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McAfee: Malware on Android Increasing Rapidly, iOS Remains Untouched

You've more than likely heard of McAfee. The security experts have been blocking viruses on PCs for years, and are now dabbling in mobile research. The firm just announced the results of their recent study on mobile malware.

We saw a similar analysis by Symantec a few months ago. And surprise surprise, the results haven't changed that much. iOS still seems to be the most secure mobile operating system available...

T-Mobile to Allegedly Carry iPhone 5 This Fall Alongside 3 Other Major US Carriers

iPhones for everyone! Yesterday, we told you about the report that Sprint would offer the iPhone 5 and iPhone 4 to its customer base this Fall, and now a new rumor has surfaced that T-Mobile will also carry the iPhone 5 when it launches in the coming months.

The new device from Apple will allegedly run on T-Mobile's 3G network, and the iPhone 5 is expected to be a global phone capable of running on both CDMA and GSM networks...

Apple Top US Retailer for Sales Per Square Foot

Apple is now number one in the world, at least when it comes to sales per square foot. The stat comes from research done by RetailSails, with 160 United States-based retailers included.

Apple tops the charts. with Tiffany & Co in second place. Interestingly, Tiffany's sales/sq.ft. are almost half that of Apple's...

Samsung Cites Science Fiction Film in Patent Defense Against Apple

The ongoing court battle between Apple and Samsung has been nothing short of entertaining. From Samsung's request to see the iPhone 5, to Apple's European Union injunction, the case has been full of action. And it's not over by any means.

The latest twist in the copycat lawsuit takes the entertainment to a whole new level. Since Apple claims that Samsung copied its tablet design with the Galaxy Tab 10.1, Samsung is claiming Apple copied science fiction...

LG, Sharp and Samsung Tagged as iPad 3 Display Suppliers

According to several news outlets, Apple has finally decided on who will manufacture the display panels for the iPad 3. If you've been following the rumors regarding Apple's upcoming tablet, you'll know why that's such a big deal.

With Apple in an ongoing court battle against Samsung, the company has turned to other manufacturers to fill the void. And after extensively testing displays from Sharp and LG, it sounds like it's finally picked a replacement (or two)...

Sprint Will be Getting the iPhone 5

As of right now, the iPhone is only available on two major wireless carriers here in the United States. AT&T, which was originally the sole carrier of the iPhone, and now Verizon both offer the device.

Rumors have been circulating over the past several months suggesting that Apple will finally extend the iPhone to both T-Mobile and Sprint this Fall, but so far there has been no official announcement.

Now, The Wall Street Journal has decided to chime in on the matter, and is reporting that a Sprint-branded iPhone is a lock for this October...

The Evolution of the iPhone [Infographic]

When Steve Jobs and company first announced the original iPhone, they said that they were going after 1% of the smartphone market. At the time, there were around 100 million smartphone sales globally, so 1% would have been one million units.

As most of you know by now, Apple has far exceded that goal. In the last quarter alone it shipped over 20 million smartphones. Not bad for only 4 years and 4 handsets into the market. But what's next?

Should Apple Sue Gawker Media for Gizmodo Story?

A few weeks ago, we told you that the infamous iPhone 4 prototype case was coming to an end. The two guys that took part in snagging the lost device, and eventually sold it to Gizmodo, are getting their comeuppance.

The two men are facing non-felony charges, with an arraignment set for the end of the week. Although Gizmodo, and their parent company Gawker Media, aren't involved in the criminal case, the firm has a lot riding on it...

Apple Preparing Cheaper 8GB iPhone 4 With iPhone 5 for End of September Launch

A new report from Reuters states that Apple is planning a cheaper 8GB version of the iPhone 4 to unveil alongside an iPhone 5 flagship device at the end of September. The iPhone 5 will look "largely identical" to the updated iPhone 4, but it will have a larger screen, better antenna and 8 megapixel camera.

Previous rumors were that Apple wouldn't launch a new iPhone until early October, with a possible announcement at the end of September. There have been whispers of two new iPhone models coming this Fall, and this "cheaper" 8GB iPhone 4 will clearly be targeted towards the cheaper mobile market.

Lenovo CEO Isn’t Afraid of Apple, Plans to Dominate Tablet Market

There was no shortage of media coverage last week as Apple officially passed Lenovo in revenue by hitting $3.8 billion on Lenovo's home turf of greater China (thanks largely in part to the iPhone and iPad).

However, according to a report from the FinancialTimes, Lenovo CEO Yang Yuanquing doesn't want to believe the numbers claiming the comparison is unfair. His reasoning? Basically, Lenovo's phone business doesn't make as much money as Apple's...

iPhone 4 and 3GS are Best-Selling Smartphones in US

With all of the statistics flying about regarding Android and Apple handset sales, it's extremely easy to get confused. Sometimes you hear that iPhones are topping the charts, and other times you see that Android is "leading the market."

MacRumors points to a survey done by the NPD research firm that might just help clear the air. Their quarterly Mobile Phone Track report gives some serious insight into who is the top-dog in the mobile industry...

Apple Offering Refurbished First Gen iPads for $299 [Updated]

Are you in the market for a new tablet? Have you thought about an iPad before, but couldn't justify dropping $500? If you answered yes to either of those questions, we've got some good news for you.

MacRumors sounded the alarm this morning that Apple has lowered the price on its refurbished iPads. The tablet that started it all has been available through Apple.com at $399 for a while now, but the price dropped another $100 bucks over the weekend...