One-third of US smartphone consumers plan to buy an iPhone in the next 3 months Apple's current iPhone lineup is showing strong staying power, with more than a third of prospective U.S. smartphone customers saying they plan to buy either an iPhone 5s or an iPhone 5c in the next three months, despite the fact that new models are expected to launch around September. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 14
Microsoft unveils $799 Surface Pro 3, calls it 'the tablet that can replace your laptop' In a presentation that frequently mentioned the iPad and MacBook Air, Microsoft on Tuesday unveiled the Surface Pro 3, a device it hopes will contend with both Apple's popular tablets and thin-and-light notebooks with one converged device that will start at $799. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 185
Apple says it's willing to settle, but inflammatory comments from Samsung suggest it isn't While Apple and Samsung are said to once again be in talks to settle their ongoing patent disputes, Apple has said that comments from Samsung's lawyers portraying the iPhone maker as "jihadist" suggest that such talks might just be a waste of time. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 89
Morgan Stanley predicts Apple will incorporate NFC into future iPhone for mobile payments While prognosticators have given failed forecasts for years predicting Apple will add near-field communications technology to the iPhone for touch-less mobile payments, investment firm Morgan Stanley offered the same prediction on Tuesday, suggesting that NFC will be a key part of the company's so-called "iWallet." Neil Hughes 12 years ago 65
Intel CEO says next-gen 'Broadwell' CPUs will launch by end of 2014 Whether or not they power any of Apple's 2014 Mac lineup, Intel's next-generation chips dubbed "Broadwell" will arrive in PCs this holiday season, the company's CEO has promised. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 33
Apple, Samsung reignite patent lawsuit settlement talks - report Following Apple's most recent legal victory in California, and the news that both it and Google have agreed to end litigation with each other, Apple is said to have renewed settlement talks with Samsung, in an effort to end all ongoing lawsuits between the two rivals. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 49
Google taps former fashion executive to head Glass team Apple isn't the only company hiring from the fashion industry in anticipation of the growth of wearable electronics, as Google has hired a former executive from Calvin Klein, Coach and Gap to head up its head-mounted Glass project. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 55
Atom-sized, bendable graphene touchscreen tech seen as potential key for future Apple devices Rigid glass touchscreens may give way to bendable, foldable portable displays in the future, thanks to utilizing graphene — an advanced technology that has generated interest from Apple, Samsung and others. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 32
China's Xiaomi unveils copycat 'Mi Pad' in bid to take on Apple's iPad Apple's dominance in the tablet market with the iPad will be challenged by a new competitor in Xiaomi, a Chinese smartphone maker that plans to take on the iPad with a nearly identical look and a product name that simply adds one letter and a space to Apple's trademarked name. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 85
Rumor: Apple already restricting retail employee time off in Sept., its usual iPhone launch window With Apple having opted for a September launch of its latest iPhone models for the last few years, the company is expected to follow that same pattern this year, and is allegedly restricting retail employee time off for that month with four months to go. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 19
Charity auction for lunch with Apple CEO Tim Cook sells for over $330K Bidding on a lunch with Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook closed on Tuesday after the opportunity reached a price of more than $330,000, all of which will be donated to a good cause. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 13
LG's iOS-compatible Heart Rate Earphones, Lifeband Touch activity tracker launch Sunday This Sunday, customers in the U.S. will be able to get their hands — or, more specifically, wrists and ears — on LG's latest wearable fitness and health monitors, as the new Lifeband Touch activity tracker and Heart Rate Earphones are set to go on sale May 18. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 22
Rumor: Beats' Jimmy Iovine, Dr. Dre could take the stage at Apple's WWDC When Apple kicks off its annual Worldwide Developers Conference on June 2, it could use the keynote as an opportunity to formally introduce its two newest executives: Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre of Beats Electronics. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 243
'Beats by Apple' viewed as a culturally compatible corporate marriage With time to digest Apple's anticipated $3.2 billion acquisition of headphone maker Beats Electronics, industry watchers are beginning to warm up to the idea, seeing a potentially smart strategic move that could broaden Apple's appeal to new markets. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 88
Apple suppliers expect 'iPhone 6' sales to be 20% greater than iPhone 5s Suppliers in the Far East gearing up for Apple's "iPhone 6" are reportedly anticipating 20 percent growth from last year's iPhone 5s launch, setting the stage for the biggest iPhone debut yet. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 60
Beats deal defenders cite 'humanized' music subscription service as benefit to Apple Proponents of Apple's rumored interest in Beats Electronics have cited the company's recognizable brand, its dominance of the premium headphone market, and its unique new Beats Music service as positive potential additions for the iPhone maker. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 243
Apple's rumored Beats buyout baffles pundits & analysts alike Since numerous publications have corroborated claims that Apple is apparently in talks to acquire headphone maker Beats Electronics for $3.2 billion, the rumored purchase has been largely met with scorn, confusion and even disbelief from tech industry watchers. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 162
Combined iPad, Mac shipments make Apple world's largest PC vendor once again With more than 20 million combined Mac and iPad shipments, Apple handily retained its title as the world's largest PC vendor in the first quarter of 2014, the latest data from Canalys shows. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 74
Apple & Samsung combine for 106% of handset profits as competitors continue to bleed cash Apple remained by far the most profitable mobile phone maker in the just-concluded March quarter with 65 percent of value, while all other competitors except Samsung either lost money or broke even, the latest research shows. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 72
Canaccord raises Apple target to $660, finds iPhone 5s top seller at all major US carriers With its price target at risk of falling below the company's actual trading share price, Canaccord Genuity on Thursday updated its forecast for Apple stock to $660, and revealed the results of a new survey that found the iPhone 5s is the most popular handset at all four major U.S. carriers. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 24
Apple extends iPad AppleCare+ coverage to 3 years for educational institutions Schools buying iPads for faculty or students can now receive an extra year of AppleCare+ warranty coverage, bringing it to three total years of protection, for the same $99 flat price. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 19
Supply chain sales data suggests Apple had strong month of April Apple suppliers had a particularly strong month of April, suggesting that shipments to the iPhone maker may have been stronger than their traditional seasonal average as the company ramps up for new product introductions, new data shows. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 26
Nintendo loses another half-billion dollars as console sales slide Legendary game maker Nintendo reported the results of its last fiscal year on Wednesday, revealing losses of 46.4 billion yen, or $457 million, for the 12-month period ending in March. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 75
Google reveals its 'X' lab considered building a jetpack While the world awaits new products in new categories in development from Apple, Google has offered a glimpse into its own secretive "X" lab, revealing that it considered creating a user-safe jetpack before scrapping the concept. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 64
