Tag: Apple

Apple Watch: Smash or Trash? 5 Reasons why Apple will get wearables right

My wife wants an Apple Watch. She's an unapologetic laggard. Is that reason enough to say that Apple understands wearables better than anyone?

Google Glass doesn’t need a Google Glass killer, but Sony tries anyways

Google Glass flopped. But that hasn't stopped Sony from taking a (misguided) swing at the wearable market. SmartEyeglass retails for $849, but I don't think they could give these monstrosities away for free.

New king of Android could well be… Xiaomi

Not only are Xiaomi's new Mii Note phones lighter and thinnner than Apple's iPhone 6 Plus, but they are priced over 50% cheaper. Apple and Samsung: hear them roar.

Sony employs halo pricing strategy with $1,100 Walkman

With the absurd price of the new Walkman, Sony has us right where it wants us - talking about the product, decrying its price, and awaiting a cheaper follow-on.

Xiaomi, valued at $45 billion, is 3rd largest smartphone maker

Chinese smartphone makers are on the move. Xiaomi, Huawei, OnePlus could pose a serious challenge to Samsung, LG, and Apple.

The Chinese Android experiment – Day 1 with the Huawei Ascend Mate 2

Watch out Samsung and LG. As Chinese manufacturers begin selling Android devices direct to consumers, how will the Android mobile landscape change?

Huawei an unlikely, but intriguing Apple iPhone competitor

Chinese tech companies are going direct. Huawei Honor 6 Plus is another example of low-cost mobile device being sold without a U.S. partner.

Google: “We are out of inventory” (Merry Christmas)

Trying to buy a new Nexus 6 smartphone from Google this holiday season? You could be in for a game of cat-and-mouse. Meanwhile, Apple will always take your money.

Trendspotting: iPad growth slows, Apple shareholders unfazed

Research firm IDC says that YoY sales of iPads will fall by just under 13%. Will new products such as the iPhone 6 Plus and upcoming Apple Watch save the day?

What is Amazon Echo?

With Echo, Amazon guns for Google (Now) and Apple (Siri) in the battle for cloud supremacy. But there's a problem with that strategy.