Apple 2011 SmartPhone Articles

Apple App Store Now Offers More Than 500,000 Apps 12/12/2011

Today Apple announced that the App Store now has more than 500,000 apps, as customers continue to download more than 1 billion apps per mont

Apple iPhone 4S Sale Drops Price by $30 12/11/2011

The national retail chain Radio Shack is having a special sale this week that cuts $30 off the price of all its AT&T iPhone models. This is

Apple to Launch a 4-inch iPhone, Claims New Report 11/28/2011

A new report of a 4-inch iPhone 5 has surfaced, rekindling flames of past rumors pegging an upcoming Apple smartphone with a larger screen.

Apple Working on Two iPhone Updates 11/17/2011

Despite releasing iOS 5.0.1 a week ago, Apple is already working to release two separate software updates for the iPhone, still looking to f

Apple iTunes Match Goes Live 11/15/2011

One of iCloud's most anticipated features, iTunes Match, is finally live. This for-pay service backs up all the music in a user's iTunes lib

Unlocked Apple iPhone 4S Now Available 11/11/2011

Apple has begun offering a version of the iPhone 4S that is "unlocked": meaning it can be used with any GSM carrier. It also doesn't require

Siri Service Resumes, But Apple Silent on Outage 11/4/2011

The most talked about feature of the iPhone 4S, a voice-controlled intelligent assistant called Siri, experienced a major outage yesterday,

Samsung Replaces Apple As World's Biggest Smartphone Maker 11/3/2011

It appears Apple's reign at the top of the smartphone market was short lived, as Samsung surpassed the iPhone maker as the new leader in the

How to Increase the Battery Life of Apple's iPhone 4S 11/3/2011

Many of those with an iPhone 4S have complaints about the battery life. Apple has acknowledged these problems, and is working to fix them. I

Apple iPhone 4S Review: The Best Gets Better 10/21/2011

Apple's fifth-generation smartphone isn't what many people were expecting - instead of a re-designed model, the iPhone 4S is a speed-bumped

With Steve Jobs Passing, Apple Looks to New Leadership 10/21/2011

With the passing of Steve Jobs, two men who previously worked behind the scenes have been thrust into the limelight: the new CEO Tim Cook, a

Apple Sold 17 million iPhones Last Quarter, but Missed Analyst Mark 10/19/2011

While we've heard about Apple selling over 4 million iPhone 4S devices within the first three days of sales, the Cupertino company announced

Apple to Release iPhone 5 in Nine Months 10/18/2011

With dust from the launch of the iPhone 4S barely settling, buzz is already circulating about Apple's next-generation smartphone, the iPhone

Apple iPhone 4S Sales Hit 4 Million in Launch Weekend 10/17/2011

The numbers are in and Apple's latest smartphone, the iPhone 4S, has sold over four million units since the device launched on Friday. The l

Apple iPhone 4S is Here! 10/14/2011

The iPhone 4S is here! Eager shoppers who pre-ordered the latest edition of Apple's smartphone last week will receive their phones today. Th

Apple iOS 5 Upgrade Review 10/13/2011

The day users of the iPhone 4, iPad, and iPod touch have been waiting for has arrived: iOS 5 is now available. Brighthand has everything you

Apple Unveils More iOS 5 Details: Voice Control and Other New Software and Services 10/4/2011

The new and improved iOS 5 is coming from Apple, this much we knew. But what we didn't know was that it's coming so soon: October 12. Upgrad

Apple iPhone 4S Unveiled, No iPhone 5 in Sight 10/4/2011

Apple's new CEO has taken the wraps off the iPhone 4S, which will have a faster processor and a better camera than its predecessor. This wil

Apple iOS 5 Might Be Headed for the iPhone 4 and iPad on Oct. 10 9/25/2011

Evidence suggests that current smartphones and tablets from Apple might get a major system software upgrade on Oct. 9. This will apparently

Apple iPhone Owners Show Much More Loyalty than Android, BlackBerry Users 9/23/2011

Findings from a new study of smartphone owners show 89 percent of iPhone users saying they would purchase an iPhone as their next smartphone

Apple's iPhone 5 Display Defect Detected, Could Delay Shipments 9/23/2011

A defect detected in some iPhone 5 touch panels could result in a short supply when Apple launches the next generation smartphone in October

Apple To Release Two iPhones this Fall, says Analyst 9/19/2011

Mark Moskowitz, an analyst with JP Morgan, is the latest to say that Apple is about to introduce not just one new iPhone model, but two. The

