As expected, the Galaxy Note 7 disaster set fire to Samsung’s operating profits in the September quarter, with the company’s mobile unit posting a 96 percent decline to 100 billion Korean won (about $87.9 million) as compared to the same time last year.
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Apple spent nearly $2.6 billion on research and development operations during the fourth fiscal quarter of 2016, bringing the company’s yearly total to more than $10 billion for the first time ever, regulatory filings show.
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Contrary to reports on Wednesday claiming Apple intends to release three new iPhone models in 2017, including a middle-of-the-road 5-inch iteration, a source tells AppleInsider plans are to stick with the usual 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch flagships.
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Microsoft has announced the wireless Surface Dial for its tablet and computer line, but a third-party option bringing much of the functionality of it to the Mac has existed for some time — the Griffin PowerMate.
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Construction work on Apple’s new Cupertino headquarters, Campus 2, now won’t be finished until the beginning of 2017, according to the city’s latest weekly update on the project.
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Apple on Wednesday revealed that its highly anticipated, entirely wireless AirPods earbuds will not ship within their originally advertised timeframe, finding their way into the hands of consumers later this fall.
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macOS Sierra has ushered in a number of new changes for Mac users, including the ability to remap the modifier keys, like the escape, control, command, or option keys to another hardware button. Here’s how to do it.
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Zivix this week is partnering with AppleInsider to give five lucky winners a dual pack of AirJamz air guitar toys compatible with iOS and Android devices.
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With demand outpacing supply, Apple’s iPhone 7 Plus has a wait time of nearly a month when ordered directly from Apple. If you want the newest iPhone right now, though, there are ways to lessen the premium and get a 7 Plus right away.
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Apple is planning to launch next year’s flagship iPhone in 4.7-, 5-, and 5.5-inch sizes, and will likely use glass backs for all three, a Japanese report claimed on Wednesday.
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