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∞ iPhone 4, 3GS lead mobile phone sales
It may come as a surprise to many, but Apple’s iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS are the top two selling phones on the market in the US as of the third quarter. A new study from NPD shows that Apple’s … Continued
∞ AT&T: 'tremendous, tremendous demand' for iPhone 3GS
With the iPhone 3GS now available for free with new cell phone contracts, are people still interested in the aging device? After all, the 3GS has been on the market for more than two years, eclipsed by the iPhone 4 … Continued
∞ iPhone 4S, with dual-core processor and Siri, coming Oct. 14
Apple on Tuesday introduced the iPhone 4S. The new phone comes out on Friday, October 14, 2011 and will be available in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB models. Carrier-subsidized prices in the US are $199, $299 and $399 respectively. It comes … Continued
∞ Best Buy offers free iPhone 3GS 8GB for one day
If you’re in the market for an iPhone, you might want to check out Best Buy on Monday. Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile specialty stores are offering users the opportunity to pick up an AT&T 8GB iPhone 3GS for … 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
∞ Even iPhone 3GS often outsells new Android devices
Apple’s iPhone 4 is selling very well, but a new report suggests that even its older iPhone 3GS and first generation iPad often outsells newer devices running Android.
Canaccord Genuity technology analyst Michael Walkley said the iPhone 4 is by far the top selling device at AT&T and Verizon, according to a report on AppleInsider. For instance, checks at AT&T retail locations found that the $49 iPhone 3GS outsold the newer HTC Inspire and Motorola Atrix.
∞ Apple vs. RIM: Who sells more smartphones?
Apple has clearly been upping its game when it comes to making the iPhone the most popular device on the market, but RIM is still making noise saying how good it is. I decided find out who was selling the most smartphones.
I looked at the last four fiscal quarters for Apple and RIM and get a feeling for which company was on the way up, or down, and who really did have the bragging rights.
Of course, fiscal quarters do not run like calendar quarters, so they are a bit off based on dates, but they are still pretty close. This isn’t meant to be scientific, but rather a look at four quarters to see how smartphone sales are trending.
∞ Apple releases iOS 4.3
Apple on Wednesday released iOS 4.3, the promised update to its mobile operating system.
∞ Android No. 1, Apple No. 3 in mobile OS market share
Google overtook RIM and Apple in January, capturing the top spot for mobile operating system market share.
∞ iPhone case makers compare business to music industry
iPhone cases are everywhere. You can find them in the Apple Stores, online, Walmart, Best Buy and almost every other store you can think of. Like most businesses, making cases is a hit and miss market — if you have … Continued
∞ White iPhone in AT&T's system
The elusive white iPhone is making an appearance in AT&T’s online systems, but there is still no indication when the phone will be available.
∞ iPhone users more loyal than Google, RIM, Palm
Apple’s iPhone users are the most loyal to their product, according to a new survey conducted by market research firm Zokem.
∞ Apple sued for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch patent infringement
Apple is being sued by Ancora Technologies for violating one of its patents. The patent in question would cover all of Apple’s iOS devices.
∞ AT&T drops price of iPhone 3GS to $49
AT&T on Thursday said it will drop the price of Apple’s iPhone 3GS to $49 beginning tomorrow, January 7.
∞ ThinkGeek offers iPhone case with Bluetooth keyboard
Sure, the iPhone’s virtual keyboard is great, but there are still some of us out there who prefer the tactile sensation afforded by a physical keyboard. That’s why my ears perked up earlier this year when ThinkGeek introduced the TK-421, … Continued
∞ Review: GuitarJack, FourTrack and TaylorEQ for iPhone
Sonoma Wire Works is one of those companies that you know is going to release quality, innovative products every single time they put something out. The latest hardware and software releases for the iPhone are no exception.
∞ Improvox provides Vocal instrument recording for iPhone, iPad
If you are a professional musician, “weekend warrior” performer, or just have always wanted to make music beyond singing in the shower (or in your car), ImproVox is an impressive new software title that may not only make you want … Continued
∞ Survey shows iPhone 4 owners less satisfied than iPhone 3GS owners
ChangeWave, a market research company, has surveyed iPhone 4 owners. The survey reveals that iPhone 4 users are, on a whole, satisfied, though not perhaps as much so as iPhone 3GS users were.
∞ JailbreakMe returns, offers jailbreak for iPhone 4 and iPad
JailbreakMe.com, a website that offers users a way to jailbreak their iPhones, has returned.
∞ Apple reports $3.25 billion profit on strong iPhone, Mac sales
Apple on Tuesday reported a $3.25 billion profit for its fiscal third quarter of 2010 on record revenue of $15.7 billion. These results compare to revenue of $9.73 of revenue and a $1.83 billion profit in the year-ago quarter.
∞ Nokia sues Apple again for patent infringement
Nokia on Friday filed another patent infringement lawsuit against Apple, claiming the iPhone 3G devices infringe on five of its patents.
∞ Apple begins selling unlocked iPhone 3GS (Updated: Not unlocked)
Monday is a good day for those that want to use an iPhone 3GS on a wireless network other than AT&T.
∞ And the Oscar goes to… iPhone apps for the Oscars
If you’re a movie buff, this is going to be a big weekend for you. The 82nd Annual Academy Awards take place on Sunday with hosts Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin. Seeing those two together may be enough of a … Continued
∞ HTC says it's a 'mobile technology innovator'
Mobile handset-maker HTC on Wednesday shot back at Apple and the lawsuit it filed on Tuesday.
∞ Google backs HTC in its fight with Apple
It surely doesn’t come as any great surprise that Google will support HTC in its legal battle with Apple, but the company made it official tonight.
∞ Virgin America dumps Flash in favor of iPhone
Apple’s spat with Adobe over Flash is not a big secret, but now other companies are choosing sides too. The latest is Virgin America.
∞ The iPhone patents Apple accuses HTC of infringing
Apple sued HTC earlier today for infringing 20 of its patents related to the iPhone. There was some confusion earlier as to the number of patents that Apple had in its lawsuit — turns out Apple filed two lawsuits. One … Continued
∞ Apple sues HTC for patent infringement
Apple on Tuesday said it was suing handset maker HTC for infringing on 20 Apple patents.
∞ Apple offers battery tips for iPhone and iPod users
Perhaps one of the most misunderstood things about Apple’s portable devices is the way some of the features affect battery life. Two new pages on Apple’s Web site may help users with that.