Report: Apple orders 12 petabytes of storage
Apple is said to be beefing up its storage capacity with an order of storage equipment from Isilon Systems that tops out at 12 petabytes. The news, which was picked up by AppleInsider earlier today, comes from a source at Isilon who told site StorageNewsletter that Apple was the buyer, and was making the purchase to "manage the video download of its customers using iTunes." CNET has contacted Isilon for comment on the report.EMC announced plans to acquire Isilon five months ago for $2.25 billion, a 29 percent premium on the company's stock price at the time. The company is known for going after large-scale data management projects, and has customers like Sony and Kodak, as well as media companies like ABC and XM Satellite Radio. Before getting too excited that this is incontrovertible proof of Apple's plans to launch a storage locker for user content, it's worth noting Apple is still in the process of readying its North Caroline data center, which the company has stated will go online this spring. The company also has an existing data center facility in Newark, Calif., it purchased in 2006 that could be due for a new wave of hardware upgrades.According to a report published by Bernstein Research last month on Apple's upcoming data center, Apple spent an estimated $1.7 billion on IT assets during fiscal year 2010. That number, the report estimates, could jump up to $2.6 billion this year. The new North Carolina facility, which is said to be 500,000 square feet, can squeeze somewhere between 95,000 to 120,000 servers, something Bernstein said could "easily" cost hundreds of millions of dollars. StorageNewsletter's report says this 12-petabyte buy "probably" makes Apple the largest Isilon customer yet.
Great MP3 minds think alike
Great MP3 minds think alike
They say diversity is the spice of life, but a new music app claims you can add flavor to your listening routine by networking with those who have the exact same tastes as you.A group called Emergent Music today launched Goombah, a community-driven, music discovery site and desktop application. Goombah offers its members "taste-targeted free music" through patent-pending technology that claims to analyze users' iTunes collections and listening behavior and connect them to people and music that "precisely match their taste."It's not rocket science to conclude that people with similar music collections are the best sources for recommendations of new artists and tracks that you haven't yet heard but probably would enjoy. Goombah seems slightly ahead of the game, however, by launching with an inventory of 5 million unique tracks that's already growing thanks to a five-month beta testing period. Goombah also features an "Adventurousness" slider tool that widens the scope of recommendations from the most popular to those on the fringe. Goombah was easy to download and within a few minutes had analyzed our iTunes inventory to create a list of over 100 recommended tracks. Several of the free songs got our feet tapping and introduced us to artists worth pursuing. However, a good portion of the recommendations actually had to be purchased through iTunes, not exactly the free music we had anticipated. Additionally, you can't use Goombah on any computer that doesn't house an iTunes library.Will Goombah offer anything earth-shatteringly new to those already fluent in browsing by category? And speaking of diversity, what is up with that potentially offensive name? Time will tell, but in the meantime, stay tuned for a more in-depth Goombah feature from CNET News.com.
They say diversity is the spice of life, but a new music app claims you can add flavor to your listening routine by networking with those who have the exact same tastes as you.A group called Emergent Music today launched Goombah, a community-driven, music discovery site and desktop application. Goombah offers its members "taste-targeted free music" through patent-pending technology that claims to analyze users' iTunes collections and listening behavior and connect them to people and music that "precisely match their taste."It's not rocket science to conclude that people with similar music collections are the best sources for recommendations of new artists and tracks that you haven't yet heard but probably would enjoy. Goombah seems slightly ahead of the game, however, by launching with an inventory of 5 million unique tracks that's already growing thanks to a five-month beta testing period. Goombah also features an "Adventurousness" slider tool that widens the scope of recommendations from the most popular to those on the fringe. Goombah was easy to download and within a few minutes had analyzed our iTunes inventory to create a list of over 100 recommended tracks. Several of the free songs got our feet tapping and introduced us to artists worth pursuing. However, a good portion of the recommendations actually had to be purchased through iTunes, not exactly the free music we had anticipated. Additionally, you can't use Goombah on any computer that doesn't house an iTunes library.Will Goombah offer anything earth-shatteringly new to those already fluent in browsing by category? And speaking of diversity, what is up with that potentially offensive name? Time will tell, but in the meantime, stay tuned for a more in-depth Goombah feature from CNET News.com.
