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BlackBerry Curve Outsells iPhone 3GS in Second Quarter

Written on August 05, 2009 by Darrell Etherington and 10 people have commented

According to a report by FierceWireless based on data gathered by industry analysts IDC, the iPhone 3GS sold strongly in the second quarter of 2009, but not as strongly as the BlackBerry Curve, RIM’s mid-range smartphone offering. According to its analysis, which is based on industry insider interviews, and information from parts manufacturers and distributors, [...]

Apple Climbs to Middle of the Pack in Fortune Global 500 List

Written on July 10, 2009 by Darrell Etherington and 2 people have commented

Once a year, Fortune releases its ranking of the top 500 global companies, and in recent years Apple has usually managed to nab a spot. This year, it rose to almost exactly the middle of the field at 253, up from 337 last year. The ratings are based on gross revenue, so it isn’t surprising [...]

Apple Takes It On the Chin: BlackBerry Curve Surpasses iPhone in Popularity

Written on May 04, 2009 by Darrell Etherington and 13 people have commented

Lower prices and wider availability are likely responsible, but whatever the reason, Apple probably isn’t super pleased with the news today that Research in Motion’s BlackBerry Curve has surpassed the iPhone as the No. 1 most popular smartphone in the U.S.
Apple’s handset slips to No. 2, followed, a bit surprisingly considering the reviews I’ve read, [...]

iPhone Wins Out in J.D. Power Satisfaction Survey

Written on May 01, 2009 by Darrell Etherington and 1 person has commented

They’re probably still on a high from the sale of their billionth app, but Apple now has more cause to celebrate thanks to consumer research firm J.D. Power and Associates.
A recent survey by the firm found that the iPhone ranked highest in customer satisfaction among cellphone owners so far in 2009. It topped the whole [...]