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  • Samsung passes Apple in smartphone shipments

    Apple's position in the catbird seat for global smartphone shipments has been short-lived. Just a scant three months ago, the maker of the iPhone knocked Nokia out of the top spot. Now Samsung and its lineup of Android smartphones are top dog.

    Written by John P. Mello Jr.29 Oct. 11 05:05
  • Apple ousts Google as top tech brand

    Apple is the most valuable brand in the world, beating out former top brand Google. The house that Jobs built is so highly valued that it is worth more than Microsoft and Coca-Cola combined, according to the 2011 BrandZ Top 100.

    Written by Ian Paul10 May 11 01:14
  • Google brags about Android Market stats

    Google said during the company's earnings call on Thursday that more than 3 billion apps have been installed from the Android Market so far, and around 350,000 smartphones are activated every day. The new figures highlight the exceptional growth of Android, but when it comes to app stores, Apple's is still king.

    Written by Daniel Ionescu16 April 11 00:46
  • Analysts: Apple iPad 2 to destroy (almost) all comers

    Pricey Apple iPad challengers, including the Motorola Xoom, Blackberry PlayBook, and HP TouchPad, will be crushed by the iPad 2 in 2011, according to Forrester market analyst Sarah Rotman Epps.

    Written by Ian Paul12 March 11 03:52
  • iPhone: Still most satisfying

    Research firm ChangeWave published survey results this week that show the iPhone 4 leading the smartphone pack in consumer satisfaction.

    Written by Paul Suarez21 Nov. 10 12:07
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