Smartphone wars- Apple and Google to own 80% share of global market by 2016
Apple and Google will dominate the smartphone market in coming years, accounting nearly 80% share of the smartphone market by 2016, according to a new report.
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Amazon’s £159 iPad rival Kindle Fire HD unveiled
Amazon has unveiled three new versions of its Kindle Fire tablet, as the online retail giant looks to take on Apple’s iPad and Google’s new Nexus 7.
Right to reply: Anatomy of the FBI Apple ID hack and the data taken
A hacktivist group associated with Anonymous claims it has lifted over 12 million Apple Unique Device Identifiers (UDIDs) from an FBI computer and released 1 million online – the leaked data includes names, phone numbers and addresses. Rob Rachwald, Director of Security Strategy at Imperva has looked into the claim and have laid out step … [Read more…]
New iPhone 5 video leaked? Prototype hints at larger screen
Another video allegedly showing a working model of the forthcoming iPhone5 has surfaced, ahead of its official launch expected next week.
1 million Apple IDs leaked online by hacktivists
The IDs of around one million iPhone and iPad users has been leaked online by a group on hackers associated with the ‘Anonymous’ movement of online political activists. The data was allegedly stolen from an FBI laptop, which if proved true, could be a major embarrassment to the US intelligence service.
Baidu strengthens Chinese internet marketing with browser and cloud launch
Chinese internet marketing giant Baidu is stepping up its product portfolio with major launches in cloud computing and a suite of mobile internet browser tools. Baidu is now looking to markets beyond China and revenues beyond search, directly competing with European and North American mobile, search and hosting firms.
Top 50 online retailers in the UK- Olympics boosts travel sites
Amazon remained top of the UK online shops during August, followed by Apple and Argos, while the Olympics boosted visits to travel sites, according to new research.
Amazon snubs Google Maps for Nokia in new Kindle Fire
Online retailer Amazon has partnered with Nokia to provide mapping services for its new Kindle Fire, representing a significant snub to Google.
Secret Apple handbook leaked- Banned words include ‘crash’, ‘bug’ and ‘freeze’
Apple’s customer service secrets have been leaked via a Genius handbook that bans employees from saying words that will alarm customers, according to a news report.
Google reacts to Apple’s patent victory over Samsung
Google has responded very cautiously to the ruling in Apple’s patent victory over Samsung in the US, a ruling that could affect its Android operating system.