US Federal Circuit sets the stage for Apple to win injunction against Samsung Apple is likely to win a permanent injunction against infringing Samsung products, thanks to a decision made by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 72
Short sellers 'mugged' Apple stock in late April Shares of Apple stock were bludgeoned down to their lowest price in over a year in April, thanks in part to an assault by short sellers who took a record interest in the company late in the month. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 73
Apple's iPhone sales tactics in Europe under antitrust investigation The executive body of the European Union is investigating whether Apple is engaging in anticompetitive practices with its iPhone sales tactics across the continent. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 74
Apple's fifth-gen iPad rumored to debut after 'iPhone 5S,' feature rear mic The next full-size iPad from Apple will launch toward the end of 2013, after Apple's next iPhone, and the new tablet will gain a rear-facing microphone much like the iPhone 5, a new report claims. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 20
Apple's iPad dominates online shopping traffic & revenue generation Despite growing competition from other tablets, Apple's iPad still accounts for a whopping 89.28 percent of e-commerce website traffic, and also rakes in more money on a per-user basis than any other platform. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 19
Penguin agrees to $75M settlement in Apple iBooks price fixing lawsuit Book publisher Penguin announced on Wednesday it has reached a $75 million "comprehensive agreement" with U.S. State Attorneys General and private class plaintiffs over e-book price fixing allegations connected to Apple and its iBookstore for iOS. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 34
Samsung Galaxy S4 & Google Now accused of violating Apple patents for Siri In its ongoing litigation against Samsung, Apple has added five new patents to its claims, targeting both the company's new flagship Galaxy S4 smartphone, as well as the Google Now service for Android. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 49
Like Apple, Google & Yahoo also avoid taxes by way of Ireland Though they weren't grilled before a U.S. Senate subcommittee on Tuesday like Apple, Google and Yahoo rely on Irish subsidiaries to avoid taxes on billions of dollars in income, and they go one step further than Apple by utilizing offshore accounts. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 135
Tim Cook testifies: Apple pays all of the US taxes it owes Appearing before a U.S. Senate subcommittee on Tuesday, Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook defended his company as a proud American business that pays more in taxes than any other U.S. corporation. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 96
Ireland says it's not responsible for Apple's low international tax rate With Apple under fire for its low international tax rate thanks to corporate subsidiaries housed in Ireland, the Irish government has spoken out on the matter, saying its laws are not to blame. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 44
Inside Apple's push for comprehensive corporate tax reform When Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook testifies before the U.S. Senate this week, he will make his case for comprehensive corporate tax reform, arguing that the current tax system actually undermines the competitiveness of American companies. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 34
Apple's retail stores now earn record $58 per visitor For every person who visited an Apple retail store last quarter, the company took in a record setting $57.60 in revenue, according to a new analysis. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 33
MacBook Air inventory begins dwindling ahead of Apple's WWDC With Intel's next-generation Haswell processors set to launch in a matter of weeks and WWDC to kick off soon after, availability of Apple's 13-inch MacBook Air had begun to dry up at major authorized resellers. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 54
US Air Force expects to save $50M with use of 18K Apple iPads The purchase of 18,000 iPads for use as electronic flight bags has set the stage for the U.S. Air Force to save more than $50 million over the next 10 years. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 37
Apple's iPhone e-wallet concept suggests payment options based on context An iPhone-driven e-wallet service from Apple could simplify checking out at the store by presenting users with options based on data such as their location, current balance, or applicable rewards cards. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 22
IDC: Apple's iOS fell to 17% of smartphones shipped in Q1, Windows Phone passed BlackBerry Gains made by Google's Android platform chipped away at the smartphone market share of Apple's iOS in the first quarter of 2013, while Microsoft's slow-growing Windows Phone managed to surpass BlackBerry in the battle for third place. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 139
Google Play game services offers cross-platform support on iOS, Android and Web Google's response to Apple's Game Center was announced on Wednesday in the form of Google Play game services, a cross-platform series of developer tools that will support iOS as well as Android and the Web. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 22
EA reveals 'Frostbite Go' game engine for Apple's iOS, Google Android A mobile version of EA's powerful Frostbite engine, used to create recent titles in series such as "Battlefield" and "Need for Speed," will be coming to Apple's iPhone and iPad. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 2
Apple fell to 18% share of smartphone sales in Q1, Gartner says While Apple increased its iPhone sales year over year, its share of the global smartphone market shrank to 18.2 percent in the first quarter, according to data from Gartner. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 98
Philips Hue bulbs get smarter with geofencing, 'If This Then That' customization A major software update for Philips' Hue app brings an enhanced user experience to the multi-colored connected LED lighting system, granting owners location-based control of bulb settings, support for the "If This Then That" Internet automation service, and recurring "calendarized" scheduling. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 29
ESPN interested in subsidizing mobile data plans to ensure users can stream video With iPhone owners restricted by capped data plans on the largest U.S. carriers, cable sports network ESPN has expressed interest in potentially subsidizing those data plans to allow users to stream video without worrying about overage fees. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 23
Pegatron CEO refutes report about waning demand for Apple's iPad mini While a report about Apple supplier Pegatron this week claimed demand for the iPad mini has been softening, the company's CEO has revealed in a follow-up that he said nothing of the sort. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 32
UniKey-powered Kevo aims to make Apple's iPhone the ultimate secure wireless house key UniKey on Wednesday announced the new Kwikset Kevo, a Bluetooth-connected deadbolt door lock that pairs with Apple's iPhone to make fumbling with house keys a thing of the past. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 70
Samsung's cash pile triples in one year, now worth $28.5B after debt Samsung's profitable smartphone business has caused the South Korean company's cash to swell to nearly $40 billion, with a net cash position of $28.5 billion when debt is factored in. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 84
