Samsung's new CEO reveals 'lackluster demand' for Windows products On the evening that his company unveiled the follow-up to its best-selling Android smartphone, Samsung's new CEO spoke some harsh truths about the prospects of another of Samsung's software partners, saying demand for Microsoft products in the mobile sector is "lackluster." Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 45
Apple, Google, Samsung plan to go green with new campuses Apple's forthcoming "spaceship" campus isn't just easy on the eyes. As is the case with planned facilities for Google, Facebook, and Samsung, it will be designed to be more environmentally friendly than its predecessor, continuing a trend that has seen tech companies across Silicon Valley go green. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 13
YouTube Capture iOS app updated with iPad, iPad mini support Google on Thursday released an update for its YouTube Capture iOS app, bringing making the app compatible with the iPad and iPad mini. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 0
Apple now selling refurbed iPad minis, 4th-gen iPads in online store Some months after the devices were released, Apple has begun selling refurbished units of both its iPad mini and the fourth-generation iPad. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 0
CBS brings full-episode streaming to Apple's iPad, iPhone with new app iPad and iPhone owners will soon be getting access to hit shows like NCIS, CSI, and How I Met Your Mother, as CBS announced on Thursday the launch of its new app for iOS with full-episode streaming. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 47
New Twitter app to bring music streaming for iOS users Popular microblogging site Twitter will continue to expand its offerings, bringing a new app to Apple's iOS platform that allows users to play and share songs. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 1
Making way for Apple's iPhone, China Mobile to spend $6.7B building out 4G network China Mobile will spend 41.7 billion yuan ($6.7 billion U.S.) to develop 4G technology this year in anticipation of the arrival of the world's most popular smartphone — Apple's iPhone — on the world's most populous wireless carrier. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 16
Apple's Schiller: Samsung Galaxy S IV may 'ship with an OS that is nearly a year old' Apple marketing chief Phil Schiller took aim at Android in general and Samsung in particular, saying that the Galaxy S IV will ship with "an OS that is nearly a year old" in an interview published just hours before Apple's chief rival is expected to reveal its newest flagship model. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 113
Small carriers supporting cell phone unlocking to gain access to Apple's iPhone The recent push to legalize mobile device unlocking is getting support from a number of smaller wireless carriers, who see the movement as a way of getting Apple's iPhone on to their networks. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 4
Training docs reveal Macs, iPhones, iPads heading to Staples in late March The timeline for Apple gear to go on sale at office supply chain Staples may have gotten a bit clearer, as internal training documents point to a late-March date for the retailer to begin selling not only Apple accessories, but iPhones and iPads, as well as Mac notebooks at some locations. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 6
iOS vulnerability uses 'mobileconfig' files to steal data Security on Apple's iOS is notably tight, but an Israeli firm has pointed out that the profile system for iPads and iPhones could leave users open to remote attacks resulting in data theft. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 16
Samsung's Galaxy S IV switches to same GPU tech as Apple's A-series chips Imagination confirmed on Wednesday that Samsung's forthcoming flagship device, the Galaxy S IV, will transition from ARM graphics to Imagination's PowerVR SGX 544MP GPU — the same graphics tech featured in Apple's iPhones and iPads. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 45
Apple uses mom-and-pop shops to jump into second place in India's smartphone race Apple's increased efforts in the world's second most populous country appear to be paying off, as a new report has the iPhone maker grabbing second place in smartphones behind Samsung in India. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 27
Automatic Link uses iPhone to make regular cars smarter Automatic Labs has announced a new device that uses Apple's iPhone to turn normal cars into smart devices that can save drivers time and money, and it's now available for pre-order. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 16
Apple seeds pre-release build of OS X Mountain Lion 10.8.3 Apple on Tuesday seeded a pre-release build of OS X 10.8.3, with its documentation indicating no major changes. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 10
IDC projects Android tablets will pass Apple's iPad this year, sees little good news for Microsoft The year 2013 will be the one in which shipments of tablets running Google's Android operating system will pass those of Apple's iPad, according to a new analysis out from IDC. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 61
Apple rival Samsung's Galaxy S IV shows up in online video ahead of launch Just days before its official unveiling at a massively hyped event in New York, a video has emerged online appearing to show off the Galaxy S IV, the new flagship smartphone that Samsung hopes will unseat Apple's iPhone 5 atop the bestseller list. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 86
Qantas airline to provide passengers Apple iPads for in-flight entertainment Australian air carrier Qantas has announced that it will be handing out Apple's iPad to passengers on flights, giving them access to over 200 hours of movies, music, and television. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 18
Apple predicted to announce plans for growing cash pile by April, will add $42B over 2013 Speculation abounds as to what Apple will do with its $137 billion cash pile, but one investment officer believes Cupertino will put the rumors to rest by announcing its plans for the massive cash hoard by next month. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 56
Games, social networking take up most time in mobile apps; productivity near bottom Owners of devices like Apple's iPad and other mobile gadgets are largely using them for games and social networking, according to a new analysis. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 2
Fujifilm to help PC makers take on Apple with new touchscreen tech As the slumping PC industry tries to regain ground against post-PC devices like Apple's iPad, it may get a boost from new, cheaper touchscreen technology from Fujifilm and other lesser-known companies. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 20
Pressure mounts for Apple repatriate $40B in overseas cash Apple is avoiding paying $13.8 billion in taxes on overseas earnings by doing what a growing number of large U.S corporations are doing with their foreign cash: keeping it away from U.S. shores. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 82
Apple suppliers Foxconn, TSMC to each add 5,000 jobs Two of Apple's top suppliers are reportedly adding staff in apparent anticipation of an uptick in demand for their services. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 12
Samsung topped Apple, Lenovo in China's smartphone market for 2012 Chief Apple rival Samsung tripled its Chinese smartphone sales in 2012, taking the top spot ahead of Lenovo and Apple in the increasingly important Chinese market. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 45
