iOS

Non-Apple tablets shipments to grow 134% in 2012

A Digitimes report citing unspecified “market watchers” indicates that non-Apple tablet shipments are set to grow 134% year-on-year in 2012. With 2011 shipments expected to reach about 19-20 million, 2012 could see Android-based shipments top out around 45 million units. Late 2011 will see the launch of the next version of Google Android (Ice Cream Sandwich). This latest version, which […]

Google+ now available on Apple iPad and iPod touch

Following the release of the Google+ app for the iPhone last month, Google has now released an update that extends support to the Apple iPad and iPod touch. Aside from the additional device support, version 1.0.2.1966 adds new Huddle settings, aggregated circle add notifications, and some performance and stability improvements. The iPad version simply doubles the app’s resolution rather being […]

Google Android owns nearly half of global market share

A new report from market research firm Canalys indicates that Google’s Android mobile operating system now owns nearly half of the global market share. Overall Q2 2011 smartphone shipments topped 107.7 million units (up 73 percent year-on-year). Android-powered smartphone shipments grew 379 percent over the same quarter a year ago to 51.9 million. Android is now leading in 35 of […]

AT&T and Apple gearing up for early to mid-September Apple iPhone 5 launch?

BGR.com is reporting today that AT&T has begun preparations to launch the Apple iPhone 5. “A proven source” outlined some of what AT&T is doing. Retail employees have been asked to complete any type of training as quickly as possible. Managers have also been asked to make sure that employee training is complete to make sure that employees are available […]

LG: Next Apple iPad to have Retina Display

LG CEO Kwon Young-soo today told The Korea Times that LG will supply Apple with ‘Retina Displays’ for the next iPad. He added that other manufacturers would also offer such displays in the near future. During the interview, Kwon said that “more smartphone manufacturers will release new models employing LG’s “Retina Display” that has been used in iPhones and iPads.” […]

Strategy Analytics: Apple continues to rule tablet market but Android catching up

The latest market research from Strategy Analytics shows that Apple maintained its top ranking in tablet sales in Q2 2011 but competition is increasing quickly as other players jump into the market. Global tablet sales jumped from 3.5 million in Q2 2010 to 15.1 million in Q2 2011, a 331 percent increase. It is no surprise that Apple remains on […]

Google+ app now available for Apple iPhone

Google’s recently launched Google+ social network is now available as a native iOS app for the iPhone (iPhone 3G, 3GS and 4 with iOS 4.0 or later). The app comes with the increasingly familiar Stream, Circles, and Huddle messaging features found other versions. If you were among the first to download the app, double check that you have version 1.0.1.1809 […]