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Original iPhone to become 'obsolete' in Apple's eyes soon
- It looks like Apple is going to start calling the original iPhone "vintage," according to an internal document leaked by 9to5Mac. This title is more than just a name, as it has some ramifications for device owners. The phone, which…
Google Now finally arrives on the iPhone and iPad
- It’s been a long time coming but Google has finally brought its Google Now service to the iPhone and iPad. Arguably a more comprehensive alternative to Apple’s Siri, the personal assistant feature uses a natural language user interface to answer…
Apple quarterly report shows continued demand for iPhone, iPad
- Apple’s second quarter earnings exceeded analyst estimates despite the fact that many thought Cupertino would come up short. The company reported earnings of $9.5 billion on sales of $43.6 billion, topping Apple’s own expectations of $41 billion to $43 billion.
Apple has rejected up to 8 million iPhones from Foxconn, report says
- Apple has returned between five and eight million iPhones to Foxconn over quality control issues. The report, which comes from an anonymous Foxconn worker speaking with China Business, said the issues are “due to the appearance of substandard or dysfunctional…
Verizon Q1: 677,000 new wireless users, 7.2m smartphone activations
- Verizon has posted its financial results for the first quarter of this year, showing strong growth that beat expectations with net income jumping 15.8% on-year to $1.95 billion ($0.68 a share) and revenue rising 4.2% to $29.4 billion. Analysts polled…
T-Mobile describes first day offering iPhone as "gangbusters"
- T-Mobile says most of its 3,000 stores were overrun on Friday by droves of customers eager to obtain unlocked iPhone 5, iPhone 4S and iPhone 4 smartphones. "Today has been gangbusters for T-Mobile," CMO Mike Sievert told AllThingsD. In another interview,…
Next generation iPhone, iPad mini reportedly facing production delays
- Apple’s next iPhone is widely expected to debut sometime this summer but according to KGI Securities analyst Ming-chi Kuo, the handset and the next iPad mini have been met with production difficulties that could result in delayed launches.
Judge: Apple, Google using courts as "business strategy" to "mop up mess"
- Displeased with a lengthy, ongoing patent dispute between Apple and Motorola Mobility (i.e. Google), a Florida-based federal judge has accused both companies of misusing the court system as just another business strategy. Bloomberg published the original scoop yesterday. …
T-Mobile trade-in program offers iPhone 5 for $0 down, plus credit
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Along with adding the iPhone 5 to its device lineup this week, T-Mobile has announced a new trade-in program for iPhone users. Under normal circumstances, T-Mobile will be selling the iPhone 5 unlocked for its full price or, alternatively, $99 upfront with two years of $20 monthly...
Rumor: iOS 7 behind schedule, OS X 10.9 engineers moved to help
- Apple may be scrambling to finish the next major revision of its mobile operating system in time for this summer's World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC), an annual event at which the company typically reveals new hardware and software. According to…
Windows Phone sales up thanks in part to BlackBerry's decline
- Microsoft isn’t exactly close to surpassing Android or iOS in terms of smartphone sales but they are gaining ground thanks largely in part to BlackBerry’s recent downfall. According to recent data published by analytics firm Kantar, Windows Phone claimed 4.1…
Rumor: Apple to unveil iPhone 5S June 20, go on sale in July
- Apple’s next iPhone is scheduled to be unveiled on June 20 if the latest rumors are to be believed. According to MacFan, that’s the day that Apple’s Tim Cook will take the stage at a special media event to unveil…
Dealing with discounts: When to buy a Mac or iDevice
- Contrary to popular belief, scoring deals on newly-released Apple products isn't difficult. Sure, you'll need a little patience, but waiting for those initial discounts could save you a decent chunk of change. While data suggests that the first deals on…
T-Mobile LTE network goes live, iPhone 5 arriving next month
- T-Mobile rolled out its new no-contract plans without much fanfare over the weekend, with prices starting at $50 for unlimited minutes, unlimited text messages and 500MB of unthrottled data. But the company saved a few surprises for today’s “Uncarrier” event…
Yahoo acquires news-summarizing app Summly for $30 million
- Continuing with the pursuit to revamp its digital news and media business, Yahoo has announced that it will be acquiring Summly, a startup that aims at summarizing web content into a digestible format more fit for mobile devices. Financial terms…
Charge your iPhone using other iPhones with ChargeBite
- A new product by the name of ChargeBite aims to revolutionize the way you charge your iPhone. Marketed as a social charger, the device leeches juice from two other iPhones and feeds it to the drained handset just as fast…
Apple IDs gain option for two-step verification
- Apple today joined a growing list of companies who offer two-factor authentication. The move offers users the option of better security by requiring additional information while logging in, namely a four-digit verification code sent via SMS or through Apple's Find…
Apple patent filing outlines methods to lessen iPhone drop damage
- Having to lug around your iPhone in a bulky protective case to prevent damage from accidental drops may soon be a thing of the past if Apple has anything to say about it. A recent patent filing from Cupertino outlines…
Apple releases iOS 6.1.3, finally fixes lock screen bug
- Apple today released iOS 6.1.3, an update to its mobile OS which contains "improvements and bug fixes". Perhaps the most importantly though, Apple has finally fixed the lock screen (aka. passcode) bug which allowed potential miscreants to bypass lock screens…
BlackBerry CEO calls out the iPhone's dated interface
- In a case of what many might consider the pot calling the kettle black, BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins called out Apple’s iPhone during a recent interview for being outdated. Speaking with the Australian Financial Review, Heins made it clear that…
"Designed by Abble": UL warns USB chargers bear counterfeit UL mark
- Underwriters Laboratories (UL) has issued a public notice, warning consumers about an untold number of counterfeit iPhone, iPad and iPod USB power adapters for sale. These unauthorized adapters bear a counterfeit "UL" certification mark and have not actually been tested…
Apple's next-gen "A7" processor slated for 2014, distances itself from Samsung
- Apple's next-generation iPhone processor is rumored to have entered its final stage of design, according to a recent report by Digitimes. Being called the "A7", Apple's upcoming custom silicon is expected to be the next notch in the company's A-series APU…
Phil Schiller blasts Android, Samsung ahead of Galaxy S4 reveal
- Apple is on the attack just hours before Samsung is expected to showcase the Galaxy S4 at a media event in New York City. In two recently published rare interviews, Apple’s Phil Schiller took shots at Google’s Android mobile operating…
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