Filed under: News | Apple

 

Christmas Day 2012 Saw record Android and iOS Activations

Record setting day

Dec 28 2012, 1:15pm CST | by

15 Updates
Christmas Day 2012 Saw record Android and iOS Activations
 
Buy iPhone from Amazon Cyber Monday and Black Friday Now
 

It will come as no surprise that a lot of new gadgets are activated on Christmas Day. This Christmas Day saw a record number of activations for both Android and iOS devices according to research firm...

Drop to Full Story below YouTube Videos

Updates to this story

 

Sponsored Update


Advertisement


Update: 15

First Apple computer to fetch 250,000 pounds in auction

Source: TruthDive

London, May 25 (ANI): Apple’s pioneering Apple-1 computer, which is 37-years-old, has a wooden keyboard is being offered for sale for 250,000 pounds during an auction in Germany. The computer is being offered for sale along with a batch of ancient ...
Full article at: TruthDive  More like this  4 hours ago

Update: 14


Quote:
"Apple was able to, in effect, make them stateless -- exempt from taxes, record-keeping laws and the need for the subsidiaries to even file tax returns anywhere in the world."


Source: GoErie.com

Update: 13

Apple Mentions “Small, Low Power Device” in New Job Advert

Source: Softpedia

After teasing wearable devices in a new iPhone commercial, Apple seems to be dropping more iWatch hints in new job advertisements on its website. Apple is seeking an iOS Software Engineer for its Mobile Devices division to collaborate with the com ...
Full article at: Softpedia  More like this  4 hours ago

Update: 12

Apple manager lost €300,000 after dismissal

Source: Irish Independent

AN IRISH manager lost over €300,000 in pay, bonuses and share options in just two years when dismissed by US computer giant Apple after refusing a transfer to its California HQ. Former Cork-based Apple project manage ...
Full article at: Irish Independent  More like this  4 hours ago

Update: 10

Apple: not such a taxing issue

Source: Moneycontrol.com

The fundamental point is obvious. It is tax law, in the US and elsewhere, that needs to change, not Apple or any other company. Companies exist to please the people who own them. The freedom to be as avaricious as possible within th ...
Full article at: Moneycontrol.com  More like this  5 hours ago

Update: 9

Apple Slashes iPad mini Prices on Special Deals Site

Source: Softpedia

The U.S. Apple online store is featuring new discounts on refurbished iPad mini tablets, with the base model selling for as low as $279. If you’re on a tight budget and want to grab an iPad mini, now’s the time t ...
Full article at: Softpedia  More like this  6 hours ago

Update: 8

Marketing Analysis of Apple Inc.

Source: EssayClub.com

Introduction and Company Background Our group chose Apple as our product because it is one of the most well-known companies in the world. Apple is considered the top-selling brand of electronic gadgets and is well-known for their excel ...
Full article at: EssayClub.com  More like this  9 hours ago

Update: 7

Apple iWatch concept integrates with Apple Maps

Source: Phone Arena

Wearable devices are expected to be a $6 billion business in just three years. Led by Google Glass, the category will also include smartwatches which most of the major device manufacturers are expected to produce. From A ...
Full article at: Phone Arena  More like this  10 hours ago

Update: 6

Judge pushes Apple to settle e-book case

Source: V3.co.uk

Apple is being asked by a US Judge to settle its price-fixing case with the US Department of Justice over allegations of price-fixing on e-book titles. Reuters quoted Judge Denise Cote in saying that she believes the iBooks market operator will lose shou ...
Full article at: V3.co.uk  More like this  11 hours ago

Update: 5

How Apple first landed in Ireland

Source: Irish Times

Apple Operations International, a subsidiary of Apple Inc, is seen in Hollyhill, Cork. Photograph: Michael MacSweeney/Reuters Former Apple executives claim the almost tax-free status enjoyed in Ireland by t ...
Full article at: Irish Times  More like this  12 hours ago

Update: 4

Foxconn Still Struggling as Apple Distances Itself

Source: Brand Channel

Mega tech manufacturer Foxconn has been in the negative spotlight a lot over the past few months. Despite once being the main manufacturer for Apple products—as well as a significant player for Hewlettt-Packard, and to a lesser exte ...
Full article at: Brand Channel  More like this  13 hours ago, 6:47pm CDT

