Briefly: Apple MEMS microphones, EU to rule on Google's Motorola takeover

Apple passed Samsung as the world's largest buyer of miniscule MEMS microphones in 2011, while a European Union judgment on Google's proposed buyout of Motorola Mobility is set to take place in February.

Mikey Campbell 14 years ago 7

Apple working on version of Siri to help you purchase products online

Future updates to Apple's Siri personal assistant could grant users the ability to purchase items from online stores using only their voice.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 16

iPhone 4S launch propels surging Apple 20% to close the gap with Android

The launch of the iPhone 4S last October had an "enormous impact" on the U.S. smartphone landscape, boosting Apple's share among new buyers by almost 20 percent and putting it neck-and-neck with Android in December.

Sam Oliver 14 years ago 68

Smartphone makers plan to mirror Apple's approach with fewer models each year

Four major smartphone makers are reportedly planning to reduce the number of new handsets they produce, in an attempt to capture the success Apple has had in releasing just one iPhone model each year.

Sam Oliver 14 years ago 65

Apple postpones China retail launch of iPhone 4S after unruly crowd rages in Beijing [u]

After an unruly crowd disrupted the release of Apple's iPhone 4S at its flagship location in Beijing, Apple has decided to postpone the sale of its best-selling handset at its official retail locations in China, though the device will still be available through its carrier partner and authorized resellers [updated].

Josh Ong 14 years ago 66

Thousands line up in China ahead of Friday launch of Apple's iPhone 4S

Hours before the iPhone 4S is set to go on sale in China, massive lines with thousands of people have formed outside of Apple's heavily trafficked retail stores.

Katie Marsal 14 years ago 53

Strong sales of iPhone 4S a precursor to 'monster' launch of redesigned 'iPhone 5'

With iPhone sales over the holiday quarter expected to exceed 30 million, despite the fact that the iPhone 4S features the same form factor as its predecessor, one analyst believes the launch of a completely redesigned next-generation iPhone later this year will be a "monster."

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 241

Apple's iPhone 4S propels iOS smartphone market share to 43% in Oct., Nov. 2011

The release of the iPhone 4S has driven significant growth for the iOS platform, with one analysis finding that Apple's share of U.S. smartphone sales grew from 26 percent in the third quarter of 2011 to 43 percent in October and November.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 63

New iPhone compatible with China Telecom gains regulatory approval

Apple has built a new version of the iPhone compatible with the third-largest wireless carrier in China, China Telecom, and the handset has already received regulatory approval.

Slash Lane 14 years ago 7

54% of future smartphone buyers say they'll choose Apple's iPhone

A new survey has found Apple has "explosive momentum" at the beginning of 2012, with more than half of people who plan to buy a smartphone in the next 90 days choosing Apple's iPhone.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 48

Analyst estimates for Apple's Dec. quarter iPhone sales range from 25M-36M

A poll of more than 30 professional and independent analyst covering Apple has revealed that estimates for Apple's iPhones sales for its first quarter of fiscal 2012 range from 25.16 million to 35.75 million units.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 20

Apple projected to reach 116M iPhone, 55M iPad sales in 2012

Combined iPhone and iPad sales in calendar 2012 are expected in one new forecast to reach more than 170 million in another record breaking 12-month span.

Slash Lane 14 years ago 19

China Unicom customers can get Apple's iPhone 4S free with contract

Apple's carrier partner in China is offering an aggressive promotion in which customers can get a brand new iPhone 4S for free if they sign a multi-year service contract.

Katie Marsal 14 years ago 40

Samsung sold about 32 million smartphones in record holiday quarter

When they are announced later this month, Apple's holiday iPhone sales will be most closely compared to rival Samsung, which is estimated to have sold 32 million smartphones in its record setting quarter.

Sam Oliver 14 years ago 109

iPhone 4S users consume nearly twice as much data as iPhone 4 - study

A wireless industry study has found that iPhone 4S owners on average use roughly twice as much data as iPhone 4 owners and three times as much as iPhone 3G users.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 20

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