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Another Microsoft ad disses iPad’s specs, multitasking, AirPrint and more

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Elie Chahine — Leave a comment ↓

Wow, that was quick. Following on yesterday’s Windows 8 commercial which uses Apple’s Siri to highlight the iPad’s perceived flaws – such as its $499 price point versus an Asus VivoTab Smart and lack of Office (go figure), the Redmond-based software giant…

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Android and iOS Combine for 92.3% of All Smartphone in Q1 2013: Android up, iOS down, Windows Phone 3rd!

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Elie Chahine — 1 Comment ↓

Analyst firm IDC released its report for the first quarter of 2013, which chronicles big rises and great falls. There’s nothing new at the top – Android and iOS account for 92.3% of smartphone shipments – but the fight for third position…

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Apple App Store hits 50 billion downloads!

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Elie Chahine — 1 Comment ↓

Apple’s App Store just crossed a major milestone this afternoon. Just a few moments ago, the digital storefront passed the 50 billion download mark, bringing the company’s “50 Billion App Countdown” to an end. The winner of the countdown promotion, who…

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Google Maps Update Previewed Ahead Of Launch

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Elie Chahine — 1 Comment ↓

Anyone who uses Google Maps regularly will be familiar with the sidebar, which has been a staple part of the design for quite some time. That is about to change, however, according to a couple previews leaked ahead of a planned interface…

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Here we go again: Samsung picks on Apple in new Galaxy S4 ad: Graduation Pool Party

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Elie Chahine — 1 Comment ↓

As if it’s any surprise, South Korea-based Samsung has (again) resorted to its proven marketing tactics of trashing Apple’s iPhone in television advertising. A newly released commercial portrays the six-year-old smartphone as an outdated device, even by your parents’ standards. Samsung obviously…