Motorola puts blame on Google for lag on Android updates
Fri, Feb 10, 2012 - A Motorola Mobility executive has said Google's practice of creating a flagship model for each software update for its Android mobile operating system is the reason that vendors have a hard time keeping their devices up to date. ( 2 comments )
Apple asks ETSI standards body to set rules for standards essential patents
Tue, Feb 7, 2012 - Apple addressed the European Telecommunications Standards Institute in November, asking the organization to set clear polices governing how its member companies license their patents. ( 18 comments )
Google to continue Motorola's FRAND licensing that seeks to monopolize H.264, UMTS
Tue, Feb 7, 2012 - Google's worst fears about greedy H.264 patent holders and "bogus patent" warfare involving Android are coming true, albeit at the hands of Motorola, a company it seeks to acquire. Google is now promising to continue this same behavior itself after it buys the increasingly unreasonable and (outside of patent claims) unprofitable Android licensee. ( 113 comments )
Motorola seeking 2.25% of Apple's sales for standard-essential patent license
Sat, Feb 4, 2012 - Recently uncovered court documents from Motorola Mobility's legal complaints against Apple have revealed that the handset maker is seeking 2.25 percent of Apple's sales of wireless devices in exchange for a patent license covering its standard-essential intellectual property. ( 140 comments )
Apple's iPhone takes 75% mobile phone profits with just 9% of units sold
Fri, Feb 3, 2012 - Apple has reached new heights in unit sales and revenues, but its remarkable profitability in doing so has inhaled three quarters of the oxygen in the room. ( 78 comments )
Apple returns 3G devices to German store as injunction quickly suspended
Fri, Feb 3, 2012 - Just hours after word began to spread that Apple was forced to pull most of its 3G devices from its German online store following an injunction awarded to Motorola, the iPhone maker successfully had the ruling suspended and has recommenced sales. ( 36 comments )
Apple pulls all 3G iOS devices but iPhone 4S from German online store
Fri, Feb 3, 2012 - Apple has removed all 3G/UMTS-capable iPad and iPhone models from its German online store in response to an injunction based on a wireless standard FRAND patent owned by Motorola Mobility. ( 105 comments )
Motorola wins German injunction against Apple push services
Fri, Feb 3, 2012 - German iCloud users may soon be denied access to one of iCloud's most important features, as Motorola has won a permanent injunction against Apple's data pushing services and devices from the country's Mannheim Regional Court. ( 32 comments )
Judge complains of too many patents in Apple case against Motorola
Thu, Feb 2, 2012 - Circuit Judge Posner has expressed dissatisfaction with the number of patents Apple is arguing against Motorola, asking the company to "winnow" its claims. ( 21 comments )
Motorola posts $80M quarterly loss, sells only 200K tablets
Thu, Jan 26, 2012 - Motorola Mobility's fiscal year ended on a sour note with poor tablet and smartphone sales leading to a Q4 2011 loss of $80 million, which was further exacerbated by merger costs associated with a planned Google takeover. ( 51 comments )
New Motorola suit seeks injunction against Apple's iPhone 4S, iCloud
Wed, Jan 25, 2012 - Motorola Mobility has filed a new U.S. lawsuit, presumably with approval from Google, against Apple, seeking an injunction against the newly released iPhone 4S as well as the iCloud service. ( 40 comments )
Briefly: Apple MEMS microphones, EU to rule on Google's Motorola takeover
Thu, Jan 19, 2012 - Apple passed Samsung as the world's largest buyer of miniscule MEMS microphones in 2011, while a European Union judgment on Google's proposed buyout of Motorola Mobility is set to take place in February. ( 8 comments )
ITC rules Motorola did not violate Apple patents [u]
Fri, Jan 13, 2012 - Apple's worldwide battle against Google's Android platform was dealt a blow as the U.S. International Trade Commission ruled that Motorola's Droid line of smartphones do not violate Apple's patents [updated with statement from Motorola]. ( 31 comments )
ARM CEO not impressed by Intel's 'Medfield' chips for smartphones, tablets
