ELECTRONICS

Samsung’s Epic 4G is currently available on Sprint.

A mushrooming breed of soothsayers in tech websites and blogs are predicting the demise of Apple iPhone, and by extension, arguing that the Google Android OS will beat Apple's iOS as the mobile operating system of choice in future. What essentially fuels the iPhone demise talk is the apparent edge Android phones have in terms of certain specs like screen size, processing power, battery life and camera capability.

So far, 2011 has proven the year of the Android with exciting new smartphones powered by the Android operating system hitting the market. However, considering the prospect of a feature-loaded iPhone 5 and Apple's key patent victories, questions have been raised on whether the iPhone will end up stealing the show.

Samsung is preparing to release another iPhone 5 competitor at the IFA event in Germany in September, Yahoo Korea reported.

While rumors about the release date of iPhone 5 are discussed largely, a new report from BGR suggests Apple will launch a low cost pre-paid iPhone this year.

The year 2011 has been 'the year of Android' so far with exciting new smartphones powered by the Android operating system hitting the market. However, considering the prospect of a feature-loaded iPhone 5 and Apple's key patent victories, questions have been raised on whether the year 2011 will remain 'the year of Android', or iPhone will steal the show at the end.

The 4.5-inch Hercules is expected to arrive next month and will run on Android 2.3 or Gingerbread juice.

Analysts say losing to Apple could cost HTC financially.

The battle continues for the top smart phone and a recent survey released on Monday shows that nearly half of consumers prefer Apple over Android, in terms of operating software and overall consumer satisfaction.

Both the Korean companies are in contention.

A tech-enthusiast site with well-placed sources reports that Apple's next generation iPhone 5 is already entering testing at major U.S. mobile carriers, giving more credence to a 2011 release date.

Apple has a reputation of revitalizing damaged relationships with customers with promises of lower price tag, better applications and good customer service.

A preliminary ruling from the U.S. International trade Commission, or ITC, found that Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC Corp infringed two of Apple Inc.'s patents.

Motorola Droid Bionic Release speculation and rumors.

More customers than ever will buy tablet computers and smartphones this year, driving consumer electronics revenue to a record high of $190 billion in 2011, according to a new forecast from a leading industry trade group.

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) ruled on July 15, that HTC had infringed on two of the four patents involved in its lawsuit with Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL).

The patent battle Apple has engaged with Android OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturer) can have extremely grave consequences including ban on the disputed Android products, which could mean anything between a complete wipe-out to decreased US market share, to the Google's mega-hit mobile OS.

As Apple continues to remain tight-lipped about iPhone 5 release date and specifications, Android smartphones, mainly from Samsung, HTC and Motorola, are making greater gains in the smartphone battle.

Google's Android Operating System is in serious trouble with the ITC ruling which says Android-run HTC devices infringe two of ten Apple patents in an initial determination by an administrative law judge (ALJ). These determinations will undergo review by the six-member Commission, the highest decision-making body at the ITC, to reach the final decision, with the target date of the final Commission decision set for December 6, 2011.

A comparison between Motorola Droid Bionic and most speculated features of iPhone 5, including display, memory, speed, and operating system.

A US Trade Commission judge said that HTC has infringed two Apple patents.