Purported 'iPad 3' rear panel measures 0.81mm thicker than iPad 2 Supporting rumors that Apple's next iPad will be slightly thicker than the current iPad 2, a measurement of a leaked alleged "iPad 3" component has found it to be less than one millimeter thicker than its predecessor. Slash Lane 14 years ago 75
Cheap Android phones 'crushing' Apple's iPhone in countries without subsidies A new report highlights a "rare weak spot" for Apple's iPhone: its heavy reliance on carrier subsidies to sell the iPhone to customers for much less than its true cost. Slash Lane 14 years ago 110
New Beatles ringtones are exclusive to Apple's iTunes Store A total of 27 different songs from the legendary foursome The Beatles are now available for purchase as ringtones on Apple's iTunes Store. Slash Lane 14 years ago 33
Apple launches iTunes in the Cloud service in Japan Apple has continued the international expansion of its iTunes in the Cloud service, allowing iOS users in Japan to automatically download iTunes song purchases on their devices. Slash Lane 14 years ago 5
Chinese iPad trademark suit seen as chance for Samsung, Lenovo to gain on Apple Apple's continuing struggles over ownership of the "iPad" name in China are viewed by industry watchers as an opportunity for rivals Samsung and Lenovo to gain some ground in the massive market. Slash Lane 14 years ago 52
Apple partner Foxconn raises Chinese worker wages as much as 25% As Apple has faced criticism for its alliance with manufacturing partner Foxconn, the device assembler announced on Friday it has raised the wages of its workers by 16 to 25 percent. Slash Lane 14 years ago 118
Fair Labor Association says Foxconn's Apple iPad plant is 'first class' With full, independent audits of Apple assembly partner Foxconn's assembly facilities now under way, the initial assessment from the Fair Labor Association is that conditions at the Chinese manufacturing plants are much better than garment factories in China. Slash Lane 14 years ago 116
Apple looking to quadruple software development outsourcing to India - report Apple is said to be planning to quadruple the amount it spends to outsource software application development and maintenance work to India. Slash Lane 14 years ago 119
Mac sales surge as PC sales drop 20% in UK, 12% in France PC sales in Europe plummeted in the fourth quarter of 2011, but Apple bucked that trend over the holidays, particularly in France and the U.K., with continued strong growth. Slash Lane 14 years ago 29
New Motorola suit seeks injunction against Apple's iPhone 4S, iCloud Motorola Mobility has filed a new U.S. lawsuit, presumably with approval from Google, against Apple, seeking an injunction against the newly released iPhone 4S as well as the iCloud service. Slash Lane 14 years ago 39
'Doors are now open' for Apple to expand retail presence into India Apple could open its first retail stores in India, the second most populous country in the world, now that the government allows full ownership of single-brand retail stores by foreign companies. Slash Lane 14 years ago 45
Apple could water-proof future devices with HzO technology HzO, the maker of a "WaterBlock" technology shown off at last week's Consumer Electronics Show, has said it is in talks with Apple about using its material in future devices, including the iPhone. Slash Lane 14 years ago 81
New iPhone compatible with China Telecom gains regulatory approval Apple has built a new version of the iPhone compatible with the third-largest wireless carrier in China, China Telecom, and the handset has already received regulatory approval. Slash Lane 14 years ago 7
Apple projected to reach 116M iPhone, 55M iPad sales in 2012 Combined iPhone and iPad sales in calendar 2012 are expected in one new forecast to reach more than 170 million in another record breaking 12-month span. Slash Lane 14 years ago 19
Apple's 'Lucky Bags' discount promotion draws crowds in Japan Apple's participation in a cultural event in Japan known as "Lucky Bags" has drawn even more attention to the company's already popular retail stores. Slash Lane 14 years ago 19
Verizon abandons plan to charge $2 for online bill payments After being met with public backlash and potential government scrutiny, Verizon Wireless has abandoned its plans to charge customers a $2 service fee for paying their bill online. Slash Lane 14 years ago 13
Intel's Mac-bound Ivy Bridge CPUs rumored to launch April 8 Intel is rumored to release a total of 25 new 22-nanometer Ivy Bridge processors on April 8, 2012, signaling a potential launch window for Apple's next generation of Macs. Slash Lane 14 years ago 28
Hackers claim Siri port to iPhone 4 avoids copyright infringement Hackers have managed to successfully port Apple's Siri personal assistant to a device other than the iPhone 4S, and they claim to have done it without violating any copyright laws. Slash Lane 14 years ago 43
Rumor: Apple wants to launch 'iPad 3' on Feb. 24 birthday of Steve Jobs A new rumor from the Far East claims Apple is looking to launch a third-generation iPad next year on Feb. 24, which is the birthday of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. Slash Lane 14 years ago 60
Recalled iPod nanos replaced by Apple with current-generation models Some customers who have had their recalled iPod nano replaced have received a new, seventh-generation model in return. Slash Lane 14 years ago 42
Google promises to release 'tablet of the highest quality' in 6 months Google Chairman Eric Schmidt has teased that his company plans to release an Android-powered "Nexus" tablet within the next six months to take on Apple's market leading iPad. Slash Lane 14 years ago 150
Samsung sues Apple over 4 new patents, but backs off iPhone 4S complaint Samsung has added four new patents to its lawsuit against Apple in Germany, but has backed off of a complaint related to baseband chips in the iPhone 4S. Slash Lane 14 years ago 75
Alleged iPad 3 component hints Apple is working on 'major redesign' Another component claimed to be from Apple's third-generation iPad has offered yet another indication that the anticipated device could feature a significantly modified internal design. Slash Lane 14 years ago 22
Steve Jobs loses to 'The Protester' as Time's 2011 Person of the Year Time magazine announced on Wednesday its annual "Person of the Year," awarding the title to "The Protester." Late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs was recognized in a "Fond Farewell" from the magazine, while Apple CEO Tim Cook was identified as one of 2011's "People Who Mattered." Slash Lane 14 years ago 186