Fri, Jan 13, 2012 - The chief executive of ARM, which supplies the reference designs for Apple's custom chips found in the iPhone and iPad, has said he doesn't view Intel's newly unveiled smartphone and tablet chips as competitive. ( 90 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 )
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 projected to reach 116M iPhone, 55M iPad sales in 2012
Fri, Jan 6, 2012 - Combined iPhone and iPad sales in calendar 2012 are expected in one new forecast to reach more than 170 million in another record breaking 12-month span. ( 20 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 )
Motorola likely to change Android photo viewer to avoid Apple patent
Fri, Dec 23, 2011 - Apple is likely to win a patent dispute against Motorola related to photo gallery scrolling on a touchscreen device, as the smartphone "war of attrition" continues. ( 25 comments )
Motorola wins major injunction against Apple's iPhone, iPad in Germany
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 - Motorola Mobility on Friday won a major patent infringement decision against Apple in Germany, a ruling that includes an injunction against the iPhone and 3G-capable iPads. ( 138 comments )
Motorola, Sony Ericsson explain to customers why they won't get the new Android 4.0 for months
Thu, Dec 8, 2011 - Unlike Apple, which immediately released its new iOS 5 on the same day for all its current devices, including models that are now over two years old, Motorola Mobility and Sony Ericsson are offering their customers excuses as to why the latest release of Google's Android 4.0 won't be available to them for many more months, if ever. ( 68 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 )
Apple's $2.7B Motorola bond actually yearly estimate, could be worth $16B
Sat, Dec 3, 2011 - Motorola could be forced to pay up to $16.2 billion in guaranteed compensation if the company ultimately loses its patent dispute with Apple in Germany, as the $2.7 billion figure the iPhone maker was quoted as seeking in November has been clarified as a yearly estimate. ( 35 comments )
Motorola blocked from adding iTunes, iCloud and iPhone 4S to patent claim after late filing
Tue, Nov 29, 2011 - Motorola Mobility has been blocked by a US court from belatedly adding iTunes, iCloud and iPhone 4S to its patent infringement claims against Apple. ( 8 comments )
HP leads all 1.2M non-Apple tablets sold in US in 2011
Tue, Nov 22, 2011 - The NPD Group on Tuesday offered a picture of how tablets that are not Apple's iPad are faring in the market in the U.S., revealing that Hewlett-Packard's $99 fire sale of the failed TouchPad gave it the largest unit share so far in 2011. ( 142 comments )
Motorola seen as 'likely' to win German patent suit against Apple's iCloud
Fri, Nov 18, 2011 - A German court appears poised to rule against Apple and in favor of Motorola over alleged patent infringement related to iCloud. ( 52 comments )
Briefly: Chinese App Store; Kindle Fire costs; Motorola stockholders
Fri, Nov 18, 2011 - Apple is now accepting local Chinese bank cards as payment for iTunes App Store purchases. Also, a new analysis claims Amazon's Kindle Fire costs $202 to build. Finally, Motorola Mobility stockholders have approved Google's acquisition of the company. ( 9 comments )
Apple interest in Intel switch led to purchase of NeXT, return of Steve Jobs
Sun, Nov 13, 2011 - Apple's initial unsuccessful attempt to build a modern operating system in preparation for the switch to Intel processors led to the company's realization that it needed to purchase NeXT, a move that led to Steve Jobs' return to the company he co-founded. ( 69 comments )
Apple likely to get suspension of German injunction from Motorola, lawyers say
Mon, Nov 7, 2011 - Several German lawyers polled about a recent preliminary injunction against Apple won by rival Motorola Mobility are in agreement that Apple is likely to win a temporary suspension of the order, though they did note that failure to do so could have an impact on its business in the country. ( 18 comments )
Apple the only phone maker to show US subscriber growth since June
Fri, Nov 4, 2011 - Apple was the only top-5 phone manufacturer to grow its slice of the U.S. mobile subscriber market during the third quarter while its share rose above 10% for the first time, according to a new report. ( 26 comments )
Motorola Mobility loses $32 million as Xoom sales collapse in Q3