Report- iPhone to cost Verizon billions this year
Report: iPhone to cost Verizon billions this year
Verizon Wireless obviously wants the iPhone, but it will pay a hefty price to get it.Speaking to several industry analysts, Bloomberg found that Verizon could pay billions of dollars this year in subsidies.According to UBS analyst John Hodulik, Verizon could sell 13 million iPhone units this year and subsidize each device by $400. Overall, that could mean Verizon will pay $5.2 billion in subsidies.Barclays analyst James Ratcliffe told Bloomberg that he isn't as bullish on iPhone sales. He expects Verizon to sell about 9 million iPhones and subsidize the smartphone at $350, forcing the company to take a $3.2 billion subsidy expense in the year.Subsidies are commonplace in the mobile market. Carriers acquire phones from vendors at a specific price, and typically sell them for much less. By subsidizing a phone's price, carriers hope to attract more customers and recoup that investment through monthly service plans.Later this morning, Verizon is holding a press event in New York City where it is widely expected to announce support for the iPhone. The event starts at 8 a.m. PT, and as you might expect, CNET will be there to live-blog every second.
Verizon Wireless obviously wants the iPhone, but it will pay a hefty price to get it.Speaking to several industry analysts, Bloomberg found that Verizon could pay billions of dollars this year in subsidies.According to UBS analyst John Hodulik, Verizon could sell 13 million iPhone units this year and subsidize each device by $400. Overall, that could mean Verizon will pay $5.2 billion in subsidies.Barclays analyst James Ratcliffe told Bloomberg that he isn't as bullish on iPhone sales. He expects Verizon to sell about 9 million iPhones and subsidize the smartphone at $350, forcing the company to take a $3.2 billion subsidy expense in the year.Subsidies are commonplace in the mobile market. Carriers acquire phones from vendors at a specific price, and typically sell them for much less. By subsidizing a phone's price, carriers hope to attract more customers and recoup that investment through monthly service plans.Later this morning, Verizon is holding a press event in New York City where it is widely expected to announce support for the iPhone. The event starts at 8 a.m. PT, and as you might expect, CNET will be there to live-blog every second.
Report- iPad 2 to ship next February
Report: iPad 2 to ship next February
The next version of iPad is reportedly expected to ship as soon as the end of February.Component makers in Taiwan say Foxconn--a key maker of iPhones and iPads--has been notified that it should be ready to ship 400,000 to 600,000 units of the next version of iPad in the next 100 days, according to a DigiTimes report. Taiwan-based Foxconn reportedly declined to comment.DigiTimes reported that Apple had originally expected to begin mass production of the unofficially dubbed iPad 2 in January, but Apple postponed that schedule because the device's firmware is still undergoing testing.Apple representatives did not immediately respond to a request for comment.The iPad 2 has been widely expected to come out in the first quarter of 2011 and feature a front-facing camera. Some analysts also expected Qualcomm will provide chips that allow the iPad to run on both CDMA and GSM networks, a so-called "world" iPad. The current 3G version is GSM only. As my colleague Erica Ogg points out, a dual-mode iPad makes sense now that Apple offers the current iPad on both CDMA and GSM networks. While the 3G version AT&T sells has GSM chips inside, the Verizon version comes bundled with a wireless hot spot.
The next version of iPad is reportedly expected to ship as soon as the end of February.Component makers in Taiwan say Foxconn--a key maker of iPhones and iPads--has been notified that it should be ready to ship 400,000 to 600,000 units of the next version of iPad in the next 100 days, according to a DigiTimes report. Taiwan-based Foxconn reportedly declined to comment.DigiTimes reported that Apple had originally expected to begin mass production of the unofficially dubbed iPad 2 in January, but Apple postponed that schedule because the device's firmware is still undergoing testing.Apple representatives did not immediately respond to a request for comment.The iPad 2 has been widely expected to come out in the first quarter of 2011 and feature a front-facing camera. Some analysts also expected Qualcomm will provide chips that allow the iPad to run on both CDMA and GSM networks, a so-called "world" iPad. The current 3G version is GSM only. As my colleague Erica Ogg points out, a dual-mode iPad makes sense now that Apple offers the current iPad on both CDMA and GSM networks. While the 3G version AT&T sells has GSM chips inside, the Verizon version comes bundled with a wireless hot spot.
