Court denies Verizon, Ford participation in Apple v. Motorola appeals A Court of Appeals has denied a request by Verizon, Ford, and others to file briefs weighing in on the pending appeals process in the ongoing patent struggle between Apple and Motorola. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 22
Pandora to lift monthly free listening limit ahead of Apple's launch of iTunes Radio As Apple prepares to launch its iTunes Radio service for iOS 7, Mac and PC, popular Internet radio service Pandora is making moves to ensure that the iPhone maker doesn't crowd it out of the segment. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 45
RAW update brings more Canon, Fujifilm compatibility Apple has posted an update to Aperture 3 and iPhoto '11 that brings compatibility with a range of new cameras from Canon, Nikon, Sony, and more. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 5
Apple's Embark acquisition could bring transit information to Apple Maps Apple has acquired yet another mapping company, this time snapping up Embark, a move that has the potential to bring public transit information to Apple's in-house Maps app. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 35
Doctor completes liver surgery with aid of iPad augmented reality app A German doctor surgeon has leveraged the power of Apple's iPad and an accompanying augmented reality app to assist him in the completion of a surgery, marking one of the first times a procedure has been performed in such a manner. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 36
Google Play gaming revenue moves ahead of Sony and Nintendo portables, still trails Apple Google Play-hosted games have moved into the second place spot behind iOS games in terms of revenue generated, putting the digital store ahead dedicated portable game consoles from both Nintendo and Sony. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 19
Ten One Design's new Magnus stand provides minimalist support for Apple's iPad mini Ten One Designs, the collective behind the Pogo Connect iPad stylus, have rolled out yet another accessory for Apple's tablet lineup: a minimalist stand for the iPad mini that virtually disappears when in use. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 18
UBS sees 'iPhone 5C' becoming big in China, boosts AAPL target to $560 Investment firm UBS sees shares of Apple rising more than 10 percent in the near future based on the potential for a lower-cost iPhone to make a big splash in the Chinese smartphone market. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 9
Microsoft now giving away Surface RT tablets to boost Bing use in schools Microsoft is looking to make a bigger splash in the education segment for both its hardware and search divisions, offering schools the ability to earn free Surface RT units in exchange for regular use of its Bing search platform. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 94
YouTube for iOS gets multitasking, Radical.FM takes on Pandora with pay-what-you-can model Google's iOS YouTube app has received an update that brings multitasking capabilities, and a new music service is taking on established brands like Pandora and Spotify with a "pay what you can" business model. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 22
Institutional ownership of AAPL stock dropped 4% in Q2 2013 Institutional investors appeared to have lost some faith in Apple's performance last quarter, as a new examination shows that their holdings in the iPhone maker dropped 4 percent over the period. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 20
TiVo's new Roamio DVRs stream content directly to Apple's iPhones, iPads TiVo on Tuesday announced its first major update to its line of digital video recorders in three years, giving buyers the opportunity to stream content from a DVR to an iOS-powered device such as an iPhone or iPad. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 18
Logitech debuts Ultrathin Keyboard Folio, Folio Cover for Apple's iPad mini Owners of Apple's iPad mini now have two new options from accessory maker Logitech to protect their devices: A thin and light folio cover that guards against water damage, and a full keyboard that boosts the tablet's productivity potential. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 12
Study finds 20% of Apple iPhone users switched away from Android in past year Not only does Apple's bestselling iPhone engender strong loyalty among those who buy it, but a new study says that the device attracts buyers from rival platforms faster than it loses to them. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 96
Supposed gold color variant of next iPhone shown off in pictures Images have emerged of the rear casing for an apparent next-generation "iPhone 5S," adding fuel to rumors that Apple will offer its bestselling handset in not only black and white models, but also in gold. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 102
Early Apple employees Kottke, Fernandez comment on new film 'Jobs' Daniel Kottke and Bill Fernandez were around in the early days of Apple, and the two former Cupertino employees sat down recently to talk about what the new Ashton Kutcher film "Jobs" got right and wrong about the founding of one of the world's largest companies. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 35
Latest version of Geekbench adds new tests, scoring, iOS interface Primate Labs this week rolled out the latest version of its Geekbench system benchmarking software, adding a number of new tests, scoring systems, and more. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 10
WatchESPN on iPad gets dual-stream viewing, Digg app gets 'Unread' mode The WatchESPN app for iOS received an update on Thursday that adds a new way to watch in-app content, while Digg's RSS reader for iOS added features like a new "Unread" mode. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 3
Matcha's status as best among video content aggregators led Apple to buy Apple bought video programming recommendation site Matcha earlier this week not because of the talent the company had, but because the site had developed a service that apparently stood head and shoulders above its competition. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 16
Best Buy back with iPhone trade-in deal, $200 off iPhone 5 over weekend With Apple's next iPhone expected to be right around the corner, Best Buy is bringing back its iPhone trade-in program for this weekend for discounts on the current flagship model, giving customers the opportunity to save at least $100 off the purchase of an iPhone 5. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 10
Samsung posts bonds with ITC, suggests continued infringement of Apple patents Following its defeat in court on Friday, Samsung has posted surety bonds with the U.S. International Trade Commission, a move that strongly suggests the South Korean tech giant is still importing and selling at least some products that infringe on Apple-held patents. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 22
Microsoft faces lawsuit over Surface RT struggles as company preps Oct. 17 launch of Windows 8.1 Even as it prepares a critical update to its Windows 8 platform, Microsoft has become the target of a lawsuit alleging that the software giant misled investors regarding both Windows RT and the Surface RT device it released last year. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 42
Samsung socked with $108M Brazilian suit over alleged labor issues Brazilian prosecutors have begun legal action against technology giant and Apple rival Samsung, claiming that the South Korean conglomerate's Brazilian arm violated numerous labor laws at a factory in the Amazon region. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 31
Audi debuts augmented reality iOS app, Yelp gets in-app reviews, Vevo now supports AirPlay Car maker Audi has rolled out a new app for those that own both an Audi A3 and an iPhone or iPad, and Yelp has released a new version of its app that allows users to publish reviews within the app. Meanwhile, Vevo has released another update to its iOS app, adding full AirPlay support. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 8