Thu, Oct 27, 2011 - Motorola Mobility announced revenues of $3.3 billion in the third quarter on sales of 4.8 million smartphones and just 100,000 Xoom tablets that resulted in an operating loss of $32 million. ( 52 comments )
AT&T hedges iPhone 4S bet with 5 new Android devices
Tue, Oct 11, 2011 - AT&T announced on Tuesday the upcoming release of the Motorola Atrix 2 smartphone and four other new Android devices, bringing the wireless carrier's total Android lineup for the year to 19, seven more than originally planned. ( 43 comments )
Adobe keynote coincides with Apple's 'Let's talk iPhone' event
Fri, Sep 30, 2011 - Adobe is planning to hold a keynote on Tuesday, Oct. 4, at 10 a.m. Pacific, the same date and time of Apple's highly-anticipated press event, where the company is expected to announce a next-generation iPhone. ( 60 comments )
Oracle seeking an injunction against Android as an "incompatible clone of Java"
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 - Oracle's comments in its infringement lawsuit against Google's Android platform has revealed that the company is seeking not just royalties, but a legal order stopping the distribution of Android entirely. ( 201 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 )
Motorola to take another stab at Apple's iPad with new 7-inch tablet
Mon, Sep 19, 2011 - Following up to the Xoom, which failed to make a a splash after the release of Apple's iPad 2, Motorola is now expected to release another tablet by the end of this year, this time with a smaller 7-inch form factor. ( 68 comments )
Motorola boss offered $66M golden parachute in Google purchase
Wed, Sep 14, 2011 - Google’s agreement to purchase Motorola Mobility includes a promise of $65.7 million in golden parachute compensation for Sanjay Jha, the chief executive officer of the Android device maker. ( 38 comments )
Google upped its bid for Motorola by $3B in one day to close deal
Wed, Sep 14, 2011 - In order to secure its purchase of Motorola and the company's collection of patents, Google outbid itself by 33 percent, or $3 billion, in a single day to reach an agreement. ( 69 comments )
Steve Jobs resignation has little effect on Apple product demand - report
Tue, Sep 13, 2011 - Consumer demand for Apple products is unlikely to be impacted by the resignation of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, says one of two new studies, while the other reaffirms that the iPad will continue “dominating” the enterprise tablet market for the foreseeable future. ( 29 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 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 )
Google plotted to give Motorola early advantage over other Android licensees
Wed, Sep 7, 2011 - In a bid to control the Android platform to derive the most value from it, Google privately outlined a series of policies, including giving early access advantage to Motorola and not developing Android "in the open." ( 139 comments )
Google exec reiterates Motorola purchase not just for patents
Fri, Sep 2, 2011 - Google Chairman Eric Schmidt said his company bought Motorola Mobility for its products, as well as its patents, while noting that the current state of patents in the U.S. is a "terrible." ( 109 comments )
Apple accuses Motorola, Samsung of monopolizing markets with patents
Tue, Aug 30, 2011 - In its patent disputes with Samsung and Motorola Mobility, Apple is again calling attention to its competitors' use of "F/RAND encumbered" patents that have been declared essential to implementing open standards, noting that both companies are deceptively monopolizing markets to "harm or eliminate competition." ( 132 comments )
Delta Airlines now testing Apple iPad as electronic flight bag
Wed, Aug 17, 2011 - Delta Airlines has started testing iPads as electronic flight bags domestically, in order to evaluate the viability of replacing printed on-board manuals and other information with digital versions and custom iOS applications. ( 28 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 )
Apple CFO says Google spent 'a lot of money' on Motorola
Wed, Aug 17, 2011 - In a recent conference call with investors, Apple's chief financial officer was unsurprisingly tight-lipped, but did admit he thinks Google spent "a lot of money" to acquire Motorola. ( 116 comments )
Apple predicted to 'strike back' at Google with its own patent purchase