Android Wear, Project Morpheus and UK Chromecast in podcast 381
Android Wear, Project Morpheus and UK Chromecast in podcast 381
The biggest news this week was Google's move into wearables with its Android Wear operating system, so that's first up on this week's podcast. With voice recognition, fancy menus designed to be easy to see on your wrist and fitness tracking, there's a chance it could be just the kick-start smart watches need.Google gets the second spot too for launching its Chromecast video streamer in the UK. At just £30, this simple device puts iPlayer, Netflix and Google's video services on any TV with an HDMI port. We chat about its significance and how it compares to the competition. The iPhone 5C is suddenly £40 cheaper, but there's a catch. To get the lower price, you need to buy the 8GB version of the phone. Is that enough storage? We discuss.Android Wear, Project Morpheus and UK Chromecast in podcast 381Your browser does not support the audio element.Sony gets points for the coolest-looking product this week. Project Morpheus is Sony's name for its new virtual reality headset that works with the PlayStation 4. Looking rather Tron-esque and competing with the Oculus Rift, we have a natter about its chances. We mention a few other stories in passing, here are the links in case you want to read more: The HTC One M8 is going on sale at 4pm on Tuesday EA has been hacked to steal a bunch of Apple IDs 2014 budget funds graphene research and an Alan Turing instituteFlappy Bird is coming back Brit gets revenge on scammer by texting him all of Shakespeare To listen to the podcast, just press play above or head to this link on the iTunes Store. Alternatively, head to iTunes and search for CNET UK.Or if you want to watch Andy and Jason speak their brains in video form, hit play below or head to YouTube.com/cnet for this and all the rest of our videos.
The biggest news this week was Google's move into wearables with its Android Wear operating system, so that's first up on this week's podcast. With voice recognition, fancy menus designed to be easy to see on your wrist and fitness tracking, there's a chance it could be just the kick-start smart watches need.Google gets the second spot too for launching its Chromecast video streamer in the UK. At just £30, this simple device puts iPlayer, Netflix and Google's video services on any TV with an HDMI port. We chat about its significance and how it compares to the competition. The iPhone 5C is suddenly £40 cheaper, but there's a catch. To get the lower price, you need to buy the 8GB version of the phone. Is that enough storage? We discuss.Android Wear, Project Morpheus and UK Chromecast in podcast 381Your browser does not support the audio element.Sony gets points for the coolest-looking product this week. Project Morpheus is Sony's name for its new virtual reality headset that works with the PlayStation 4. Looking rather Tron-esque and competing with the Oculus Rift, we have a natter about its chances. We mention a few other stories in passing, here are the links in case you want to read more: The HTC One M8 is going on sale at 4pm on Tuesday EA has been hacked to steal a bunch of Apple IDs 2014 budget funds graphene research and an Alan Turing instituteFlappy Bird is coming back Brit gets revenge on scammer by texting him all of Shakespeare To listen to the podcast, just press play above or head to this link on the iTunes Store. Alternatively, head to iTunes and search for CNET UK.Or if you want to watch Andy and Jason speak their brains in video form, hit play below or head to YouTube.com/cnet for this and all the rest of our videos.
Android Atlas Weekly 91- Segues- We don't need no stinkin' segues! (Podcast)
Android Atlas Weekly 91: Segues? We don't need no stinkin' segues! (Podcast)
CNET editors Lynn La and Eric Franklin join us to dish on tablets, ICS updates, and apps on one of our roughest shows to date! This content is rated TV-MA, and is for viewers 18 years or older. Are you of age?YesNoSorry, you are not old enough to view this content.PlayListen nowYour browser does not support the audio element.Subscribe: iTunes (MP3) | iTunes (320x180) | iTunes (640x360) | RSS (MP3) | RSS (320x180) | RSS (640x360)EPISODE 91NEWS:-Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 review-Possible Nexus Tablet giveaway at Google IO?-Rumor: Jelly Bean coming in Q3?-AT&T announces slew of other devices getting ICS update-Samsung, LG not done with 3D yet-BlueStacks beta is out, and it puts Android apps on your Windows computer-Bluestacks-app-player-beta-goes-live-Instagram for Android imminent-Angry Birds SpaceAPP of the WEEK:-Temple RunEMAIL:Hi Team, I have finally taken the plunge and switched frommy ageing iPhone 3G to a new Samsung Galaxy Note.The Note isvery impressive. My question pertains to location services and privacy settings.With my iPhone, I can customise which applications can have access to myGPS location.I cannot find this option with my Android 2.3Gingerbread OS.Is this option available?Upon downloadingapplications in the Play Shop, the app will tell me it wants to monitor my location;however, I see nowhere post download that I can deactivate this withoutdeleting the app.Please help?From Kevin, Melbourne, Australia.