HTC cites competition from Apple's iPhone as profits drop 26%
Mon, Feb 6, 2012 - HTC on Monday revealed that its handsets are struggling against Apple's iPhone, as well as Android-based smartphones from companies like Samsung, leading to a 26 percent drop in fourth-quarter profits. ( 45 comments )
Rumor: Handset vendors waiting for iPhone 4S demand to cool before releasing new models
Mon, Jan 30, 2012 - International smartphone vendors, including Samsung, HTC, Nokia and LG, are rumored to be waiting until the second quarter to release new handset models in order to avoid direct competition with Apple's hot-selling iPhone 4S. ( 42 comments )
Judge interprets '263 patent in Apple's favor in HTC Android appeal
Sun, Jan 29, 2012 - United States Circuit Judge Richard A. Posner has issued an interpretation of Apple's '263 patent that is likely to result in a jury finding HTC (and Android in general) of infringement in the key "realtime API" case previously passed over by the ITC. ( 137 comments )
Smartphone makers plan to mirror Apple's approach with fewer models each year
Fri, Jan 13, 2012 - Four major smartphone makers are reportedly planning to reduce the number of new handsets they produce, in an attempt to capture the success Apple has had in releasing just one iPhone model each year. ( 66 comments )
Kodak lawsuit accuses Apple of violating four patents (u)
Tue, Jan 10, 2012 - Writhing Eastman Kodak, Co. has filed lawsuits against Apple and HTC claiming infringement of patent violations regarding digital imaging technology amid last-ditch efforts to keep business afloat. ( 48 comments )
54% of future smartphone buyers say they'll choose Apple's iPhone
Mon, Jan 9, 2012 - A new survey has found Apple has "explosive momentum" at the beginning of 2012, with more than half of people who plan to buy a smartphone in the next 90 days choosing Apple's iPhone. ( 49 comments )
Apple could collect $10 for every Android device sold, expert says
Wed, Dec 28, 2011 - If Apple were to abandon its lawsuits against Android smartphone manufacturers and instead negotiate licensing fees for its patented technology, one expert believes Apple could collect $10 for each Android device sold. ( 218 comments )
HTC already testing phones to work around ITC ruling
Tue, Dec 20, 2011 - HTC Chief Executive Peter Chou revealed on Wednesday that the company is already testing a workaround in order to comply with the U.S. International Trade Commission's ban on devices infringing on Apple's Data Detector patent. ( 34 comments )
Apple's legal victory over HTC not expected to have a major effect
Tue, Dec 20, 2011 - Though the International Trade Commission has placed an injunction against HTC Android phones that infringe on Apple's intellectual property, the ruling is not expected to have a major effect on either HTC or Apple. ( 27 comments )
ITC grants injunction over Apple Data Detectors patent against HTC Android phones
Mon, Dec 19, 2011 - Apple has won an import ban from the US International Trade Commission blocking HTC Android phones that infringe upon its Data Detectors patent, a move that will require Android to drop the feature or implement it in a way that does not infringe. ( 61 comments )
ITC to review one patent in HTC complaint against Apple
Fri, Dec 16, 2011 - The U.S. International Trade Commission revealed on Friday that it will reexamine the "no violation" ruling on just one of the four patents that HTC had accused Apple of infringing. ( 42 comments )
ITC pushes back final ruling in Apple suit against HTC to Dec. 19
Wed, Dec 14, 2011 - HTC announced late Tuesday that the International Trade Commission has postponed its final ruling in Apple's lawsuit against the Taiwanese handset maker, with the final decision now scheduled to arrive Dec. 19. ( 8 comments )
Serious security flaws discovered in Android phones, Samsung and HTC ignore issue
Mon, Dec 5, 2011 - The ease and ability of Android licensees to modify the software they install on their smartphones has opened vast security holes that enable rogue apps to record calls, monitor users' locations and access sensitive data without permission, researchers say, noting that while Google and Motorola acknowledge the issues, HTC and Samsung have ignored their findings. ( 62 comments )
Patent ruling to ban HTC products in U.S. pushed back one week
Mon, Dec 5, 2011 - A final ITC ruling that was scheduled for Tuesday in the ongoing patent dispute Apple brought against HTC has been pushed back eight days, could lead to the banning of sales for many HTC handsets in the U.S. ( 1 comments )
Class-action Carrier IQ suit targets Apple, HTC, Samsung, carriers & more
Mon, Dec 5, 2011 - Apple is one of a laundry list of companies that have been targeted in a new class-action lawsuit over the Carrier IQ software data logging controversy. ( 64 comments )
Carrier IQ data logging controversy prompts scrutiny from US Senate
