iPhone 5c cases already showing up for some pre-order customers
Ahead of this week's launch of the iPhone 5c, some customers who pre-ordered the device are finding that their colorful phone covers are arriving just a bit ahead of time.
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App roundup: GTA V gets companion app, Twitter redesign coming, Google Play Books nabs single sign-on
Grand Theft Auto-loving iPhone owners can get an early taste of San Andreas thanks to a new companion app, while Twitter is said to be redesigning its own first-party title, and Google is improving functionality in Google Play Books for iOS.
UBS: Apple deserves benefit of doubt with iPhone 5c pricing
Assorted investment analysts who downgraded Apple stock in the wake of last week's new iPhone 5c reveal may have been a bit hasty, according to a new report out from UBS that says Cupertino may have earned the benefit of the doubt.
Rumor: Apple planning Oct. 15 event for new iPads, Haswell-powered Macs
A new rumor has Apple preparing to host yet another special media event in October, this time with the center of attention being its new line of iPads.
Sprint counters T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon, with own early upgrade program
America's third-largest wireless carrier may be late to the party, but Sprint will reportedly launch its own early phone upgrade program just in time for the arrival of Apple's iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c.
Chair Games shows off cinematic trailer for Infinity Blade III
Chair Games is building buzz for the final installment of its Infinity Blade series ahead of the game's launch next week, releasing a cinematic trailer that spells out the stakes for the finale.
Apple reportedly finalizing lease for World Trade Center retail location
Apple is said to be nearing the close of a lease for another Manhattan retail location, this one located in an expansive shopping mall in the World Trade Center.
Photoshop Express gets new filters, Chrome iOS learns pronouns
Adobe has updated its Photoshop Express app for iOS, giving it new filters and increased capabilities, and Google has tweaked Chrome for iOS to give it better search functionality.
Citing iPhone 5s yields & iPhone 5c pricing, Jefferies lowers Apple target to $425
Apple's addition of a biometric sensor to the iPhone 5s may very well have differentiated its new high-end devices from its peers and predecessors, but apparent unit production issues have caused one firm to lower its price target on Apple stock.
AppleInsider's guide to preordering the iPhone 5c
Tonight at midnight, Pacific time, Apple's lower-cost iPhone 5c will become available for preorder, but figuring out just where to get the colorful new iPhone can be a hassle. AppleInsider has put together a round-up of which carriers and retailers will be opening up access for early-adopting consumers.
DoCoMo said to have promised Apple 40% of sales will be iPhone
The iPhone's long-awaited arrival on Japan's largest carrier could signal big trouble for other smartphone manufacturers, as the carrier has announced that the iPhone 5s and 5c will likely account for 40 percent of its future smartphone contracts.
Walmart's launch-day discounts to offer Apple's iPhone 5c for $79, 5s for $189
Those looking to pick up one of Apple's two new iPhones can save some money if they go to Walmart, as the retail giant is offering both devices at a discount from the time they launch.
Apple's new M7 motion coprocessor to empower new breed of fitness apps
Apple's inclusion of a motion coprocessor in the iPhone 5s will likely spawn a whole new generation of intuitive, user-friendly fitness apps, and may indicate where the company's future devices and services are headed.
Apple, Motorola argue for reopening of dismissed patent suit
Apple and Motorola were back in court again on Wednesday, arguing before the U.S Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit as to whether the two company's patent dispute should be reopened again for retrial.
Apple granted patent on accelerometer-based anti-theft system
Apple this week secured a patent that described an accelerometer-based anti-theft system, meaning that future iPhones and iPads may very well be able to sound the alarm if a thief tries to run off with them.
Samsung, others try to rain on Apple's iPhone parade with ads surrounding coverage
Apple's iOS device unveilings are typically the top talk of whatever day they occur on — and sometimes the day after that — but that didn't stop a number of the company's competitors from trying to steal the spotlight from the iPhone 5s and 5c with some strategically-placed ads.
iPhone 5c default wallpapers will match external shell colors
Seemingly going the extra mile to celebrate its colorful new array of lower-cost iPhones, Apple will ship the iPhone 5c with a default wallpaper that matches the color of each unit.
No iPhone 5s preorder period hints at supply constraints ahead of Sept. 20 launch
Apple's iPhone 5s will launch on the same date as the iPhone 5c, but unlike the plastic-shelled handset, the 5s won't be available for preorder, leading some to believe that supplies of the high-end device may be constrained.
Apple keeps 8GB iPhone 4S around as free-on-contract option
In introducing its new iPhones on Tuesday, Apple both adhered to tradition and shook things up, dropping the iPhone 5 but keeping the iPhone 4S alive as the low-end model.
iPhone trade-in program roundup: Apple retail, Gazelle, Walmart
Just ahead of Apple's expected reveal of the new iPhone, Walmart is looking to attract iPhone trade-ins with a new program announced on Tuesday, a move that will bring the retail giant into competition with not only established services like Gazelle, but also with Apple itself.
Sony takes on Apple TV with game-playing PS Vita TV
Sony on Monday announced a new addition to its PlayStation Vita ecosystem in a surprising new form factor: a game-playing set-top box for televisions that will take on Apple's own Apple TV device.
Yahoo's Screen re-imagines video for Apple's iOS, Vine app gets update
Yahoo is looking to remake the video watching experience on iOS devices, and micro-video sharing app Vine has received an update that tweaks its interface and improves functionality.
EU regulators call for more Samsung concessions to end antitrust case
Regulators in the European Union are calling for Samsung to offer greater concessions in order to head off a fine over antitrust violations in its ongoing patent disputes with Apple.
Apple said to double advertising and marketing team
A new report paints Apple as preparing to double the size of its advertising and marketing team as the Cupertino giant continues to move more of its marketing work in-house.
Smartphones now account for 56% of US market, Apple's iPhone at 25% share
Smartphones are now the predominant type of cellular phone in the United States, accounting for more than half according to a new poll, while Apple's iPhone leads all other devices among smartphone owners.