10 Ways Apple Can Improve the iPhone 9/18/2011

Apple's iPhone and iPad are wildly popular, but there's still plenty of room for improvement to the iOS, the operating system that powers bo

Apple Completely Dominates J.D. Power's Smartphone Satisfaction Study 9/9/2011

The more someone spends on a smartphone, the more likely they are to be happy with it -- that's the overall result of J.D. Power and Associa

iPhone 5 Design Accidentally Revealed by Apple 9/3/2011

Buried in the next version of Apple's mobile operating system is an icon which apparently shows what the iPhone 5 is going to look like. The

Apple A6 Processor In Development for the iPhone 6, iPad 3 8/26/2011

New generations of products need new processors, and Apple is reportedly well along in the development of the A6 chip, which will be used in

Apple's New CEO Promises To Follow in Steve Jobs' Footsteps 8/25/2011

Tim Cook took the reins today as CEO of Apple, following yesterday's resignation of Steve Jobs. Cook sent an email to company employees toda

Apple Will Survive Without Steve Jobs 8/25/2011

Although many can't think of Apple without Steve Jobs, Brighthand's editor is going out on a limb by finding reasons why this company will c

Steve Jobs Resigns as Apple CEO 8/24/2011

Steve Jobs, the iconic head of Apple computer and the man that many consider responsible for the company's success with the iPhone and iPad,

Apple Testing 4G LTE-enabled iPhone and iPad 8/22/2011

More evidence of Apple testing an LTE-enabled iPhone and iPad has surfaced, with reports confirming that the company is preparing to support

Googorola: Google's Motorola Acquisition a Case of Deja Apple? 8/19/2011

Analyst Mike Grant points out that Google's purchase of Motorola Mobility could lead to the company becoming more like Apple, a vertical bus

Apple iPhone 5 Debut Might Not Happen Until Mid-Fall 8/13/2011

There are conflicting reports on when Apple is going to introduce its next-generation smartphone. On Friday, a report indicated that the iPh

Apple Might Unveil the iPhone 5 on September 7 8/12/2011

Apple is reportedly going to hold a media event on September 7. This could be the day Steve Jobs takes the wraps off his company's much-anti

Worldwide Smartphone Market Soars with Apple on Top 8/4/2011

The global smartphone market grew 65.4 percent in the second quarter of 2011 and crowned Apple as the new leader, according to an IDC report

Apple iCloud Pricing Revealed 8/2/2011

For Apple users who are looking to expand their Web storage, the company has unveiled its pricing for the iCloud in a beta launch of the ser

Apple iPhone 5 Might Not Launch Until October 8/1/2011

Several recent reports have indicated that the iPhone 5 is going to hit store shelves in September, but not everyone agrees. Apple's next sm

Apple iPhone 5 Widely Expected to Launch in Early September 7/28/2011

The unusually long wait for Apple to release its next-generation smartphone is almost over. A number of recent reports, based in insider inf

Apple Surpasses Nokia as World's Largest Maker of Smartphones 7/22/2011

For many years, Nokia was at the top of the world smartphone market, making more devices than any of its rivals. This is no longer true -- A

Apple Sold More Than 20 Million iPhones Last Quarter 7/20/2011

Apple has announced that during its most recent financial quarter it sold 20.3 million iPhones, the most ever in a quarter. The company also

Apple's Super Low-Cost Smartphone Could be the iPhone 3GS 7/18/2011

There have been widely-reported but unconfirmed reports that Apple is going to offer a very inexpensive iPhone targeting the pre-paid market

Apple Might Introduce the iPhone 5 and the iPhone 4S this Fall 6/27/2011

There have been conflicting rumors about Apple's next smartphone. One set describes a device that will be a significant upgrade, but a secon

MotionX-GPS Review: Full-Featured GPS for Apple iPhone, iPod touch and iPad 6/17/2011

For merely $2.99, Fullpower's MotionX-GPS for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad gives hikers, runners, skiers, and other outdoor enthusiasts a Swi

Apple Now Offering an Unlocked Version of the iPhone 4 6/14/2011

A version of the iPhone 4 that isn't SIM-locked to a wireless carrier is now available in the U.S. Users will be able to plug in the SIM car

