Strategy Analytics reports that Apple overtook Samsung as the market leader in mobile phones in the United States for the final quarter of 2012, being the first time Apple has held the top spot in overall mobile phone shipments. However Samsung still led for the year as a whole. » Apple Overtakes Samsung in Q4 2012 Mobile Phone Marketshare in U.S.

The world of mobility is evolving at a rapid pace. Each year it’s getting speedier, powerful and better. 2012 was no different where we have witnessed mobile devices and solutions take many steps forward. Our latest infographic “Mobility in 2012-the year that was” visually summarizes the highlights of the year in the mobile landscape, the growth story and the gainers and losers. The infographic tells you with facts and figures on how the mobile ecosystem has grown this year. » Mobility In 2012 [Infographic]

Apple has announced the  financial results for the third calendar quarter and fourth fiscal quarter of 2012. For the quarter, Apple posted revenue of $36.0 billion and net quarterly profit of $8.2 billion by selling 26.9 million iPhones, 14 million iPads, 4.9 million Macs, and 5.3 million iPods. Apple reported a total revenue profit of $41.7 billion for fiscal 2012, in fiscal 2011, Apple mad a profit of $25.9 billion. You can find graphics and read the full press release after the break. » Apple’s Q4 Earnings Report: $36B In Revenue and $8.2B In Profit

9to5mac posted some photos of San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Center that indicate that Apple is already preparing for its September 12th iPhone 5 media event. “While it appears that the exterior banners will be going up tomorrow (based on Cherry Pickers being prepped outside the front), Apple has already put up its logos inside of Yerba Buena.” » Apple Starts Prepping Yerba Buena Center for iPhone 5 Event Next Week

It is official, Apple started sending out invitations for its September 12 Media Event where they will announce the iPhone 5. If you take a look at the shadow in the picture above you will clearly see a “5”, suggesting that Apple’s next iPhone will indeed be called the iPhone 5. The media event is scheduled for next week Wednesday, September 12. The event will be held at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco and is scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM Pacific / 1:00 PM Eastern. The tagline on the invitation is simply “It’s almost here.” » Apple Send Out Invitations for Media Event on September 12

The iTunes Festival is coming back in September 2012. We’re inviting more than 60 artists to perform 30 consecutive nights of brilliant live music at the Roundhouse in London. Be sure to check back—we’re adding new artists to the line-up on a regular basis. Every ticket to the iTunes Festival is free—you can apply to win tickets to any performance. » iTunes Festival 2012: 30 Nights Of Free Music In London

Apple journalist Jim Dalrymple has posted a cryptic message suggesting that Apple will hold two separate media events this fall for the new iPhone and iPad mini. The message was written in response to a theory by John Gruber of Daring Fireball, in this post: » Possible Two Separate Apple Media Events for New iPhone & iPad Mini