Thu, Dec 1, 2011 - Extensive data logging software known as "Carrier IQ" has been discovered to be secretly running on many mobile phones, including a number of handsets powered by Google Android, prompting one U.S. senator to demand answers from the company. ( 99 comments )
Apple, Graphics Properties Holdings battle with multiple patent suits
Tue, Nov 29, 2011 - In a handful of newly filed patent infringement lawsuits, Apple is suing and also being sued by Graphics Properties Holdings, formerly known as Silicon Graphics Inc. ( 36 comments )
HTC reevaluating S3 Graphics purchase after ITC reversal
Wed, Nov 23, 2011 - HTC is having second thoughts about its decision to purchase S3 Graphics now that the U.S. International Trade Commission has dismissed S3's patent infringement complaint against Apple. ( 59 comments )
In ITC reversal, Apple found not to infringe HTC's S3 patents
Mon, Nov 21, 2011 - The US International Trade Commission has dismissed the first complaint by graphics firm S3 against Apple, stating that "no violation" was shown and that its investigation into the complaint against Macs has been terminated. ( 30 comments )
Nvidia unveils new quad-core Tegra 3 processor to challenge Apple's A5
Wed, Nov 9, 2011 - Chipmaker Nvidia has taken the wraps off its new Tegra 3 mobile processor, a quad-core chip three times faster than its predecessor, with ASUS' Eee Pad Transformer Prime tablet the first device to sport it. ( 83 comments )
Microsoft looking to drum up Windows Phone interest with 55-foot NYC replica
Tue, Nov 8, 2011 - Microsoft has installed a six-story interactive Windows Phone structure in New York City's Herald Square as a promotional stunt to increase awareness of its struggling smartphone platform. ( 56 comments )
Apple court filing takes HTC to task over superfluous comma
Mon, Nov 7, 2011 - In an amusing example of Apple's attention to detail, a new court filing from the company corrected a punctuation error made by rival HTC. ( 45 comments )
HTC tops Apple in Q3 US smartphones but predicts weak Q4
Tue, Nov 1, 2011 - Taiwan smartphone maker HTC reported record sales of 13.2 million units worldwide, including 5.7 million in the US, prompting market research group Canalys to name it the top selling vendor in the country. ( 31 comments )
Taiwan concerned Apple's slide-to-unlock patent could hurt market
Fri, Oct 28, 2011 - Government officials in Taiwan have expressed concern that Apple's recent success in obtaining a patent for the slide-to-unlock gesture on touchscreen devices could hurt competing smartphone makers. ( 120 comments )
Apple awarded patent for touchscreen slide-to-unlock gesture
Wed, Oct 26, 2011 - Apple's arsenal of patents potentially became stronger this week, when the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office awarded the company another patent related to unlock gestures on a touchscreen device. ( 192 comments )
Apple's iPhone remains top device for mobile ad impressions
Tue, Oct 25, 2011 - New data shows the iPhone and iPad ranked first in various mobile advertising statistics for the third quarter of 2011, though Apple's iOS had a 28 percent total share of mobile ad impressions -- or half of the 56 percent seen by Android devices. ( 15 comments )
Microsoft boasts patent licenses with over half of Android market
Mon, Oct 24, 2011 - Microsoft announced on Sunday that a new patent license agreement with original design manufacturer Compal means that companies accounting for more than half of all Google Android-based devices now have agreements with the software giant. ( 47 comments )
ITC judge finds Apple did not violate four HTC patents
Mon, Oct 17, 2011 - A judge with the U.S. international Trade Commission ruled on Monday against HTC in a patent infringement lawsuit it filed against Apple. ( 27 comments )
Google, T-Mobile petition ITC to allow Android to freely infringe Apple's iOS
Fri, Oct 7, 2011 - While delaying the launch of Android 4.0 in the wake of Steve Jobs' passing, Google has filed an amicus curiae brief in parallel with US carrier T-Mobile, both of whom ask that the International Trade Commission not ban HTC's Android products, regardless of their infringement of Apple's intellectual property. ( 119 comments )
ITC to investigate latest HTC complaint against Apple
Tue, Sep 27, 2011 - The U.S. international Trade Commission announced on Tuesday plans to investigate handset maker HTC's most recent lawsuit, which includes five patents recently obtained from Google, against rival Apple. ( 6 comments )
HTC's S3 Graphics sues Apple again for alleged patent violations
Fri, Sep 23, 2011 - S3 Graphics, a company that smartphone maker HTC is in the process of acquiring, has sued Apple again this week, this time accusing the iPhone maker of violating two different patents. ( 10 comments )
Patent suit targets Apple, 26 others over wireless transactions
