iOS jailbreakers thwarted by Apple's latest version of iBooks Apple has taken a new approach in its battle with users who hack iOS-powered devices like the iPhone and iPad, blocking "jailbreakers" from accessing content in its iBooks e-reader application. Katie Marsal 15 years ago 163
Microsoft paying Nokia billions to adopt Windows Phone platform Nokia will receive billions of dollars from Microsoft for adopting the Windows Phone platform on future smartphones, as the two companies struggle to compete with Apple and Google in the mobile space. Katie Marsal 15 years ago 60
Rumor: Apple looking to buy developer for new iOS notification system Apple may buy a third-party App Store iPhone developer to help it create a new notification system for a future version of iOS, according to a new rumor. Katie Marsal 15 years ago 39
Sony hints it could pull its music from iTunes in ongoing war with Apple After Apple rejected a Sony e-reader application for the iPad from its App Store for not complying with the rules, Sony has fired back and suggested it is hoping to be able to exit Apple's iTunes Music Store. Katie Marsal 15 years ago 156
Apple's CDMA iPhone 4 components cost $171, $16 cheaper than GSM phone An analysis of the components inside Apple's new 16GB Verizon-compatible CDMA iPhone 4 has found a $171.35 bill of materials, suggesting Apple has reduced the cost of its handset when compared to the GSM model released in 2010. Katie Marsal 15 years ago 13
Adobe Flash Player 10.2 offers improved hardware acceleration for Mac Adobe has publicly launched Flash Player 10.2 for Mac, Windows and Linux, an update to the Web plugin that introduces full hardware acceleration support for video which, when supported, is said to be up to 34 times more efficient. Katie Marsal 15 years ago 52
Walmart will also sell Apple's Verizon iPhone 4 at 600 stores In addition to Apple, Verizon and Best Buy retail locations, the new Verizon iPhone 4 will also be on sale Thursday at 600 select Walmart stores across the U.S. Katie Marsal 15 years ago 4
Apple plotting new stores in Grand Central Terminal and Palo Alto New reports detail Apple's plans for further retail expansion on both coasts of the U.S., with the company allegedly working toward opening a store in New York City's Grand Central Terminal, as well as a new store in Palo Alto, Calif., near its corporate headquarters. Katie Marsal 15 years ago 22
Apple's Verizon iPhone 4 has improved antenna, integrated GPS A closer look inside the new CDMA iPhone 4 for the Verizon network in the U.S. has revealed a new antenna design said to allow improved reception, as well as a different, integrated GPS chip. Katie Marsal 15 years ago 53
Apple rumored to hold "small event" in March to usher in new iPad Apple may be planning a smaller than usual event to introduce its second-generation iPad as early as next month, according to a scant report, as rumors that the new device will include NFC technology persist. Katie Marsal 15 years ago 98
Ahead of iPhone launch, Verizon throttles bandwidth of top data hogs The top 5 percent of data users on the Verizon Wireless network may see slower throughput speeds, the carrier announced Thursday as it began accepting preorders for the iPhone 4. Katie Marsal 15 years ago 72
AT&T to expand tethering data cap to 4GB for $45 per month AT&T on Wednesday announced that "select smartphone customers" will be able to access the AT&T Mobile Hotspot application for sharing a handset's 3G data connection with other devices, offering 4GB of data per month with tethering for $45. Katie Marsal 15 years ago 40
Lawsuit accuses AT&T of overcharging iPhone, iPad customer data use A new class-action lawsuit filed against AT&T has accused the carrier of measuring data use for the iPhone and iPad "like a rigged gas pump," and asserts that the company overstates web server traffic by as much as 300 percent. Katie Marsal 15 years ago 89
Apple relaxing repair policy for iPods with triggered liquid sensors Apple appears to be relaxing its repair policy on iPods whose internal sensors indicate possible water damage by authorizing its service providers to make repairs to the device under warranty in some cases. Katie Marsal 15 years ago 13
Apple and News Corp to launch The Daily for iPads on Feb. 2nd Apple and News Corp jointly issued invitations to select members of the media on Thursday, courting them a special event next Wednesday to celebrate the launch of the The Daily, a digital newspaper designed specifically for the iPad. Katie Marsal 15 years ago 56
AT&T activates 4.1M iPhones but subscriber growth misses expectations AT&T said Thursday that it activated over 4.1 million iPhones during the final quarter of its exclusive U.S. deal with Apple on the handset, though shares of the carrier suffered in early morning trading as overall subscriber growth came in under expectations. Katie Marsal 15 years ago 17
AT&T quietly offers unlimited data to potential Verizon iPhone switchers AT&T is reportedly offering some customers unlimited iPhone data plans in an attempt to keep them from defecting to rival carrier Verizon, where Apple's handset will launch on Feb. 10. Katie Marsal 15 years ago 33
China Mobile exec says Apple is working on a 4G LTE iPhone The chairman of carrier China Mobile said on Wednesday that Apple has "made it clear" that the company intends to support high-speed long-term evolution 4G wireless technology in a future update to the iPhone. Katie Marsal 15 years ago 21
Pico projector seen as an unlikely addition to Apple's iPhone until 2013 Anyone hopeful to see a portable pico projector in Apple's forthcoming fifth-generation iPhone — or any other smartphone this year — will likely disappointed by a new report, which says not to expect such technology until after 2012. Katie Marsal 15 years ago 20
Verizon will offer only $30 unlimited data plan for iPhone 4 users A leaked memo from Verizon shows that the carrier will no longer offer its entry-level capped data plan smartphones, requiring new iPhone 4 customers to buy the $30-per-month unlimited offering. Katie Marsal 15 years ago 55
Adobe survey finds readers 'engaged' with ads on Apple's iPad Adobe on Monday released the results of a new survey which found that advertisements in digital magazines on devices like the iPad can "more effectively engage readers and create stronger purchase intention" than in print. Katie Marsal 15 years ago 26
Ex-SEC chief says Apple has disclosed enough about health of Steve Jobs The former chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has said he believes that Apple has publicly disclosed enough information about the health of its chief executive, Steve Jobs. Katie Marsal 15 years ago 58
'Playboy' for iPad could signal arrival of adult content on Apple's iOS Adult magazine Playboy has announced that its entire catalog is headed to the iPad in March, suggesting Apple plans to change its stance on banning mature content from the iOS App Store. Katie Marsal 15 years ago 86
Steve Jobs expected to stay on Disney board during leave from Apple Despite health issues that will keep him from his day-to-day operations at Apple, Steve Jobs will reportedly remain on the board of directors at the Walt Disney Co. Katie Marsal 15 years ago 7
