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The latest numbers from IDC are out and the research firm confirms what other firms have been reporting: Apple is now the largest smartphone maker in the world based on sales for the second quarter. Even without the help of a brand new iPhone, Apple was able to ship 20.3 million iPhones in the quarter…
We can add more rumors to the iPhone 5 pile in terms of an October release as we’ve just learned that China Telecom might be landing the Apple smartphone that month. Apparently, China Telecom has entered into a “preliminary agreement” with Apple to sell the iPhone 5 before the end of October, along with a…
Apple’s iOS 5 for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch is bringing a lot of new features that we’re eagerly waiting for. The notification system is vastly improved, certain apps will be integrated throughout the OS and iCloud will make the overall experience a pleasure. So, when can we expect iOS 5 to hit? Sooner…
Nuance is not just about typing and voice prediction. The company also offers document management software PaperPort and now it has been extended into the cloud. Yep, they want the piece of the “sky fame” with their brand new service called PaperPort Anywhere. As you can imagine, it allows you to keep all your documents…
Facebook has just acquired Push Pop Press, which also includes one of its co-founders, Mike Matas, who happened to work for Apple once upon a time. Matas was a human interface designer at Apple, and he designed a lot of what you see in the iPhone, iPad and even on your Mac. What could this…
Hispanic Americans just got a brand new iOS radio app from Univision Interactive Media, bringing some of the most popular radio personalities and programming from stations across the U.S. and Puerto Rico to an ever-growing Hispanic mobile audience. Available as a free download, Univision Radio also provides its listeners with real-time information of what’s on…
Despite cramped seats, numerous delays, and in some cases overbooking, traveling via the modern marvel of aviation is still the fastest and most convenient way to get to your destination. Creature comforts have been introduced over the past few decades to make the experience more tolerable, things like first class, free booze, priority boarding, and…
Hunting around for an iPhone 5 release date? A bunch of dates from Telus have leaked, revealing that Canada is getting the iPhone 5 on October 1. At best, we have an idea of what it might look like, but any other info on the device itself is still the subject of speculation. That same…
Apple has just flipped the switch on iCloud.com and the company’s web apps are now live to join the mobile versions which will be going live with iOS 5 later this Fall. For those of you who have used MobileMe, the new iCloud web apps shouldn’t be much of a surprise, even if these are…
Piper Jaffray recently wrapped up some research on smartphone adoption, revealing that 67% of BlackBerry owners were going to switch to an iPhone next, with only 26% sticking with RIM. By contrast, 94% of iPhone owners were going to get an Apple handset again, while 42% of Android owners would be continuing with the OS…