Prototype Samsung Galaxy Gear smart watch shown off in pictures Just days before its planned unveiling, images of a prototype smart watch from Samsung have emerged online, showing the South Korean tech giant's newest entry for a wearable technology segment where Apple, Google, and Microsoft are also expected to compete within the coming year. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 155
Google buys smart watch maker WIMM to boost wearable device initiative [update: Confirmed] Last year, Google acquired Los Altos, Calif.-based WIMM Labs, all but assuring that the search giant is preparing to make a big move into wearable technology beyond what it has already revealed. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 60
Publishers propose payout of $3 per NYT bestseller in e-book settlement Two of the publishers named as colluders with Apple in the Justice Department's iBookStore price fixing antitrust case against Apple have already begun contacting former customers, alerting them that a "plan of distribution" has been proposed to the court for a final settlement payout. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 28
Apple updates official iTunes Festival app with video streaming Apple has updated its iTunes Festival app for iOS, giving iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch owners the ability to stream video from its star-studded music festival in London. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 2
Apple confirms iPhone trade-in program begins today at retail stores Apple has confirmed long-suspected rumors that it has been developing an iPhone trade-in program to be based out of its retail locations, saying that that program will begin rolling out nationwide today. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 43
Mophie's juice pack helium battery case gets 5 new colors for Apple's iPhone 5 Apple device accessory maker mophie recently announced the expansion of color options for its juice pack helium line of battery-extending cases for the iPhone 5. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 10
Pioneer launching new DJ controller for iPhone and iPad, 'Pebble for your bike' hits Kickstarter Pioneer Electronics announced on Thursday the coming availability of a new ultra-compact DJ controller that lets interfaces with Apple's iPhone and iPad, making it easier for owners of Apple devices to learn the ins and outs of the virtual wheels of steel. Meanwhile, the team at Wahoo Fitness is trying to make a "Pebble for your bike" device a reality on Kickstarter. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 7
Countering Apple's upcoming trade-in program, Best Buy offers 50% off iPhone 5 for Labor Day This weekend, Best Buy will offer 50 percent off Apple's iPhone 5, a Labor Day trade-in offer arriving as Apple is expected to announce its own trade-in program in the company's retail stores. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 17
Flickr for iOS update brings new live filters, editing tools Yahoo's official Flickr app for iOS was given new filter capabilities in an update on Thursday that brings it into direct competition with Instagram, as well as Apple's built-in Camera app in the upcoming release of iOS 7. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 4
Nintendo unveils cheaper 2DS console in bid to secure portable gaming share Japanese game maker Nintendo has announced yet another variant of its popular 3DS portable gaming console, this time a much less expensive version likely aimed at helping the company cement market share as smartphones like Apple's iPhone disrupt the established portable gaming space. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 59
Logitech targets Apple MacBook owners with new Ultrathin Touch Mouse Logitech has announced a new Bluetooth mouse for MacBook lovers, one that sports an aesthetic meant to complement Apple's sleek line of notebooks. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 17
Twitter, Gmail, iPlayer apps for iOS all receive updates Three major iOS apps saw updates today, with Google continuing to tighten service integration in its iOS offerings, the BBC's iPlayer getting AirPlay integration, and Twitter seeing a few interface changes. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 7
Apple plans opening of first new Tokyo retail store since 2005 The coming months will see the construction of Apple's first new retail outlet in Japan's capital city of Tokyo in 8 years, according to a new report. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 6
Apple attempting to trademark the term 'startup' for retail services Apple has filed an application in Australia to trademark the term "startup" when it relates to retail store services, computer maintenance, and a few other situations, and the move could have international implications. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 37
Virgin offering 20% discount on all iPhone models in one day sale In a move possibly aimed at clearing inventory ahead of an expected next-generation iPhone launch, Virgin Mobile is offering a 20 percent discount on the iPhone 5 for just one day. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 7
Madden 25 lands on iOS, Marvel Unlimited gets more comic storage Gamers and comic-loving iPad owners may want to head to the App Store today, as Madden 25 is now available from EA, and Marvel's Marvel Unlimited app saw an update that allows users to store twice as many titles as before. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 2
Mac growth running out of steam as 'switcher' motivation diminishes - report The Mac could become a victim of Apple's own success, according to one analyst, who points to the company's superior design aesthetic, along with the popularity of the iPhone and iPad, as reasons for stagnation in Mac sales growth. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 114
Apple training retail employees for forthcoming iPhone trade-in program [u] Rumors of Apple's plans to launch an in-store trade-in program saw new life on Monday, with new reports that the iPhone maker is starting training for its retail employees to familiarize them with the program ahead of its launch. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 16
Apple stock took top hedge fund holding slot in Q2 A new report reveals hedge fund investors turned back to Apple for investments in the last quarter, making the Cupertino company the most-held stock among those investors. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 13
'Overwhelming response' leads to Apple limiting iWork for iCloud.com access Apple is now limiting access to its iWork for iCloud beta, citing an "overwhelming response" to the iCloud-enabled productivity suite. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 19
Apple & Samsung drive 55% increase in mobile display revenues The popularity of Apple's iPhone 5 and Samsung's Galaxy S4 smartphones has driven a boom in revenues for display manufacturers, according to a new report from NPD DisplaySearch. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 28
Photo claims to show dozens of 'iPhone 5C 'units passing through QA testing A new image has emerged online showing what appears to be a number of "iPhone 5C" models in testing in a Pegatron facility, as Apple gears up to introduce the anticipated device next month. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 121
Apple, Samsung do not have to publicly disclose profits, court rules Apple and Samsung will not have to publicly disclose the financial details both companies submitted to a U.S. court in the course of their ongoing patent litigation, according to a federal appeals panel. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 18
Rumor: Apple's 'iPhone 5S,' '5C' to see Chinese release Nov. 28 The next iteration of Apple's iPhone will see release in China roughly two months after it's expected to debut in the U.S. due to government regulation, according to the latest rumors. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 18
