'I dumped Apple because it's too prima donna,' said the Best Buy salesperson

In my second attempt to see how different retailers suggest you avoid Apple's ecosystem, a Best Buy salesperson offered an eclectic grouping of gadgets. And some deep emotions. ...
Any alternative to Apple's ecosystem? Yes, but you'll have to Google it

Apple isn't the only one with an expansive ecosystem of products, services, and software.
The 10 best smartphones you can buy right now

It's easy to find a great phone today. In fact, current flagship devices are so good you really don't need to be replacing them every year.

Samsung just proved why Apple's always late

Several Samsung Galaxy Fold review devices seem to have badly malfunctioned. What's the actual benefit of being first, if you can't be good?
Apple iPhone unit sales expected to decline again, even as some models shine

With Apple's second quarter earnings on deck next week, analyst predictions for iPhone unit sales are predictably rolling in.
Why Qualcomm's return to the iPhone is a huge win for Apple customers

For Apple to lead in the 5G space, it needs Qualcomm. And it knows it.

Will the iPhone XE be Apple's next big thing?

Apple's next big thing could be an update to its small, budget iPhone.
Google and Apple asked to remove China’s TikTok in India: Report

The decision follows reports that Foxconn is looking to expand manufacturing operations in India.
Intel scraps 5G phone modem business

The decision follows Apple and Qualcomm settling their legal beef and agreeing to licensing and chipset supply agreements.

Woz looks back at Apple's birth

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