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New iPhone boosts Forecasts for Apple Smartphone Sales
Sales of Apple Inc's new iPhone 5 may be double those of the previous model in its first week on the market, and up to 33 million iPhones may be sold this quarter, brokerage houses forecast on Thursday.
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Apple iPhone 5 Debut Set To Steal Samsung Galaxy S3 Thunder
Recent research has revealed that 40% of smartphone users want Apple's next-generation iPhone 5.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Jelly Bean Update Confirmed For October, EE 4G Version To Sport Jelly Bean As Standard
The Samsung Galaxy S3 is one of the hottest Android devices currently on the market, but fans are getting anxious about the promised Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update. Although Samsung does not have the best track record in terms of timely updates for its Android handsets (remember last year's delays with the Galaxy S2), this time the company promises to offer the upgrade soon.
iPhone 5 May Boost U.S. GDP by 0.5%, Says J.P. Morgan
The hotly-anticipated iPhone 5 is likely to launch on Sept. 12, and the smartphone's sales could significantly impact not only Apple's fortunes, but the entire U.S. economy.
Everything Everywhere: The UK's First 4G Network, Supporting Windows Phone
Mobile service in the UK has lagged behind the U.S. with a lack of 4G cellular service, but UK mobile customers will now see the first carrier to offer 4G. Called Everything Everywhere (EE), the carrier is a rebranding of the Orange and T-Mobile UK partnership.
Nokia Lumia 610, 710, 800, And 900 Get New Features
Last week the Finnish smartphone maker Nokia announced its first Windows Phone 8 run handsets, the Lumia 920 and Lumia 820. Now, good news awaits Lumia 610, 710, 800, and 900 owners as Nokia has announced new features for the handsets.
iPhone 5 Rumors Run Riot: Event Décor Hints At Taller Screen
With Apple's eagerly anticipated Sept. 12 event just a few hours away, palpable excitement surrounds the expected iPhone 5 launch. With everything that Apple does (or does not) subject to scrutiny, the Cupertino-based company's venue décor is the latest fodder for speculation. iFans and tech experts are of the opinion that the décor hints at a taller iPhone 5 screen.
Huawei Plans $2 Billion British Expansion
Chinese group Huawei Technologies, the world's second-largest telecoms equipment maker, is to invest $2 billion expanding its operation in Britain, creating about 700 new jobs in the next five years.
Apple's iPhone Needs to Dazzle as Market Gets Crowded
The new iPhone 5 has to be more than just another smartphone as it carries the weight of Apple Inc's future on its slim frame.
Oppo Find 5 X990: 5-inch Display With 1080p, 441ppi, Quad-Core Processor, Jelly Bean
Chinese company Oppo may not be very well-known, but it recently gained a lot of attention for its new Oppo Finder, the thinnest smartphone ever - 6.65mm. The company has not stopped there, however, and now it has announced yet another whopping device. The Oppo Find 5 X990 is a quad-core smartphone, the thinnest quad-core smartphone, to be precise, and sports an incredible pixel density.
A Celebrity, Not Tim Cook, To Unveil The iPhone 5, Predicts Analyst
With the Apple press event only a day away, analysts are scrutinizing every detail. The latest prediction may take many iFans by surprise.
After AT&T And Sprint, Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Heading To Verizon
Samsung launched the Galaxy Note 2, its follow-up to the original Note, at the IFA in Berlin last month. Rumors have suggested that the hotly-anticipated Note 2 phablet will be heading to major U.S. carriers like AT&T and Sprint. Recently, a leaked screenshot has surfaced, suggesting that the Samsung phablet is also headed for Verizon Wireless.
iPhone 4S vs. iPhone 5 Spec Shootout: Can Apple Retain Its Midas Touch?
Apple is known for its Midas touch and iconic devices. With the most valuable company in the world expected to debut its next-gen smartphone on Sept. 12, iFans and tech gurus will be waiting to see if the purported iPhone 5 can outshine its predecessor iPhone 4S.
