Tag: iphone
Don’t blame Apple for the US smartphone market, blame the US carriers
Write this down, because I’m going to tell you my secret to understanding the US mobile industry for the last 20 years. The answer to everything is ‘The Carriers.’ Every question, every conundrum. If you want to know why we DO have this, or DON’T have that? The answer is…
Read MoreDon’t blame Apple for the US smartphone market, blame the US carriers
Write this down, because I’m going to tell you my secret to understanding the US mobile industry for the last 20 years. The answer to everything is ‘The Carriers.’ Every question, every conundrum. If you want to know why we DO have this, or DON’T have that? The answer is…
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The US government is right about Apple’s incredible market power, here’s what you need to know
The smartphone market is not competitive. Whether or not Apple holds an anti-competitive monopoly is a matter for the courts to decide, but it seems clear that the smartphone market is designed to lock buyers into one brand, and that is bad for everyone. Take a look at the list…
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Quick! The iPhone 15 Plus is now free at Verizon without a trade – but not for long
Verizon has just posted its best iPhone 15 Plus deal ever this week, with the carrier offering the flagship device for free alongside a new line on an eligible unlimited data plan. To date, this is the first time the carrier has ever offered this device for free without the…
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The iPhone 16 could come with extra RAM and storage – just for AI
The iPhone 16 leaks are starting to pile up now, ahead of an expected launch in September, and the latest rumor to reach us suggests the phone is going to come with RAM and storage upgrades – specifically to accommodate the extra AI features on board. This comes from a…
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Apple iPhone is not a monopoly – and you really don’t want the US Government to win
Apple‘s iPhone business is not a monopoly. It’s not even close to one, and it’s almost comical that the US Department of Justice (DOJ) is trying to build a shaky case around how Apple manages its software and third-party product integration. First, there’s the obvious argument: iPhone has just 57%…
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