â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"Not without first rooting the phone, no. There are apps that you can use to deny certain apps access to GPS location (Permissions Denied http://bit.ly/GWnKz5 springs to mind), but these apps usually require root access since you’re messing with locked permissions.His non-rooted options area) turn off GPS access on a global level via the “Location & security†menu in the Settings orb) pay attention to the permissions asked for by the apps before installation and simply not install apps that he doesn’t want to know where he is.END OF SHOW DETAILS:BLOG cnet.com/android-atlasSTREAM cnet.com/live/TIME Wednesdays @ 10am PTEMAIL androidatlas@cnet.comTWITTER @androidatlasJAYMAR@jaymarcabebeJUSTIN @notmyrealnameERIC FRANKLIN @nidopalLYNN LA @lynnlaaaSTEPHEN @stephenbeachamPHONE866-344-CNET (2638)
CNET editors Lynn La and Eric Franklin join us to dish on tablets, ICS updates, and apps on one of our roughest shows to date! This content is rated TV-MA, and is for viewers 18 years or older. Are you of age?YesNoSorry, you are not old enough to view this content.PlayListen nowYour browser does not support the audio element.Subscribe: iTunes (MP3) | iTunes (320x180) | iTunes (640x360) | RSS (MP3) | RSS (320x180) | RSS (640x360)EPISODE 91NEWS:-Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 review-Possible Nexus Tablet giveaway at Google IO?-Rumor: Jelly Bean coming in Q3?-AT&T announces slew of other devices getting ICS update-Samsung, LG not done with 3D yet-BlueStacks beta is out, and it puts Android apps on your Windows computer-Bluestacks-app-player-beta-goes-live-Instagram for Android imminent-Angry Birds SpaceAPP of the WEEK:-Temple RunEMAIL:Hi Team, I have finally taken the plunge and switched frommy ageing iPhone 3G to a new Samsung Galaxy Note.The Note isvery impressive. My question pertains to location services and privacy settings.With my iPhone, I can customise which applications can have access to myGPS location.I cannot find this option with my Android 2.3Gingerbread OS.Is this option available?Upon downloadingapplications in the Play Shop, the app will tell me it wants to monitor my location;however, I see nowhere post download that I can deactivate this withoutdeleting the app.Please help?From Kevin, Melbourne, Australia.â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"Not without first rooting the phone, no. There are apps that you can use to deny certain apps access to GPS location (Permissions Denied http://bit.ly/GWnKz5 springs to mind), but these apps usually require root access since you’re messing with locked permissions.His non-rooted options area) turn off GPS access on a global level via the “Location & security†menu in the Settings orb) pay attention to the permissions asked for by the apps before installation and simply not install apps that he doesn’t want to know where he is.END OF SHOW DETAILS:BLOG cnet.com/android-atlasSTREAM cnet.com/live/TIME Wednesdays @ 10am PTEMAIL androidatlas@cnet.comTWITTER @androidatlasJAYMAR@jaymarcabebeJUSTIN @notmyrealnameERIC FRANKLIN @nidopalLYNN LA @lynnlaaaSTEPHEN @stephenbeachamPHONE866-344-CNET (2638)
Angry Birds sequel Bad Piggies hogs top spot among iOS apps
Angry Birds sequel Bad Piggies hogs top spot among iOS apps
Those Bad Piggies may not be so bad if they can soar to the top of the iOS charts in just a few hours.Released from its pen earlier today for iOS and Android, the Angry Birds sequel is the most-downloaded paid app among both iPhone and iPad users.A brand-new game rarely hits the top spot in Apple's App Store so quickly. But being the latest installment in the hot Angry Birds lineup gives Bad Piggies a strong leg (or hoof) up. Game maker Rovio has gotten a lot of mileage out of Angry Birds, but the company also knows it needs to shake up the franchise to keep it from molting.Bad Piggies offers a twist on the simple birds-versus-pigs scenario. The new game places you on the side of the pigs to help them crack the eggs of the angry birds. Instead of the usual gameplay, Bad Piggies challenges you with a series of puzzles in which you build devices to move the pigs to each destination.Related stories'Something Pig is coming' in next Angry Birds gameAngry Birds Space blasts into orbitRovio tries to strike gold twice with Amazing Alex launchAngry Birds maker rakes in the revenueRovio has packaged the pigs in two flavors -- a standard edition for smartphones and an HD one for tablets.The iPhone and iPod Touch version costs 99 cents, while the iPad version will set you back $2.99. Both Android versions are free from Google Play, apparently thanks to a special Google promotion celebrating 25 billion downloads in less than four years.Bad Piggies has guzzled up positive reviews so far, earning a 4.5-star rating from iOS users and a 5-start rating from Android folks.Rovio took its first stab at a new game in July called Amazing Alex. Similar in some ways to Bad Piggies, Alex challenges you with puzzles to move objects around the screen. Amazing Alex also climbed its way to the top of the iOS charts not long after its debut.
