UBS declares Tim Cook the 'right man for the time' at Apple While some pundits question whether Tim Cook can steer Apple to new successes in a post-Steve Jobs era, investment firm UBS on Monday came out in full support of the Apple CEO, calling him the "right man for the time." Neil Hughes 11 years ago 26
Review: Snappgrip Bluetooth camera shutter controller for Apple's iPhone iPhone photographers who wish they had a steady grip and dedicated shutter button to pair with their Apple handset will likely be impressed by the Snappgrip hardware accessory, but they'll have to tolerate subpar software in order to use the device. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 17
iPad art by singer Bjork becomes first-ever app in MoMA's permanent collection While Apple fans consider the iPad hardware itself to be a work of art, it's an app that was designed for the iPad in part by Icelandic singer Björk that has earned the distinction of becoming the first application of its kind accepted into the permanent collection at New York's Museum of Modern Art. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 28
Apple predicted to sell 'iWatch' to at least 10% of existing iPhone users in 2015 With Apple widely expected to launch a wearable "iWatch" later this year, market watchers have begun to speculate exactly how many wrist-worn devices the company could sell, with one new projection pegging the device with at least 10 percent penetration among iPhone users in the first full year. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 42
As EU launches probe into Apple's taxes, Intel slapped with record $1.4B anti-competition fine Apple partner Intel attempted to appeal a $1.44 billion fine from the European Union for unfair business practices, but the chipmaker lost that bid on Thursday when a court determined that the record fine would stand. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 35
RBC ups Apple price target to $100, sees 'iPhone 6' & new product categories driving growth Following this week's stock split, RBC Capital Markets sees shares of Apple reaching near-record highs in the second half of 2014, based on the strength of the expected "iPhone 6," as well as hotly anticipated new product categories from the company. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 16
TouchPal shows off third-party sliding keyboard input in Apple's iOS 8 With Apple set to open iOS 8 to third-party keyboards when it launches this fall, TouchPal on Wednesday showcased its own upcoming text entry software, with a sliding style of text entry that allows users to keep their finger on the screen at all times. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 46
As Apple holds $138B overseas, US Senate considers one-time tax break for repatriating cash While Apple in the past has asked the U.S. government for a so-called "tax holiday" that would allow it to bring its massive cash hoard back to America, the iPhone maker may finally get its wish, as both Democrats and Republicans from the U.S. Senate said they are considering a one-time tax break. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 112
Amazon halts preorders of Warner Bros. Blu-rays & DVDs in latest contract dispute Amazon has continued to refuse sales of certain products in its efforts to gain leverage in negotiations with content providers, this time blocking preorders of physical copies of popular upcoming releases from Warner Home Video, including blockbuster hits "The Lego Movie" and "300: Rise of an Empire." Neil Hughes 11 years ago 72
European Commission to investigate Apple's Ireland tax haven - report The competition authority of the European Union is reportedly set to launch a formal investigation on Wednesday into Apple's corporate presence in Ireland, a strategy that it and other companies use to avoid paying taxes. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 78
ESPN Radio & local NPR stations come to Apple's iTunes Radio streaming service Live 24-hour streaming sports content from ESPN Radio, as well as local National Public Radio affiliates from around the U.S., are now available to hear on Apple's iTunes Radio service. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 11
Apple on pace to sell record 39M iPhones in June quarter, survey finds Continued strong demand for Apple's iPhone has the hot selling handset on pace to set yet another record in the current June quarter, the latest data from Morgan Stanley's AlphaWise survey has found. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 54
FDA says Apple feels a 'moral obligation' to improve health tracking data Apple's new "Health" application in iOS 8 was apparently driven by what the company feels is a "moral obligation" to help its users live healthier lives, it disclosed in conversations with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 15
Tim Cook overseeing search for new Apple PR chief, seeking 'high-profile external candidates' In its search to replace recently departed public relations chief Katie Cotton, Apple is said to be strongly considering "high profile" candidates from outside the company, with Chief Executive Tim Cook reportedly personally involved in the search. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 7
SteelSeries announces Stratus XL full-size game controller for iPhone, iPad SteelSeries will expand its Made for iPhone gaming controller lineup with a new, larger second model dubbed the Stratus XL, offering wireless connectivity to both Apple's iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 8
UBS sees Apple selling 21M 'iWatch' units priced at $300 in first year If Apple does launch a so-called "iWatch" later this year, investment firm UBS believes the ramp up in sales could be similar to the company's wildly successful iPad, hitting 21 million units in fiscal 2015 and 36 million units the following year. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 41
Shares of Apple stock open at $92.69 as 7-for-1 split takes effect Apple's much-anticipated 7-for-1 stock split officially went into effect with its new pricing on Monday morning, trading at $92.69 when the NASDAQ Stock Market opened at 9:30 a.m. Eastern in New York. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 27
Apple's 'first wearable device' affirmed to be on track for October debut Apple is reportedly planning to hold an event in October where it will introduce its "first wearable device," an accessory widely anticipated to be a wrist-worn "iWatch," to presumably go on sale before this holiday shopping season. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 23
Rumor: 'iWatch' to sport curved OLED touchscreen, Apple 'confident' and building up to 5M per month Apple's fabled iWatch is likely to launch in October, a new report claims, sporting a curved organic light-emitting diode touchscreen and collecting health-related data ranging from sleep activity all the way to blood oxygen levels. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 45
Philips teases concept for Hue smart bulb control widget in iOS 8 Smart LED bulb maker Philips on Thursday offered a preview of what its planned iOS 8 Notification Center widget could look like when running on an iPhone. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 40
Apple's Tim Cook & other tech leaders urge US Senate to do more to curb government surveillance Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook and a number of other high-profile tech leaders sent a letter to the U.S. Senate this week, urging them to beef up the proposed USA Freedom Act which would restrict government surveillance of Internet users. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 27
Pebble smart watch update adds iBeacon support, iPhone volume control, menu reordering Popular smart watch Pebble received an update this week adding iBeacon support, iPhone music volume controls, and the ability to reorganize the system's Launcher Menu. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 10
Fleksy offers sneak peek of its third-party keyboard running on Apple's iOS 8 Popular alternative keyboard Fleksy is already running on the first beta of Apple's forthcoming iOS 8, and developers can sign up now to be among the first to test it out. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 55
OS X Yosemite runs on same Macs as Mavericks, but iOS 8 drops support for iPhone 4 Any Mac currently running Mavericks will be able to install OS X Yosemite, hardware requirements released by Apple show. But the launch of iOS 8 this fall will mean the end of support for the iPhone 4, first released in 2010. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 71