IDC: Windows Phones to Knock Apple's iPhones Out of Second Place 6/10/2011

As might well be anticipated, Android OS phones will keep picking up more market share through 2015. More surprisingly, however, Apple's iPh

Will Apple Unveil the iPhone 5 This Fall, Instead of a New iPod touch? 6/9/2011

Early software code from iOS 5, the new mobile OS introduced by Apple this week, contains hidden references -- detectable through code analy

Analysts: App Downloads To Accelerate, Driven By Android and Apple 6/7/2011

Driven by the rise of Apple and Android smartphones, touchscreens, and app stores, the numbers of app downloads will reach 48 billion by 201

Apple Unveils iOS 5, iCloud, iMessage at WWDC 2011 6/6/2011

Apple has dropped a ton of new software at this year's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), including a major update to its mobile operat

Apple Announces 200 New iOS Features in iOS 5, Unveils iCloud, Ditches MobileMe 6/6/2011

iOS 5, the next generation of Apple's OS for iPhones and iPads, will include 200 new features, said Apple's Steve Jobs on Monday. Highlights

comScore: Google's Android, Apple's iPhone Gain More Ground 6/6/2011

While Apple, Microsoft and HP have already made major updates to their respective mobile environments, Google's Android OS continues to hold

What To Expect Apple's Steve Jobs To Announce Tomorrow 6/5/2011

Tomorrow is the biggest single event on Apple's calendar: the first day of its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). What's going t

Apple's iWork Office Suite Released for the iPhone 6/1/2011

More than a year after it was introduced for the iPad, the iWork suite of Office software has been updated to work on the iPhone. This inclu

Steve Jobs To Unveil Apple iOS 5 and iCloud Next Monday 5/31/2011

Apple has just given an early glimpse of what's going to be announced at next week's Worldwide Developers Conference. CEO Steve Jobs is goin

Analyst Says the Apple iPhone 4S Is Heading for Sprint, T-Mobile 5/14/2011

The next smartphone from Apple will be called the iPhone 4S, according to one industry analyst. This model will supposedly be offered by not

Apple Might Integrate Voice Recognition into iOS 5 5/9/2011

Voice recognition will supposedly be built into Apple's next mobile operating system. This means that, in the near future, users of the iPho

Qualify to Win an Apple iPad 2 for Sharing Your iPinions 5/6/2011

Brighthand and all the TechnologyGuide sites are holding a survey to find out our readers' opinions on the messages, offers and solicitation

Apple, HTC, Samsung Lead the Charge of Q1 Smartphone Market Growth 5/6/2011

The smartphone market has been growing unabatedly, and this trend has strongly continued during the first quarter of 2011 with analysts from

Apple Releases iOS 4.3.3, Ends iPhone Tracking Controversy 5/4/2011

Apple has just introduced a new version of its mobile operating system. This update removes a bug that caused Apple's smartphones and tablet

Apple Prepping iOS 4.3.3 to Fix iPhone Tracking 'Bug' 5/2/2011

In the wake of Apple's iPhone location tracking controversy, Apple is working on iOS 4.3.3, a new version of its operating system that will

HBO Go Released in Apple App Store and Android Market 4/30/2011

HBO has just released HBO Go for both the iPhone and Android smartphones. The app provides mobile access to much of the network's content, a

Neither Apple nor Google Is Tracking You 4/27/2011

Apple has released an official statement in regards to growing concerns with iPhones and their alleged location tracking function. This come

Apple iPhone in White Finally Debuting Tomorrow 4/27/2011

A version of the Apple iPhone 4 in a white casing is going to be released on Thursday, over ten months after it was first unveiled. With the

Leaked Images Might Reveal the Apple iPhone 5 4/25/2011

A pair of images purportedly of Apple's next-generation smartphone has appeared on the Web. These are in-line with previous reports that the

Apple iPhone Could Be Headed for T-Mobile 4/25/2011

A prototype iPhone 4 with support for T-Mobile USA's wireless frequencies has turned up "in the wild", raising the possibility that a third

Apple iPhone 5 Might Debut this September 4/20/2011

Despite Apple's long-held practice of releasing the new version of the iPhone in early summer, this year's model will reportedly debut sever

Apple May Be Revamping the iOS Multitasking Controls 4/20/2011

Support for running third-party apps in the background was added to the iOS last year, and now information leaking out of Asia indicates tha

Apple iOS 4.3.2 and iOS 4.2.7 Released for AT&T and Verizon iPhone 4/14/2011

Apple has just introduced a pair of minor operating system updates. AT&T's versions of the iPhone, as well as the iPad, iPad 2, and the iPod

