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Apple accessories could surpass $5 billion by 2015
With new devices out now and more coming soon, sales of iPad accessories, iPhone 4S cases and more could bring in $5 billion by 2015, according to The Fiscal Times.
Accessories market growing across the world
With more iPhones, Kindles and other devices than ever, it only makes sense there is a bigger market for accessories such as cell phone batteries and phone cases, according to one expert.
Putting iPad on dash could be illegal
While there are plenty of new iPad cases and accessories that will try and make the device usable almost anywhere, Apple lovers may want to be careful about keeping the iPad mounted on their car’s dashboard.
Mobile ads may quickly kill cell phone batteries
If cell phone batteries on a smartphone have been draining a little bit faster than usual, the suspect may be ads in free applications, according to researchers from Microsoft and the University of Purdue
A million new iPads expected to be sold on release day
IPad 2 accessories may be passe after Friday’s launch of the new iPad 3. A report from Apple Insider said new analysis shows that the company will sell at least 1 million new iPads on the first day of sales.
Smartphone accessory industry worth about $20 billion
With the popularity of phone cases, cell phone batteries and the general accessory market, it’s no surprise that a new report from ABI Research said that smartphones will drive $20 billion in aftermarket accessory revenues this year.
Samsung tops other companies in percentage of mobile subscribers
Although most people see iPhone cases and other Apple trinkets on the cell phone accessory market, Samsung has the largest percentage of mobile subscribers, according to a report by comScore.
AT&T asks customers with 2G phones to upgrade to 3G
Those on 2G phones may be forced to upgrade to a 3G soon, as reports say AT&T is telling 2G customers they will be ending the service to focus on 3G with an offer of a free upgrade to 3G.
Jobs created by smartphone and tablet ‘app economy’
People who may be addicted to buying new phone cases and apps for their iPhone, Android or other mobile tool should know that their efforts and purchases aren’t all for naught, as there are 500,000 jobs from the “app economy” in the United States












