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A Chinese iPhone case maker Shenzhen Coolzone Technology has listed a new product on its website that not only displays an iPhone 5 case but also a physical mockup of the next generation iPhone 5 handset with matches the white 3D prototype leaked previously, complete with its new 19-pin dock port (via Gizmodo). Looking at the listing,...

Yesterday, a new court filing made by Apple regarding the ongoing patent battle with Samsung revealed that company's gross margins on the iPad were much lower between April 2010 and the end of March 2012 as compared to the iPhone in U.S., as reported by Reuters. Apple earned gross margins of 49 to 58 percent...

A recent publication by AllThingsD highlights Apple's argument in the ongoing patents war with Samsung Electronics that the Korean tech giant deliberately copied iPhone’s and iPad’s iconic designs as well as their intuitive user interfaces, even though Google warned the company about great similarity in design of Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab with respective iOS devices. Apple...

According to the latest IDC report on worldwide smartphone marketshare, Samsung and Apple continue to dominate over traditional cellphone makers such as Nokia and HTC. The latest IDC Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker report notes on 2012 Q2 smartphone marketshare and Samsung dominates with 32.6% (50.2 million phones shipped), while Apple trails at 16.9% (26...

Google has announced a new way to search the web on your iPhone or iPad called Handwrite for Mobile. Once enabled in settings, you will now be able to perform searches by writing letters on the screen of your iPhone instead of typing. Here's how to get started with Handwrite: Go to Google.com in your...

Looks like Apple has acquired mobile and network security company AuthenTec for $356 million, or $8 per share, according to Reuters: AuthenTec Inc (AUTH.O), which makes fingerprint sensor chips used in personal computers, said it agreed to be bought by Apple Inc (AAPL.O) for about $356 million. Apple's $8 per-share offer is at a premium...

With a full scale Apple versus Samsung trial set to take place, The Verge has uncovered images of early iPhone prototypes dating back to 2006. These images will either blow you away or make your cringe, but either way it gives us a rare glimpse into the design world of Jony Ive and his team...

With the release of OS X Mountain Lion, one of the most anticipated features was being able to use AirPlay Mirroring from your Mac to your second generation Apple TV. Many users have experienced AirPlay on their iPhone and iPads, and the ability to use the feature from your Mac seemed really appealing. Some Users...

Do you currently carry both a BlackBerry and an iPhone? The Wall Street Journal highlights an interesting story about the experiences of people who can't let up and keep one device, but use both no matter where they go. People who are seen with their BlackBerrys are quick to let others know--'hey, I have an...

Ever since I got my new MacBook Pro with Retina display, I've been anxiously waiting for OS X Mountain Lion release especially for two great new features, one is the AirPlay for Mac and the other one is PowerNap. Even though I'm still waiting for my qualifying "app code" for OS X Mountain Lion upgrade...

According to a recent report by IHS iSuppli (via Digitimes) as part of their Semiconductor Spend Analysis H1 2012, Apple has again retained their rank as the world's top purchaser of semiconductors, buying at a faster rate than its competitors. Apple is expected to purchase close to $28 billion in semiconductors, an increase of 15%...

According to the latest data collected by Good Technology regarding mobile device activations among enterprise customers over the second quarter of 2012, Apple's iOS devices continues to dominate with the iPhone 4S at the head of the pack (via Electronista). The analysis reveals that even though Android smartphone usage is also doubling, the iOS devices account for twice the...