Free iOS app gets local communities involved in crime watching Virginia’s Marion Police Department is encouraging residents to report crime to law enforcement authorities via a new app for Apple’s iOS — joining several cities across the U.S. that already use local versions of the software. Brian Marder 13 years ago 11
European Union to officially charge Samsung in antitrust case Samsung will soon face formal charges in an antitrust case from the European Commission, which claims the South Korean company broke competition rules by filing patent lawsuits against Apple. Brian Marder 13 years ago 34
Increase in Apple patent invalidations stems from 2011 law The Leahy-Smith America Invents Act, passed in 2011, is the cause of a recent increase in Apple-patent invalidations by the United States Patent & Trademark Office. Brian Marder 13 years ago 59
Android growth prior to iPhone 5 launch further established market dominance Smartphones running Android saw double-digit marketshare gains in the third quarter as Apple’s iOS lost substantial ground, leading one analyst to question whether Google's OS could be in a position to take over the entire market. Brian Marder 13 years ago 185
Discover launches Passbook support for cardholder rewards Discover released an updated version of its iPhone app on Thursday that will enable cardholders to store and redeem eCertificates through Apple’s Passbook app. Brian Marder 13 years ago 16
Latest Apple stock selloff blamed on misinterpreted story on iPhone sales With shares of Apple stock dropping more than 5.5 percent during trading Wednesday, a handful of potential factors have been blamed, including a misinterpreted news story on iPhone sales. But one analyst believes the losses have created another buying opportunity for prospective investors. Brian Marder 13 years ago 60
Gmail for iOS updated with new look, Kindle app expands X-Ray feature Google on Tuesday released a major update to its Gmail iOS app, with a new look and several new features headlined by multiple-account support. Amazon also rolled out a new version of its Kindle app, which sports deeper integration of its touted X-Ray feature. Brian Marder 13 years ago 23
Microsoft Surface Pro to start at $899 for 64GB model Microsoft on Thursday announced the pricing for its forthcoming Surface Pro tablet, starting at $899 for the entry-level 64-gigabyte version with an Intel processor and the full Windows 8 operating system. Brian Marder 13 years ago 147
