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Some of the iPhone 6 suppliers were finally revealed after IHS published the results of its teardown. There were some surprises (Sony didn't make the list) and at least one question mark (IHS assumes but could not confirm that the iPhone 6 uses Corning's Gorilla Glass 3). Read on to...

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) could develop the best smartphone in the world, but it won't get anywhere without great apps. Ian Fogg, Director of Mobile & Telecoms at IHS Technology (NYSE: IHS), believes that app acquisition is one of the biggest challenges that Amazon will face. "I think the challenge...

Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) recently announced that the company will expand its wireless charging initiative to serve most domestic customers. The expansion will allow Duracell Powermat to bring 100,000 charging stations to company-operated Starbucks locations, along with a number of Teavana bars...

Which console came out on top at the 2014 Electronic Entertainment Expo? As usual, the answer largely depends on who you ask. Christine Arrington, Senior Games Analyst at IHS Electronics & Media (NYSE: IHS), thinks that Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) had the better presentation. "The...

China Mobile (NYSE: CHL) is looking for growth, and it is starting with Thailand's True Corporation. The Chinese corporation is already the world's largest carrier with more than 700 million subscribers. Apple reportedly spent years trying to work out a deal with the company, which was...

It's not everyday that Nintendo (OTC: NTDOY) receives some assistance from a competitor. But at this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo, Sony's (NYSE: SNE) E3 presentation might have given Nintendo a little bit of help. Coincidentally, both companies chose to focus on games that...

Microsoft's (NASDAQ: MSFT) new tablet offers a host of groundbreaking features. From the Surface Pen (which, in addition to its impressive sensitivity, allows users to "click" it for instant access to OneNote -- even if the device is off) to the 12-inch ClearType Full HD display, Surface Pro 3 is...

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is now among the tablet manufacturers that are building bigger and more powerful tablets. Is this a sign of things to come, and will consumers embrace the larger format? "The rumor mill has been hot and heavy around the 12-inch product," Rhoda Alexander, Director of...

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) recently upgraded its MacBook Air line of computers, but instead of adding a Retina Display, the company knocked $100 off the price. This might have been good news to cost-conscious consumers who wanted a new Mac, but it likely disappointed those who were hoping for a more...

Google's (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) augmented reality glasses have become the company's most expensive product. Could that change in the near future? According to IHS, Google Glass carries a BOM (bill of materials) of just $132.47. IHS estimated that Google spends another $20 on...

The iPhone 6, iWatch and iPad Air 2 are months away from release, but the hype keeps getting bigger and bigger for all three devices. This helped give Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) a much-needed boost in media attention this week -- especially after losing the spotlight to Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) Fire TV...

How will Nintendo (OTC: NTDOY) overcome the confusion and misinformation that hurt Wii U's sales figures? Investors shouldn't hold their breath for an immediate turnaround. The company's latest game console, Wii U, struggled at retail before Xbox One and PlayStation 4 were released. Now that...

Nintendo (OTC: NTDOY) could rebound with a fresh console in the distant future, but don't expect Wii U to turn things around. "I don't see any indication that they'll do anything different [in 2014]," Christine Arrington, Senior Games Analyst at IHS Electronics & Media (NYSE: IHS), told...

Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) spent a colossal amount of money to acquire WhatsApp, a mobile messaging app. The deal -- which includes $4 billion in cash and $12 billion in Facebook stock -- greatly exceeds the $1 billion price tag associated with Instagram. It also exceeds the $3 billion offer to...