Dave Smith

Articles by Dave Smith

Smith manages and coordinates the activities of the technology subsection of the company, contributing his own stories, news and analyses of the latest technology companies, gadgets, and innovations.

He joined the IBTimes in September 2011 as a technology reporter, after holding various editorial positions within Inc. Magazine and USA TODAY.

Smith received a B.A. in print and online journalism from The University of Maryland, College Park.

Apple's New iPhone 5s Commercial Will Hit You Right In The Feels [VIDEO]

By Dave Smith on 12/17/13 AT 3:24 PM

Apple's new heartfelt 90-second commercial for the iPhone 5s might just make your eyes rain -- even if you’re a grinch around this time of year.

Apple Announces 2013 iTunes Awards Winners

By Dave Smith on 12/17/13 AT 11:13 AM

Apple on Monday announced its 2013 iTunes Store Awards winners, which include the best apps, books, music, movies and TV shows from its digital store.

Google Poaches Top Microsoft Engineer

By Dave Smith on 12/16/13 AT 2:51 PM

Microsoft was unable to deter one of its key engineers, Blaise Agüera y Arcas, from leaving the company and joining Google.

Quotes For Custom Mac Pro Configurations Top $9,000

By Dave Smith on 12/14/13 AT 9:19 AM

Reports of pricing beyond the standard Mac Pro configurations suggests the maxed-out Apple desktop could cost more than $9,000.

How To Download And Install iOS 7.1 Beta 2 Right Now

By Dave Smith on 12/14/13 AT 8:42 AM

Apple on Friday released iOS 7.1 beta 2, which arrives three and a half weeks after the mid-November release of the first iOS 7.1 beta.

Apple's Most Popular Smartphone - A China Sensation

By Dave Smith on 12/13/13 AT 12:09 PM

The iPhone 5s is off to an incredibly impressive start in the U.S. and especially China, where Apple was hoping to make greater inroads in 2013.

Apple Scores Legal Win vs. Samsung In South Korea

By Dave Smith on 12/12/13 AT 1:01 PM

Samsung Electronics lost another battle in its long and contentious mobile patent war with Apple Inc.

Local and mainland Chinese university students dress as Foxconn workers during a rally in Hong Kong in May, demonstrating against the "dire" working conditions of workers from Foxconn and Apple.

Apple Supplier Pegatron In Trouble Again

By Dave Smith on 12/11/13 AT 3:02 PM

New York-based China Labor Watch is again calling for answers from Taiwan-based Pegatron, a key Apple supplier, due to the death of an underage worker.

iPhone 5s Availability Is Near Perfect

By Dave Smith on 12/10/13 AT 11:34 AM

Nearly three months since the manic debut of the iPhone 5s, Apple’s high-end smartphone for 2013 is now shipping "within 24 hours."

Holiday Stress Reliever: Apple's '12 Days Of Gifts' App

By Dave Smith on 12/10/13 AT 10:30 AM

Apple's free “12 Days Of Gifts” app is available from the iOS App Store, but the giveaways won’t actually begin until Dec. 26.

Does Facebook Want Users To 'Sympathize'?

By Dave Smith on 12/09/13 AT 4:45 PM

Facebook is working on a button to counterbalance “Like," but the rumored "sympathize" button would not be available for every post.

Why It's Apple's Big Week

By Dave Smith on 12/09/13 AT 10:58 AM

The iPhone 5s and 5c figure prominently in the week's activities.

Ryan Seacrest Wants A Physical iPhone Keyboard

By Dave Smith on 12/06/13 AT 11:17 AM

TV personality and “American Idol” host Ryan Seacrest is an iPhone owner doesn’t seem too happy with the iPhone's built-in keyboard solution.

Apple's New Mac Pro May Launch Dec. 16, According To German Retailer

By Dave Smith on 12/04/13 AT 4:33 PM

The 2013 Mac Pro from Apple may see its release date on Monday, Dec. 16, if one German retailer's online listing is accurate.

Meet YotaPhone, Russia’s Dual Screen Android Smartphone

By Dave Smith on 12/04/13 AT 12:43 PM

The biggest difference between Russia’s YotaPhone and most other smartphones is its e-ink screen, which complements the phone’s other full-color LCD display.