US DEA upset it can't break Apple's iMessage encryption Officials with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration are reportedly frustrated that they cannot crack Apple's iMessage encryption to listen in on suspects. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 66
Apple's 'spaceship' campus budget balloons from $3 billion to $5 billion Portraying Apple's new corporate campus as an "investor relations nightmare," a new report reveals that the project's budget has increased by $2 billion, causing it to become a year behind schedule as the architect looks to cut costs. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 76
Fingerprint scanning tech predicted to be major component of Apple's 'iPhone 5S' & 'iWatch' Rumors of a secure fingerprint scanner in Apple's anticipated "iPhone 5S" continue to surface, with one new report claiming the feature will also appear in an Apple "iWatch." Neil Hughes 13 years ago 33
Rumor: Apple television with 'iRing' motion controller to launch this year After meeting with Apple suppliers in a tour of China and Taiwan, one analyst now believes Apple will launch a television set this year with a new ring-shaped accessory that will allow a user to control the TV set by pointing their finger. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 57
Apple's hiring of ex-Segway robotics expert fuels speculation of 'fantastic' future products A robotics expert who was a key figure behind the creation of the Segway personal transportation device now works at Apple, leading some to speculate he could be involved in a top-secret advanced product at the company. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 69
Apple's apology in China part of a 'rite of passage' for foreign companies International companies trying to break in to the Chinese market are routinely criticized by state-controlled media, forcing apologies like the one Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook gave this week. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 44
Rumor: Apple's expiring chip contract with Samsung will lead to TSMC-built 'A7' chips Apple's future "A7" chips for 2014's "iPhone 6" will be built by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. once the existing contract with Samsung expires, a new rumor claims. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 24
Apple's largest active shareholder cuts stake by 10% Equity mutual fund Fidelity Contrafund, the largest active Apple shareholder, has cut its stake in the company by 10 percent. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 137
New York magazine's new iPad app looks to define the future of print + digital publishing Timed with the magazine's 45th anniversary, New York is set to launch a newly redesigned iPad app that takes full advantage of Apple's iOS platform, and could serve as the new standard bearer for print magazines on tablets. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 15
Apple's earnings predicted to shrink 14% in first half of 2013, but grow 15% to close the year Noted AAPL bull Gene Munster has softened his outlook for the company through the first half of 2013, though he expects that Apple will rebound and return to growth to close out the year. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 59
Google's push Gmail changes surprise new iPhone buyers, Apple store reps Despite word from Google months ago that it would be discontinuing Exchange support, many users buying new iOS devices have been surprised to discover that push email no longer works with Gmail accounts in Apple's default Mail application. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 86
Apple's $20M purchase of WiFiSLAM snubs Google's Android for indoor map tech Apple's latest acquisition, WiFiSLAM, was an Android-centric indoor location positioning tool for developers that has now been taken off the market. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 46
Google, LG also rumored to be working on own smart watch devices Speculation that wearable smart watches are the "next big thing" in tech continues to mount, as a pair of new reports claim both Google and LG are working on their own wrist accessories. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 30
HBO considering offering online subscriptions to cable cutters Premium network HBO is currently only available to paying cable TV subscribers, but that could change through the company's HBO Go streaming service in the future. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 60
Rumor: Apple to launch cheaper iPhone with plastic casing, non-Retina display this summer Yet another analyst has thrown their hat into the ring, joining others who have heard from sources in Apple's supply chain that the company is gearing up to debut a low-cost iPhone in the coming months.. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 140
New Samsung smart watch will be company's third stab at wrist accessory Samsung recently tipped that it plans to enter the connected smart watch market, but the company has twice in the past also attempted and failed to pioneer with such a device. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 42
Foreign governments getting into profitable US 'patent troll' business So-called "patent trolls" can earn millions of dollars by being a costly thorn in the side of companies like Apple. Now, the governments of countries including South Korea and France have shown interest in getting into that business to protect domestic firms, and also potentially make money. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 43
BlackBerry 10 predicted to hold less than 5% market share through 2016 While BlackBerry's CEO this week called Apple's iOS platform outdated, it's the BlackBerry 10 operating system that's expected to have very little effect on the smartphone industry for the coming years. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 38
Higher dividend viewed as 'safety net' that could help turn around Apple stock It's been exactly one year since Apple announced it would begin paying a quarterly dividend of $2.65 per share. Now, in light of the company's recent stock woes, calls for Apple to increase that dividend are growing. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 112
Improved iMac supply propels Apple's Mac sales up 14% After a disappointing holiday quarter, signs continue to show that Mac sales are on the rebound, with the latest data from the NPD Group revealing a 14% year over year increase in January and February. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 32
Market shares collapse with 'brutal speed' in cyclical smartphone industry A closer look at market shares in the highly competitive smartphone industry shows sales trends can be reversed in an instant, and companies that once dominated could quickly find themselves on the verge of collapse. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 66
Samsung Galaxy S4 'less refined' than Apple's iPhone 5, not seen as a game changer Though it was heavily hyped, Samsung's largely iterative Galaxy S4 flagship handset is not seen by market watchers as a device that will shake up the smartphone market or have a significant effect on Apple. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 230
Rumored iPhone order cuts prompt Sterne Agee to drop Apple price target to $630 Apple is rumored to be drawing down build plans for current iPhone models ahead of product refreshes in the second half of 2013, which has prompted Sterne Agee to reduce its forecasts. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 23
Apple's 'budget' iPhone expected to have same 4-inch display as iPhone 5 Contrary to some rumors suggesting Apple's low-cost iPhone will have a larger 4.5-inch display, the company's new entry-level handset will have a 4-inch display, matching the size of the iPhone 5. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 43
