Apple (AAPL), Amazon.com (AMZN) and other makers of tablet computers got some good and bad news Thursday with a new report saying that tablet users will top 1 billion worldwide by year’s end but that user growth will slow dramatically over the next three years. Nearly 15% of the world’s population will use tablet computers this year — more than double the percentage of users three years ago, says a report released Wednesday by market tracker
Samsung Electronics, squeezed by Apple (AAPL) iPhones and iPads on the high end and by upstart Xiaomi in China and India, said 2014 operating profit likely fell 32% to 24.9 trillion won ($22.6 billion)in 2014, citing preliminary figures. That’s the first decline in three years. And profit likely won’t rebound in 2015, say analysts. The Korean tech giant earned 5.2 trillion won ($4.7 billion) in Q4, down 37% but better than many forecasts. In Q3,
Many consumers rely on their smartphones for calls, email and directions, but more and more will turn to another instrument for these tasks — their cars. Companies ranging from tech power-players Apple (AAPL) and Google (GOOGL) to carmakers Tesla (TSLA) and Ford (F) are helping to create Internet-connected vehicles that will offer new features and probably some ads as well. The trend is emerging as Americans spend more time on their mobile devices