Apple wins patent rights to OS X 'widgets' and dashboard

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Tuesday granted Apple a patent for the so-called "widgets" dashboard, which holds a number of mini applications built on web languages CSS, HTML and JavaScript, first seen in OS X 10.4 Tiger in 2005.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 22

Apple patents Siri microphone icon

After over a year of examination, Apple was awarded the design rights for Siri's microphone icon seen by iPhone and iPad users since the virtual assistant was first introduced in 2011.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 16

Apple's iPad driving e-commerce as market shifts from desktop-based purchases

A new study claims the rapid rise of tablet computing is not only driving e-commerce, but is changing the market's landscape, prompting many traditional retailers to respond by revamping their online storefronts to accommodate devices like Apple's iPad.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 27

Canadian carriers Virgin and Bell reportedly unlocking all iPhone models

Canadian cellular providers Virgin and Bell will reportedly start unlocking all iPhone models for a nominal fee of $75 starting Monday, adding to three other carriers in that country that offer identical services.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 11

Microsoft to raise user licensing fees in response to 'BYOD' movement

Starting Dec. 1, Microsoft will raise the price of user client-access licenses (CALs) for enterprise customers that allow employees to access work software on their personal devices, meaning the "bring-your-own-device" trend will cost companies an extra 15 percent.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 121

Mozilla releases Retina display-ready beta of Firefox web browser

Mozilla on Monday announced that the latest beta of its popular Firefox browser supports the high-resolution display found in Apple's 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display models.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 2

iPhone 5 to launch in Taiwan Dec. 14 as shipping times improve to 1 week

With estimated shipping times for the iPhone 5 now improved to one week, Apple is reportedly set to expand its latest handset to Taiwan on Dec. 14.

Slash Lane 13 years ago 0

iTunes digital cards arrive as gift option on Facebook

Starting Monday, customers of Facebook Gifts can purchase iTunes digital gift cards while recommending content to friends and family on the social networking site.

Katie Marsal 13 years ago 8

Samsung vows to fix labor violations at supplier factories

Like Apple, Samsung has also been hit with criticism regarding the working conditions of factories utilized by its manufacturing partners, and has vowed to improve those issues.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 20

Citi initiates coverage of Apple stock with 'buy' rating, $675 target

Citi Research began covering Apple stock on Monday, and kicked things off with a note to investors projecting a $675 target price with a recommendation to buy.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 22

eBay Cyber Monday Sale: 13" MacBook Pro for $989, 5% off iPads, 56% off Nooks

eBay, which is currently undergoing a rebranding an strategical shift to pit itself in direct competition with Amazon via a push towards more direct sales, is hosting a Cyber Monday sale offering 5% off iPads with Retina display and 18% off the entry-level 13-inch MacBook Pro ($989), as well as significant discounts on other consumer electronics like cameras, game systems and more.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 6

Apple acquired Lightning trademark from Harley-Davidson

The Lightning brand associated with Apple's new, smaller dock connector for iOS devices was obtained through a deal with motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 32

Apple trounces Microsoft in Black Friday retail traffic, purchases

A comparison of Apple and Microsoft retail stores on Black Friday found that nearly 5 times as many items were purchased per hour at the Apple Store.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 58

MacMall launches Cyber Monday Sale on Macs, iPads, iPods and accessories

In addition to discounts on Macs renewed from Black Friday, the sale also offers an assortment of discounted hard drives, displays, micro drives, software, gps systems, and digital cameras.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 0

Wal-Mart has full line of iPad mini WiFi + AT&T models in stock with free shipping

Wal-Mart on Monday updated its website with fresh inventory of all six configurations of the AT&T-ready iPad mini. Each come with the option of free shipping or store pickup, where available.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 0

IBM: Apple's iOS dominated holiday shopping, 330% greater than Android

Holiday shoppers weren't just buying lots of Apple gear this year; they were buying with Apple gear, with iOS users shopping more than three times as much as mobile users on Android.

