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Apple and Samsung gain U.S. market share as Android loses some in latest comScore report

Android Along with new Android distribution stats and a bunch of people saying "Man, it's really already ______?", the start of each new month typically brings with it some fresh U.S. smartphone market share numbers from research firm comScore....

Apr 4th by Alex Wagner 2

New comScore report shows gains for iOS, Apple and Samsung, small loss for Android

Android Research firm comScore today released its report on the U.S. smartphone market as it appeared at the end of January 2013. The group studied the industry for a three-month period ending in January and measured just how each manufacturer and...

Mar 6th by Alex Wagner 0

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My thoughts on Bill Gates calling Microsoft's presence in mobile a "mistake"

Business And Money In a recent interview with CBS This Morning's Charlie Rose, Bill gates admitted he wasn't happy with Microsoft's strategy in mobile. Gates said "We didn't miss cell phones, but the way that we went about it didn't allow us to get the...

Feb 19th by Chase Bonar 20

Fresh comScore stats show Android and iOS with most of U.S. market share, Apple and Samsung top OEMs

Android Today research firm comScore released its latest stats for the U.S. smartphone market, which shows how the average market share broke down for both platforms and manufacturers during a 3-month period that ended in December 2012. The report...

Feb 6th by Alex Wagner 3

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What was your very first smartphone?

Blackberry Os Over the years, I have lost official count of how many phones I have owned. I have used at least seven different mobile platforms, some clearly more than others, and have switched phones hundreds of times. I have carried as many as four...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 67

New comScore stats show Apple passing LG to become number two phone maker, Android still top platform

Android It's been a few months since we last checked in on comScore's market share numbers for the U.S., so that's precisely what we'll do on this fine Friday evening. Research firm comScore today released its market share report for the...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 3

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The evolution of smartphones

Android Every time I read about a new flagship phone, there’s usually one or two things about it that make me think, “Wow, I can’t believe a phone can do that!” We call them “phones”, but in all actuality these little miracles of technology are...

from 2012 by Anna Scantlin 154 113 Reactions

Latest comScore report shows Android and iOS continuing to grow while others lose market share

Android Get ready for lots of percentages and market share information, because research firm comScore has released its latest report on the U.S. mobile industry. When it comes to smartphone platforms, Android is still holding down the top...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 2

New mobile report shows Android and iOS on top, two thirds of recent phone buyers went smartphone

Android Friday's finally here, so how about we wind down the week with some market share numbers? The folks over at Nielsen have put out their latest report on the U.S. mobile market, and surprise, surprise, Android and iOS are sitting atop the...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 4

Android and iOS remain top two U.S. smartphone platforms in latest comScore report

Android Brace yourselves, folks, because you're about to have several May mobile market share numbers thrown your way. Today comScore issued its report on the U.S. mobile market for the three-month period ending May 2012, and standings-wise, not...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 4

Latest comScore report shows Android and iOS continuing to grow

Android Today marks the first day of May, and those of you that love digging into market share percentages of smartphone platforms and OEMs have a reason to be excited about the start of a new month. Research firm comScore has put out its latest...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 2

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Slavish copying is never classy, but it inspires needed innovation

Android Mobile platforms have come a long way in a very short time. Just five years ago, Android was an unreleased product, iOS (then called iPhone OS) was brand new, BlackBerry was aging but very much still in charge and Windows Mobile was, well...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 22

Windows Marketplace for Mobile 6.x closing down on May 9th

News Still have a Windows Mobile 6.x (not Windows Phone) handset kicking around? If so, take note: Microsoft has announced that it'll be shutting down the Windows Marketplace for Mobile 6.x on May 9th, meaning that users will no longer be able...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 7

Android the choice of first-time smartphone buyers in Q4 2011, Apple takes top smartphone maker spot

Android Today the folks at The NPD Group let loose their findings on sales in the U.S. smartphone market during the fourth quarter of 2011, and it looks like both the Android and iOS crowds have something to celebrate. First up, The NPD Group's...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 7

iPhone 4S helps increase interest in iOS as overall smartphone adoption grows, says Nielsen

Android The Apple iPhone 4S produced some pretty impressive sales figures when it made its debut back in October, and according to a new Nielsen report, the device helped to boost interest in iOS among new smartphone buyers through the remainder...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 20

Latest comScore report shows Android and iOS growing while other OSes slip

Android Looks like it's about time to once again take a peek at the latest mobile market share figures. Today comScore posted its report on the wireless market for the three-month period ending November 2011 and, unsurprisingly, Android is once...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 9

Nielsen report shows that Android and iOS make up 71 percent of the smartphone market

Android We're right about at the mid-day hump where the morning's passed but an afternoon of work is still ahead, but the good news is that Nielsen just released its Q3 2011 report on the smartphone world to help us power through the remainder of...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 7

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iPhone beats out BlackBerry for enterprise usage, survey says

Android BlackBerrys have long been the go-to smartphone for folks in the enterprise, but it looks like RIM's grip on the title of king of the workplace may be starting to slip. According to a survey completed by iPass for its Mobile Workforce...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 154 143 Reactions

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Which mobile operating system should HTC buy?

Android HTC is on top of the world. Although Samsung is on their heels for the fan-favorite Android maker title, HTC has clearly been the favorite for some time now. The Taiwanese company has put together the complete package – hardware like the...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 150 101 Reactions

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Android remains most popular OS while iPhone sees the biggest growth, report finds

Android It's that time again, folks. Time to grab an ice cold drink (or hot cup of coffee at this time of the morning), sit back, and examine some market share numbers. Nielsen just released its latest survey on the mobile industry and, while some...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 2