Tue, Aug 16, 2011 - Following Google's bid to purchase Motorola Mobility, Apple is predicted to strike a deal -- perhaps with competitors Nokia or RIM -- to consolidate its already significant patent portfolio and better position itself both offensively and defensively. ( 58 comments )
Wall Street doesn't expect Google-Motorola deal to affect Apple
Tue, Aug 16, 2011 - While the move may be good for the parties directly involved, Google's purchase of Motorola is not expected to have a major effect on Apple, Wall Street analysts have said. ( 34 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 )
Motorola purchase may bolster Google TV in bid to unseat Apple TV
Mon, Aug 15, 2011 - Executives for both Motorola and Google made clear on Monday that they intend to take advantage of Motorola's existing presence in the high-definition set-top box space, where the Google TV has failed to gain traction against the Apple TV. ( 73 comments )
Motorola litigation against Apple will continue, despite Google deal
Mon, Aug 15, 2011 - Google's acquisition of Motorola Mobility will not affect Motorola's patent-related lawsuits against Apple, as the search company revealed on Monday it has no plans to rescind those legal complaints. ( 44 comments )
Motorola purchase gives Google 17K issued, 7.5K filed patents
Mon, Aug 15, 2011 - With its purchase of Motorola Mobility, Google will acquire nearly 25,000 patents, including 17,000 issued, giving it greater leverage in the lawsuit-saturated Android landscape. ( 64 comments )
Google CEO: 'Anticompetitive' Apple, Microsoft forced Motorola deal
Mon, Aug 15, 2011 - Patent litigation from Apple and Microsoft, deemed "anticompetitive" by Google Chief Executive Larry Page, is what prompted the search company to buy handset maker Motorola Mobility. ( 172 comments )
Google to acquire Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion
Mon, Aug 15, 2011 - Google revealed on Monday that it will buy handset maker Motorola Mobility, giving the search giant an entrance into the hardware business and allowing it to compete with Apple more directly by building devices tailored specifically for its Android mobile operating system. ( 237 comments )
Motorola signals intent to begin patent action against other Android licensees
Thu, Aug 11, 2011 - While Google has accused Apple, Microsoft and Oracle of a conspiracy to bring down its Android platform using patent infringement claims, Google's own licensees are suing each other, with Motorola intimating its intent to join this trend. ( 89 comments )
Motorola Xoom also targeted in Apple lawsuit in Europe
Wed, Aug 10, 2011 - Just after Apple won an initial ruling barring the sale of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Europe, it has been revealed that the iPad maker has filed a similar lawsuit against Motorola regarding its Xoom tablet. ( 67 comments )
Motorola planning 'aggressive form factor' tablets for late 2011
Wed, Aug 10, 2011 - Motorola Mobility CEO Sanjay Jha said on Tuesday that his company is planning to roll out tablets with "aggressive form factors" later this year, while also indicating that smartphones remain the top priority. ( 65 comments )
iPad competitors still can't match Apple's design efficiencies
Tue, Aug 2, 2011 - As hardware makers struggle to compete with the iPad in terms of sales, they also can't match Apple's design efficiency, which helps to keep the iPad's costs down, one analysis has found. ( 79 comments )
Apple now taking 2/3 share of mobile phone industry profits
Fri, Jul 29, 2011 - Apple's share of the mobile phone industry's profits has swelled to around two thirds, as the company's iPhone sales have remained profitable while achieving the top spot in sales. ( 43 comments )
Motorola beats expectations but guidance disappoints as Xoom fails to match iPad
Thu, Jul 28, 2011 - Motorola Mobility posted better revenues than expected, but lost $56 million in the quarter and provided disappointing guidance that sent its shares down 6 percent. ( 41 comments )
Android giving away most software but Apple selling most smartphones
Thu, Jul 28, 2011 - The Android software platform led by Google is now installed on 39 percent of US consumer smartphones, but Apple remains the largest smartphone manufacturer with the iPhone (at 28 percent) and RIM is second largest with Blackberry (20 percent). ( 20 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 )
IDC bumps 2011 tablet forecast to 53M as Apple’s iPad 2 dominates