Daniel Eran Dilger 13 years ago 154

Skip the wait for an iPad mini, full lineup now shipping from Apple authorized resellers

Shoppers still in the market for an iPad mini WiFi or iPad mini WiFi + Cellular can skip the two week wait from Apple's online store when ordering from the company's partner retailers, one of which says it's ready to ship all iPad mini configurations to customers this week.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 38

Apple adds six Samsung products to Galaxy Nexus dispute

In a court filing on Friday, Apple asked a federal judge to add six Samsung products, including the Galaxy S III running Android 4.1, to an upcoming infringement lawsuit, with each party asserting a number of utility patents against the other.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 37

Black Friday: Amazon now selling Apple's 13" MacBook Pro for $962.54

Some of the steepest discounts for Mac shoppers this Black Friday continue to come from Amazon, which is now selling Apple's 13-inch 2.5GHz MacBook Pro for $236.46 below retail price.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 18

Black Friday: Apple cuts $101 off MacBooks but much better deals lie at authorized resellers [u]

Apple on Thursday launched its Black Friday sale on Macs, offering $101 of MacBooks. But customers in the market for the lowest prices will have better luck at the company's authorized resellers, which offer much deeper discounts.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 15

Black Friday: Apple knocks up to $61 off 9.7-inch iPads, full stock of iPad minis at MacMall

As part of Apple's Black Friday sale, the company has cut between $41-$61 off the new iPad with Retina display and $31 off 16GB iPad 2s. Meanwhile, Mac minis remain regularly priced and won't ship for two weeks, but MacMall has virtually the entire iPad mini product line in stock and ready to ship immediately.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 7

Black Friday: Mac and iOS developers slash prices on popular apps

A number of developers have dropped the prices of their apps in recognition of Black Friday, some taking $1 to $2 off the usual price while others are free for a short time.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 9

Black Friday: Adobe offering up to $60 off select software

Adobe on Thursday announced special Black Friday pricing for its image and video editing software Lightroom 4, Photoshop Elements 11 and Premiere Elements 11.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 2

Cellular-enabled iPad mini in stock now at MacMall

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AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 0

Target and Best Buy giving out $50 and $60 gift cards with iPad, iPod touch purchases

Discount retailer Target is giving away $60 gift cards with each iPad with Retina display purchase, while Best Buy is offering up a $50 gift card of its own with each new iPod touch. You can also get a $100 iTunes Gift Card for $80.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 16

Amazon drops prices on MacBook Airs and 13-inch MacBook Pros ahead of Black Friday [u]

Amazon on Thursday cut pricing on Apple's MacBook Air lineup and a handful of 13-inch MacBook Pros, yielding the best prices thus far on some models while matching pricing from rival retailers on others.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 1

Black Friday: Get Parallels 8 for Mac for $59

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AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 1

Samsung looks to add 4th-gen iPad, iPad mini to upcoming patent infringement suit

Samsung on Wednesday filed a motion to include Apple's fourth-generation iPad and iPad mini in its running list of iOS devices that allegedly infringe on certain wireless patents, tacking on even more product claims to be heard in an upcoming patent lawsuit.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 35

Black Friday: Get an Apple TV for $89 at Amazon, other retailers

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AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 6

Judge orders Apple to disclose details of HTC licensing deal

A federal judge on Wednesday ordered Apple must show Samsung the details of its agreement with HTC, which recently brought an end to ongoing litigation by striking a ten-year patent cross-licensing deal.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 27

Apple-HTC licensing deal to auto-terminate if any party is bought out

A heavily redacted public version of the Apple and HTC licensing agreement was discovered on Wednesday, offering a few shreds of information regarding the ten-year deal including a "change of control" clause that automatically terminates the agreement if one of the parties is bought out.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 14

Updated Apple 'spaceship' campus plans posted to Cupertino city website earlier than expected

Coming hours after a report that Apple's new Campus 2 project would likely see a delayed completion, the city of Cupertino posted to its website the latest plans submitted by the company earlier this month.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 10

Killer Deal: Brand new mid-2011 11.6" MacBook Air for $699

While Apple's often modest Black Friday sale won't kick off for another day, the company's authorize resellers are already in the process of updating their pricing and releasing door busters, like a brand new 11.6-inch MacBook Air for $699.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 32

MacMall launches Black Friday Sale on Macs & iPads, AI readers get lowest prices anywhere

Apple authorized reseller MacMall on Wednesday kicked off its annual Black Friday Sale, offering up discounts of up to $106 on MacBook Airs and $156 on MacBook Pros with Retina Display — the best prices anywhere thanks to exclusive coupons for AppleInsider readers.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 1

Microsoft rumored to take on Apple TV with Xbox-branded set-top box in 2013

Microsoft may compete more directly with the Apple TV next year with a new low-cost set-top box that will access the company's Xbox entertainment services.

Katie Marsal 13 years ago 62

Mac sales to US businesses grow nearly 50%

Sales of Mac hardware to U.S. businesses grew by 49.4 percent year over year in the September quarter, posting continued growth while PC sales shrank.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 22

Disney CEO buys $1 million worth of Apple stock

Bob Iger, chief executive of Disney and a member of Apple's board of directors, recently purchased $1 million worth of shares in Apple, signaling he is bullish in the wake of the stock's recent losses.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 27

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