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Apple claims Samsung violates Siri patents with Google Now
- Apple has added another complaint to its ongoing patent infringement lawsuit with Samsung, claiming that Google Now violates Siri patents. Florian Mueller of Foss Patents reports that in an amendment to its current court case, Apple says that Samsung infringed…
Next iPad rumored to be 33% lighter and thinner thanks to new touchscreen tech
- Despite rumored supply constraints, Apple's fifth-generation iPad is to purportedly begin trial production in July. This information originates from the latest crop of rumors by Digitimes, citing its usual assortment of supply chain insiders. Volume production of the fifth-gen iPad…
Apple's retail stores reach new record revenue of $57.6 per visitor
- Apple stock may be on the decline but you wouldn’t know it if you were to walk into an Apple Store. That’s because Cupertino’s retail outfits have reached new record revenue of $57.60 per visitor according to Horace Dediu from…
Intel CEO passed on the opportunity to power the original iPhone
- Outgoing Intel CEO Paul Otellini recently revealed a missed opportunity that could have drastically altered the company’s prospects for the better. During a recent interview with The Atlantic, Otellini said he passed up on an opportunity to have Intel silicon…
CW to launch Apple TV's first network television app
- More and more network channels are embracing the power of streaming content. According to a report from Deadline, the CW is jumping further into the game by bringing its shows to Apple TV users. This move makes it the first…
Gamers spend more money on iOS than dedicated handhelds
- For a long time we've heard chatter suggesting that smartphone gaming could pose a serious threat to dedicated handheld devices like the Nintendo 3DS and Sony PlayStation Vita. A new report from App Annie shows that these claims might be…
iTunes 11.0.3 delivers revamped MiniPlayer, security fixes
- Apple recently released version 11.0.3 of iTunes which includes some new features, enhancements and security updates. Chief among the changes is a revamp of the MiniPlayer, a feature that was first introduced in iTunes 11 back in November of last year.
Anonymous bidder pays more than $600,000 for coffee with Tim Cook
- An anonymous bidder has paid more than $600,000 to have coffee with Apple CEO Tim Cook. The opportunity, which will take place at Apple headquarters in Cupertino, comes as part of a charity auction hosted by Charity Buzz.
Bill Gates discusses the last time he met with Steve Jobs
- Bill Gates sat down with 60 Minutes’ Charlie Rose last night for a one-on-one interview that has many in the tech industry talking today. That’s because the co-founder of Microsoft spoke candidly about longtime rival Steve Jobs and outlined much…
AppleCare Protection Plan to receive major overhaul later this year
- Big changes are in store for AppleCare as Cupertino is reportedly planning to overhaul the servicing program starting this fall. Apple Vice President Tara revealed the new policies during a recent town hall meeting according to an unnamed Apple employee…
Microsoft wants iTunes on Windows 8, but Apple is reluctant
- iTunes is available on Windows 8 like any other 'legacy' application in desktop mode, but Microsoft really wants to see a version built for their Modern-style "Metro" UI. In fact, Microsoft wants the app so bad that it went directly to…
Next iPad mini expected to feature Retina Display
- Apple is preparing a Retina version of the iPad mini for release in the third quarter of 2013, according to DisplaySearch NPD analyst Richard Shim. This is not the first time we are hearing about a Retina-equipped mini, however Shim's…
Facebook breaks into Fortune 500 list, Apple makes top ten
- Apple is bigger than ever, according to Fortune, which ranked the company sixth in its annual Fortune 500 list of largest companies in the US by revenues. Cupertino is up from 17th place in 2012 and is the only tech company to…
Apple cracking down even tighter on recommendation apps
- App discovery and recommendation applications for iOS recently made the news after Apple yanked a couple of popular alternatives from its store, AppGratis and AppShopper. Now, PocketGamer is reporting that the Cupertino-based firm is cracking down even harder on such applications…
Apple to celebrate 50 billionth app download with giveaway
- Apple’s next big digital sales milestone is coming up quick: 50 billion app downloads. To celebrate the occasion, Apple is hosting a giveaway where one lucky winner (the person who downloads the 50 billionth app) will walk away with a…
iOS 7: "dramatic" e-mail and calendar revamp causes delay
- Rumors earlier this month suggested Apple's iOS 7 may be running behind schedule. Sources in contact with Bloomberg indicate this delay stems from a impending overhaul of iOS' user interface and "dramatic" changes to Apple's e-mail and calendar apps. These…
Apple CEO Tim Cook scheduled to speak at this year's D11 conference
- Apple CEO Tim Cook will once again speak at the annual All Things Digital conference set to take place at the end of this month. The executive took the stage last year following the passing of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs,…
Original iPhone to become 'obsolete' in Apple's eyes soon
- It looks like Apple is going to start calling the original iPhone "vintage," according to an internal document leaked by 9to5Mac. This title is more than just a name, as it has some ramifications for device owners. The phone, which…
Microsoft's new Windows phone ad has almost everyone fighting
- Microsoft is constantly trying to push their mobile operating system into consumers' hands, but so far the adoption rate for Windows phones hasn't been all that great. When adding both versions 7 and 8 into the equation, the platform holds…
OS X 10.9 to include Finder improvements, iOS-like multitasking and more
- Whenever Apple is up to something new, you can rest assured that plenty of rumors will lead up to the company's official announcement. A new version of OS X is certainly no exception. 9to5Mac's Mark Gurman is reporting on some…
iOS 7 to take center stage at Apple's WWDC in June
- Earlier today Apple revealed that this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) will take place at Moscone West in San Francisco, California. The annual event will begin on June 10 and run through June 14 with tickets scheduled to go on…
Apple quarterly report shows continued demand for iPhone, iPad
- Apple’s second quarter earnings exceeded analyst estimates despite the fact that many thought Cupertino would come up short. The company reported earnings of $9.5 billion on sales of $43.6 billion, topping Apple’s own expectations of $41 billion to $43 billion.
Apple issues $15 settlement checks over 'Antennagate' lawsuit
- Apple has finally started issuing settlement checks to iPhone 4 owners affected by the 2010 “antennagate” debacle. The $15 checks were first issued on April 17 and are only valid through July 16 according to some that have already received…
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