Fri, Sep 23, 2011 - Apple is one of a long list of companies accused of patent infringement in a new lawsuit related to wireless recording of transactions. ( 12 comments )
Apple's iPhone has 89% retention rate, next nearest hardware is HTC at 39%
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 - A whopping 89 percent of iPhone owners have indicated they will stick with Apple for their next handset, dwarfing all other hardware makers, according to a new survey. ( 117 comments )
ITC reviewing four patents from Apple win over HTC
Sat, Sep 17, 2011 - The U.S. International Trade Commission announced this week its intention to review a judge's ruling that Taiwanese handset maker HTC had infringed on two of Apple's patents, with a final decision scheduled to arrive by Dec. 6. ( 103 comments )
Apple files to put Motorola suits on hold until Google completes acquisition
Tue, Sep 13, 2011 - Apple has filed motions to temporarily halt two of its lawsuits with Motorola Mobility, arguing that the company gave up the authority to sue in its pending merger with Google. ( 39 comments )
HTC eyeing webOS purchase to compete with Apple's iOS
Mon, Sep 12, 2011 - Smartphone maker HTC has publicly stated it is considering buying its own mobile operating system platform, with HP's webOS a potential option for acquisition. ( 112 comments )
HTC sues Apple for third time over patents it obtained from Google
Wed, Sep 7, 2011 - HTC this week used nine patents recently obtained from Google to up the ante in its high-stakes intellectual properly infringement war with Apple, slapping the iPhone maker with a third lawsuit while amending a previous complaint to allege broader infringement. ( 71 comments )
Apple forecast to lead 2011 smartphone shipments with 86.4M iPhones
Tue, Sep 6, 2011 - Apple is projected to lead all smartphone shipments at the conclusion of 2011 with 86.4 million units, an 82 percent increase from 2010. ( 30 comments )
Court documents imply Google's Andy Rubin got inspiration for Android at Apple
Fri, Sep 2, 2011 - A recent reply brief in Apple's patent infringement case against HTC with the International Trade Commission implies that Google executive Andy Rubin got the inspiration for the Android framework during his time as a low-level engineer at Apple. ( 58 comments )
Leak shows HTC's AT&T-bound 4G Puccini tablet
Wed, Aug 24, 2011 - A new leak has revealed Taiwanese handset maker HTC's 10.1-inch Puccini tablet with 4G LTE is in the testing phase and will challenge Apple's iPad when it arrives in the near future. ( 52 comments )
Apple, HTC rumored to cut back on handset orders due to economy
Fri, Aug 19, 2011 - A new report claims handset vendors, including Apple and HTC, will reduce orders for smartphone chipsets in the fourth quarter of this year because of worries about the world economy. ( 35 comments )
Apple, Nokia show continued interest in InterDigital patents
Wed, Aug 17, 2011 - Following Google's purchase of Motorola, a new report claims that Apple is still interested in acquiring InterDigital, as are Nokia, Qualcomm and others in the wireless industry. ( 5 comments )
New HTC suit accuses Apple's Mac, iPhone, iPad of patent infringement
Tue, Aug 16, 2011 - The legal battle between HTC and Apple continues to grow, with a new lawsuit filed by HTC again accusing Apple of patent infringement, this time targeting the Mac platform in addition to iOS devices. ( 31 comments )
Non-iPad tablet makers expected to slash prices to move inventory overstock
Mon, Aug 15, 2011 - Faced with growing inventory due to sluggish sales, the makers of tablets competing with Apple's iPad are said to continue to cut prices in order to reduce losses, potentially sparking an industry-wide price war, according to a new report. ( 47 comments )
HTC announces 'major' $300M investment in Beats Electronics
Thu, Aug 11, 2011 - After teasing a "major news announcement" for the company, HTC CEO Peter Chou revealed that it has acquired a $300 million majority stake in audio technology company Beats Electronics, with the first HTC product to implement Beats technology due out later this year. ( 59 comments )
ITC to investigate second Apple patent lawsuit against HTC
Tue, Aug 9, 2011 - The U.S. International Trade Commission announced on Monday plans to investigate Apple's most recent patent infringement complaint against HTC. ( 9 comments )
HTC chief downplays Apple patent case with ITC, calls it a 'distraction'
Fri, Jul 29, 2011 - HTC Chief Executive Peter Chou attempted to calm investors on Friday by calling a recent ruling from the International Trade Commission, which found the Taiwanese handset maker guilty of infringing on two of Apple's patents, a mere "distraction" that will not affect his company's business. ( 23 comments )
First Windows Phone 7 'Mango' handsets rumored to challenge iPhone 5 in Sept.
