Google's 'confidential' test could be super-dense LTE network on Clearwire spectrum Google has filed a request with the FCC for a license to test a wireless network on its Mountain View campus, and at least one observer believes the search giant is working on an LTE network of its own, possibly in preparation of entering the wireless provider sector on its own terms. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 37
Doctors see Apple's iPhone as life saver in 'the future of medicine' While some iPhone users see their smartphones as a figurative life saver, Dr. Eric Topol put Apple's popular smartphone to such use literally on a recent flight from Washington, D.C., to San Diego. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 45
Rumor: Apple suppliers solve iMac production problems, strong sales projected A new report holds that Apple's component suppliers have solved the production problems keeping stocks of the company's new iMac models low, and Apple will supposedly see strong sales of its signature desktop in the quarter to come. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 59
Microsoft quarterly results reflect troubled PC market, middling Windows 8 launch Microsoft this week announced its second quarter of fiscal 2013 earnings, revealing more than 60 million Windows 8 licenses sold. Industry observers, though, remain cautious on the software giant in light of trends in the PC sector. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 48
Twitter's 'Vine' video sharing app debuts; Pebble smartwatch app hits App Store Apple's App Store gained two notable additions in the form of Twitter's Vine and the long-awaited Pebble smart watch app on Thursday. In addition, the newly released Temple Run 2 hit the 20-million-download mark only days after its release. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 6
First footage of Ashton Kutcher as Apple's Steve Jobs emerges The first footage from "jOBS" hit the Internet on Thursday, giving viewers a peek of actors Ashton Kutcher and Josh Gad as Apple co-founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 47
Apple point-of-sale subscription filing likely stems from 'patent troll' settlement An Apple patent filing was released Thursday showing a system allowing retail outlets to sell periodicals to customers as part of an ongoing subscription, simultaneously saving money for customers and making money for retailers. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 14
Cook coy on Apple TV: 'There's a lot that we can contribute in the space' In Apple's quarterly conference call on Wednesday, CEO Tim Cook said that the company's Apple TV set-top box continues to sell well and characterized the television segment as a space where "there's a lot we can contribute." Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 33
Apple blames 17% drop in Mac sales on iMac supply constraints Apple on Wednesday released its earnings for the first quarter of the 2013 fiscal year, revealing a precipitous drop in both revenue and shipments for Macs, a sector that once made up the core of the company's business. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 42
Apple job listing tips new API, framework for next version of iOS A job listing on Apple's own website indicates that the company will be rolling out brand new APIs and frameworks for the next version of its iOS mobile operating system. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 20
Apple alerts developers: iTunes Connect to see 4 hours downtime on Jan. 26 Apple has sent out notification to developers that its iTunes Connect developer portal will be down for four hours on Saturday, January 26. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 0
Apple's iPhone grabs almost two-thirds of Verizon's 9.8M smartphone sales in Q4 Apple's iPhone accounted for 6.2 million of the 9.8 million smartphones Verizon sold in the last quarter, powering record smartphone adoption numbers at the nation's largest carrier even as Verizon posted a big loss for the quarter. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 28
Samsung to take on Apple's iPad mini with 8-inch Galaxy Note Samsung next month will roll out a new entry in its Galaxy Note series aimed at taking on industry rival Apple's iPad mini in the mid-size tablet segment. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 105
RIM could license software, sell hardware division after BB10 launch Thorsten Heins, chief executive of Research In Motion, said on Monday that the embattled BlackBerry maker must ensure that its forthcoming BlackBerry 10 models are successful before the company can consider strategic alliances, such as licensing its software or even selling off its hardware production. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 44
Apple looks to trademark iPad likeness in China Apple on Friday submitted documents detailing two iPad designs to China's Patent and Trademark Office in hopes of securing a trademark on the signature look of its best-selling tablet. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 68
Account sheds light on how Apple conducts buyouts, Steve Jobs's negotiating strategy A new report reveals how Apple proceeds when buying a company, as well as how late company co-founder Steve Jobs liked to close out deals. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 26
Apple says appeals court decisions hinder patent protection efforts against Samsung The decision by a United States appeal court to continue allowing Samsung to sell the Galaxy Nexus prevents Apple from protecting the patents a jury previously found the Nexus to be infringing on, Apple's lawyers have argued. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 22
Prank places 'Bad Monkey,' other fake road names in Apple Maps Irreverent and fallacious names for some of Kabul's main streets appear to have made their way into Apple's Maps app, leading some iOS users to find roads such as "Bad Monkey" and "Hillbilly Hameed" when navigating the Afghan capital. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 38
Rolling Stone debuts in Apple's iPad Newsstand Just under two years after the magazine's co-founder decried other publishers' rush to embrace Apple's in-app subscription plans for the iPad, Rolling Stone's first iPad edition hit Apple's Newsstand app Thursday. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 16
Investment banks see 50 million iPhones sold in Q4, $1,111 target for AAPL shares Researchers at Piper Jaffray expect that Apple will reveal during its quarterly conference call next week that it sold some 50 million iPhones for the quarter ending in December, five million more units than the firm previously estimated, while Topeka Capital Markets sees positive indicators for AAPL and set a price target of $1,111 for the stock. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 74
Dutch court says Samsung's rounded corners don't infringe Apple design A Dutch court handed Apple its fourth patent defeat in a year on Wednesday, finding that the rounded corners of Samsung's Galaxy Tab products do not infringe on Apple's registered design features. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 46
Apple now offers installment payments on iPhones, MacBooks in China Apple today introduced a new option for Chinese buyers of iPhones and MacBooks, allowing them to spread the cost of purchases ranging from from 300 yuan ($48) to 30,000 yuan ($4,800) over as long as two years. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 28
Disney announces 'Infinity' game for consoles, Apple's iOS Disney on Tuesday announced the next generation of its interactive offerings: Disney Infinity, a gaming initiative that pairs popular Disney properties with both structured and open gameplay elements, coming to Apple's iOS platform. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 17
Strong Chinese iPhone 5 launch taken as another sign Apple stock is undervalued Two prominent investment firms view the record breaking opening weekend for Apple's iPhone 5 in China as a sign that the company's shares are undervalued, with strong performance likely to show up in this quarter's financials. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 36
