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2013

Apple reportedly latest company to join US government's PRISM data mining program [ux2]

Thursday June 06, 2013

As more information regarding a secret Internet data mining initiative comes to light, one report reveals Apple staved off advances from both the NSA and FBI until six months after cofounder Steve Jobs died, though the company claims not to have even heard of the program.

Hulu Plus for iPad gets redesign with a focus on content discovery

Thursday June 06, 2013

Hulu users that enjoy the streaming service on Apple's iPad can now download a new version of the app, one that features a full redesign, new capabilities, and features aimed at making discovering content easier than before.

Report of Apple throttling iPhone, iPad speeds on AT&T, Verizon, Sprint mistaken

Thursday June 06, 2013

Just a day after a developer wrote a blog entry maintaining that Apple was intentionally limiting cellular download speeds for iPhone and iPad users on AT&T, Verizon and Sprint, the claims have been withdrawn and his mistake in understanding how carrier bundle files has been explained.

Gazelle sees 171% spike in MacBook trade-ins ahead of WWDC

Thursday June 06, 2013

With Apple rumored to announce a refreshed MacBook lineup at its Worldwide Developers Conference next week, Gazelle on Thursday said its website has seen a substantial increase in traffic, with MacBook trade-ins jumping 171 percent compared to the period leading up to WWDC 2012.

Ahead of iOS 7 reveal, Apple's iOS 6 is on 93% of iPhones

Thursday June 06, 2013

While next week will likely see the introduction of the newest version of iOS, a new study finds that the current version of Apple's mobile operating system is installed on more than 90 percent of all North American iPhones.

Apple retail stores to begin taking iPhone trade-ins - report

Thursday June 06, 2013

Apple is reportedly planning to allow iPhone owners to trade in their devices at the company's retail stores, in an effort to further boost domestic sales of its newest smartphone models.

Apple bug report hints developers may receive near-final build of OS X 10.9 at WWDC

Thursday June 06, 2013

A curious filing in Apple's bug reporting system includes a build number that suggests pre-release testing on OS X 10.9 has been much more extensive than with last year's OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion.

BlackBerry Messenger not coming to iPhone, iPad June 27 [U]

Thursday June 06, 2013

BlackBerry Messenger is still going cross-platform, but it won't be appearing on iOS and Android on June 27, contrary to a report published Thursday.

Apple's free ad-supported 'iRadio' on track for WWDC announcement - report

Thursday June 06, 2013

Reports continue to suggest that Apple is prepared to unveil its so-called "iRadio" music streaming service next week, with the company apparently contacting major advertisers about the initiative.

Apple's in-store iPhone screen repair machine brings 'China to the Genius Room'

Thursday June 06, 2013

As part of its new $149 iPhone screen replacement service, Apple has installed advanced display calibration machines at its retail stores that help simplify the process for employees.

Apple files patent for digital wallet service that pays users to view advertisements

Thursday June 06, 2013

An interesting Apple patent application discovered on Thursday describes a hybrid digital wallet and billing service that issues credits and tokens to users, which can then be exchanged for real world goods or services like a cellular phone bill.

Briefly: British Airways, Subway UK apps add support for Apple's Passbook

Thursday June 06, 2013

Apple's Passbook gained compatibility with two major apps on Tuesday as British Airways updated its boarding pass and travel title to support the coupon and pass management service, while Subway added integration for customers in the UK.

New Dropbox build touts screenshot auto saves and 'Move to Dropbox' feature

Wednesday June 05, 2013

Popular cloud storage and file synchrnoization service Dropbox on Wednesday released a preview build of its upcoming 2.3.x desktop client, showing off four new features including screenshot saving, file moving and iPhoto imports.

Amazon exec says Apple's agency model was designed to hinder Kindle

Wednesday June 05, 2013

During the third day of the U.S. Department of Justice's antitrust suit against Apple, a high ranking Amazon executive said the agency model used by Apple and five major book publishers was meant to slow down the success of online retailer's popular e-book reader.

Apple argues diverse book publisher contracts prove non-collusion in DOJ suit

Wednesday June 05, 2013

Defending itself from U.S. Department of Justice allegations of e-book price fixing, Apple on Tuesday pointed to the diverse contract terms it made with five major publishing houses as evidence against purported conspiracy.

Apple reportedly throttling iPhone and iPad cellular data speeds for top three US carriers (U: nope)

Wednesday June 05, 2013

A website dedicated to providing iPhone carrier hacks claims to have discovered code in versions of Apple's iOS that suggests the nation's top three carriers are purposely throttling iPhone and iPad data speeds for all customers.

Galaxy S4 tops sales at Verizon, Sprint & T-Mobile stores; Apple's iPhone 5 leads at AT&T

Wednesday June 05, 2013

While Samsung's latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S4, unsurprisingly took the top spot at three of the four major U.S. carriers' stores in the month of May, Apple's eight-month-old iPhone 5 still remained the most popular smartphone at AT&T retail.

US officials call on Apple, Google, others to help stop smartphone theft

Wednesday June 05, 2013

Smartphone thefts are on the rise, and now a number of government officials from both New York and San Francisco are calling for a meeting with Apple, Google, and other mobile leaders to try to get them to do something about it.

Audio iAds will be sold for Apple's 'iRadio' - report

Wednesday June 05, 2013

Apple's iAd network will serve both visual and audio advertisements as part of the company's forthcoming "iRadio" initiative, according to a new report.

Apple releases iTunes 11.0.4, fixing sync bugs and iTunes Store login issue

Wednesday June 05, 2013

Apple on Wednesday released iTunes 11.0.4, a minor update for its media player and digital storefront that promises to address issues related to syncing and purchasing content.