Apple iPhone 5 Might Not Be Coming this Summer 4/11/2011

Apple has launched a new iPhone model in early summer four years in a row, but reports coming from parts suppliers in Asia indicate that the

Apple iOS 4.3.2 Details Emerge 4/11/2011

Apple is reportedly working on iOS 4.3.2, the second "bug fix" update to the latest version of the iPhone's operating system. Sources at App

Apple iOS 4.3.2 ''Bug Fix'' Update Coming Soon 4/7/2011

Another small update to Apple's mobile operating system is reportedly in the offering. iOS 4.3.2 will supposedly fix a few bugs, as well as

Apple iPod touch 5 Might Include 128 GB of Storage 4/5/2011

Some images supposedly showing the next-generation iPod touch have leaked out. If these are real, they show that Apple has redesigned the Ho

Apple iPhone 5 Could Sport an 8 Megapixel Camera 4/4/2011

An off-the-cuff remark from the CEO of Sony seems to indicate that Apple's next-generation smartphone will include one of Sony's 8 megapixel

Apple Developer Conference in June May Lead to iPhone 5 Reveal 3/28/2011

Apple recently announced that its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) will start this year on June 6 in San Francisco. But the con

Apple iOS 4.3.1 Software Update Released 3/26/2011

Apple has introduced a small "bug fix" update for its smartphone and tablet operating system. iOS 4.3.1 takes care of a few small issues in

Apple iPhone Wins J.D. Power and Associates' Smartphone of the Year Award 3/20/2011

J.D. Power and Associates has released its choice for smartphone of the year based on its customer satisfaction study. The Apple iPhone took

Apple iPhone 5 Will Not Feature NFC 3/14/2011

Apple has supposedly disclosed in meetings with large mobile operators in the U.K. that NFC (near field communications) would not be making

Apple Official Confirms Spring Release for White iPhone 3/14/2011

After an analyst's report last week that the white iPhone 4 will start shipping in April, confirmation on the matter has come from Apple's t

Apple iOS 4.3 Features New in-App Purchase Policy to Aid Parents 3/13/2011

Apple's recently released iOS 4.3 for iPhones and iPads received a tweak to its in-app purchasing policy, eliminating the 15-minute window t

Apple iPhone 5 Leaked Renderings Show a Larger Screen 3/11/2011

Rumors about the upcoming iPhone 5 have been coming fast and quick, many of which indicate that this model will have a larger display than i

Apple iPad 2 Launching Today 3/11/2011

Apple's second-generation tablet can now be ordered online, and is hitting store shelves later today. The iPad 2 has much in common with its

iPhone 5 Will Almost Certainly Use Apple A5 Dual-Core Processor 3/10/2011

The iPad 2 is going to run a new dual-core processor from Apple, and strong evidence has emerged that the next-generation iPhone will also u

Apple Finally Releasing Long-Overdue White iPhone 4 Next Month 3/10/2011

The saga of the white iPhone 4 should finally be coming to a close, with one analyst claiming that shipments of the new color option are pla

Apple iOS 4.3 Upgrade Now Available for the iPhone, iPod touch, iPad 3/9/2011

The scheduled release date for the upgrade to iOS 4.3 wasn't until this Friday, but Apple has gone ahead and introduced it early. This isn't

Apple iPhone 5 Could Be a Significant Redesign 3/7/2011

The iPhone 5 is not going to have the antennas around its outside edge that have been so controversial, according to an inside source. Inste

Apple CEO Wants an iPhone with LTE Available Soon 3/4/2011

Steve Jobs, the head of Apple, reportedly would like his company to release a smartphone with the 4G wireless technology LTE as soon as poss

AT&T iPhone 4 Getting Apple's New Mobile Hotspot App 3/3/2011

One of the major enhancements in the newly-announced iOS 4.3 is an app that will allow the iPhone 4 to act like a mobile Wi-Fi access point.

