This week the folks at Gartner have suggested that for the first time in history, smartphones have outsold feature phones. This includes the cellphones of the world, be they Samsung, LG, Nokia, or otherwise, just so long as they’re not considered “smart” with modern-day mobile operating systems like Android, Windows Phone, or iOS. This suggestion […]
As smartphone sales stayed well ahead of feature phones with 225 million sold in Q2 2013, Android was by far the greatest beneficiary, according to stat analyst Gartner. That OS lept from a 74.4 percent share in Q1 2013 to 79 percent, while iOS declined sharply from 18.2 to 14.2 percent. Samsung helped that along by moving 6.4 million more smartphones this quarter than last, while Apple sold 6.6 million less over Q1 2013. Of course, Samsung has a wide range of inexpensive devices that still fall into the “smart” category, which may explain why Apple is rumored to be launching a more budget-oriented iPhone.
Meanwhile, there’s further evidence of a BlackBerry decline (as if more were needed), as Gartner‘s stats now have Microsoft’s Windows Phone well ahead. Last quarter, BlackBerry’s OS share was larger by a hair, but Redmond’s OSes gained significantly in Q2 with a 3.3 percent share compared to 2.7 percent for Waterloo. Another notable stat had Lenovo elbowing Huawei and ZTE down the chart for a fourth place finish in smartphone sales — quite a feat, considering that unlike its rivals, Lenovo sells almost all its handsets in China.
Filed under: Cellphones, Software
Source: Gartner
Again the iPhone 5S appears to be hitting the parts community internationally and again we’re treated to an up-close look at how little the device will be changing from one generation to the next. What you’re about to see is a set of spare parts appearing in stock at parts source TVC Mall, they suggesting […]
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The iPhone 5S has been Apple’s long-rumored upcoming smartphone, and the closer we get to its supposed “announcement“, the faster the rumor mill spins. The latest rumor that we’re hearing about today pits the iPhone 5S up against the iPhone 5 in a number of new images comparing the hardware of both devices. (more…)
iPhone 5S vs iPhone 5 Hardware Compared In New Photos [Rumor] original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Vevo’s just pushed an updated version of its iOS app into the wild, and it should delight Apple TV owners who like watching their music videos instead of merely listening to them. The fresh upgrade adds full AirPlay support, which means that both video and audio can be streamed to televisions using Apple’s set-top box. Naturally, a grab bag of unspecified bug fixes and optimizations accompany the latest release. Click the source link below to load up your iDevice of choice with the application.
Filed under: Software, HD, Mobile
Via: 9to5Mac
Source: Vevo (iTunes)
For some people, taking up to 12 different medications a day has become the unfortunate norm. And when you add another one into that already complicated heap, it isn’t always easy to identify the potentially harmful interactions in your own personal prescription cocktail. MedSnap hopes to simplify that problem by both identifying your pills and their potential interactions all through one, simple snapped photograph.
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Here’s something that may surprise you: yesterday, Yelp users couldn’t actually post reviews from within the company’s iPhone app. Wild, right? Today’s update, however, changes that, bringing it more in line with rival Foursquare. The revised iOS app, which should be hitting the App Store momentarily, will bring the feature to all users across 22 countries, and we’re told that the new button for reviews will appear where the “Tips” button has sat in the past. Interestingly, Yelp intends to still hold some power over what you write — if your “review” is deemed too brief, it could end up as a tip; thankfully, users can always go back later, add a bit more detail and have it ported over to the review side. Just remember: you can totally get sued for posting negative reviews. Womp, womp.
Filed under: Cellphones, Software, Mobile, Apple
Via: TechCrunch
Source: Apple App Store
Facebook’s newest update adds in-app restaurant reservations and your area’s TV and movie listings to Facebook Pages. The update also brings some visual tweaks to the iOS app’s timeline. [Facebook]
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The latest Skype update has arrived in the iOS App Store and this one has a focus on video calling. Specifically, those sporting an iPhone 5 or fourth-generation iPad will now be able to make 720p HD quality video calls. While the 720p video is limited to the Retina-display devices, that is not where this […]
As far as the cameras built into smartphones have come, they still can’t quite compete with a dedicated shooter in terms of image quality and control. But Sony thinks it’s found the solution. Instead of waiting until they can cram the capabilities of a DSLR or a mirrorless camera into a phone, these convincing photos from SonyAlphaRumors reveal the company might be releasing a pair of accessories that work alongside a smartphone
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