Thu, Jul 28, 2011 - On the heels of news that Microsoft's "Mango" update for Windows Phone 7 has been released to manufacturing, industry sources claim HTC, Samsung and LG will launch the first Mango-based smartphones in September, presumably coordinated to directly compete with Apple's next-generation iPhone. ( 49 comments )
ITC rules Mac OS X violates S3 patents, iPhone and iPad do not
Tue, Jul 26, 2011 - A US International Trade Commission judge has ruled that two patents held by S3 are being infringed by some of Apple's Mac computers, but invalidated two other patents and stated that Apple's iOS devices are not infringing any of the S3 patents. ( 42 comments )
HTC wants to negotiate a patent deal with Apple
Tue, Jul 26, 2011 - An executive with smartphone maker HTC has indicated that his company is willing to broker a deal with Apple to settle their ongoing patent dispute. ( 65 comments )
Netbook maker Acer accuses Apple of starting 'patent war'
Fri, Jul 22, 2011 - Manufacturers of Android devices continue to unite against Apple, with Acer joining the fray as the company's claims of patent infringement continue to threaten HTC. ( 147 comments )
Google's Schmidt: Apple responding to Android with lawsuits, not innovation
Tue, Jul 19, 2011 - Google executive Eric Schmidt has said his company will support HTC in its legal battle with Apple, and accused the company -- where he was once a board member -- for "responding with lawsuits" rather than innovating. ( 229 comments )
Apple's legal win over HTC pushes some Chinese vendors toward Windows Phone 7
Tue, Jul 19, 2011 - The U.S. International Trade Commission's preliminary ruling in favor of Apple over rival HTC has caused concern for some Chinese handset makers who build Android-powered devices, prompting them to consider embracing Microsoft's next version of Windows Phone 7, dubbed "Mango." ( 46 comments )
Borders bookstores on the brink; 3G iPad 2 on China Unicom
Tue, Jul 19, 2011 - After negotiations for a buyout collapsed over the weekend, Borders is nearing liquidation. Also, China Unicom executives will soon travel to the U.S. to negotiate with Apple to bring the 3G iPad 2 to China. ( 15 comments )
Apple's victory over HTC may set high royalty precedent for Android devices
Mon, Jul 18, 2011 - Apple's initial legal victory over rival HTC in a patent infringement suit could pave the way for Apple to collect high royalties from devices running Google Android, according to one analysis. ( 91 comments )
ITC ruling against HTC may spell trouble for other Android makers
Sat, Jul 16, 2011 - An examination of the two patents the U.S. International Trade Commission found handset maker HTC infringed upon in an initial ruling on Friday has revealed that the patent claims in question may apply to "every Android device out there." ( 210 comments )
ITC rules HTC violated two of Apple's iPhone-related patents
Fri, Jul 15, 2011 - The U.S. International Trade Commission made an initial ruling on Friday that HTC's handsets illegally violate two patented inventions found in Apple's iPhone. ( 83 comments )
HTC says Apple would rather sue than compete 'fairly in the market'
Tue, Jul 12, 2011 - Responding to the latest legal challenge from Apple, people speaking for handset maker HTC on Tuesday said they are "disappointed" that Apple is suing its competitors "instead of competing fairly in the market." ( 115 comments )
Apple asks ITC to block import of HTC handsets in latest patent complaint
Mon, Jul 11, 2011 - Apple has filed a new patent complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission, asking it once again to block the import of hardware made by rival smartphone maker HTC. ( 34 comments )
Broad multitouch patent granted to Apple seen as 'huge blow' to rivals
Wed, Jun 22, 2011 - Apple this week was awarded an iPhone-related patent first filed in December of 2007, a victory that intellectual property experts believe will be significant. ( 116 comments )
Analyst: Apple's iPad to lead tablet market explosion for 'foreseeable future'