Those Bad Piggies may not be so bad if they can soar to the top of the iOS charts in just a few hours.Released from its pen earlier today for iOS and Android, the Angry Birds sequel is the most-downloaded paid app among both iPhone and iPad users.A brand-new game rarely hits the top spot in Apple's App Store so quickly. But being the latest installment in the hot Angry Birds lineup gives Bad Piggies a strong leg (or hoof) up. Game maker Rovio has gotten a lot of mileage out of Angry Birds, but the company also knows it needs to shake up the franchise to keep it from molting.Bad Piggies offers a twist on the simple birds-versus-pigs scenario. The new game places you on the side of the pigs to help them crack the eggs of the angry birds. Instead of the usual gameplay, Bad Piggies challenges you with a series of puzzles in which you build devices to move the pigs to each destination.Related stories'Something Pig is coming' in next Angry Birds gameAngry Birds Space blasts into orbitRovio tries to strike gold twice with Amazing Alex launchAngry Birds maker rakes in the revenueRovio has packaged the pigs in two flavors -- a standard edition for smartphones and an HD one for tablets.The iPhone and iPod Touch version costs 99 cents, while the iPad version will set you back $2.99. Both Android versions are free from Google Play, apparently thanks to a special Google promotion celebrating 25 billion downloads in less than four years.Bad Piggies has guzzled up positive reviews so far, earning a 4.5-star rating from iOS users and a 5-start rating from Android folks.Rovio took its first stab at a new game in July called Amazing Alex. Similar in some ways to Bad Piggies, Alex challenges you with puzzles to move objects around the screen. Amazing Alex also climbed its way to the top of the iOS charts not long after its debut.
Anobit acquisition keeps Apple ahead in flash memory
Anobit acquisition keeps Apple ahead in flash memory
But engineering flash memory so it's reliable is an enormous challenge.Just ask companies like Intel, Micron Technology, or SanDisk who have spent billions of dollars trying to make ever faster yet reliable flash memory and solid-state drives.As NAND flash memory geometries get smaller and more bits are stored in each memory cell, the cells become more susceptible to electrical interference and disturbance, resulting in more data errors.Sometimes referred to "read and program disturb."Anobit has developed a memory signal processor, or MSP, that is able to manage very high bit error rates and extend the life of flash memory devices, according to Wong.(Spelled out in more detail here PDF). This is a big issue in the flash memory business these days because it's the difference between a high-quality, long-lasting solid-state drive and a mediocre one that may peter out prematurely.And that is important to Apple since practically all of its marquee devices now use flash as the storage medium, not traditional rotating drives. Add this burgeoning flash expertise to Apple's formidable in-house system-on-a-chip know-how, as manifested in its A5 series of chips, and you have the makings of a chip design giant, albeit one deftly hidden inside of a device maker.It wasn't too long ago that Apple made similar acquisitions to establish itself as a leading designer of processors used in its iPhones and iPads.Past chip company purchases include Intrinsity and P.A. Semi. Those have seemed to have worked. Apple's dual-core A5 processor powers both the iPad 2 and iPhone 4S and is a big reason both devices have been well-received by consumers. Updated at 6:50 a.m. PT with a clarification of a quote from Gregory Wong.
But engineering flash memory so it's reliable is an enormous challenge.Just ask companies like Intel, Micron Technology, or SanDisk who have spent billions of dollars trying to make ever faster yet reliable flash memory and solid-state drives.As NAND flash memory geometries get smaller and more bits are stored in each memory cell, the cells become more susceptible to electrical interference and disturbance, resulting in more data errors.Sometimes referred to "read and program disturb."Anobit has developed a memory signal processor, or MSP, that is able to manage very high bit error rates and extend the life of flash memory devices, according to Wong.(Spelled out in more detail here PDF). This is a big issue in the flash memory business these days because it's the difference between a high-quality, long-lasting solid-state drive and a mediocre one that may peter out prematurely.And that is important to Apple since practically all of its marquee devices now use flash as the storage medium, not traditional rotating drives. Add this burgeoning flash expertise to Apple's formidable in-house system-on-a-chip know-how, as manifested in its A5 series of chips, and you have the makings of a chip design giant, albeit one deftly hidden inside of a device maker.It wasn't too long ago that Apple made similar acquisitions to establish itself as a leading designer of processors used in its iPhones and iPads.Past chip company purchases include Intrinsity and P.A. Semi. Those have seemed to have worked. Apple's dual-core A5 processor powers both the iPad 2 and iPhone 4S and is a big reason both devices have been well-received by consumers. Updated at 6:50 a.m. PT with a clarification of a quote from Gregory Wong.