Apple Introducing iOS 4.3 Upgrade for the iPhone Next Week 3/2/2011

The next version of Apple's operating system for its smartphone, tablet, and handheld will be available in just over a week. Among other enh

Apple's COO Suggests an Entry-Level iPhone Is in the Works 3/1/2011

Tim Cook, Apple's Chief Operating Officer, said in a recent interview that his company isn't making smartphones "just for the rich." This an

Apple iPhone 5 Launch May be Pushed Back Until this Fall 2/22/2011

An industry analyst says that the iPhone 5 won't debut this summer like everyone is expecting, but supposedly has been delayed several month

Apple's App Store Unfazed by Competition 2/19/2011

The Apple App Store has held strong in the face of competition from the Android Market and other brands' stores. Reporting from industry ana

Apple Could Be Working on More Affordable but Not Smaller iPhone 2/18/2011

There has been a war of unconfirmed reports this week. According to some sources, Apple is going to release an iPhone this summer that's hal

Apple Could Be Considering an iPhone with a Sliding Keyboard 2/15/2011

One of the designs Apple is thinking about for its next-generation iPhone would be the first with a physical keyboard, according to an uncon

Apple Working on Smaller, Cheaper iPhone for Release this Summer 2/14/2011

Apple is going to release a version of the iPhone that's about half the size of the current one, according to an unconfirmed report. This up

Mark Your Calendars: the Apple iPhone 5 Could Debut on... 2/8/2011

The dates for Apple's next Worldwide Developer Conference may have leaked out. Steve Jobs has used this event in previous years to announce

Apple's iPhone and Other iOS Products Now Account for 2% of Global Web Traffic 2/5/2011

A recent evaluation of which operating systems people across the globe used when browsing online has shown that devices running Apple iOS ac

Apple iOS 4.3 Might Be Released for the iPhone on February 13 2/3/2011

A couple of reviewers may have spilled the beans about the timing of an upcoming iOS update: though it has yet to be confirmed, speculation

Verizon Customers Can Now Pre-order an Apple iPhone 2/3/2011

Verizon Wireless has just begun taking pre-orders for its version of the Apple iPhone 4 from its current customers. Those who plan to switch

Verizon Customers Can Pre-order an Apple iPhone on Thursday 1/31/2011

Verizon won't introduce its version of the iPhone 4 until Feb. 10, but this carrier's current subscribers will be able to put in a pre-order

Apple iPhone 5: What the Rumors Say [UPDATED] 1/29/2011

Saying that Apple is going to release an updated version of its wildly popular smartphone this summer is a safe bet -- predicting what the s

Next-Gen Apple Peel Makes an iPhone 4 Out of Your iPod touch 1/26/2011

There is now only a fine line between the iPod touch and the iPhone, what with the recently unveiled next-generation Apple Peel 520 bridging

Apple iOS 4.3 Beta Reveals New iPhone Photo Sharing Service 1/20/2011

The next version of Apple iOS is starting to take shape as a new beta has been released to developers for testing, revealing new features su

Apple iPhone Sales Up 86% Last Quarter 1/19/2011

Apple has announced that it sold 16.2 million iPhones during the fourth quarter of last year, an increase of 86% over the previous year. Thi

Apple CEO Steve Jobs Once Again on Medical Leave 1/17/2011

Steve Jobs, the long-time head of Apple, has gone on medical leave. He won't be handling day-to-day operations, but will continue to be invo

Apple Could Be Dropping the Home Button on Next-Gen iPhone and iPad Models 1/13/2011

Apple's going casual -- next generation iPhones and iPads are supposedly losing the only button really featured on the devices. New versions

Apple iOS 4.3 Could Bring Mobile Hotspot Software to All iPhones 1/12/2011

Verizon's version of the iPhone 4 includes software that enables it to share its cellular-wireless data connection with other computers. Thi

Verizon Getting the Apple iPhone 4 Next Month: It's Official 1/11/2011

After literally years of rumors, leaks, and speculation, Verizon Wireless has just made it official: it's going to start offering a version

Apple iPhone 3GS Price Drops 50% 1/11/2011

When the iPhone 4 debuted last summer, iPhone 3GS was kept around to offer customers a low-cost option. This device is now even more afforda

Apple iPhone Might Debut on Verizon Early Next Month 1/8/2011

Verizon passed on the opportunity to announce that it's going to start offering the Apple iPhone 4 at the Consumer Electronics Show, but the

Apple iPhone Still Suffering from New Years Bug 1/3/2011

A great many Apple iPhone users are complaining that the Alarm Clock app on their smartphone continues having problems for a third day, desp

Apple iPhone Hit with New Years Bug 1/2/2011

A bug in the latest version of the iOS has reportedly caused problems for thousands of iPhone users around the world. Alarms set for Jan. 1