Sun, Jul 10, 2011 - In spite of a seasonal drop in total tablet shipments in the first quarter of 2011, IDC raised its estimates for 2011 shipments to 53.5 million on the belief that Apple’s iPad 2 will continue to carry the tablet market. ( 85 comments )
Google Android continues growth streak over Apple's iPhone
Tue, Jul 5, 2011 - Google's Android mobile OS has continued to widen its lead on Apple's iOS in terms of U.S. smartphone subscribers, while Research in Motion and Microsoft have fallen even further behind, according to a new survey. ( 86 comments )
Apple's iPad commands 1% of all web traffic after just one year
Mon, Jul 4, 2011 - A new report indicates the iPad now holds a 1 percent share of global web browsing, more than 50 times greater than its closest competitor. ( 22 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 )
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 )
Apple's iPhone passes RIM's BlackBerry in US smartphone usage
Fri, Jun 3, 2011 - While the iPhone has outsold Research in Motion's BlackBerry line for some time now, a new survey found that Apple's handset has now surpassed RIM in terms of active U.S. users. ( 37 comments )
Apple's iPhone ranks in middle of pack for radiation
Fri, Jun 3, 2011 - As concerns grow over the potential negative health effects of cell phone radiation, Apple's iPhones have been noted as producing average amounts of radiation, while several Motorola handsets are rated as emitting the most. ( 48 comments )
JP Morgan: Apple's iPad rivals reduce build plans after 'early dose of reality'
Wed, Jun 1, 2011 - A new investor report from J.P. Morgan on Wednesday indicates that Apple's competitors in the tablet market have reduced their build plans after receiving an "early dose of reality" in the form of lackluster sales. ( 80 comments )
Skyhook filings detail Google's tight control of Android platform
Thu, May 12, 2011 - A lawsuit by Skyhook Wireless alleging patent infringement and business interference by Google has resulted in the release of large amounts of documentation detailing the Android-maker's tactics in maintaining control over its ostensibly open platform. ( 57 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 )
82% of US tablet market owned by Apple's iPad, The Daily loses $10M
Thu, May 5, 2011 - A new survey of U.S. tablet owners found that 82 percent of users have Apple's iPad. Also, the heavily hyped iPad-only publication The Daily generated 800,000 downloads and lost $10 million in its first quarter. ( 62 comments )
Competitors to Apple's iPad risk issues with excess inventory
Wed, May 4, 2011 - A large number of companies hope to take on Apple's iPad with their own tablets later this year, but the sheer number of options and limited consumer interest may lead to excess inventory. ( 61 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 )
Motorola's iPad-rival "Xoom" tablet sales slashed to 100,000 units
Wed, Apr 6, 2011 - Google's flagship Android 3.0 Honeycomb competitor to Apple's iPad appears to have failed at launch, with Motorola Xoom sales estimated by Deutsche Bank to have reached just 100,000 units, a figure far lower than initial projections of failure from Morgan Stanley and RBC. ( 173 comments )
Consumer Reports ranks Apple's iPad 2 best tablet on the market
Tue, Apr 5, 2011 - In a comparison of 10 tablet devices, Consumer Reports ranked Apple's iPad 2 the best product available, in contrast to its controversial refusal to endorse the iPhone 4. ( 46 comments )
PC sales start slow in 2011 while market is 'usurped' by Apple's iPad
Tue, Apr 5, 2011 - Following a blockbuster start to sales for Apple's iPad 2, sources in the Far East PC supply chain have reportedly indicated that PC sales have seen "weak demand" to start 2011. ( 54 comments )
Apple's A5 processor could pave way for larger chip trend
Fri, Apr 1, 2011 - Despite sharing similar specifications, Apple's bigger A5 System on a Chip processor used in the iPad 2 has posted better performance than Nvidia's Tegra 2 chip, causing one analyst to believe that Apple is leading a trend toward larger, faster mobile processors. ( 121 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 )
Google closes Android 3.0 Honeycomb source to prevent use on smartphones