Update: 3

Blast from the past: The Apple QuickTake 150 digital camera

Source: The iPhone Blog

It's possible to forget, but Apple used to have their own line of digital cameras. Back in the mid-nineties they launched three cameras under the 'QuickTake' product banner. What we have here is the second of those; say hello to the Apple QuickTake 150 ...
Full article at: The iPhone Blog  More like this  13 hours ago, 6:39pm CDT

Update: 2

Apple seeds eighth OS X 10.8.4 beta to developers

Source: MacNN

A little over a week since the last beta, Apple is seeding a new build of OS X 10.8.4 to developers. The release is listed as 12E55, and has no known issues. People are asked to concentrate testing on Safari, Wi-Fi, graphics, and Window ...
Full article at: MacNN  More like this  13 hours ago, 6:30pm CDT

Update: 1

Csr in Apple Inc.

Source: Term Paper Warehouse

Table of Contents 1 Executive Summary 2 CSR Background 2.1 Definition of CSR 2.2 Evolution of CSR 2.3 Emergence of CSR 3 Literature Review 3.1 Carroll's CSR Pyramid 3.2 Purpose of the firm and how that shapes views on CSR 3.3 Arguments ...
Full article at: Term Paper Warehouse  More like this  13 hours ago, 6:13pm CDT

Full Story

Christmas Day 2012 Saw record Android and iOS Activations

It will come as no surprise that a lot of new gadgets are activated on Christmas Day. This Christmas Day saw a record number of activations for both Android and iOS devices according to research firm Flurry. Christmas Day of 2012 saw 2.5 times more activations for iPhones, iPad's, Android tablets, and other devices that Christmas Day 2011.

Flurry Analytics uses a database of over 260,000 apps to detect acclaimed 90% of all new Android and iOS device is activated each day. According to the analytics firm, the daily average of device is activated on December 1 through December 20 was 4 million.

On Christmas Day, 17.4 million devices were activated for 332% increase. Christmas Day 2011 saw 6.8 million device activations making this Christmas much larger for the activations of new smartphone the tablets. The company also reports that 328 million new app store downloaded on Christmas Day.

 

Watch all 2013 Superbowl ads

where to buy

Don't miss ...

 

<a href="/latest_stories/all/all/3" rel="author">Shane McGlaun</a>
Leading our review center, Shane McGlaun (Google) knows technology inside out. His extensive experience in testing computer hardware and consumer electronics enable him to effectively qualify new products and trends. If you want us review your product, please contact Shane.
Shane can be contacted directly at shane@i4u.com.

 

 

blog comments powered by Disqus

Latest stories

UFO Photographed Over Historic Barn
UFO Photographed Over Historic Barn
What was basically a photograph taken in innocence turned out to reveal a UFO in the background. Ellen Henry photographed the sky over Edgemoor Barn, a historic building in San Diego which was supposed to be haunted, and found an unusual speck in the picture she had just taken.
 
 
Microsoft and Google Cooperate on New Windows Phone YouTube App
Microsoft and Google Cooperate on New Windows Phone YouTube App
The two technology titans have buried the hatchet. After a long feud that took them to court Google and Microsoft have decided to let bygones be bygones. They will cooperate on the creation of a new YouTube app for Windows Phone.
 
 
Neonode gives MultiSensing License to Childrens Tablet OEM
Neonode gives MultiSensing License to Childrens Tablet OEM
Neonode has signed agreement with leading toys and tablets company OEM on Thursday. Neonode has given OEM a license to bring its MultiSensing Touch technology for its new children Tablet.
 
 
BBC Ends its Digital Media Initiative after Spending £98M
BBC Ends its Digital Media Initiative after Spending £98M
After failure in matters of goal accomplishment, the Digital Media Initiative was stopped by the BBC. Ending this technology project was a tough decision yet it was necessary for the long term survival and progress of the BBC.
 
 
 

More From the Web

Viral Stories

 
 

Viral Videos and Photos