Target has unveiled its Black Friday deals, which starts November 28 and ends November 30. The company has announced that buyers of most Apple products (iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch) will receive a free gift card with their purchase. Notably, the new iPad Air will be just $479 and buyers will receive a $100 gift card, technically making it $379 after the gift card. The iPhone … [Read more...] about Target Unveils Black Friday Shopping Deals, Offers Gift Card With iPad, iPhone or iPod Purchase
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iPhone Market Share in Japan Outpaces U.S.
Apple's share of the smartphone market in Japan is now greater than its share of the smartphone market in the U.S.. The country has emerged as the fastest-growing region for Apple, outpacing the U.S., China, and other countries. Apple's success in the country is attributed to branding, heavy marketing, and rich subsidies. "Apple's brand is just overwhelming here," said Eiji … [Read more...] about iPhone Market Share in Japan Outpaces U.S.
Infographic Evolution of the iPhone
Check out this infographic that illustrates the evolution of the iPhone from the original iPhone to the iPhone 5s. … [Read more...] about Infographic Evolution of the iPhone
Boost Mobile Offers $200 Off iPhone 5s, 5c to Customers Who Switch From Another Carrier
Boost Mobile is offering $200 off the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c if you switch to Boost from another carrier. The carrier lists both devices for $100 off Apple's retail price; however, until November 24th a special promotion is giving an additional $100 off to switchers. 9to5Mac confirmed the deal with a PR rep who said: … [Read more...] about Boost Mobile Offers $200 Off iPhone 5s, 5c to Customers Who Switch From Another Carrier
iPhone Buyers Increasingly Come From Within Apple's Ecosystem
A new report from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) analyzes phone purchasing patterns for iPhone 5s, 5c buyers after the September 20, 2013 launch of the new smartphones. They found that iPhone buyers are increasingly coming from within the Apple ecosystem. Almost two-thirds of these buyers previously owned an iPhone, compared to 55% of buyers at the launch of … [Read more...] about iPhone Buyers Increasingly Come From Within Apple's Ecosystem
Apple May Soon Perform iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c Repairs In-Store
Apple is gearing up to perform some iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c repairs in-store. Sources say that Apple will be providing its stores with special machinery to replace the touchscreens on both the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c. These machines will be used specifically to calibrate the displays. The screen replacements cost $149 for each device, and this price point is significantly … [Read more...] about Apple May Soon Perform iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c Repairs In-Store
Apple is Adding New Suppliers to Boost iPhone and iPad Production
Apple is adding new manufacturing partners in Asia to boost supplies of its iPhone and iPad devices. Later this year, Apple will outsource manufacturing of the cheaper version of its latest iPhone, the iPhone 5C, to Wistron Corp., a Taiwan-based contract maker that currently produces smartphones for BlackBerry Ltd. and Nokia Corp., the people said. Apple also plans to add … [Read more...] about Apple is Adding New Suppliers to Boost iPhone and iPad Production
Morgan Stanley Analyst Predicts 'Multiple Refreshes Per Year' of the iPhone
Following conversations with Apple CEO Tim Cook and CFO Peter Oppenheimer, Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty believes the company is ready to deliver 'multiple refreshes per year' of the iPhone. Huberty made the prediction in a Wednesday note to investors relayed by AppleInsider. She also suggested that services would be a more prominent profit driver for the company. With … [Read more...] about Morgan Stanley Analyst Predicts 'Multiple Refreshes Per Year' of the iPhone
New Nike+ Move App Uses the iPhone 5s M7 Coprocessor to Capture Your Every Move
Nike has launched that Nike+ Move app which uses the iPhone 5s M7 coprocessor to capture your every move. Exclusively for use with iPhone 5S, Nike+ Move uses the M7 coprocessor to convert your movement into NikeFuel, the first-ever single, universal unit for measuring all kinds of activities. No matter your age, weight or gender, the same activity earns you the same amount of … [Read more...] about New Nike+ Move App Uses the iPhone 5s M7 Coprocessor to Capture Your Every Move
T-Mobile Adds 1 Million Customers in Q3 2013, Sells 540k iPhones
T-Mobile has announced its earnings for the third quarter of 2013, revealing a net addition of more than one million customers. T-Mobile reported more than 1 million net customer additions with 672,000 total branded net customer additions for the quarter, including branded postpaid net additions of 648,000 and branded prepaid net additions of 24,000. The branded postpaid net … [Read more...] about T-Mobile Adds 1 Million Customers in Q3 2013, Sells 540k iPhones