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Apple iPhone 5 Release Expected In September, Handset To Dominate Smartphone Market In 2013: Analyst
Many industry analysts have predicted that Apple may face a drop in sales of iPhones, ahead of the release of its next generation iPhone, aka iPhone 5, later this year. But the slowdown in iPhone sales will be short-lived, thanks to the expected high demand for the new iPhone model, which will continue to dominate the smartphone market throughout 2013, according to an analyst's report.
Labor Violations Detailed At Apple Factories In China
After a four-month investigation, a labor rights group has discovered deplorable working conditions throughout Apple's manufacturing network in China.
Google Chrome Coming To Apple iPhone, iPad; Drive Also Gets iOS Treatment
After announcing a slew of new Android-optimized hardware and software products on Wednesday, Google announced on Thursday it will finally port Google Chrome, the second most popular Web browser in the world, to the iPhone and iPad operating system (iOS). In addition, Google will also release an iOS-optimized version of Google Drive, which is the company's cloud service for syncing and sharing information from your Google accounts to all your devices. Google Chrome Coming To Apple iPhone, iPa...
Apple Could Integrate iTunes Closer To iCloud
Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL), the world's most valuable technology company, may change the way iTunes works so that it?s more closely integrated with the iCloud file-storage service, news services said.
Apple Facing Justice Dept. Discrimination Accusations
Applesauce might be on the menu if Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL) doesn't take swift actions to ameliorate members of a coalition representing Iranian-Americans and speakers of Farsi who were allegedly denied sale of iPads and other merchandise by Apple store employees in recent weeks.
Google?s Tablet: How Many More Platforms Coming?
Google (Nasdaq: GOOG), the No. 1 search engine, Wednesday showed its first tablet, the Nexus 7, priced at $199, as part of its annual Google I/O developers conference.
Google Tablet: Amazon Kindle Rival Confirmed By Asustek Exec Ahead of I/O 2012
Google's annual developer conference is just hours away, but an Asustek executive has already confirmed that Google Inc. is set to unveil a tablet co-branded with Asus that is set to rival Amazon's Kindle.
Google I/O 2012: Rumors That Are Likely To Become Announcements At This Year?s Developers Conference
Apple had its time to shine earlier in June, and now its Google?s turn. Google I/O 2012, the company?s annual developer?s conference, is expected to unveil the next Android operating system and its upcoming release in its Nexus-brand of devices. The keynote is set to launch in only a couple of hours, and here?s the final roundup of last minute rumors and what to expect from the search engine giant?s spotlight moment.
Apple Delays MacBook Pro With Retina Display Shipping: Why Do Launch Orders Need Another Month?
If you hoped pre-ordering a new MacBook Pro with Retina Display would make you the first one on your block with Apple's latest, greatest laptop, think again. Many customers that placed orders for Apple's 15-inch Retina Display-powered MacBook Pro were originally quoted a 7-10 day waiting period. Those same customers are now receiving e-mails from Apple, stating their beautiful new laptops won't ship until or after July 25.
Google I/O 2012: 5 Live Blogs to Follow Keynote at Developer Conference
Google's annual developers conference is just hours away, with the keynote speech kicking off at 9.30 a.m. PT.
Google I/O 2012: Where to Live Stream Keynote of Developer Conference
Google's annual developers conference kicks off on June 27 with the highly anticipated keynote, which starts at 9.30 a.m. PT.
World?s Top 10 Most Respected Companies?And The Award Goes To Apple
Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL), the largest company on earth by stock-market value, again took the top spot in Barron's annual survey of corporate respect.
Apple Granted Preliminary Injunction Against Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Sales In US
After a failed attempt to ban the Samsung Galaxy S3's sales in the U.S., Apple finally has managed to stop sales of its South Korean rival's Galaxy Tab 10.1, deemed by many as the top contender to the iPad.
Apple Podcast App For iOS Released, Comes With Subscriptions And Auto-Downloads
Apple has released a stand-alone podcast app that gives users direct access to their podcasts without having to go through iTunes.
Android 4.1 'Jelly Bean': 5 Features We Want From Google
Google is expected to unveil the next version of Android's operating system, dubbed Jelly Bean, at its annual developer's conference on Wednesday.
