Launch of Google Maps for iPhone viewed as a 'mixed blessing' for Apple
Between Apple and Google, the biggest winner in the launch of Google Maps for the iPhone is probably Google, one analyst believes.
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iPhone
Neil Hughes
Apple opens iPhone 5 sales in China, 32 more countries
Apple kicked off sales of the massively popular iPhone 5 handset in China and 31 other countries on Friday, fending off supply constraints as the company continues its fastest rollout ever.
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AppleInsider Staff
Upcoming Gmail client 'Mailbox' turns emails into a to-do list
Developer Orchestra officially unveiled the upcoming "Mailbox" on Thursday, an email app that pours the company's cloud-based to-do list background into a streamlined Gmail client.
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Amazon Instant Video comes to iPhone & iPod touch
Amazon on Thursday launched its Instant Video streaming application for the iPhone and iPod touch, expanding support in the previously iPad-only application.
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More than half of US smartphone shoppers plan to buy Apple's iPhone 5
A new survey of more than 800 U.S .consumers found that more than half of those planning to buy a smartphone in the next three months say they will buy Apple's new iPhone 5.
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Jury rules Apple's iPhone infringes on three MobileMedia patents [u]
A U.S. District Court has ruled that Apple's iPhone infringes on three patents owned by non-practicing entity MobileMedia Ideas — a company jointly owned in part by smartphone makers Sony and Nokia [updated]
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New Google Maps for iOS brings vectors, transit and navigation features
Google's newly released standalone Google Maps app for iOS users brings new features and a familiar look along with new technology previously only available on the company's own Android platform, providing iOS users with a more credible alternative to Apple's own new iOS 6 Maps app than Google's existing web app.
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Daniel Eran Dilger
iPhone 5 to come with free Lightning to micro USB adapter in China
When the iPhone 5 launches in China on Friday, Apple will reportedly be including a gratis Lightning to USB adapter as part of the handset's included accessories, a $19 value-added bonus that was formerly restricted to countries in the European Union.
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Australian police also warn of safety concerns with Google Maps
Apple's iOS 6 Maps aren't alone in giving users poor directions in Australia: Authorities have also warned that Google Maps can recommend potentially dangerous routes.
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Sam Oliver
Katie Marsal
Mikey Campbell