Fri, Jun 17, 2011 - According to one analyst, the market for consumer tablets could top 215 million units by 2015, with the iPad expected to dominate the market's explosive growth. ( 23 comments )
With more than $70B in cash, Apple could buy Nokia, RIM, HTC & Motorola
Fri, Jun 17, 2011 - Apple's cash is expected to top $70 billion at the conclusion of its current fiscal quarter, a sum so massive it could buy out rivals Nokia, Research in Motion, HTC and Motorola Mobility, according to a new analysis. ( 291 comments )
With later arrival of new iPhone, HTC may challenge Apple as top US smartphone maker
Fri, Jun 10, 2011 - Handset maker HTC has seen strong sales of its Android-based smartphones on all four U.S. carriers, putting the Taiwanese company in a position to contend with Apple for the title of top smartphone seller in the U.S. ( 117 comments )
Microsoft, handset makers take "App Store" trademark fight to EU
Thu, May 12, 2011 - Microsoft and several major handset makers, including HTC, Nokia and Sony Ericsson, are now opposing Apple's trademark of the term "App Store" in the European Union for being generic. ( 56 comments )
Previous-gen Apple iPad, iPhone 3GS often outsell new Android devices
Mon, May 9, 2011 - Older Apple iOS products sold at a discounted price, like the iPhone 3GS and first-generation iPad, are often more popular than newer devices running the Google Android operating system, a new report claims. ( 156 comments )
ITC staff voices support for HTC, Nokia in Apple patent case
Mon, Apr 18, 2011 - The staff of the U.S. International Trade commission has recommended that HTC and Nokia not be found liable of infringing on Apple's patents in a dispute over smartphone technologies. ( 16 comments )
Lower-than-expected Xoom sales prompt Apple iPad competitors to delay tablets
Fri, Apr 15, 2011 - A slow start for the Motorola Xoom tablet has reportedly convinced manufacturers to delay the release of Android 3.0 Honeycomb-based tablets as they hope to compete with Apple's iPad. ( 103 comments )
'Unstable performance' of Android 3.0 seen as benefit to Apple's iPad
Fri, Apr 8, 2011 - Tablet makers who craft their own mobile operating system -- particularly Apple and its iOS -- stand to gain from the "unstable performance" of Google's tablet-centric Android 3.0, codenamed Honeycomb. ( 107 comments )
Patent holder takes aim at Apple for iPhone's ability to search & receive ads
Fri, Apr 1, 2011 - Apple this week was hit with a new patent infringement lawsuit, as the iPhone maker joins 31 other defendants accused of violating a patent related to Internet-connected phones with search functionality and mobile advertising. ( 16 comments )
Cheaper iPhone could give Apple control of China's smartphone market
Wed, Mar 30, 2011 - A new survey shows that Apple is poised to capitalize on an explosion in sales of 3G smartphones in China, with the iPhone the most popular option, though lower prices could give it the lion's share of sales. ( 41 comments )
Motorola hedging Android bet with new web-based OS
Wed, Mar 23, 2011 - Motorola Mobility, which has been Google's only major licensee fully committed to Android, is now working on a new web-based mobile operating system apparently intended to give it more control over its future, enraging Android advocates anew just weeks after Nokia opted against adopting Google's mobile OS. ( 105 comments )
IDC: Apple still leads RIM as No. 2 worldwide smartphone maker
Mon, Feb 7, 2011 - Global smartphone sales have continued their explosive growth, topping 100 million total units last quarter, with Apple retaining second place among all vendors, according to IDC. ( 26 comments )
Apple's iPhone extends lead in mobile profits
Wed, Feb 2, 2011 - A graphic depiction of Apple's increasing share of the top eight mobile vendors' operating profits validates the company's smartphone-centric strategy with iPhone. ( 17 comments )
Google overtakes Nokia as top smartphone platform maker
Mon, Jan 31, 2011 - After passing Apple's iPhone on its way up, Google's Android has now passed up Nokia's Symbian to take the top spot among smartphone platforms, ending Nokia's 10 year reign on top of the global smartphone industry, according to one research firm. ( 57 comments )
