iPhone dominates smartphone Web traffic with 46% share, report says

Apple's iPhone lineup accounts for nearly half of all internet traffic generated by smartphones in the U.S. and Canada, beating out the market share of next-closest competitor Samsung by over 30 percent, according to research provided by ad network Chitika.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 61

Study finds smartphone users top 1B for first time ever

A study released by research firm Strategy Analytics on Wednesday found that the number of smartphones being used worldwide surpassed one billion units for the first time in history over the third quarter of 2012, some 16 years after the format was introduced in 1996.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 11

FBI issues warning to smartphone users regarding Android malware

The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center has issued a warning alerting users about malware that targets the Android mobile operating system.

Slash Lane 13 years ago 104

Microsoft expands Motorola patent case to target Google Maps

Microsoft announced in a German court today that it would be expanding its patent infringement case against Motorola to include Google, specifically targeting the search giant's maps service for Android.

Daniel Eran Dilger 13 years ago 48

UN roundtable tackles wireless patent disputes between Apple, Samsung, others

Apple was joined by Google, Microsoft, Samsung and others in a meeting in Switzerland on Wednesday that discussed the potential patent litigation reform in the lawsuit-saturated wireless industry.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 19

Consumer Reports: 'Purple haze' not limited to iPhone 5, Android cameras also have flare

Consumer Reports on Wednesday declared that Apple's iPhone 5 is no more susceptible to lens flare than other smartphone-based cameras, including the latest devices running Google Android.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 83

Microsoft Office coming to Apple's iOS, Google's Android after March 2013 - report

A Microsoft product manager in the Czech Republic has reportedly indicated that native versions of Office for iOS and Android will arrive next year [updated]

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 68

Specs for Samsung's 4" Galaxy S3 Mini fall well short of Apple's iPhone 5

While Samsung will compete with Apple's iPhone 5 by offering its own 4-inch handset, leaked specifications suggest it will be a budget device with a low-resolution display and camera.

Katie Marsal 13 years ago 120

Samsung expected to launch 'Galaxy S3 Mini' at Oct. 11 event

As the iPhone 5 has adopted a bigger 4-inch screen, Samsung is expected to go in the other direction and develop a smaller smartphone based on its popular Galaxy S series.

Slash Lane 13 years ago 127

Consumer Reports compares iOS 6 Maps directions to Google's Android Maps

Consumer Reports pitted Apple's new Maps against Google's Android Maps in a "showdown" to see which provides better navigation features.

Daniel Eran Dilger 13 years ago 83

One in three U.S. smartphone subscribers use Apple's iPhone

The smartphone market share of Apple's iOS and Google's Android operating systems grew yet again during the three months ending in July, with the iPhone now accounting for one out of every three handsets while its rival captured 52.2 percent of the market.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 22

Google reportedly planning to launch $99 Nexus 7 by end of 2012

The race to offer the lowest-priced tablet on the market is rumored to reach a new level later this year, with Google reportedly planning to release a $99 Nexus 7 tablet.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 136

Google Android store reaches 25 billion downloads, 675,000 apps

Google announced on Wednesday that its Google Play store for Android has seen 25 billion downloads to date, and a total of 675,000 applications are now available.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 73

Motorola ad slams Apple's iOS 6 Maps as 'iLost'

Google-owned Motorola Mobility is attempting to capitalize on dissatisfaction with Apple's new iOS 6 Maps with an advertisement pushing the phrase "iLost" on Twitter.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 153

Samsung's latest TV ad targets iPhone 5, Apple line waiters

Samsung has again taken aim at Apple fanatics with its latest advertisement, lampooning both those who wait in line at Apple stores as well as the soon-to-be-released iPhone 5.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 148

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