Topic: General
Steve Jobs's family has been giving money away anonymously for more than 2 decades
2013/24/05, 08:05 am
While late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs never brought public attention to his philanthropic efforts, he and his family have been giving money away anonymously for more than 20 years.
Judge says evidence will likely show Apple culpable in e-book price fixing case
2013/24/05, 02:05 am
In rare pre-trial "tentative view," Judge Denise Cote said the U.S Department of Justice will likely be able to prove that Apple colluded with major book publishers to falsely inflate the prices of e-books sold through the iBookstore.
Google reportedly mulling $1B Waze bid, could spark bidding war with Facebook
2013/23/05, 08:05 pm
According to Bloomberg sources, Google is looking to throw in a $1 billion bid for Waze, possibly portending a bidding war between the search giant and Facebook, which is also rumored to be eyeing an acquisition of the social mapping service.
Rumor: Apple outlines new in-house repair policy in note to Brazilian AASPs
2013/23/05, 06:05 pm
A purportedly official email sent out to Brazilian Apple Authorized Service Providers (AASPs) earlier this month appears to confirm a previous rumor that Apple is planning on performing iOS device repairs in-house, a change from the current policy of replacing the damaged model with a refurbished unit.
Apple: Samsung shirked FRAND obligations, filed suit before making a licensing offer
2013/23/05, 05:05 pm
Samsung abused its rights as a standard-essential patent holder, Apple said Wednesday, by filing a complaint with the International Trade Commission before even trying to come to an agreement with the Cupertino company over licensing terms.
Apple announces WWDC 2013 keynote for Monday, June 10
2013/23/05, 12:05 pm
Apple has officially confirmed that its annual Worldwide Developers Conference will kick off with a keynote presentation on Monday, June 10, where it is expected to showcase iOS 7 and OS X 10.9.
Apple on pace to double lobbying spending on taxes, other issues
2013/23/05, 10:05 am
Embroiled in controversy over alleged tax avoidance, Apple is jumping into the fray in Washington, as the iPad maker is reportedly on track to double the amount of money it spends lobbying politicians.
Apple invention adjusts audio based on a display's orientation, user positioning
2013/23/05, 05:05 am
A patent application published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Thursday reveals Apple is actively researching methods to ensure a video's multi-channel audio is always played back correctly, no matter how a user holds the device.
Apple investigating advanced AirPlay system with device-specific UIs
2013/23/05, 04:05 am
An Apple invention filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office describes a method in which a single app provides multiple user interfaces that can be modified according to the type of device being used as a display.
Twitter unveils two-factor authentication, updates Mac app with Notification Center support
2013/23/05, 01:05 am
Near ubiquitous microblogging service Twitter on Wednesday released an updated Mac app with built-in Notification Center integration and, more importantly, a system-wide two-factor authentication solution for heightened account security.
OtterBox buys rival case maker LifeProof, drops ongoing patent suit
2013/22/05, 10:05 pm
At the CTIA conference on Wednesday, mobile device case maker OtterBox announced that it has purchased TreeFrog Developments Inc., DBA LifeProof, known commercially as "LifeProof," for an undisclosed sum and has officially dropped allegations of patent infringement against the company.
Corning touts Gorilla Glass 3's advantages over sapphire in side-by-side tests
2013/22/05, 08:05 pm
In what seems to be a response directed at rumors saying upcoming smartphones, including Apple's iPhone, will switch from Gorilla Glass to sapphire as a cover material, Corning put its latest generation product to the test in a bid to show the material is comparatively superior.
Apple's 'iWatch' to come in late 2014 with focus on biometrics, analyst says
2013/22/05, 06:05 pm
Noted KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes Apple's much-rumored iWatch will hit store shelves late next year, not in 2013 as many market watchers expect, with a 1.5- to 2-inch screen, focus on biometrics and deep integration with existing iOS devices.
Apple software update brings QuickTime for Windows to 7.7.4
2013/22/05, 05:05 pm
Apple on Wednesday pushed out a new version of QuickTime 7 for Windows users, bringing improved security features.
With spotlight on it & Apple, Ireland calls for worldwide tax crackdown
2013/22/05, 03:05 pm
Ireland is in the spotlight following the U.S. Senate's investigation of Apple's alleged tax avoidance, and the low-tax nation is now calling for an international crackdown on tax dodging by multinational corporations.
Former Gartner analyst Michael Gartenberg joins Apple marketing
2013/22/05, 02:05 pm
Michael Gartenberg, a longtime industry analyst who most recently covered technology for Gartner, has taken a job on Apple's marketing team working under executive Phil Schiller.
Sony to consider spinning off its entertainment division
2013/22/05, 09:05 am
Japanese electronics and entertainment conglomerate Sony could drop one of those divisions in the near future, as the company's board will soon discuss spinning off its entertainment division in order to help its electronics arm better compete against Apple and Samsung.
Like Apple, Google & Yahoo also avoid taxes by way of Ireland
2013/22/05, 08:05 am
Though they weren't grilled before a U.S. Senate subcommittee on Tuesday like Apple, Google and Yahoo rely on Irish subsidiaries to avoid taxes on billions of dollars in income, and they go one step further than Apple by utilizing offshore accounts.
Apple Online Store pushes iPad for Father's Day
2013/22/05, 05:05 am
Apple on Wednesday updated its online storefront, adding a special section for Father's Day with a heavy emphasis on the iPad, iPad mini and related accessories.
Google's Chrome team developing app launcher for Mac
2013/21/05, 06:05 pm
Google is looking to bring a version of its Chrome OS app launcher to the Mac, possibly as an add-on to the Chrome browser, allowing users to access a slew of Web apps normally available only from within the

