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Samsung Phones Twice as Hot as Apple iPhones? Twice as Many Units Shipped
According to industry analysts, Samsung's handsets have been more in demand than Apple’s iPhones in the last three months. The South Korean mobile maker shipped nearly twice as many phones as Apple in the last quarter, and is now the world's top phone seller, ahead of the once-undisputed king Nokia.
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iPhone 5 - Top Features Needed to Beat Galaxy S3
It seems there is a huge clash of titans coming up since Samsung Galaxy S3 has already captured the smartphone market after snatching away the crown from Apple. After seeing a rage for Galaxy S3, Apple has, according to rumors, pre-scheduled the launch of its next-gen iPhone, aka iPhone 5, to create an equal stand with Samsung. However, to win this smartphone battle, it's a must that iPhone 5 offers features that are at par with Samsung's flagship Galaxy S3, if not better.
HTC One X: AT&T Slashes On-Contract Price in Half to $99
Looking for the best competitor to Samsung Galaxy S3? HTC One X is the first device that comes to mind. Selling as an AT&T exclusive, the One X is priced similarly (on contract) to the Galaxy S3. However, the carrier is gearing up to slash its HTC One X on-contract price to just $99.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Universal Search Function Removal 'Inadvertent' Mistake, Fix on Way
Korean tech giant Samsung has managed to land themselves in a pickle - yet again. In a recent software rollout, Samsung 'accidentally' managed to remove the Universal Search function. How the firm managed such a feat remains a mystery and continues to baffle the wise! The self-admitted "inadvertent" mistake borders on suspicious, especially, given Samsung's high standards and considering that it's not the first time they've grappled with a software update!
QWERTY Slider Motorola Photon Q Headed for Sprint's LTE Network [Specs]
Sprint wastes no time in releasing 4G LTE smartphones, even though the company does not have a complete 4G LTE network ready at the moment. The latest addition to Sprint's 4G LTE smartphone portfolio is the business-centric Motorola Photon Q.
iPhone 5: Apple Needs to Work Magic with Li-Ion Battery
Apple has been battling battery shortage rumors for its impending iPhone 5. Battery issues seem to be plaguing the Cupertino-based firm with dogged intensity. With the release of its 4-inch iPhone wonder around the corner, how will Apple approach the Li-Ion battery challenge in its upcoming device?
Apple, Samsung Take Patent Fight to Crucial California Trial
Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd take their battle for mobile supremacy to court on Monday in one of the biggest-ever technology patent trials, a case with the potential to reshape a fast-evolving market they now dominate.
Samsung Extends Smartphone Lead Over Apple During Record Quarter: Best Yet to Come?
Samsung now controls 1/3 of the smartphone market after a record quarter that saw them ship 50.2 million smartphones according to a report released Thursday by research group IDC.
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Release Date Hype Grows: When Will it Land in The U.S.?
Samsung Galaxy Note had created a lot of hype and anticipation prior to its launch and as expected the smartphone or "phablet", did equally well in terms of performance as well as sales. Now that a year has passed by, its successor is about to get launched but there's no official word on it.
Galaxy S3 Sales Help Samsung Soar to Record Q2 Profit
Samsung's profits seem to be eclipsing the economic downturn shadow as customers continue to flock, waiting to get their hands on the Galaxy S3. With strong smartphone sales powering Samsung, the company posted a record net profit of 5.19 trillion Korean won ($4.53 billion) in Q2 2012, which is a 48 percent jump from Q2 2011.
Samsung Galaxy S3: Universal Search Function Coming Back With Another Update
Samsung recently removed the Universal Search function from its latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S3, with an OTA stability update without any notice. Now it appears that the company is bringing the feature back with another update, at least in select markets.
Apple’s CEO Admits Anticipation; Doesn't Comment on iPhone 5, iPad Mini, Rumors
Rumors of the display size, design, or pin connector of the next iPhone - dubbed the iPhone 5 - seemingly surface on a daily basis. In an investor's call, Apple's CEO - Tim Cook - admitted there's "incredible anticipation" for future devices.
Apple U.S. Margins for iPad about Half of iPhone: Filing
Apple Inc earned gross margins of 49 to 58 percent on its U.S. iPhone sales between April 2010 and the end of March 2012, while gross margins on the iPad were much lower during much of that period, according to a court filing.
