Latest in Tag: Apple Highlight
Latest in Tag: Apple
Apple replaces iPad 2 with iPad 4, launches cheaper iPhone 5C
The iPad 4 is available at $399 for the 16GB Wi-Fi model and $529 for the 16GB Wi-Fi + cellular model at the four major US carriers – AT&T Inc, Sprint Corp, T-Mobile US Inc and Verizon Communications Inc.
Sony in talks to supply more camera sensors to Apple: Nikkei
Apple could be looking to switch to Sony sensors for the secondary camera on the front, which currently uses parts from suppliers in the United States and elsewhere
US ends probe of Samsungās use of essential patents
Samsung had filed a patent infringement complaint against Apple Inc at the US International Trade Commission and won an order in June 2013 banning the sale of some older iPhones and iPads in the United States.
Samsung calls on Google for reinforcement
Samsung said in a statement Monday that its agreement with US Internet search giant Google will cover the firmsā existing patents as well as those filed over the next 10 years.
Samsung sets new smartphone sales record in Q4, widens lead over Apple: report
Samsung took 29.6% of the global smartphone market in the fourth quarter, ahead of Appleās 17.6%, as strong low-end market growth led by Chinese vendors continued to shake up the smartphone industry, the data showed.
Apple buys startup Topsy; gets rich Twitter data
The Wall Street Journal, which reported the news earlier, cited people familiar with the deal as saying Apple paid over $200 million.
Apple acquires Israeli 3D chip developer PrimeSense
An Apple spokesman confirmed the purchase but declined to say how much it spent. Israeli media said it was about $350 million.
Apple awarded $290 mln in Samsung patent case
The award revises the $450 million in damages originally granted in the landmark suit, but thrown out by a judge. It is in addition to nearly $600 million in patent infringement damages upheld from the trial last year
Nokia shareholders approve mobile phone sale to Microsoft
Nokia’s share price has doubled since the plan was announced in early September with Microsoft agreeing to pay ā¬5.44bn ($7.35bn) for the loss-making company’s mobile phone division.
Apple’s iPad Mini with retina display to go on sale Tuesday
Apple launched the thinner and lighter version of its tablet called “iPad Air” on 23 October and said an upgraded version of the iPad Mini will go on sale in November.
Steve Jobās home dubbed historic site
Historic Resources Inventory says the home where Apple was co-founded has ties to āsignificant contributionā to American heritage
Apple unveils revamped iPads to beat back rivals
Some analysts, however, were upbeat after the US tech giant unveiled upgrades to its tablet devices, notebooks and desktop computers along with free software to sweeten the deal.
Apple planning iPad news
The event will be held on October 22, according to AllThingsD. Apple declined to comment on the report, which cited unnamed sources.
Mixed reviews over Appleās new software
Egyptian users have their say on whether or not they like Appleās new software iOS7
Ailing BlackBerry agrees to $4.7 billion buyout
BlackBerry was once a leader in mobile technology, but has been squeezed out by rivals Android and Apple, which coincidentally announced record sales of its latest iPhone on Monday.
Apple Introduces Two New iPhone Models At Product Launch
The company launched the new iPhone 5C model that will run iOS 7 is made from hard-coated polycarbonate and comes in various colors and the iPhone 5S that features fingerprint recognition security.
Apple launches iPhone trade-in programme in US
The Wall Street Journal earlier this month reported that Apple had asked its Taiwan-based supplier, Hon Hai Precision, to begin shipping two new versions of the iPhone in September, including a lower-cost model.
BlackBerry, Microsoft cut prices to boost sales
Both global companies face fierce competition with Apple, Google and Samsung on smartphones and tablets.
Court battle between Apple and Amazon
Amazon, who launched its own app store in March 2011, was sued in the same month by the Apple alleging trademark violation and false advertising.
Technology meets fashion
Speculations are growing that the international corporation may want to rely on Deneve’s expertise in the luxury goods sector to help launch the rumoured iWatch.
Blackberry launches new software for Android and iOS users
BlackBerry added on its site that users will be better able to protect their integrated e-mails, calendars, memos, web browsing and document editing, as well as other features and applications.
Yahoo buys smartphone photo app maker GhostBird
Yahoo did not disclose how much it paid for GhostBird Software, the company behind KitCam and PhotoForge2 apps for Apple’s popular smartphones
New reports allege vast US Internet spying sweep
Some of the biggest firms in Silicon Valley were caught up in the program, known as PRISM, including Microsoft, Yahoo, Google, Facebook, Apple, PalTalk, AOL, Skype and YouTube
Apple chief sees computers on wrists, not in glasses
Google Glass was a common sight early this month as software savants shared visions of games, weather reports, news and more delivered to the Internet-linked eyewear at a San Francisco developers conference.
Samsung sells more than 10 mn Galaxy S4 smartphones
The world’s top handset maker hopes the S4 will expand its presence in high-end markets in the United States and elsewhere, crowding out archrival Apple and its iconic iPhone
Samsung releases new smartphone, posts record profit
Mixed reviews for the Galaxy S4 reflect the increased pressure that comes with that title for Samsung to shed its copycat label and show it can match Apple’s creative clout
Apple profits fall for first time since 2003
Revenues still beat estimates, iPad units sold jump 65% year-on-year
Gartner: Number of Android units sold to reach 861 million by end of 2013
According to study total sales of office, laptop and tablet computers sold worldwide will reach 2.4 billion by end of 2013
Fortune: Advertising war between Apple and Samsung
Magazine deems Samsungās Galaxy S4 an āoverall better productā than Appleās iPhone 5
iPhone 5 sales top five million in first weekend
iPhone 5 breaking sales records