New 'Food & Drink' category goes live on Apple's App Store
After notifying developers about an upcoming "Food & Drink" designation in the App Store, Apple has launched the new category with thousands of iPhone and iPad apps.
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Apple investigating noise-reducing windscreen case for iPhone
Apple has applied for a patent on a removable case design for the iPhone that would include a windscreen over the device's microphone to enhance audio quality.
Mountain Lion update page confirms incompatibility with older Macs
As first hinted in February, Apple's upcoming OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion operating system update will not include support for certain models of Macs with older Intel chipsets with integrated graphics.
WSJ: Amazon testing smartphones with 4-5" displays
On the heels of last week's report that Amazon is working on a smartphone, another mainstream media outlet claims the retailer is already testing handsets sized between four and five inches and could begin mass production of a device as early as late 2012.
Apple defends decision to withdraw from EPEAT certification
Apple has spoken out in defense of its decision to remove its products from the EPEAT environmental rating program by noting that it takes a "comprehensive approach" to making environmentally-responsible products.
Google, Sprint file briefs opposing injunction of Samsung Galaxy Nexus
Google and Sprint have submitted briefs in defense of Samsung and opposing a preliminary sales ban on the Galaxy Nexus smartphone that was recently granted to Apple.
Apple accused of stealing noise cancellation technology
Noise Free Wireless has filed suit against Apple with allegations that the iPhone maker used proprietary information from joint meetings to develop its own noise reduction technology with a different company.
Apple calls for developers to submit OS X Mountain Lion apps
Shortly after seeding the Golden Master release of OS X Mountain Lion, Apple has sent an email calling for developers to begin submitting apps for the upcoming desktop operating system update.
Apple reportedly taking action against vendors selling iOS beta activations
Apple has been proactive in taking down a number of websites that sell developer device slots to non-developers looking to activate iOS prerelease betas.
Amazon reportedly planning smartphone to take on Apple's iPhone
A new report claims Amazon is working on a handset that will compete directly with Apple's iPhone and Google Android smartphones.
Samsung estimates record second-quarter profits of $5.9 billion
Driven by sustained growth of its smartphone segment, Samsung has provided guidance for record profit of $5.9 billion from its June quarter.
Apple says App Store app crashing error has been fixed
Apple said on Thursday that it had "rectified" an issue with an App Store DRM server that was causing newly-updated applications to crash on launch.
Apple interested in dual-mode wireless, wired headset for iPhone
Apple has filed for a patent on an iPhone headset accessory that would operate wirelessly via Bluetooth and could connect to the handset to charge or switch to use as a wired handset.
Rumor: Apple readying minor revisions to new iPad battery, lens
An unverified report out of the Far East claims Apple is planning to make "small revisions" to its third-generation iPad, such as an enlarged lens hole and changes to the battery to keep the device from overheating, later this year.
Apple climbs past Sony to become No. 2 brand in Asia
Apple climbed four places to No. 2 in a recent survey of the top brands in Asia, while rival Samsung took the top spot.
Developers suspect App Store mix-up led to corrupt binaries
After some new app updates in the App Store and Mac App Store began mysteriously crashing on launch for a portion of users, a few developers have come to the conclusion that Apple accidentally seeded corrupt binaries of their apps.
Google prepping software patch to help Samsung dodge Galaxy Nexus injunction
Google has said it will soon release a software patch that will remove the potentially infringing search functionality from Samsung's Galaxy Nexus smartphone and could help it avoid the sales ban recently imposed by a U.S. court.
Court denies Samsung's motion to stay Galaxy Nexus injunction
A U.S. District Court judge has shot down a request from Samsung to stay the injunction against its Galaxy Nexus smartphone while it files an appeal.
Kodak patent sale to move forward in spite of Apple ownership claims
A bankruptcy court judge has approved the sale of a collection of over 1,100 of Kodak's patents in spite of Apple's attempts to block the auction on the grounds that it has a claim on some of the intellectual property.
Nokia warns that Nexus 7 tablet infringes its patents
Nokia has issued a thinly-veiled threat to Google and Asus, the makers of the new Nexus 7 Android tablet, by claiming that the device infringes its patents and recommending that the two companies "simply approach" the handset maker for a patent license.
ITC denies Apple's emergency request for customs ban of HTC phones
The U.S International Trade Commission refused Apple's request for an emergency customs ban on HTC Android devices, but the agency is looking into whether redesigned phones from the Taiwanese handset maker still constitute infringement of Apple's "data detectors" patent.
Samsung fails to convince court to stay Galaxy Tab injunction
Samsung has been unsuccessful in a bid to have an Apple-sought injunction against its Galaxy Tab 10.1 put on hold while it appeals the ban.
Apple settles China iPad trademark dispute with Proview for $60 million
A Chinese court announced on Monday that Apple had reached an agreement with Proview to pay $60 million for the Chinese rights to the iPad trademark.
Apple shutters MobileMe, keeps data available for 'limited time'
Apple lived up to its word on Sunday by closing down its MobileMe service, though it is allowing users to move their accounts to iCloud or download photos and files for a "limited time."
Adobe to end new Android Flash installs on August 15
Adobe's mobile Flash days are now numbered, as the company has announced that it will no longer accept new Flash Player installations through the Google Play application store after August 15 and will not support the upcoming 4.1 Jelly Bean version of Android.