Android's lead over iOS hits 2x mark on mobile ad network
Android's lead over iOS hits 2x mark on mobile ad network
Android continues to inch its way higher as the leading mobile OS on Millennial Media, according to the ad network's October Mobile Mix report.Google's mobile platform grabbed 56 percent of all ad impressions on the network last month, double iOS's 28 percent share, figures that include both smartphones and tablets together. Android has been the leading mobile OS on Millennial Media's network for almost a year now.Among the rest of the pack, RIM's BlackBerry OS took home a 13 percent share, leaving 1 percent each for Nokia's Symbian, Microsoft's Windows Phone, and a range of other mobile platforms.Related storiesAndroid use surges on mobile ad networkAndroid bumps lead over Apple's iOS on ad networkAndroid outshines Apple iOS on mobile ad networkThough it lost the smartphone OS crown to Android, Apple is still tops among mobile device makers. Apple devices altogether won 23.5 percent of all ad impressions last month, giving the company the lead among the top 15 manufacturers. The iPhone itself was the most popular device on the top 20 list of mobile phones with a 12.5 percent share.HTC captured second place with 18 percent of all impressions. Four HTC phones were on the top 20 list, including the Desire, Evo, Droid Incredible, and MyTouch 4G Glacier.Following closely in third place was Samsung with a 17 percent share. The Korean phone maker grew 7 percent from the previous month and saw six of its phones on the top 20, including the Nexus S and the Galaxy S, both of which hit the list for the first time.Chinese handset maker Huawei also continued to prove popular, holding onto the #7 position on the list of the top 15 manufacturers. Two of its phones, the Ascend and the Ideo, found spots on the top 20 list of mobile phones. On the list for three months in a row, the Ideo has moved up three spots since August.Overall, Android devices accounted for 14 of the top 20 mobile phones last month, giving them a combined share of 24 percent of all ad impressions.
Android continues to inch its way higher as the leading mobile OS on Millennial Media, according to the ad network's October Mobile Mix report.Google's mobile platform grabbed 56 percent of all ad impressions on the network last month, double iOS's 28 percent share, figures that include both smartphones and tablets together. Android has been the leading mobile OS on Millennial Media's network for almost a year now.Among the rest of the pack, RIM's BlackBerry OS took home a 13 percent share, leaving 1 percent each for Nokia's Symbian, Microsoft's Windows Phone, and a range of other mobile platforms.Related storiesAndroid use surges on mobile ad networkAndroid bumps lead over Apple's iOS on ad networkAndroid outshines Apple iOS on mobile ad networkThough it lost the smartphone OS crown to Android, Apple is still tops among mobile device makers. Apple devices altogether won 23.5 percent of all ad impressions last month, giving the company the lead among the top 15 manufacturers. The iPhone itself was the most popular device on the top 20 list of mobile phones with a 12.5 percent share.HTC captured second place with 18 percent of all impressions. Four HTC phones were on the top 20 list, including the Desire, Evo, Droid Incredible, and MyTouch 4G Glacier.Following closely in third place was Samsung with a 17 percent share. The Korean phone maker grew 7 percent from the previous month and saw six of its phones on the top 20, including the Nexus S and the Galaxy S, both of which hit the list for the first time.Chinese handset maker Huawei also continued to prove popular, holding onto the #7 position on the list of the top 15 manufacturers. Two of its phones, the Ascend and the Ideo, found spots on the top 20 list of mobile phones. On the list for three months in a row, the Ideo has moved up three spots since August.Overall, Android devices accounted for 14 of the top 20 mobile phones last month, giving them a combined share of 24 percent of all ad impressions.