Thu, Mar 24, 2011 - Google has closed availability of the source code to Android 3.0 Honeycomb, explaining that the tablet-oriented software was not ready for use on smartphones and that the company didn't want outside developers or enthusiasts experimenting with it in unauthorized ways. ( 158 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 )
Motorola not planning orders for iPad-competing Xoom past June - report
Tue, Mar 22, 2011 - Motorola will reportedly reduce orders for its Xoom tablet starting in the second quarter of 2011, and no orders are apparently scheduled past June, suggesting a Xoom successor and newer competitor to Apple's iPad 2 is already in the works. ( 59 comments )
Smartphone camera patent infringement suit takes aim at Apple, Nokia, others
Mon, Mar 21, 2011 - Apple and other leading smartphone manufacturers, including Motorola, Research in Motion and Nokia, are targeted in a new patent infringement lawsuit related to integrated cameras. ( 27 comments )
82% of future tablet buyers say they'll choose Apple's iPad
Thu, Mar 10, 2011 - A new survey shows Apple poised to dominate the tablet market yet again in 2011 with the iPad 2, as 82 percent of future tablet buyers said they would choose Apple's iPad over competing options like the Motorola Xoom and RIM PlayBook. ( 81 comments )
Motorola's iPad competing Xoom won't immediately support Adobe Flash
Mon, Feb 21, 2011 - While the ability to run Adobe Flash has been touted as a feature that makes the Android-powered Motorola Xoom superior to Apple's iPad, Flash support is not expected to arrive for the Xoom until Spring 2011. ( 94 comments )
Pre-CDMA iPhone 4, 28% of Motorola's phone sales were on Verizon
Fri, Feb 18, 2011 - Putting into perspective the threat of Verizon's new iPhone 4 carries for Android handset makers, a new report states that 28 percent of Motorola's phone sales came from Verizon before the iPhone went on sale. ( 52 comments )
With 60% of world's touch panel capacity, Apple squeezes competitors
Thu, Feb 17, 2011 - Apple has reportedly locked up 60 percent of the world's touch panel capacity, which has led to "tight supply" among competitors hoping to take on the iPad. ( 59 comments )
Motorola exec slips Google's plans for iTunes competitor
Wed, Feb 16, 2011 - While Google's plans to set up a music service have been rumored for years, Motorola's chief executive Sanjay Jha slipped in describing the service as if it were already available, in a conversation promoting his company's new Xoom tablet. ( 40 comments )
Apple surpasses Sony, Motorola in total handset sales - Gartner
Wed, Feb 9, 2011 - The growth of Apple's iPhone in 2010 came at the expense of competitors who lost significant market share and experienced reduced sales, including Sony Ericsson and Motorola, according to new data from Gartner. ( 22 comments )
Motorola Xoom featured in ad packed with Apple references [u]
Sun, Feb 6, 2011 - After posting an ad teaser and a series of web banner ads promoting its new tablet, Motorola presented its entire full length Super Bowl spot for the Xoom tablet, packed with references to Apple in a bid to court iPad users. ( 224 comments )
AT&T, Verizon fighting for iPhone 4 users in new ads
Fri, Feb 4, 2011 - Apple's two US carriers are now fighting to sell users on their version of the iPhone 4, with Verizon touting its network capacity while AT&T stresses network speeds and simultaneous voice and data ( 28 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 )
Apple's share of tablet market slides to 77%, Android rises to 22% [u]
Mon, Jan 31, 2011 - Despite posting impressive sales of the iPad last quarter, Apple saw its tablet market share drop from 95 percent to 77 percent as shipments of Google Android-based tablets chipped away at the company's tablet dominance, a new report says. ( 109 comments )
Motorola outlook sinks on threat of Verizon iPhone
Wed, Jan 26, 2011 - Motorola Mobility shares were down nearly 6 percent after it warned it would again post quarterly losses this quarter as it faces new competition from Apple's iPhone on Verizon Wireless. ( 26 comments )
iPhone, iPad extend lead over Android in mobile enterprise adoption
Wed, Jan 26, 2011 - Enterprise mobile services vendor Good Technology reported a 64 percent increase in the iPad's share of all device activations over the past quarter among its more than 2,000 companies deploying mobile devices. The jump extended Apple's iOS lead over Android, with more than twice as many device activations over all of 2010. ( 9 comments )
