apple's iPhone 5s is more a marketing gimmick than a development that will lead to real consumer benefits, but at the same time appeared to hint that the chip maker is planning a future 64-bit processor of its own.
iPhone trade-ins surge over 50% at cash-paying service following iPhone 5s launch
The number of iPhones that consumers traded in for cash payments during this September's iPhone launch jumped more than 50% at the nation’s leading consumer electronics trade-in site despite a growing number of alternative programs such as Apple's.
GoPro announces new Hero3+ cameras and GoPro iOS app update
GoPro on Tuesday announced the availability of its new Hero3+ line of cameras with lighter design, new video functions, better optics and longer battery life, as well as an update to the company's iOS app that allows for remote viewing and control.
