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iPhone X and iPhone 8 impressions from an Android user

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Posted by Phil Nickinson on 13 Sep 2017 5:12 pm
A day after Apple completely reinvented everything all over again for a second time once more, some thoughts on what that means for the Android faithful. Apple does what Apple does. And on Tuesday at the new Steve Jobs Theater at the new Apple Park in the same old Silicon Valley, Apple unveiled the Apple Watch Series 3, Apple TV 4K, iPhone 8 and iPhone X. And in doing so, it reminded us (or at...

Fact-checking Apple's iPhone X event

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Posted by Russell Holly on 12 Sep 2017 7:41 pm
Congrats on the event, Apple. Now lets talk a bit. Android fans are no stranger to Apple events containing a jab or two at the competition, often lacking context to make things seem rosy and awesome for App fans. The September event for Apple is usually for the next iPhone, but this event had a lot of things to talk about from the comfort of the new Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park. For nearly...

Take it from a Note 8 user: Temper your iPhone X Face ID expectations

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Posted by Andrew Martonik on 12 Sep 2017 3:56 pm
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Sometimes it turns out the solution to a problem is something you already have: a fingerprint sensor. Alongside the predictably named and designed iPhone 8, Apple just announced the all-new iPhone X (pronounced "ten" by the way). With its very familiar "lots of screen and tiny bezels" design, the iPhone X ditched one of the most recognizable parts of an iPhone: its home button. And in doing so...

Follow iMore for all the iPhone 8 announcements on Tuesday, Sept 12

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Posted by Daniel Bader on 11 Sep 2017 10:00 am
If you're looking to follow the news about one of the biggest phone launches of the year, stick with iMore. There is no question that the new iPhones will be among the biggest tech stories of the year. Doesn't matter if you're wielding a Galaxy S8 or a Lumia 950, if you're attuned to the comings and goings of the mobile industry, what Apple does matters. Our sibling site, iMore, will be...

Trade Commission agrees to investigate Apple for alleged Qualcomm patent violation

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Posted by Tom Westrick on 8 Aug 2017 5:29 pm
Qualcomm claims Apple is infringing on key patents. The U.S. International Trade Commission has announced that it will be investigating Apple following allegations from Qualcomm that the Cupertino-based company infringed on Qualcomm's patents with the iPhone 7. Some models of iPhone 7 use an Intel modem rather than a Qualcomm one, and while Qualcomm does not claim that the modem itself violates...

Qualcomm files patent infringement complaints against Apple, aims to ban U.S. iPhone imports

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Posted by Jerry Hildenbrand on 6 Jul 2017 7:15 pm
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Qualcomm says the iPhone uses six inventions that Apple isn't paying for. Qualcomm owns a lot of IP (intellectual property). Much of it is for things we don't think about when we are using a phone powered by one of its processors, like network data transfer and battery management. Today, it has filed a complaint with the ITC (international trade commission) against Apple, which it says uses six...

How to set up an iCloud email account on Android

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Posted by Mike Tanasychuk on 21 Jun 2017 1:00 pm
There's no need to abandon your iCloud email address when you get a new Android device. If you're moving to an Android device from an iPhone or iPad, there's every possibility you're already set up and using an iCloud email address. Android devices require you to have a Google account (Gmail), but you might want to keep using your iCloud account for email. And that's just fine. The good news...

Google needs to strike the iron while it's hot — and before Apple HomePod launches

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Posted by Jerry Hildenbrand on 6 Jun 2017 9:00 am
HomePod will be just a speaker when it launches, but there are bigger plans. Everyone was expecting to see a Siri-powered version of the Amazon Echo at the end of Apple's 2017 WWDC keynote. And HomePod is exactly that, just a little more Apple-ish. Machines in the living room that listen to you talk and do stuff are tough to get right. They have to look good and be easy to operate, but most...

Follow iMore's WWDC 2017 coverage!

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Posted by Andrew Martonik on 5 Jun 2017 12:20 pm
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See what the other side is doing. We just had our fun at Google I/O 2017, and now it's time for Apple to have its turn. WWDC 2017 — the company's yearly developer conference — is kicking off on June 5, and much like I/O it's an opportunity for Apple to both show off products and also talk to developers about the future. Whether you're seriously interested in what Apple has to show off or just...

