Evan Niu, CFA

Is this meaningful, or just another movement?

Is this meaningful, or just another movement?

Is this meaningful, or just another movement?

Is this meaningful, or just another movement?

After months of speculation, Nokia officially announces its newest Lumia 928. The new device is likely to arrive on Verizon Wireless at some point soon, which is also something of a risk considering Big Red's history.

With Apple's recent bond offering, the Mac maker just opened up its investor base to debt investors. Judging by stock and bond prices, it seems that there's a disagreement among these two classes regarding Apple's long-term prospects.

Sapphire has been dubbed a potential threat to Corning's growing Gorilla Glass business, since the material is remarkably strong. However, Corning's tests show that sapphire can't hold its own against Gorilla Glass 3.

There are now two distinct segments of the broader tablet market, and every tech giant knows it needs to play in both to succeed. Amazon and Microsoft are both reportedly looking to expand their offerings to cover all their bases.

After months of protesting Apple's capital-return policies, Greenlight Capital's David Einhorn is now placated with the Mac maker's recent change of heart.

Bill Gates recently said that users of most dominant tablets like the iPad today are frustrated because they can't type and get real work done. Even though he has a valid point, overall tablet unit sales aren't slowing down one bit and Apple has sold quite a few iPads over the past three years.

Is this meaningful, or just another movement?

Is this meaningful, or just another movement?

Is this meaningful, or just another movement?

Is this meaningful, or just another movement?

In a new ad, the South Korean conglomerate showcases two specific scenarios where Apple's iPhone 5 simply can't compete. Finally, there's a smartphone for barbecue enthusiasts.

It's been months of unrelenting negativity surrounding Apple. Investors have been ignoring the good while focusing on the bad, but that may be ending now: Apple just took control of the conversation.

The two smaller carriers in China have been whittling away at China Mobile's lead in the 3G market, presumably thanks in large part to the iPhone. China Mobile's been roaring back, though, without the iPhone. Is the iPhone's effect overrated?

A Retina iPad Mini may seem like an oxymoron when considering the engineering challenges that Apple faces in making it a reality. However, one industry analyst is still predicting that the device is due out next quarter.

Verizon still wants to buy out Vodafone's stake in its wireless division, but the price must be right for Vodafone to let go. However, Big Red has another trick up its sleeve to nudge Vodafone out.

Apple's controlling ways may be costing it important carrier partnerships. Samsung's totally willing to play ball with nearly all of the 800 wireless carriers around the world. Is Apple's unwillingness to budge costing it opportunities?