Apple?s MacBook Pro With Retina Display Sees First Problems; Genius Bar Workers Try To Fix Ghost Images
Apple?s new Retina Display MacBook Pro line boasts high-definition images and resolution, but that doesn?t mean the new laptops are picture perfect. Some owners have reported an image persistence issue with the recently-revealed MacBook Pro, according to Apple Insider.
iOS 6 Beta 2 Jailbreak On iPhone 4 (GSM/CDMA), iPhone 3GS, iPod Touch 4G Using RedSn0w 0.9.13dev2 [How To Guide]
On Monday, Apple pushed out the second beta of the OS, iOS 6 beta 2 build 10A5338d, to developers as an over-the-air (OTA) update with a wide variety of bug fixes and slight improvements.If you've updated your iPhone 4 (GSM/CDMA) or iPhone 3GS to the iOS 6 beta 2 firmware, you can jailbreak it tethered using RedSn0w 0.9.13dev2.
Apple Vs. Big Brother: New Clone-Making Patent Aims To Sabotage Data Profilers
Apple wants to protect us from Big Brother, and it has invented a useful clone making technology to do so. The patent, which is designed to throw government agencies and businesses off the scent of individual, private citizens, describes a unique method to help users keep their personal information hidden in cyberspace by creating false clones of personal information, which are stored and executed via your iCloud ID.
Samsung Predicts Sales of 11m New Galaxy S III Units By July
Samsung Electronics (Seoul: 005930), the No. 1 smartphone maker, predicted sales next month of the new Galaxy S III model will top 11 million, including 10 million outside South Korea.
Apple Yanks Mac Virus Immunity Claims From Website: Removing 'Reality Distortion' A Good PR Move?
Apple quietly lifted part of Steve Jobs' famous reality distortion field on Sunday, switching out a statement that claimed its Mac computers were completely immune to viruses with a less-forward statement: It's built to be safe. Apple can no longer say its Macs are perfect, but the company is making great strides to improve the honesty of its PR while making users and developers feel safe all the same.
Google?s Page Lost Voice; ?Nothing Seriously Wrong?
Google (Nasdaq: GOOG) CEO Larry Page has lost his voice, must avoid speaking and won?t deliver a speech at a Google developers? event this week in San Francisco.
RIM Reported Considering Split Into 2 Firms
BlackBerry maker Research in Motion is considering splitting its business in two, separating its struggling handset manufacturing division from its messaging network, The Sunday Times reported.
Apple To Release New iMac Without A Retina Display In Late 2012?
Apple introduced some stunning new products and software at WWDC 2012, but pro users felt particularly neglected at the June event in San Francisco. Despite a few bumps in the specs, the iMac and Mac Pro were largely untouched this year, but Apple CEO Tim Cook promises something really great later next year. We're hearing a new desktop may come even sooner, but sans Retina Display.
Apple's Export Compliance Policy Ambiguous, Leaves Room To Deny Sale To Farsi Speakers
Apple Inc. has become embroiled in controversy after reports that Atlanta-area Apple Store employees refused sale of iPads and other merchandise to Farsi speakers and people of Iranian descent. At the center of the accusations of racial profiling is how the company is interpreting the U.S. embargo on Iran.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Getting Interactive-Marketing Treatment
As the much-anticipated Galaxy S3 phone is being rolled out, signs of Samsung's largest-ever marketing campaign are starting to appear in New York -- interactive signs.
How To Use Google Maps Coordinate For Your Mobile Business [VIDEO]
Google announced a new tool called Google Maps Coordinate on Friday, which helps businesses coordinate tasks and locations via the easy-to-use Google Maps platform. With more than 1.3 billion workers -- 37.2 percent of the total workforce -- expected to be completely mobile by 2015, Google's solution seeks to help businesses communicate with their employees in the field and deploy them with the user-friendly Maps app.
Apple Responds To Anti-Farsi Bias Charge, More Cases Emerging: NIAC
After allegations of racial profiling by Apple Inc. employees against Farsi-speaking customers at Apple stores, the company issued a statement Friday saying it doesn't discriminate against anyone, but it failed to address accusations of specific incidents at Atlanta-area stores.
Developers, Rejoice! Apple Launches App Store In 32 More Countries
As expected, the App Store has officially launched in 32 new countries as of Friday, including Albania, Fiji, Namibia, Nepal, and Ukraine. This means that app developers can now sell or distribute their applications for gaming, productivity, news, business, education and entertainment in a total of 155 countries around the globe.
Apple iPhone 5 To Release In October With China Mobile's 3G Network, Making It A 'True World Phone': Analyst
Analyst Shaw Wu of Sterne Agee said in a note to investors Thursday that Apple's next generation iPhone is expected to arrive in October, full 12 months after the release of the iPhone 4S last October, with support for China Mobile's proprietary 3G network, making it a true world phone.
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Upgrade Arriving 'Soon' On Galaxy Nexus, Google Play Store Confirms
One of the members at the XDA-Developer forum named Lil Jones noticed that the section dedicated to the latest Samsung Galaxy Nexus in the Google Play Store mentioned the imminent software upgrade for the handset would be Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.