Revised Apple website no longer calls iOS 6 Maps most 'powerful'
In the wake of criticism over its Maps application for iOS 6, Apple has revised its website to no longer refer to the software as the most "powerful mapping service ever."
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AppleInsider Staff
NYT: iOS Maps another internet services blunder for Apple
A New York Times report on Friday says Apple's new iOS Maps app and corresponding service is another casualty of the company's lack of focus in offering reliable internet-based services, and reveals the original iPhone wasn't planned to have mapping software until mere weeks before its debut.
Mikey Campbell
Apple reports 97% of 800K supply chain laborers do not work excessive hours
In a brief update to its Supplier Responsibility webpage, Apple quietly announced it is now tracking over 800,000 workers at supply chain factories in China, and noted 97 percent of those employees have 60-hour work weeks as mandated by that country's laws.
Rumor: Video of alleged 'iPad mini' Wi-Fi-only mockup hits the web
A somewhat blurry video of what is supposedly a model of Apple's as-yet-unannounced 7.85-inch iPad was posted to YouTube on Friday, showing slight differences from previous mockups possibly pointing to a Wi-Fi-only version of the rumored device.
Urban Outfitters drops cash registers for Apple's iPad in 400 stores
U.S. retailer Urban Outfitters told analysts that was equipping all of its stores with iPad and iPod touch-based payment systems, and never buying another cash register again.
Daniel Eran Dilger
Apple sued by 'patent troll' over Numbers software
In a court filing on Wednesday, a Texas-based non-practicing entity sued Apple for alleged patent infringement regarding the company's Numbers spreadsheet software.
Study finds iPhone 5 costs only 41 cents per year to charge, 3 cents more than iPhone 4
One of the standout features of Apple's new iPhone 5 is its long battery life which, despite cramming in a faster processor, LTE wireless capabilities and a larger screen, performs on par with its predecessors and has been found to cost only three cents more to charge per year.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 to be reconsidered by California court
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on Friday granted Samsung a limited appeal of a sales ban against the Galaxy Tab 10.1, effectively handing the reconsideration decision down to Apple v. Samsung presiding Judge Lucy Koh.
Consumer Reports compares iOS 6 Maps directions to Google's Android Maps
Consumer Reports pitted Apple's new Maps against Google's Android Maps in a "showdown" to see which provides better navigation features.
Katie Marsal
Neil Hughes
Sam Oliver
