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Samsung Extends Smartphone Lead Over Apple During Record Quarter: Best Yet to Come?
Samsung now controls 1/3 of the smartphone market after a record quarter that saw them ship 50.2 million smartphones according to a report released Thursday by research group IDC.
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Samsung Galaxy S3: Universal Search Function Coming Back With Another Update
Samsung recently removed the Universal Search function from its latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S3, with an OTA stability update without any notice. Now it appears that the company is bringing the feature back with another update, at least in select markets.
Apple’s CEO Admits Anticipation; Doesn't Comment on iPhone 5, iPad Mini, Rumors
Rumors of the display size, design, or pin connector of the next iPhone - dubbed the iPhone 5 - seemingly surface on a daily basis. In an investor's call, Apple's CEO - Tim Cook - admitted there's "incredible anticipation" for future devices.
Apple U.S. Margins for iPad about Half of iPhone: Filing
Apple Inc earned gross margins of 49 to 58 percent on its U.S. iPhone sales between April 2010 and the end of March 2012, while gross margins on the iPad were much lower during much of that period, according to a court filing.
Smartphones Power Record Samsung Profit of $5.9 Billion During Apple Lull
Samsung Electronics Co, the world's top technology firm by revenue, reported on Friday a record operating profit of $5.9 billion for the June quarter, as rampant Galaxy S handset sales helped stretch its lead over Apple Inc.
Facebook Phone Rumour Refuses to Die: HTC Said Device May Launch in 2013
Facebook has become a social media phenomenon and people of all age groups are obsessed with it. Everyone is logged on to their accounts 24/7 from their computers, as well as handheld devices. Rumors now suggest that HTC and Facebook are gearing up to launch a Facebook smartphone in 2013.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Ditches Local Search in Global Version with ‘Stability Update’
Samsung is rolling out an update for the global version of its Galaxy S3 smartphone, but the update comes with a surprise: it disables the local search functionality of the device. As first reported by Android Central, the over-the-air (OTA) upgrade currently rolling out comes as a “stability update.”
HTC One X+ with 1.7Ghz Quad-Core Chip Heading to T-Mobile: A Sneak Peek
With a plethora of smartphones to choose from, consumers are spoiled for choice and hard-pressed to resist temptation. The lure of gizmos is not going away any time soon; so, get ready to dig deep into your wallet because the new HTC One X+ is on the prowl. The grapevine is abuzz with news that the 1.7GHz quad-core chip enabled HTC One X+ is heading to T-Mobile and is prepping for a September launch.
Motorola Droid Razr HD: Verizon's Successor to Razr Maxx Leaked in FCC Code
The last time we heard about the highly anticipated Motorola Droid Razr HD was in June, when folks at Droid Life leaked some blurry images of the upcoming smartphone. The Motorola smartphone has apparently gone through the FCC system and come out at the other end with an approval.
'Incredible Anticipation' for iPhone 5 Hits Apple Profits
As the financial sharks looked on with watchful eyes, the most valuable tech company in the world, Apple, announced its third-quarter earnings on Tuesday, July 24. Apple's iPhone sales fell 8.5 million short of the analysts' expectations, reporting earnings per share of $9.32 and coming in with $35 billion in total revenue for Q3 2012. Moreover, iPhone sales for Q3 2012 fell to a dismal 26 million from Q2 2012 figures of over 35 million, validating assertions that the deficit was owing to ...
China's 'Millet' Phone Maker Hits Nearly $1 Billion in H1 Sales
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi Technology said it racked up 6.1 billion yuan ($955 million) in revenue in the first half of this year with sales of more than 3 million devices, tapping rapid growth that is fostering domestic brands and is set to make China the world's biggest smartphone market this year.
Apple Says Samsung Patent Royalty Demands Unfair
Apple Inc said Samsung Electronics Co Ltd is demanding from the iPhone maker a far higher patent royalty than Apple pays to other companies, at a rate the South Korean company has never sought from any other licensee.
Hacking Experts Find New Ways to Attack Android Phones
Hacking experts on Wednesday demonstrated ways to attack Android smartphones using methods they said work on virtually all such devices in use today, despite recent efforts by search engine giant Google to boost protection.
