Odd bug affecting Apple’s iMessage, deleting last word of users’

Apple's messaging services deletes the last word of a few key phrases. One is "The best prize is a surprise," and another is "I could be the next Obama." The only catch?

Apple’s ‘black hole’ ecosystem will drive market share past Android, Yankee Group says

In a global smartphone market that Android has been expanding at a breakneck pace, a bright spot for Apple has been increasing market share in the lucrative U.S. domestic market. A new report from the Yankee Group says that's going to continue, and that Apple is winning the slow way, via customer loyalty.

No new products until this fall, Apple CEO Tim Cook says

"We've accomplished a tremendous amount," Tim Cook said today in his Apple earnings conference call, adding that the company has "set many sales records."

Apple: earnings, stock price, innovation … and what the company needs to do now

"iPhone 5 sales have failed to impress. There's been a lack of innovation over the past few years to come up with the next great device, and consumers have filed to see any differentiation. Samsung has captured the market."

Chinese ‘app store’ lets you install pirated iPhone apps — without jailbreaking

Chinese "app store" 7659.com is using Apple's own bulk enterprise licensing system to distributed pirated apps to Chinese iPhone and iPad users, completely free.

Why 75 cents of every dollar spent on mobile advertising is spent on iPhone and iPad

There's a reason that even though Android has almost caught up to iOS in downloads, it's still way behind in monetization.

Photo: Apple’s new cheaper multi-colored iPhone surfaces, allegedly

Case manufacturer Tactus has published a photo that is allegedly Apple's new budget iPhone, a plastic-backed larger-screen iPhone that will reportedly retail for about $300.

Mailbox opens to all iOS users; app hipsters say it’s no longer cool

There's no more waiting for the hot iOS e-mail app Mailbox.

Curved, colorful, cheaper ‘iPhone Mini’ and iPhone 5S to be launched in July, analyst says

Will this be the year fashionistas can finally get an iPhone in their choice of color?

Apple to pay $53M over iPhone warranty lawsuit

If you've ever had an issue with Apple refusing to honor your iPhone or iPod Touch warranty, you could soon have some settlement dollars coming your way.

Analyst: Apple’s next-gen phones, iPad will be delayed

The potential bad news for Apple just keeps getting worse. PC shipments are down, Foxconn's iPhone builds slipped this past quarter, iPad sales are shifting to the cheaper iPad mini, and now the next big Apple hit products may be missing production target.

Foxconn’s big earnings miss means potential problems for Apple’s Q2 earnings in 2 weeks

Hon Hai Precision Industry, better known as Foxconn, reported an almost 20 percent drop in earnings in the past quarter. The problem, apparently, is lower than expected iPhone sales.

Apple & Yahoo reportedly in talks about deeper iPhone & Siri integration

Apple already offers Yahoo weather and finance data pre-loaded on the iPhone, but Yahoo and Apple are reportedly in talks to get more cozy.

Gorgeous iOS 7 concept video shows what’s possible in Apple’s next iPhone software

Imagine all the things you've ever wanted iOS to do. Then, make an awesome video showcasing all your changes.

ComScore: Apple’s still got some bite as iPhone market share grows 11% … while Android drops 4%

After weeks and months of good news for Android, ComScore's U.S. subscriber market share report released today says Apple is growing overall iPhone sales and iOS platform penetration, while Google's Android is dropping.

Mining your iPhone: Recycling iPhones yields gold, silver, platinum, and more (infographic)

That iPhone in your hand isn't just a complex piece of electronics. It's also a gold mine -- quite literally. And a platinum mine, silver mine, copper mine ... you get the picture.

WSJ: Apple to start building the next iPhone in Q2; cheap iPhone may land late 2013

Apple's next iPhone could land as soon as this summer, judging from a Wall Street Journal report today.