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IDC: Global Smartphone Shipments up 7.8% in Q1
Global smartphone shipments grew to 289.4M units, with Samsung at 20.8% market share and Apple at 17.3%, said IDC.
A Whole New Market? AT&T Demos Satellite Connectivity with an Unmodified Cellphone
The AT&T satellite connectivity came from AST SpaceMobile. An AT&T spokesperson said that in the future, the technology could
FCC Proposes Framework for Satellite to Smartphone Linkage
The FCC satellite to smartphone framework focuses on enabling satellite operators to apply for FCC authorization to
IDC: Tablet Shipments Up Slightly in 4th Quarter; Down for the Year
IDC tablet shipments research shows a drop of 3.3% in 2022. But tablets fared better than Chromebooks, which saw shipments decrease by
New Iridium “Companion” Acts More Like a Wi-Fi Hotspot Than Previous Generation Did
The Iridium Go Exec device lets end-users use their own messaging, transactional and smartphone apps on an IP connection, said company execs
Apple Investment Enables Satellite-based Emergency SOS for iPhone
The iPhone satellite connectivity leverages a $450 investment from Apple, most of which went to Globalstar. The service will work by
T-Mobile Adds AppleTV+ Streaming to Magenta Max Plan
T-Mobile and Apple Join Forces to Make IT Easy for Small Businesses
Xfinity Stream App Launches on Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD
Comcast Launches Apple TV+
The Comcast AppleTV+ offering will be available on Xfinity X1, Xfinity Flex and XClass TV. These customers will be automatically signed up for
AT&T, Apple, Delta Equip Flight Attendants with 5G Capable iPhones
The AT&T Delta Apple collaboration will equip 19,000 Delta flight attendants with iPhone 12s to support applications such as in-cabin
Apple Commits $430 Billion in US Investments Over Five Years
Apple® today announced an acceleration of its US investments, with plans to make new contributions of more than $430 billion and…
Charter to Introduce Apple Watch Series for Spectrum Mobile
Apple Watch Series 6 and Apple Watch SE mark the first smartwatches available from the nation’s fastest-growing mobile…
Christmas Smartphone Activations Dominated by Apple
Christmas smartphone activations were down 23% compared to last year, according to Flurry Analytics, which also found that
Apple Introduces iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max with 5G
Apple® today announced iPhone® 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max, introducing a powerful 5G experience and advanced technologies that…
Report: 33% of COVID-19 Teleworkers Say Voice Communications is Most Important
A COVID-19 teleworkers communications report from Global Wireless Solutions found that 45% of smartphone users surveyed would keep their
Connected Home Over IP Standard Effort Aims to Bridge, Interconnect Leading Connected Home Platforms
The Connect Home over IP standard has the backing of the Zigbee Alliance, Amazon, Apple and Google. One goal of the standard is to…
Apple Reveals Plans and Pricing for Apple TV+ Streaming Service
Apple TV+ will sell for $4.99 a month and compete with Netflix, Hulu and other streaming video offerings. Original content that will be…
Report: 5G Smartphone Pricing is a Barrier to Purchase
A 5G smartphone pricing report from Strategy Analytics found that high 5G smartphone prices are the biggest barrier to an upgrade. Consumers expect 5G phones to cost more, but one third only expect that increase to be . . .
Smartphone Purchase Research: 20% of Caucasians Keep Phones More Than Three Years
Smartphone purchase research from Strategy Analytics found that the average Apple smartphone has been active for 18 months, while the average Samsung device has been . . .
Report: Consumers Willing to Pay $17 to $27 Monthly for All Video Streaming Services Combined
The optimal price that consumers are willing to pay for video streaming services is $21, according to research from Morning Consult conducted in conjunction with The Hollywood Reporter
Report: Roku Strengthens Top Position for Streaming TV Market Share, Amazon Fire TV a Distant Second
Streaming TV market share research from Strategy Analytics found Roku with more than 30% of the market, even though Amazon has been making strong moves in the . . .
Comcast Brings Apple Watch Series 4 and iPad With LTE to Xfinity Mobile Customers
The launch marks the first non-smartphone devices available to Xfinity Mobile customers.Comcast today announced it will offer…
Charter to Offer Enhanced Smart Home Security with Apple HomeKit
A Charter Apple HomeKit deal will make Charter the first internet provider to offer enhanced security for the HomeKit smart home platform.