Android, iOS nab 82 percent of smartphone market in Q1
Android, iOS nab 82 percent of smartphone market in Q1
Android and iOS are stealing mobile market share at a shocking rate, new data from research firm IDC has revealed.During the first quarter, Android and iOS combined to secure 82 percent of the smartphone market. Android-based device vendors shipped 89.9 million smartphones last quarter, jumping 145 percent year over year. Apple's iPhone shipments soared by 88.7 percent to land at 35.1 million units.Android and iOS shipments hit 36.7 million units and 18.6 million units, respectively, during the first quarter of 2011. At that time, the platforms owned 54.4 percent of the market.So, which operating systems were hit hard in the last 12 months? According to IDC, Symbian shipments were down 60.6 percent year-over-year last quarter, to end the period at 10.4 million units. RIM's BlackBerry smartphone shipments fell by 29.7 percent to 9.7 million units."The popularity of Android and iOS stems from a combination of factors that the competition has struggled to keep up with," Ramon Llamas, senior research analyst with IDC's Mobile Phone Technology and Trends program, said today in a statement. "Neither Android nor iOS were the first to market with some of these features, but the way they made the smartphone experience intuitive and seamless has quickly earned a massive following."Microsoft's Windows Phone was one of the more surprising winners last quarter, as shipments jumped 26.9 percent to 3.3 million units. However, the platform could only tally 2.2 percent market share. What's worse, IDC doesn't expect to see too much growth in that figure in the coming quarters."Until Nokia speeds the cadence of its smartphone releases or more vendors launch their own Windows Phone-powered smartphones, IDC anticipates slow growth for the operating system," the research firm wrote today in a statement.Even though power in the smartphone space is consolidating, the market is growing at an extremely fast clip. During the first quarter of 2011, 101.6 million smartphones hit store shelves. Last quarter, that figure jumped to 152.3 million, representing 50 percent growth year over year.
Android and iOS are stealing mobile market share at a shocking rate, new data from research firm IDC has revealed.During the first quarter, Android and iOS combined to secure 82 percent of the smartphone market. Android-based device vendors shipped 89.9 million smartphones last quarter, jumping 145 percent year over year. Apple's iPhone shipments soared by 88.7 percent to land at 35.1 million units.Android and iOS shipments hit 36.7 million units and 18.6 million units, respectively, during the first quarter of 2011. At that time, the platforms owned 54.4 percent of the market.So, which operating systems were hit hard in the last 12 months? According to IDC, Symbian shipments were down 60.6 percent year-over-year last quarter, to end the period at 10.4 million units. RIM's BlackBerry smartphone shipments fell by 29.7 percent to 9.7 million units."The popularity of Android and iOS stems from a combination of factors that the competition has struggled to keep up with," Ramon Llamas, senior research analyst with IDC's Mobile Phone Technology and Trends program, said today in a statement. "Neither Android nor iOS were the first to market with some of these features, but the way they made the smartphone experience intuitive and seamless has quickly earned a massive following."Microsoft's Windows Phone was one of the more surprising winners last quarter, as shipments jumped 26.9 percent to 3.3 million units. However, the platform could only tally 2.2 percent market share. What's worse, IDC doesn't expect to see too much growth in that figure in the coming quarters."Until Nokia speeds the cadence of its smartphone releases or more vendors launch their own Windows Phone-powered smartphones, IDC anticipates slow growth for the operating system," the research firm wrote today in a statement.Even though power in the smartphone space is consolidating, the market is growing at an extremely fast clip. During the first quarter of 2011, 101.6 million smartphones hit store shelves. Last quarter, that figure jumped to 152.3 million, representing 50 percent growth year over year.
Android, iOS both boost lead in U.S. smartphone market
Android, iOS both boost lead in U.S. smartphone market
Android and Apple both continue to dominate the U.S. smartphone market.The latest stats, out yesterday from ComScore, showed that Android increased its lead by more than 2 percentage points during the three-month period ending in January. At the same time, iOS saw its share rise by 1.4 points. Both platforms enjoyed a prosperous holiday season, with a record number of device activations on Christmas and the surrounding days.Other mobile platforms continued to lose market share to the top dogs.BlackBerry maker RIM dropped two points to 15.2 percent over the three-month period seen by ComScore. Microsoft lost a point to sink to 4.4 percent. And Nokia's Symbian trailed, eking out a 1.5 percent share.RIM has faced a tough climate as more of its once-core enterprise customers have been gravitating toward Android and iOS. Microsoft continues to struggle with Windows Phone, waiting to see if its partnership with Nokia can breathe some life into the smartphone businesses of both companies.ComScoreThe number of smartphone owners in the U.S. blasted past the 100-million point in January, reaching 101.3 million subscribers, according to ComScore.Looking strictly at smartphone manufacturers, Samsung kept its lead for the three months ending in January, with a 25 percent share of the market. The Korean handset maker saw a jump in sales and profits in the fourth quarter of last year, thanks to heavy demand for its Galaxy phones.The surge in Android devices also made itself felt down the chain, putting LG in second place with almost 20 percent of the U.S. smartphone market and Motorola in third with 13 percent.Apple again trailed, in fourth place. But it was the only smartphone maker among the top five to show a profit. Apple gained two points of market share from the previous three months to win almost 13 percent of the market. RIM found itself in last place with a 6.6 percent share, unchanged from the prior three months.To compile its latest results, ComScore relied on data from its MobiLens service, which polled more than 30,000 mobile subscribers in the U.S.