Verizon leak shows Motorola's iPad challenger priced at $799
Fri, Jan 21, 2011 - A possible leak of Verizon's 'minimum advertised price' for the unreleased Motorola Xoom tablet lists a $799.99 price tag for the device, $70 more than a comparable iPad. ( 192 comments )
HTC files for "Scribe" iPad competitor tablet trademark
Thu, Dec 30, 2010 - A newly filed trademark from Taiwan-based smartphone maker HTC revealed the company may be working on a tablet computer named the "HTC Scribe," in hopes of challenging Apple's wildly successful iPad. ( 18 comments )
'Double-click' patent lawsuit attacks Apple's iPhone, iPad
Thu, Dec 30, 2010 - A new patent lawsuit takes aim at a number of major technology companies, including Apple, HTC and Nokia, over a patent related to selecting interactive content with a double-click or double-tap. ( 71 comments )
Lawsuit accuses Apple, Dell, HTC of infringing MP3-related patent
Wed, Dec 22, 2010 - A lawsuit filed this week accuses a number of major electronics companies, including Apple, of violating a patent related to playback of MP3 files. ( 12 comments )
RIM's BlackBerry rapidly lost Verizon share to Android
Fri, Dec 10, 2010 - Just over a year ago, Research in Motion's BlackBerry made up more than 90 percent of Verizon's smartphone sales. Its share is now below 20 percent, thanks to the heavily promoted launch of Android smartphones on the carrier. ( 43 comments )
Apple adds 12 more patents to lawsuit against Motorola
Sat, Dec 4, 2010 - Apple has amended its lawsuit against Motorola to include 12 more patents, bringing the total count of patents that Apple accuses Motorola of violating to 24, while Motorola alleges that Apple has infringed on 18 of its patents. ( 64 comments )
HTC echoes Apple in defense of HD7 'death grip' issue
Thu, Dec 2, 2010 - Using language reminiscent of Apple's stance on the iPhone 4 antenna problem, Taiwanese handset maker HTC issued a statement Thursday defending its Windows Phone 7 HD7 smartphone from criticisms that it suffers from weakened signal strength when gripped. ( 54 comments )
As world's most-sued tech company, Apple is forced to 'lawyer up'
Mon, Nov 29, 2010 - Apple, the most-sued technology company in the world since after the iPhone was released, is stocking up on lawyers for patent battles with rivals Nokia, HTC and Motorola. ( 67 comments )
ITC to investigate Apple's patent case against Motorola
Tue, Nov 23, 2010 - The U.S. International Trade Commission formally announced Tuesday that it is launching an investigation into Motorola smartphones in response to Apple's allegations that Motorola violated several multi-touch related patents. ( 16 comments )
St. Clair accuses Apple, RIM, HTC of patent infringement
Tue, Nov 23, 2010 - St. Clair Intellectual Property Consultants, a firm that sued Apple a year ago over camera-related patents, has filed a new suit in relation to patents it owns regarding power maintenance and processors. ( 15 comments )
Study says Apple's iPhone 4 most reliable, most fragile smartphone
Wed, Nov 10, 2010 - A recent study of over 50,000 smartphones has concluded that Apple's iPhone has the fewest malfunctions, but is particularly at risk to accidental drop-related damage. ( 51 comments )
Apple's Steve Jobs slams Google, RIM, rival tablet makers
Mon, Oct 18, 2010 - In a surprise appearance during the company's quarterly earnings call, Apple's chief executive Steve Jobs hailed the success of the iPhone and Pod while painting a bleak outlook for RIM's Blackberry smartphones, Google's fragmented Android smartphone platform, and the coming trickle of 7inch tablets. ( 181 comments )
Microsoft unveils plans for first nine Windows Phone 7 handsets
Mon, Oct 11, 2010 - Microsoft on Monday announced its initial arsenal of handsets built around the new Windows Phone 7 mobile operating system, in what many believe is the company's last-ditch attempt to regain traction in the mobile handset arena that's fallen into the hands of rivals like Apple and Google. ( 334 comments )
Android tops BlackBerry, iPhone grows in US smartphone OS share
