Posts tagged: smartphone
Friday Poll: Who’s the top smartphone maker?
Apple and Samsung are duking it out for the smartphone crown, but other contenders are up for a good fight too. Who do you think is the top smartphone maker? [Read more]
Samsung reveals new flagship Galaxy smartphone
Samsung Electronics Co.'s latest Galaxy phone will have a high-definition touch screen that's nearly twice the size of the iPhone, while being thinner and lighter than Apple's phone.
Apple, Samsung put hammerlock on smartphone profits
The iPhone maker has captured almost three-quarters of all profits, leaving Samsung with a quarter and little for anyone else, says Asymco analyst Horace Dediu. [Read more]
Smartphone shipments to hit 1.7 billion in 2017; Android to dominate
According to research firm Ovum, the smartphone market will see a compound annual growth rate over the next several years of 24.9 percent. [Read more]
Samsung pulling away from Apple in smartphone market
The company scored 29.1 percent of the smartphone space last quarter, easily outpacing Apple's 24.2 percent market share. [Read more]
Verizon intros prepaid plans for smartphone, Jetpack hotspot
Verizon will launch an $80 off-contract plan for a single phone--the Samsung Illusion--and for its 4G LTE Jetpack hotspot. [Read more]
Samsung More Than Quadruples Smartphone Sales; Outsells Nokia, Apple
One in every four phones (of any kind) sold is now a Samsung; company earns $4.45B USD
Smartphone buyers nix paying more than $50 a month for data
Two-thirds of mobile consumers draw the line at paying more than $50 per month for a data plan, says a survey from Parks Associates. [Read more]
Report: Two-Thirds of U.S. Smartphone Users Won’t Pay over $50 a Month for Data
$14 billion spent on apps so far this year globally
Hit for the fences with these games for your smartphone
This week's collection of apps are both iPhone and Android friendly, featuring great games that let you play America's favorite pastime. [Read more]
Smartphone users can now be tracked via new technology
A new system from location services provider Navizon can pinpoint your position by honing in on the Wi-Fi signal from your smartphone. [Read more]