Android and Apple both continue to dominate the U.S. smartphone market.The latest stats, out yesterday from ComScore, showed that Android increased its lead by more than 2 percentage points during the three-month period ending in January. At the same time, iOS saw its share rise by 1.4 points. Both platforms enjoyed a prosperous holiday season, with a record number of device activations on Christmas and the surrounding days.Other mobile platforms continued to lose market share to the top dogs.BlackBerry maker RIM dropped two points to 15.2 percent over the three-month period seen by ComScore. Microsoft lost a point to sink to 4.4 percent. And Nokia's Symbian trailed, eking out a 1.5 percent share.RIM has faced a tough climate as more of its once-core enterprise customers have been gravitating toward Android and iOS. Microsoft continues to struggle with Windows Phone, waiting to see if its partnership with Nokia can breathe some life into the smartphone businesses of both companies.ComScoreThe number of smartphone owners in the U.S. blasted past the 100-million point in January, reaching 101.3 million subscribers, according to ComScore.Looking strictly at smartphone manufacturers, Samsung kept its lead for the three months ending in January, with a 25 percent share of the market. The Korean handset maker saw a jump in sales and profits in the fourth quarter of last year, thanks to heavy demand for its Galaxy phones.The surge in Android devices also made itself felt down the chain, putting LG in second place with almost 20 percent of the U.S. smartphone market and Motorola in third with 13 percent.Apple again trailed, in fourth place. But it was the only smartphone maker among the top five to show a profit. Apple gained two points of market share from the previous three months to win almost 13 percent of the market. RIM found itself in last place with a 6.6 percent share, unchanged from the prior three months.To compile its latest results, ComScore relied on data from its MobiLens service, which polled more than 30,000 mobile subscribers in the U.S.
Analyst- MacBook Air sales continue to be strong
Analyst: MacBook Air sales continue to be strong
The second-generation MacBook Air is proving to be a strong seller for Apple, and one that could bring the company $2.2 billion in annual revenue if the current pace keeps up. That's according to a note by J.P. Morgan analyst Mark Moskowitz sent to investors earlier today, and picked up by the Financial Post.Citing data from Gartner, Moskowitz notes that Apple shipped 420,000 MacBook Air units in the fourth quarter of 2010, which is up 333 percent from the same quarter last year, and 326.8 percent from the previous quarter. Moskowitz said that if Apple can keep up that pace, both in production and sales of the Air line, it could go on to pull in revenue of $2.2 billion or more. Even if that target isn't hit, Moskowitz contended that the MacBook Air is becoming a bigger player in the Mac lineup, representing more than 10 percent of Mac units in the fourth quarter, and 15 percent of total notebook unit sales versus the 5 percent from the year before. The big sales jump coincides with the release of the second-generation MacBook Air, which went on sale in late October and represents the first major redesign since the Air's introduction in early 2008. During that time, the Air received two updates, which tweaked things like processor speed, graphics power, storage, and the price (which went down). Apple offered up the newest version of the Air in two different sizes, as well as lowering the entry-level price to $999.
The second-generation MacBook Air is proving to be a strong seller for Apple, and one that could bring the company $2.2 billion in annual revenue if the current pace keeps up. That's according to a note by J.P. Morgan analyst Mark Moskowitz sent to investors earlier today, and picked up by the Financial Post.Citing data from Gartner, Moskowitz notes that Apple shipped 420,000 MacBook Air units in the fourth quarter of 2010, which is up 333 percent from the same quarter last year, and 326.8 percent from the previous quarter. Moskowitz said that if Apple can keep up that pace, both in production and sales of the Air line, it could go on to pull in revenue of $2.2 billion or more. Even if that target isn't hit, Moskowitz contended that the MacBook Air is becoming a bigger player in the Mac lineup, representing more than 10 percent of Mac units in the fourth quarter, and 15 percent of total notebook unit sales versus the 5 percent from the year before. The big sales jump coincides with the release of the second-generation MacBook Air, which went on sale in late October and represents the first major redesign since the Air's introduction in early 2008. During that time, the Air received two updates, which tweaked things like processor speed, graphics power, storage, and the price (which went down). Apple offered up the newest version of the Air in two different sizes, as well as lowering the entry-level price to $999.
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