Samsung sold fewer phones than Apple in Q4 2016; OPPO and Huawei see huge gains

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Posted by Harish Jonnalagadda on 1 Feb 2017 7:05 am
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The latest global smartphone shipment numbers highlight the increasing dominance of Chinese manufacturers. Apple shipped 78.3 million iPhones in Q4 2016, surpassing Samsung to take the crown as the world's number one smartphone vendor. According to Strategy Analytics, Samsung saw its shipments decline from 81.3 million in Q4 2015 to 77.5 million last quarter, largely due to the termination of...

Apple's AirPods may be the best Bluetooth earbuds for Android

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Posted by Daniel Bader on 30 Dec 2016 5:30 pm
Can you use the AirPods with an Android phone? I picked up a pair of AirPods last week, and have been using them with my iPhone, Mac and other Apple devices. The experience is fantastic — seamless, even — and the sound isn't half bad, either. When you first open the dental floss-like lid and place an iPhone nearby, the two gadgets talk to one another, and a little window pops up on the iPhone'...

This holiday, Apple beat Samsung but Android trounced iOS

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Posted by Daniel Bader on 28 Dec 2016 10:26 am
Looking at the numbers. It's an annual tradition in the tech news space that, after a shop-heavy holiday like Black Friday or Christmas, mobile analytics companies regale us with layman's explanations for the data they accrued. One such company is Yahoo-owned Flurry, which posted this week about how, as usual, "Holiday Shoppers Invest in Apple." By its count, taken from deals with app...

U.S. Supreme Court rules in Samsung's favor in iPhone patent battle

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Posted by Alex Dobie on 6 Dec 2016 11:48 am
Samsung and Apple are still fighting it out in the U.S., and the country's top court has just ruled in the Galaxy maker's favor. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in Samsung's favor in its ongoing design patent war with Apple, throwing out an earlier ruling that Samsung would have to pay the iPhone maker $399 million for infringing on its design patents, and giving Samsung a chance to win back...

Android users greet iOS 10 with a loud shrug

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Posted by Daniel Bader on 13 Sep 2016 3:30 pm
Yawn. It's that time of year again, when Apple releases its latest version of iOS to millions of people on the same day, and Android users get all salty that they're still waiting for [insert latest version here]. The reality is, as we remind people year after year, you can't directly compare the two ecosystems as they relate to software updates because Google by design only controls a small...

Android thoughts on Apple's WWDC announcements

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Posted by Phil Nickinson on 13 Jun 2016 6:22 pm
There's nothing like a good, live nerd event. And Apple still does some of the best. Our cousins at iMore were on hand at the WWDC keynote as Apple unveiled the next generation of its four pillars of products and services. Computers. Mobile. Wearables. TV. There's a whole lot going on here. And like many of you out there, we also use myriad devices both at work, and at home. We use Android. We...

Apple is making a lot of noise in India, but Google's doing the heavy lifting in the country

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Posted by Harish Jonnalagadda on 25 May 2016 3:54 am
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From localized versions of Android to offering free public Wi-Fi, Google is working hard to connect the next billion. Indian media outlets are abuzz after Tim Cook's maiden voyage to the country as CEO of Apple. Cook launched a new iOS accelerator in Bengaluru, and a Maps facility in Hyderabad that will create 4,000 jobs. The executive certainly created a lot of headlines here, thanks to his...

Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Facebook and others file joint amicus brief supporting Apple

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Posted by John Callaham on 3 Mar 2016 7:53 pm
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Google has officially joined other major tech companies like Microsoft, Facebook, Amazon and more in filing an amicus brief, or "friend of the court" statement. It's supporting Apple in its current legal fight against the FBI over unlocking an iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino shooting suspects.

Samsung indirectly sides with Apple in FBI battle

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Posted by John Callaham on 3 Mar 2016 3:26 pm
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Samsung seems to be taking Apple's side when it comes to the encryption of smartphones and who can have access to them. Apple is currently in a legal fight with the FBI over access to an encrypted iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino shooting suspects.

Samsung wins appeal in $120 million patent dispute with Apple

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Posted by Jared DiPane on 26 Feb 2016 10:58 am
Samsung wins appeal in patent case with Apple.
The $120 million ruling in Apple's favor has been overturned by the U.S. appeals court, as Samsung was found to have not infringed upon the patents. Samsung was accused of infringing on Apple's "quick links" patent and two other patents, and the initial ruling went in Apple's favor.

Google, Facebook and Twitter will reportedly file court motions supporting Apple in fight with FBI

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Posted by John Callaham on 25 Feb 2016 4:41 pm
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Google and Facebook will both reportedly put their official support on Apple's side in its current fight against the FBI.

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