Benedict Evans: Of course, the picture would be equally bad if Nokia had chosen Android or stuck with Symbian/Meego instead of choosing Windows Phone – Nokia simply has no competitive devices in the mid range and high end of the … Continued
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∞ Apple launches Business App Store for volume purchases
Apple on Wednesday launched its B2B App Store, allowing businesses to make volume purchases of apps.
∞ Apple on track to sell more iPhones in 2011 than all other years combined
Matt Richman: Of the 25.09 million iPhones Apple sold in 2009, 35.8% of them came during Apple’s first and second calendar quarters. In 2010 that number was 36.1%. Using calendar 2011 iPhone sales numbers and a 36% average, Apple is … Continued
∞ Dear RIM: it's you, not us
RIM investors must be holding their face in their hands this morning after reading how well Apple did in its latest fiscal quarter. While RIM bombed its most recent quarter, Apple blew away all expectations.
∞ Google+ comes to iPhone
If you’ve hopped on the latest social networking bandwagon and gotten a Google+ account, you may be interested in the new Google+ app for iPhone. It’s available for free download from the App Store.
∞ Google's Schmidt says Apple is suing because it lacks innovation
9to5Mac quoting Google’s Eric Schmidt: The big news in the past year has been the explosion of Google Android handsets and this means our competitors are responding. Because they are not responding with innovation, they’re responding with lawsuits. We have … Continued
∞ Developers remove apps from US store, fearing patent lawsuits
Charles Arthur writing for The Guardian: App developers are withdrawing their products for sale from the US versions of Apple’s App Store and Google’s Android Market for fear of being sued by companies which own software patents – just as … Continued
∞ Apple's iOS continues to dominate over Android and RIM
A new survey released on Monday shows that Apple’s iOS mobile operating system continues to lead it competitors.
∞ The motivation behind lawsuits against Android
Ben Bajarin: That being said what I feel the real issue behind the lawsuits is that Android is free. It’s obviously one thing to infringe on a companies inventions or innovations and then sell them but its another entirely to … Continued
∞ The iPhone rumors keep coming
BGR: We are told the handset will retail for no more than $350 without contract. Ready for the really interesting part? It’s entirely possible that the low-cost iPhone will in fact be the iPhone 3GS. We reported that we were … Continued
∞ Byte apologizes for critical Apple article
From Byte: The opinion column that follows doesn’t live up to the proud tradition and our best intentions for BYTE. It not only lacks the deep and authoritative technical content that we want BYTE to be known for, but it … Continued
∞ Eight iPhone apps to get the most from the Women's World Cup
The FIFA Women’s World Cup final takes place this weekend in Frankfurt, Germany with the United States taking on Japan. I decided to put together some apps to help you get the most from the experience.
∞ iOS 4.3.4 fixes PDF security issue
Apple on Friday released iOS 4.3.4 – new software for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. It’s available for download and installation through iTunes.
∞ Cool video of iPhone 4 capturing guitar strings
Walt Basil emailed me this morning letting me know about this cool video posted by our friends at TUAW. The guy put his iPhone 4 inside the guitar and filmed the strings moving. Like my wife said, you can see … Continued
∞ Apple offers App Store Volume Purchasing for Business
Finally recognizing the iPad and iPhone as important business tools, Apple has started a new volume purchasing program for businesses.
∞ RIM Expose: Behind the scenes look at the paranoid leader
“Mike Lazaridis couldn’t imagine that consumers would be spending hours watching and streaming video to their devices, he couldn’t understand it,” the former exec continued. This is why we don’t see RIM excelling in spaces like camera technology, or displays … Continued
∞ RIM's shareholder ultimatum to co-CEOs has no teeth
RIM’s co-CEOs narrowly missed facing a forced shareholder vote on whether they should keep their co-Chairman titles at the company’s annual meeting. However, when you think about it, the proposal really has no teeth anyway.
∞ I have no sympathy for RIM shareholders now
After a pitiful year full of mismanagement, failed product launches and a falling stock price, I was sure that RIM shareholders would hold those responsible accountable. Apparently not.
∞ Apple is run by people, not businessmen
Apple, under the direction of Steve Jobs, has taken a unique approach to Wall Street and Apple’s share price. On May 26th, 2010, Apple overtook Microsoft in market capitalization and became the largest technology company in the world. Less than … Continued
∞ 34% of iPhone users think they already have 4G
Either people don’t listen to what features they’re getting on their phones or they believe what they want. Regardless, some answers from a new study are surprising.
∞ PayPal for iPhone updated
PayPal on Monday released an update for its iPhone app, making it even easier for users to make transaction from phone.
∞ Apple's App Store downloads expected to climb 61% in 2011
Apple’s iOS App Store has been a huge success for the company and recent analysis suggest that trend will only grow in 2011.
∞ Study: iOS games make more revenue from in-app purchases
A new blog post at mobile apps analytics firm Flurry underscores the importance of so-called “freemium” apps at generating revenue for developers.
∞ App Store tops 15 billion downloads, $2.5 billion paid to devs
Apple on Thursday announced a milestone for the App Store: more than 15 billion apps have been download from the App Store.
∞ WebOS will hurt Android more than Apple
Android is vulnerable because it is not a sticky solution. Most of Google’s apps are free, their services are free and accessible on other operating systems as well. Consumers who buy Android devices don’t have much other than the cost … Continued
∞ Study shows iOS users play, pay for more games
If you’re an iOS developer chasing the money by making a game, you’re on the right track, if a new study from Nielsen research is any indication.
∞ Official Pokémon game coming to iOS
Kotaku reports that an official Pokémon game is coming to iOS and Android this summer called Pokémon Say Tap? BW. This marks the debut of an official Pokémon game for smartphones.
∞ Apple passes RIM in OS and handset market share
A new study from market research firm comScore on Tuesday showed that Apple has now passed RIM in market share as a handset maker and a platform.
∞ AT&T insurance picks up where AppleCare leaves off
AT&T will soon make its Mobile Insurance program available for iPhone users, MacRumors reports. The program costs $4.99 per month and carries a $50 or $125 deductible, as well.
∞ I use Apple products because they work, it's that simple
I’ve had a lot of people ask me over the years why I use Apple products and if I even have any experience using PCs and devices other than Apple’s.