Former Google intern explains why UI lag occurs more often in Android than iOS

A former intern for Google's Android team has provided explanations for why Android experiences more touch interface lag than competing mobile operating systems from Apple, Microsoft and Research in Motion.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 138

Microsoft working to bring its Office apps to iPad, Mac OS X Lion

Microsoft is preparing a new edition of its Office suite for Apple's iPad, as well as an updated Office for Mac OS X Lion users.

Daniel Eran Dilger 14 years ago 85

Apple, Graphics Properties Holdings battle with multiple patent suits

In a handful of newly filed patent infringement lawsuits, Apple is suing and also being sued by Graphics Properties Holdings, formerly known as Silicon Graphics Inc.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 35

Analyst casts doubt on Nokia's Windows Phone hopes

One analyst has drastically reduced shipment projections for Nokia's Windows Phone devices on the belief that the handset maker is unlikely to gain traction with its new lineup.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 67

Microsoft to follow Apple's Lion lead with digital delivery of Windows 8

Much like Apple did with the release of Mac OS X 10.7 Lion in July, Microsoft plans to make the simplest and easiest method of installing Windows 8 a download over the Internet.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 127

More than anything, kids want Apple's iPad, iPod touch & iPhone for Christmas

The iPad is the most-wanted gift among U.S. kids ages 6 through 12, a new survey has found, while the iPod touch ranks second and the iPhone comes in third.

Sam Oliver 14 years ago 93

AT&T sees 'challenges' ahead as it plans to sell Nokia Windows Phones in 2012

An AT&T executive said Wednesday that his company is finalizing discussions with Nokia to begin carrying its Windows Phone smartphones next year, while also noting that he believes Microsoft will face "challenges" in attracting customers away from entrenched rivals Apple and Google.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 48

Gartner: Apple's iOS lost smartphone share to Android in Q3 2011

With a limited number of iPhone models taking on a plethora of Android-powered handsets from multiple manufacturers, Apple's iOS actually lost market share in the worldwide smartphone market last quarter despite growing sales, according to the latest sales data from Gartner.

Katie Marsal 14 years ago 84

Microsoft looking to drum up Windows Phone interest with 55-foot NYC replica

Microsoft has installed a six-story interactive Windows Phone structure in New York City's Herald Square as a promotional stunt to increase awareness of its struggling smartphone platform.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 55

Game makers say Apple, Steve Jobs have most influence on industry

A new survey of people working in the gaming world has found that Steve Jobs is the most influential person in the industry, and that insiders believe the iPhone is shaping the future of videogames.

Katie Marsal 14 years ago 91

Lawsuit accuses Apple's iPhone 4S of violating VPN patent

Apple is the target of a new lawsuit that asserts a number of the company's products, including the newly released iPhone 4S, infringe on a virtual private network patent.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 24

Apple remains top US smartphone maker as iPhone holds 28% share

With the iPhone representing 28 percent of smartphones in the U.S., Apple is still the No. 1 domestic smartphone manufacturer, according to the latest data from Nielsen.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 50

Microsoft raking in 100k users a day from easier Hotmail setup in iOS 5

The addition of easier Hotmail setup in the Mail app of Apple's iOS 5 has led to a surge in activations for Microsoft, with almost 100,000 new iOS 5 devices logging in to the email service every day.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 58

Microsoft axed Courier tablet in favor of 'Windows Everywhere' strategy - report

Software giant Microsoft scrapped the Courier tablet project last year because the device diverged from its strategy of bringing Windows everywhere without compromise, a new report claims.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 52

Worldwide Mac browser share hits 6.9%, iOS takes 62% mobile share

Apple's presence on the Web continues to expand, with browser use of both iOS and Mac OS X seeing growth in October that propelled the company to new heights.

Slash Lane 14 years ago 48

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