Topic: General
Rumor: Apple reportedly looking to Samsung for thin glass LCDs
2013/28/05, 07:05 pm
Faced with the need for thin glass for use in iPhone, iPad, and MacBook LCDs, Apple has reportedly turned to rival Samsung's display division to fill its component needs, reversing a trend that has seen the iPhone maker slowly move its supply chain away from the South Korean tech giant.
Controversy brews around Apple's plans for new San Francisco store
2013/28/05, 04:05 pm
It's rare for Apple Stores to encounter much in the way of design criticism, but that's exactly what's happening in San Francisco, where Apple's proposed new flagship store is catching flak for both design and its impact on the area.
Apple to pay $53M in iPhone & iPod liquid sensor lawsuit settlement
2013/28/05, 04:05 pm
The resolution to a class-action lawsuit over the sensitivity of liquid damage sensors in iPhones and iPods will cost Apple $53 million, it was revealed on Tuesday.
US Federal Circuit sets the stage for Apple to win injunction against Samsung
2013/28/05, 01:05 pm
Apple is likely to win a permanent injunction against infringing Samsung products, thanks to a decision made by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
Intel's grip on Thunderbolt keeps accessories off the market
2013/28/05, 12:05 pm
While Apple has integrated Intel's Thunderbolt connection standard in every model of Mac the company has introduced since 2011, the technology has yet to truly take off in the computer industry, and one report says it is languishing due to Intel's tight controls over the standard.
Apple patent automatically adjusts iPhone speaker volume based on proximity
2013/28/05, 05:05 am
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Tuesday issued Apple a patent for a system that leverages the iPhone's various sensors to seamlessly increase and decrease volume, as well as switch between the device's multiple speakers, depending on how far away the handset is from a user.
Samsung teases new Android, Windows devices for June 20 event
2013/27/05, 02:05 pm
On the heels of launching its latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S4, Samsung is now gearing up to introduce more Android devices, as well as new Windows products, at a June 20 event in London.
Former US Senator pens defense of Apple's international tax strategy
2013/27/05, 11:05 am
Former U.S. Sen. John E. Sununu authored a newspaper column on Monday blaming the United States Congress, and not Apple, for policies that allow corporations to avoid American taxes.
Foxconn may sell own branded accessories after Apple profits dip
2013/27/05, 08:05 am
With most of its profits believed to come from manufacturing Apple products, Foxconn plans to diversify its business, and is even planning to build, brand and directly sell its own electronics accessories compatible with devices like the iPhone and iPad.
Review: Scosche enters car radio fray with iOS connected controlFREQ
2013/26/05, 07:05 pm
After decades in the car audio industry, and many years spent as a consumer device and accessory maker, Scosche recently debuted its first Bluetooth car stereo receiver in the controlFREQ, a single DIN head unit that can be controlled with smartphone app.
Working Apple I fetches $671,400 in German auction
2013/26/05, 05:05 pm
Apple's computers are known for their premium price points, but one could probably buy out half of an Apple store for the price one buyer just paid for a functioning Apple I signed by company cofounder Steve Wozniak.
Google's Motorola issues second appeal of dismissed ITC case against Apple
2013/24/05, 07:05 pm
Motorola has given notice to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit that it will be contesting the International Trade Commission's dismissal of a case against Apple, the second time the now Google-owned company has filed an appeal tied to that investigation.
South Australia's first Apple Store draws line hours ahead of opening [update: photos and video]
2013/24/05, 05:05 pm
While Apple's latest retail outlet in Australia isn't scheduled to open for another three hours, customers eager to get into the region's first Apple Store are already queuing up, some having been there for nearly 12 hours.
Rains once more cause damage at Apple's Fifth Avenue NY store
2013/24/05, 02:05 pm
Weather woes continue at Apple's flagship Fifth Avenue store in New York City, as rain is once again seeping into the retail location, and now Apple's SoHo location is said to have been suffering from the same problem.
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.

