Non-Retina MacBook Pros see $100 price drop for education buyers Apple on Thursday dropped the education buyer price for its default configuration non-Retina MacBook Pros by an additional $100, and customers can now pick up the notebooks starting at under $1,000. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 9
Flap over fountain forces San Francisco mayor to reconsider Apple Store plans Apple's plans to move its flagship San Francisco retail outlet may have hit a slight bump, as the city's mayor has said that he'd like to reconsider the plan for the store after critics asserted that its construction would call for the removal of a local landmark. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 69
Amazon launches 'Login with Amazon' API for iOS, Android, web Online retail giant Amazon took a step to expand its footprint on the mobile platforms of both Apple and Google, introducing a Login with Amazon application programming interface that developers can integrate with their sites and apps in order to save time for their users. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 8
Google shows off updated Gmail layout, iOS app update to come soon Google on Wednesday announced a sizable reworking of the interface behind its Gmail web client, one that introduces a new tabbed inbox interface that will soon make its way from the web to iPads and iPhones. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 14
ITC to review split decision in Apple v. Samsung patent case Ahead of an expected final decision in the coming months, the International Trade Commission will take another look at a decision by one of its judges that found Samsung had infringed one Apple patent but not another. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 5
AT&T expands 4G LTE coverage to 16 new US markets In another 16 markets, users of Apple's iPhone 5 and LTE-enabled iPads will now find that their devices are able to access much greater speeds, as AT&T has taken its 4G LTE coverage live in more areas across the U.S. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 18
Rumor: Apple reportedly looking to Samsung for thin glass LCDs Faced with the need for thin glass for use in iPhone, iPad, and MacBook LCDs, Apple has reportedly turned to rival Samsung's display division to fill its component needs, reversing a trend that has seen the iPhone maker slowly move its supply chain away from the South Korean tech giant. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 32
Controversy brews around Apple's plans for new San Francisco store It's rare for Apple Stores to encounter much in the way of design criticism, but that's exactly what's happening in San Francisco, where Apple's proposed new flagship store is catching flak for both design and its impact on the area. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 48
Wary of iOS-Android duopoly, LG & Foxconn turn to Firefox Apple's iOS and Google's Android dominate the mobile computing segment, running on more than nine out of ten devices, but now a major Android manufacturer and a major Apple supplier are beginning to look elsewhere in order to pull away from the duopoly, Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 35
Rains once more cause damage at Apple's Fifth Avenue NY store Weather woes continue at Apple's flagship Fifth Avenue store in New York City, as rain is once again seeping into the retail location, and now Apple's SoHo location is said to have been suffering from the same problem. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 17
Haswell chips could bring 50% more battery life to Apple's next-gen MacBooks The next generation in Apple's MacBook line could see 50 percent greater battery life thanks to the processors expected to go into them, according to Intel. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 106
New service delivers passes for Apple's Passbook via text message Users of Apple's Passbook feature for iOS have a new option for getting tickets, coupons, and more delivered to their devices, as Skycore has launched support for cross-carrier delivery of Passbook passes by MMS. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 5
Apple: Samsung shirked FRAND obligations, filed suit before making a licensing offer Samsung abused its rights as a standard-essential patent holder, Apple said Wednesday, by filing a complaint with the International Trade Commission before even trying to come to an agreement with the Cupertino company over licensing terms. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 59
Apple's iAd first major mobile ad-network to get Media Ratings Council accreditation Apple's iAd for iPhone and iPad gained a bit more legitimacy this month as it received accreditation from a major advertising body, making it the first mobile platform to achieve the distinction. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 5
Dubai hotel provides guests with iMacs, 24-karat gold iPad Apple's iPads are premium products with a premium price, but apparently not enough for one Dubai hotel, which provides its guests with 24-karat gold versions of Apple's popular tablet. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 37
Evernote gains reminders, Telltale's poker comes to iOS & Angry Birds Space goes free A new update for popular note taking app "Evernote" adds reminders, while Telltale Games' "Poker Night at the Inventory 2" has debuted on iOS. Also, Rovio's "Angry Birds Space" has gone free on the App Store. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 2
Apple on pace to double lobbying spending on taxes, other issues Embroiled in controversy over alleged tax avoidance, Apple is jumping into the fray in Washington, as the iPad maker is reportedly on track to double the amount of money it spends lobbying politicians. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 38
Apple software update brings QuickTime for Windows to 7.7.4 Apple on Wednesday pushed out a new version of QuickTime 7 for Windows users, bringing improved security features. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 1
With spotlight on it & Apple, Ireland calls for worldwide tax crackdown Ireland is in the spotlight following the U.S. Senate's investigation of Apple's alleged tax avoidance, and the low-tax nation is now calling for an international crackdown on tax dodging by multinational corporations. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 56
Sony to consider spinning off its entertainment division Japanese electronics and entertainment conglomerate Sony could drop one of those divisions in the near future, as the company's board will soon discuss spinning off its entertainment division in order to help its electronics arm better compete against Apple and Samsung. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 24
Apple CEO Tim Cook says America's IP environment needs more work In the midst of a larger discussion with U.S. senators on international corporate taxes, Apple CEO Tim Cook took an aside to discuss another area of regulation where the iPhone maker would like to see changes: the United States' intellectual property protection environment. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 57
AT&T to bring FaceTime over cellular to all customers by end of year AT&T has announced that all mobile video chat applications, including Apple's FaceTime, will work over its cellular network by the end of this year. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 19
Apple debuts new iPhone discounts, subsidies to gain ground in India Apple is continually trying new methods to get its products into the hands of Indian consumers, and the Cupertino company recently rolled out a range of new offers to attract iPhone buyers in the world's second-most populous country. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 36
Prime minister visits Apple HQ as Turkey ponders 10.6M-tablet buy for education Ahead of a planned purchase of more than 10 million tablets, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan visited Apple's campus to hear the company's pitch for the iPad's use in education. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 26