Wed, Aug 4, 2010 - Google Android ousted Research in Motion's BlackBerry platform as the top-selling smartphone operating system in the U.S. for June quarter, while Apple's iPhone -- available in just two models and on one carrier -- took third. ( 274 comments )
Android leader Motorola still well behind Apple's iPhone
Thu, Jul 29, 2010 - Motorola reported a phenomenal 600 percent leap in earnings this quarter, but is still behind Apple in mobile units sold and is far behind in smartphone sales, leaving Apple the top US phone vendor by units for the second quarter in a row. ( 108 comments )
Norway's largest paper: iPhone 4 Antennagate is a US problem
Thu, Jul 29, 2010 - After testing Apple's iPhone 4 against competing HTC and Nokia models in a remote area on the edge of Norwegian carrier Telenor's mobile coverage, the county's largest paper has concluded that its antenna design is "just as good and bad as competitors," rather than suffering any defect. ( 75 comments )
HTC, Samsung also take issue with Apple's antenna claims
Mon, Jul 19, 2010 - Smartphone rivals HTC and Samsung have both chimed in on Apple's antenna attenuation claims made last week, with both companies suggesting their handsets do not lose signal when held improperly. ( 241 comments )
Survey: iPhone killing interest in RIM, satisfying more users than Android
Wed, Jul 14, 2010 - A survey asking than 4,000 users about their future plans to buy a smartphone and their current satisfaction with their existing phone indicates Apple is erasing interest in BlackBerry devices among consumers while its iPhones continue to leave customers far more satisfied than any other smartphone on the market. ( 48 comments )
Patent holder sues Apple, Google, others over wireless e-mail
Fri, Jul 9, 2010 - A patent holder that won $612.5 million from Research in Motion in 2006 over the use of e-mail in smartphones has now taken aim at Apple, Google, Microsoft and other companies in a new suit. ( 59 comments )
Inside iOS 4: Missing features for iPhone 3G users
Tue, Jun 22, 2010 - Apple disabled support for some features in iOS 4 to shoehorn the new release into the processing constraints and memory footprint of the 2008 iPhone 3G and second generation iPod touch. Here's what's missing and why. ( 92 comments )
iPhone 4 and iOS vs. Android: hardware features
Mon, Jun 21, 2010 - With the fourth generation of Apple's smartphone nearing release later this week, some buyers might be curious about alternatives that use Google's Android OS, including the Motorola Droid, HTC/Google Nexus One, HTC Droid incredible, and HTC EVO 4G. Here's how they compare in terms of hardware, part one of a series. ( 208 comments )
Verizon corrects Droid X ad error touting 720p screen
Thu, Jun 17, 2010 - A Verizon Wireless web promo for its Droid-branded Android phones originally promoted the upcoming Droid X as having a "720p screen," stoking some brief excitement that iPhone 4 and its Retina Display might be eclipsed, at least until the error was corrected. ( 101 comments )
Apple's iPhone 4 simulator shows off Retina resolution
Mon, Jun 14, 2010 - The iPhone 4 simulator included in Apple's iOS 4 development tools provides an early look at how much clarity the increased resolution of the new Retina Display delivers. ( 36 comments )
HTC countersues Apple, claims infringement of five patents
Wed, May 12, 2010 - Taiwanese smartphone company HTC has responded to Apple's patent suit with a lawsuit of its own, accusing the iPhone maker of violating five patents. ( 105 comments )
iPhone market share grows to 16% at expense of BlackBerry
Fri, May 7, 2010 - Apple's 8.75 million iPhones sold in the first quarter of 2010 were good for a 16.1 percent worldwide market share, taken at the expense of Research in Motion's BlackBerry smartphones. ( 56 comments )
Microsoft believes Android infringes on patents, HTC strikes deal
Wed, Apr 28, 2010 - While Apple's patent lawsuit against HTC remains ongoing, the Taiwanese handset maker has reached a licensing agreement with Microsoft to avoid another lawsuit over its Android-powered handsets. ( 46 comments )
