Samsung follows Apple's lead, announces new gold edition of Galaxy S4

Just days after Apple's new gold iPhone 5s went on sale, Samsung has announced the new Galaxy S4 "Gold Edition," though the back of the device retains the same plastic design as other models.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 251

Gene Munster's iPhone launch estimates off by 5M units for the second year in a row

Industry observers had been snickering about a promise made by Apple's chief executive Tim Cook to "double down" on security, but a series of jaw-dropping surprises have proven that, outside of a steady stream of immaterial leaks, the company remains an opaque mystery to its competitors, to pundits and even to analysts tasked with understanding the inscrutable innovation factory.

Daniel Eran Dilger 12 years ago 128

iPhone 5s, 5c teardowns suggest $199, $183 build costs for Apple

The total build cost for Apple's new iPhone 5s is just under what it cost Apple to build its predecessor a year ago, according to a new report, while the iPhone 5c's total build cost likely allows Apple to grab a better margin.

Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 66

iPhone 5s no longer available for in-store pickup at Apple retail stores

Likely indicating still steady demand for the iPhone 5s, Apple has removed pick-up-in-store availability for its high-end smartphone after just one day.

Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 46

In depth review: Apple's iPhone 5s running iOS 7

The new iPhone 5s positions Apple's flagship iPhone as a "forward thinking" high end luxury device priced the same as the model it replaces. It differentiates itself as a smartphone with an advanced new 64-bit processor architecture that powers a novel Touch ID fingerprint sensor and easy-to-use new camera features.

Daniel Eran Dilger 12 years ago 44

Analysts react to Apple's iPhone 5s and 5c launch weekend sales

After Apple's Monday morning announcement of record-breaking sales for Cupertino's newest flagship iOS devices, sentiment among analysts is generally positive.

Shane Cole 12 years ago 106

Apple revises guidance upward following iPhone launch, expects 36-37% gross margins

Having just announced record sales figures for its latest iPhone models, Apple has revised its earnings estimates upwards in order to reflect its considerable sales.

Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 45

Rumor: World's largest carrier China Mobile begins producing advertising collateral for iPhone 5c, 5s

Long-rumored Apple carrier partner China Mobile has begun readying advertising materials for 3G variants of Apple's iPhone 5s and 5c, according to a new report out of the middle kingdom.

Shane Cole 12 years ago 39

Apple extends retail Personal Pickup to iPhone 5s, 5c

Apple on Monday extended its popular order-online, pick-up-in-store option to the newly launched iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c.

Shane Cole 12 years ago 26

Apple announces sales of 9 million iPhone 5s & 5c units in first 3 days

The launch weekend for the new flagship iPhone 5s and colorful iPhone 5c proved to be the most successful smartphone debut ever for Apple, with a record 9 million units being sold in the first three days.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 219

Apple's pricier iPhone 5s reportedly outsells more affordable iPhone 5c by wide margin

Apple's new high-end iPhone 5s proved to be the most popular choice for early adopters this weekend, outselling the mid-range iPhone 5c by more than threefold, a new report claims.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 56

Apple's Touch ID already bypassed with established 'fake finger' technique

A hacker group in Germany claims to have defeated Apple's new Touch ID biometric security system by using a modified fingerprint lifting and "fake finger" creation technique.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 330

Apple sells out of initial iPhone 5s supply in under 2 days, shipments pushed to October

Less than two days after Apple began its worldwide rollout of the iPhone 5s, the company's Online Apple Stores in each of the 11 countries participating in the phone's launch are showing stock outs until October.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 238

First Look: Gold iPhone 5s unpacking (and Verizon "SIM not valid" crisis)

Here's a first look at a particularly rare bird: the Gold iPhone 5s, as well as a problem that's apparently not as uncommon: dealing with a huge activation hassle to set it up.

Daniel Eran Dilger 12 years ago 46

Samsung confirmed to be manufacturer of Apple's new A7 chip in iPhone 5s

Apple has once again turned to Samsung to manufacture its new 64-bit A7 processor that powers the flagship iPhone 5s, an analysis of the system-on-a-chip has confirmed.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 124

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