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A global survey shows the majority of countries favor Android over iPhone. In green: Android countries; in grey: iPhone territory; in yellow: the undecideds. Credit: Electronics Hub When Android was launched soon after Apple's own iPhone, Steve Jobs threatened to "destroy" it. Ever since, and across the world, the rivalry between both systems has animated users. Now the results are in: worldwide, consumers clearly prefer one side — and it's not Steve Jobs'. A woman on her phone in Havana, Cuba. Mobile phones have become ubiquitous the world over — and so has the divide between Android and iPhone users.Credit:...

Apple may be forced to remove the Lightning port from the iPhone in favor of USB-C, according to legislation expected be presented by the European Commission next month, Reuters reports. The legislation would establish a common charging port for all mobile phones and other relevant devices in all European Union countries. The move is expected to primarily affect Apple, since many popular Android devices already feature USB-C ports. In 2018, the European Commission tried to reach a final resolution on the issue but it failed to come into law. At the time, Apple warned that forcing a common charging port on the industry would...

Shipments of smartphones are expected to grow 7.4 per cent throughout 2021, with an estimated 1.37 billion units shipped globally. This will be followed by 3.4 per cent growth in 2022. This is according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, which attributes the 7.4 per cent growth to a 13.8 per cent leap from Apple devices, and a 6.2 per cent growth from all Android devices. 5G phones are a primary driver of this growth, making up 570 million of total units. While this represents a recovery of sorts, the 2021 shipment figures are still...

Apple has finally confirmed what many already knew: September 14 is the day in which the company will officially unveil its iPhone 13 range, alongside the AirPods 3, a range of new iPads, and the Apple Watch Series 7. As previously reported, the phone will feature an ultra-wide 48MP camera, Apple’s first ever 120Hz display, a 5G modem, and a smaller notch. The Apple Watch Series 7 is also expected to be a complete refresh, with different sizes, and a flatter face design, with supply chain issues meaning the watch will likely only be available in limited quantities for quite...

Samsung Australia refuse to talk about actual sales numbers in Australia, known for being ‘positively upbeat’ about the success of the mobile division questions are now being asked about the real success of the Companies Galaxy S21 model. Especially after it was revealed that Korean bosses at Samsung are conducting a ‘Special Review’ after research revealed that their latest smartphone has failed to deliver the lift in sales that the business was expecting. A report from the analyst firm Kiwoom Securities this week placed the Galaxy S21’s shipments for the first six months of its sales life at 13.5 million...